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by parkec
Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: R nineT
Topic: R NineT is OFFICIAL!! :)
Replies: 15
Views: 12976

Re: R NineT is OFFICIAL!! :)

Pretty sweet looking.
by parkec
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Retro Kit
Replies: 14
Views: 4556

Re: Retro Kit

Super Cool.
by parkec
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: aftermarket steeting damper recall
Replies: 5
Views: 1765

Re: aftermarket steeting damper recall

hmm

lately ive wondered if my stock damper works after a couple of years. not sure about 2007.
by parkec
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: New 2013 R
Replies: 14
Views: 6241

Re: New 2013 R

WoW!!

Congratulations!


btw...Ancient M is color blind.

Black is the fastest color. :P
by parkec
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: I hate early breakfasts - or the $500 breakfast..
Replies: 17
Views: 3818

Re: I hate early breakfasts - or the $500 breakfast..

Must have been a heck of pothole. Fortunantley only the rim was damaged.
by parkec
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Hopefully Final Answer. I replaced my battery last weekend because the local BMW Dealer BMW mechanic was up to his eye balls and my battery was old. 5 Yrs? I road the bike home from the dealer last Saturday (12 Miles) w no problem. Yesterday almost a week later I commuted to work. All of 3 miles. On...
by parkec
Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

BMW mechanic was rushing to finish a new GT. Sooooo service manager suggested CANBUS finicky about batteries. Upon checking my battery is 5 years old. Bought a battery and scheduled an appointment for Thursday - 5 days from now.
by parkec
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Bike running wire wiggle test resulted in no results but the chicken bones and eye of newt might have. Just went to start bike voroom to life. Stalled it on take off. Now now power.!! BUT w helmet off and playing detective you can here noise in instrument cluster ehe you move key to and from on posi...
by parkec
Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:53 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Thank you All, My engine off wiggling produced no obvious issues. Next up will be engine on wiggle. With so much wiring under the tank this will be fun. One pipe dream I am currently exploring is heat. My bike unfortunatley has been under cover in he florida elements since December 1st. (we inadvert...
by parkec
Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Found THE ground.

If you are sitting on the the bike. Its on the engine case below the left rear corner of the alternator.

Unffortunately TIGHT.

So

Going to pull my battery connections. Clean. Dilectric. Tighten and vross my
by parkec
Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Help. Please.

Have tank off and still cant find the bike/frame ground.
But
Every connection found tight.

So where is the ground?
by parkec
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

/Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Opps 8-[ .. peeled the left/starter plastic off.. beside the obvious starter..where is the ground?


Thanks
by parkec
Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Re: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Thanks.

I know my cable at the battery are solid, and first in my 4 conncection battery terminal christmas tree.
Bike cable, Battery Tender, fuse block, moto lights.

I will exam both ends, disconect, clean, dielectic grease them, retighen, and cross my fingers.
by parkec
Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?
Replies: 21
Views: 10800

Bad - Ignition Switch? Anntena?

Back in mid 2008 I had my antennae ring changed on my 2007 r1200r thanks to a BMW recall. Subsequently I had very random starting issues which resulted in my ignition also being replaced. The dealer’s theory was the ignition or wire was damaged during the antennae ring replacement. Fast forward to n...
by parkec
Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is this Cee Baileys 2nd or 3rd generation?
Replies: 5
Views: 2180

Re: Is this Cee Baileys 2nd or 3rd generation?

Didnt work for me either (Gen 1) w/or w/o a block. Had to tap and go with a larger bolt before it was over. Yet.. I have friends who are on a first name basis w Cee Baileys - cauese they go through so many bikes. He is on a 40,000+ mile annual pace, and his wife is on a 20,000 mile pace. Both are ga...
by parkec
Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Valves every 6,000 miles. Really!?
Replies: 13
Views: 4639

Re: Valves every 6,000 miles. Really!?

ALL Valves were within spec 33 almost 34,000 miles from last adjustment. Spark Plugs were looking a little lean. My Jim B video will be in next week then I will do a throttle body balance. cost $100 with me supplying parts. 2007 R1200R 57,800 miles. SEE YOU AT THE WINTER RALLY IN JACKSONVILLE NEXT W...
by parkec
Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Valves every 6,000 miles. Really!?
Replies: 13
Views: 4639

Re: Valves every 6,000 miles. Really!?

Picked up my plugs, gaskets today....will report back tomorrow after they are adjusted...i think its been 30,000 miles plus since last check.

Tomorrow. New plugs, plusskets including plug gaskets ( $172.27! BMW parts)

Currently have 57,500 miles on my 2007.
by parkec
Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Valves every 6,000 miles. Really!?
Replies: 13
Views: 4639

Valves every 6,000 miles. Really!?

While visiting my almost local BMW dealer I noticed a tag on a new RT proclaiming 6,000 mile valve check adjudment/check. 8-[ I checked with my Bud the GM who said if your remember when I sold you the bike...yea, yea, blah, blah. BEEMER!! #-o I think I have had valves checked 3 times. ](*,) in 57,00...
by parkec
Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: yet another fuel strip saga
Replies: 28
Views: 7777

Re: yet another fuel strip saga

After reading all of the multiple failures...I might just not pick up the strip I have on order. :)
by parkec
Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:34 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Winterizing Our R1200R's
Replies: 28
Views: 6823

Re: Winterizing Our R1200R's

GERBINGS.