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    Internally crazing of rear light lens'

    Has anyone else experienced crazing "cracking" to the internal surfaces of their rear indicators (and on the Transcontinental), the high-level top box brake/taillight). I have both indicators with internal crazing, and the centre of the high-level top box light (immediately above the latch) has...
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    Adaptive Headlight Recall Update

    Actually, I shall correct myself. My TC is a late MY23 build [Oct or Nov from memory, purchased in April 24). It was the subject of the recall, so Geo Z - yours has to be also subjected to recall. My headlight last <3000km's before it failed... Got high-beamed all the way from Sydney to...
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    Adaptive Headlight Recall Update

    If it has an adaptive headlight - then it is subject to the recall. My bike is a 2024 model (yours is a 2023), I can't see how the adaptive headlight would have been better in the MY23 than in the MY24. Sounds like BMW trying to wriggle their way out of it. Check back with Te ammoto...
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    Suggested names?

    I've named my Transcontinental, "Brynhildr - my big Bavarian Bi__h", or my four B's, or "BBBB
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    Information On the edge of Purchasing a TC

    The fix is being attended to "down-under". BMW have designed a new wiring loom for the module with override and cutoff relays in it in case of an electrical overload from the reverser module. The module itself has not been changed [well that is what the dealership told me here in "Bris-Vegas...
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    Reverse Gear Recall

    Reverser fixed finally... Now I have to start doing "Leg Day" at gym again.
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    How so heavy?

    A fair portion will be the exhaust system, oil cooler system, fuel system, electronics, battery, stand, gearbox, drivetrain (solid shaft), rear differential, forks, wheels, frame, crash bars, metal body work, fenders, bags, suspension and the myriad other componentry... dead easy to find over...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I was informed by the BMW rep for Australia at the 2024 Australian motogp at Phillip Island that BMW were "hopeful" of a full resolution by Christmas 2024, or January 2025 at the latest. Of course these statements always must be accompanied by a caveat - ïf all goes according to plan"...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    I am oft bewildered by the preoccupation many have with the "used" value of the bike. It perplexes me why some people make the purchase decision while burdening themselves with thoughts of resale value. I bought my bike to ride, not to sell. Resale values are affected by a plethora of reasons...
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    Changing my BMW R18 TC from Miles to KM

    Here is the simplest MPH to KPH conversion... took me decades to find this..... Divide by 5, multiply by 8... doneski!!!! (60mph ÷ 5 = 12. 12 x 8 = 96kph) good to keep the old grey matter under the grey carpet working 😆
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Would you happen to have a diagram to assist?
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    ADAPATIVE CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING - connected to the Adaptive Headlight recall.

    With the utmost respect for all... the BMW techs assured me that the error codes were recorded by the bike (they even told me when and effectively where geographically the error code occurred) and that there is a 2-stage clip on the headlight assembly which is interconnected with the ACC radar...
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    ADAPATIVE CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING - connected to the Adaptive Headlight recall.

    That's correct, the clip secures the array and the headlight and when it vibrated looseit caused a misalignment of the radar which shuts it down. I believe they did find this as the were able to tell me that the fault was recorded by the bike at 300km's before I took it in. They did not know...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Seems BMW might be on to those of us that may wish to reinstate the reverser after its mandated disconnect - At least in Australia. Mine had both cable 2 and 3 removed. Cable 2 is easy - make a new one and connect it. Cable 3 however, goes to the wiring harness (somewhere). Nigh on...
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    Speaker Subs whining after shutoff

    Nothing, unless you're going to use it as an earth point - which I did for the canbus - takes an M8 thread.
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    Looking for a swithched hot lead.

    Do you have a canbus installed for auxilliary lights i.e. trailer plug?, if so, tap off the auxiliarly light wire through a relay and run the hot wire directly from the battery through the relay. That way, when you turn the bike off, you turn the power off.
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    Speaker Subs whining after shutoff

    Check your connections under the seat. I had the same problem when connecting a Canbus for my trailer plug. The Canbus would fit into the under seat wiring - but this is NOT where they should go. Canbus wiring is connected into the DWA unit (in front of the battery on the left side of the bike).
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    BMW Service Manual

    Where do I find this? Have heard of reddit [occasional intrawebby searches - but not really ofay with the site)
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    ADAPATIVE CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING - connected to the Adaptive Headlight recall.

    Recently had two instances where my ACC suddenly malfunctioned. On both occasions I was travelling cross country (Queensland to Victoria). On each occasion the ACC suddenly stopped working and later reactivated itself. I was presented with a dash warning light and a message advising to have the...
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    Recall? On all models with Reverse

    Fix by Christmas, early to mid January at the latest (according to BMW Australia)
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