Callboy, found these in the UK specially made for BMW bikes, perhaps you can find similar in the us , but shipping prohibitive ?
not had a price yet but will be asking ......Thanks Eddie https://www.drwheelbuilding.com/BMW-Wheels/
Lucky your in the us, we have lots of sleeping policemen here, perhaps a corded sprung cable attached to the bars as a reminder , similarto the ones used on disklocks ?
When my bike delivered , connected my optimate 4 (cambus charger) and indicstor chsrge light went to yellow= holding low charge, left it charging for about 4 days now showing green and okay,
I read that some bikes have trackers (my bike has one) and they significantly drain the battery...
If you bought the bike new, and are correctly checking the oil, have a word with the dealership about your experienses , just in case the problem develops,
Really,do not understand the problem,most of the UK is suffering a skills shortage, so much so I recently passed a car dealership ,sign board outside ,"technicans wanted" £2,000 (2400USD) sign on Fee!
What i'm getting at if they are so busy why not let the enthusiasts have the manuals , and if...
Thank you Scott, will have to will have to decide which would be best in the long term, cost and safety aspect , just want to get the wheel off in case of a puncture as i'm 35 miles away from nearest bmw dealer. Thanks again Eddie
Thank you just had a look , Just one piece of 2x2 wood between jack and underside of the bike, and 2 x axle stands under swing 2 arms ?
By coincidence similar set up to the Kineo BMW R18 Wheel installation video on their site showing limited wheel installation and jacks, I Like that tractor...
That's extortion ! See if there any good independents locally , or call and ask other dealers find the costs, maybe where you bought it from maybe cheaper? good luck , prices here in uk going up fast,
Drove past a car garage today , and a sign out side , "looking for Technicians £2000...
Your in exactly the same boat as me! I'm looking at
tyre sealent, new rims, outtex , I have complained to the bmw dealer ship and wsiting a response ? Cheers Eddie uk
I asked this question to another member on here , did not get a response , can you respond ?
How can you patch, change tube at the side of the road , you will need to carry a suitable jack tools air etc with the bike having zero carrying capacity?
Looking for a cheap jack to lift rear wheel off the ground to remove wheel for puncture repair.
currently looking at a box scissor jack as pictured, opens to 14.5 inches max , 7.87 inches min height. Max weight 500 kg , would this be considered suitable?
Thank you .....Eddie
Servicing
Any one close to "Hull" uk I can highly reccomend Steve at Rainbow workshops at Brough , 30 years at Rainbow Bmw
The only guy I woold trust 100% and very competative on his servicing
Rides 1150gs R1100s etc
Ph 07535434341
Unfortionatly, he's too for away from me now but may make...
Beemer boy , very sorry for not responding quicker, Thought i had done so, until i re read your your post , I came back to your post as I now have the bike and shop told me Tubeless, I have since found that the mitchelin commander 3 can be either tubed or tubeless!
So i have asked the shop to...