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It's a relatively straight forward job with plenty of info on t'internet. One part needed ( a section of brake pipe with unions at each end) which can be obtained from parts people like Motorworks or Motobins. Give them a call to talk it over if you are considering doing the job.

As Rob says, unless you are planning on adding stuff which will make significant demands on the charging system, then I'd go for sh oem stuff. On my old GS with original system, I can run it with headlight AND heated jacket and no sign of any stress on the system.

Tried the site that caused the rant Rob. Apparently no surcharge for this part of Scotia? Metzeler Z8 interact for £104 seems pretty good. Thanks!

What do you know about the service history? Unless you know it's been done recently then replace the brake fluid in the system asap. Like all BMs of that era, the power braking system can fail and especially if the fluid changes are not done as poer the manual. It may have happened already of course...

Don't have a problem with tech on a bike. It can save lives.The problem is the extra weight it adds. Granted, not such an issue on a HD!

These vids look great. Thanks for the info.

Self isolating by bike ride seems eminently sensible to me. Even if it involves a small group, provided the individuals stand several feet apart during breaks in the ride. I can see tartan vacuum flasks coming back into fashion too! If HMG needs to further tighten up then that's fine too, if Parliam...

Of course, pending any lockdown ordered by UKG/SG, if riders wish to self isolate via a ride to a remote-ish place which is likely to be deserted anyway ...

A pal is touring Scotia in his camper, so I'm heading north tomorrow for a meet up. Given the population density up by, it's as close to self isolation as I can manage!

No motor vehicles, except those listed, between the times
stated on the sign.

Yup. Where's the ambiguity?

HOW MUCH!!!!

My GS was there! Where's the pics?

This any help?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select ... series=K26

A BM with pert cylinders! (There's a cartoon somewhere.)

See my humble efforts on the link I posted. Get an angle grinder and cut the bolt off.

https://s81.photobucket.com/user/scotbo ... 7.jpg.html

This should help you when you pull things apart. https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthrea ... ght=Clutch

Click on the picks to go to a clearer image!

You can have a look at wear on the clutch friction plate by removing the starter. You should also be able to check for any evidence of oil leaks. If you need to replace the clutch, it's a relatively straight forward job and you could get away with simply replacing the friction plate. However, I'd ch...

G'day and welcome! I'll be in Garmisch in July, with a pal, for the Biker Days event. If you'd like a beer and a blether, give us a shout! :D

(Chuckling at "Pomgolia". Not heard that one!)

Internet translation hath its perils, Ced! I should have gone for "patron"! Rather than trying to be smart! I had a look at Ep1. Early days but it's interesting to see Christians / Templars portrayed as the "bad guys". Not undeservedly of course, with the sacking of Constantinople by Crusaders (ment...

Thanks for that Ced - I started watching it last night, pleased to say I'm hooked! :smile: Pete Hey Pete - you got hooked after one episode! :lol: Same thing happened to Irene and I. You will find that each episode ends in a cliff-hanger and you can't wait to see what happens next! After watching o...

And from Scotland. Welcome.

So, to re-cap ...

1. Check the battery and replace it if it's showing evidence of old age / poor performance.
2. If that doesn't fix the problem (it almost certainly will) then pull the starter motor and give the throw out mechanism and cyclic gears a good clean before replacing it.

He was wearing an air bag suit ( £1.5k worth ish ? ), which he attributed his survival to ...... how many of us ride in one of those ? The police used the collision to further urge the wearing of appropriate protective clothing, failing to mention that conventional motorcycle gear probably wouldn't...

Much cheapness! Rather an unfortunate name though!

Daytona orange and silver smoke. That's it. The SS, sorry ... silver smoke was the better of the two by far!