A picture a day... biker banter (Vol 6)
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hiccy18 said:
Repeated EML and limp mode, on the year old bike I bought four/five weeks ago. After an unsuccessful attempt at repair I insisted they repatriate the bike and, thanks to the efforts of my travelling companions, carried on with our holiday.
Minutes before I cried "enough!":
Looking forwards to the middle of June when I might actually have a bike again!
That is a real pain and I'm sorry to hear it. I hope it all gets resolved quickly and that it didn't put too much of a downer on your trip. Minutes before I cried "enough!":
Looking forwards to the middle of June when I might actually have a bike again!
black-k1 said:
That is a real pain and I'm sorry to hear it. I hope it all gets resolved quickly and that it didn't put too much of a downer on your trip.
Thanks man. 
The communications with BMW affected five days, but those of us who remained (another story) did our best to keep enjoying our holiday. Looking at the pictures we took, we made a lot of memories, and that's what counts most. Also, I've ridden pillion now, after saying in the morning before the first incident that I'd never do, and I actually quite enjoyed it.
Life's good, but I'm bikeless. Enjoy the weather guys!
Hugo Stiglitz said:
I've got a R1200R- the 1250R is different tech/bike etc etc though isn't it
My R1200RS gave three fault free years and then it started flinging EML errors and going into limp mode. Speaking to BMW techs about both bikes they're quick to suggest a throttle sensor problem. This may be the case, but on both bikes I'd experienced heavy rainfall immediately before the fault occurred. What is common to both generations is the limp mode makes the bikes unrideable. I read a post from a US based R1250R rider who had it kick in just as he finished passing a truck on the freeway, which would be terrifying.
I'm prepared to wait for my bike returning from Spain, being fixed and hopefully giving several years of faultless service, cracking bike and a decent improvement over the R1200RS, which I also was very impressed by.
hiccy18 said:
My R1200RS gave three fault free years and then it started flinging EML errors and going into limp mode. Speaking to BMW techs about both bikes they're quick to suggest a throttle sensor problem. This may be the case, but on both bikes I'd experienced heavy rainfall immediately before the fault occurred.
What is common to both generations is the limp mode makes the bikes unrideable. I read a post from a US based R1250R rider who had it kick in just as he finished passing a truck on the freeway, which would be terrifying.
I'm prepared to wait for my bike returning from Spain, being fixed and hopefully giving several years of faultless service, cracking bike and a decent improvement over the R1200RS, which I also was very impressed by.
My Tiger 900 cut out completely just as I overtook someone, looked a right tool. I had to pull over to the side of the road.What is common to both generations is the limp mode makes the bikes unrideable. I read a post from a US based R1250R rider who had it kick in just as he finished passing a truck on the freeway, which would be terrifying.
I'm prepared to wait for my bike returning from Spain, being fixed and hopefully giving several years of faultless service, cracking bike and a decent improvement over the R1200RS, which I also was very impressed by.
KTMsm said:
Bob_Defly said:
Loving the local trails. This was about half an hour before I ran out of fuel. Ugh, had to walk quite far to pick up some from a kind neighbour. Now my feet are f*cked from walking so far in MX boots.
What's quite far in Canada 500 miles ?4 of us went out today - 2 punctures
Luckily no walking involved
Bob, have a look at the desert fox fuel bag. Takes about 5 liters and can hang over the front of the bars. Saves a lot of walking if you forget...... or, keep a liter in a bottle in your backpack or tool bag.... amazing how far it will go when you're faced with walking
Steve Bass said:
Bob, have a look at the desert fox fuel bag. Takes about 5 liters and can hang over the front of the bars. Saves a lot of walking if you forget...... or, keep a liter in a bottle in your backpack or tool bag.... amazing how far it will go when you're faced with walking
Yeah, I won't be making this mistake again...Biker's Nemesis said:
Waynester said:
Do you use anything special in your sonic cleaner?
Bought myself an air compressor today as well, as a can of compressed air doesn’t really have the muscle.
"Ugh"... just, "Ugh". I'd forgotten just how unpleasant commuting on a bike could be... Due to a slight technical hitch (a work pass not granting access), t'other half has been unable to use her car recently, so I've been chaufferring her about on the Scrambler - to work, shopping, G.P. appointment and a pub meal with her friends. And the weather has done nothing but hoof it down. What a bloody horrible experience, wrong bike, wrong kit, two up in the rain among the brain dead drivers still digesting their breakfasts... far too much of my attention being taken up with avoiding pot holes, rather than looking ahead and anticipating... and this morning's highlight? Some dopy cow in a hatchback, overtaking a cyclist on a blind "S" bend, my only option was the grass verge - so glad the guy in the van behind me was awake!
To all you guys who still do this, 'fair play, think I'm too old for this game now. Hopefully, when her I.T. mob can work out how to get the door open, t'other half can retrieve her car keys...
To all you guys who still do this, 'fair play, think I'm too old for this game now. Hopefully, when her I.T. mob can work out how to get the door open, t'other half can retrieve her car keys...
KTMsm said:
Waynester said:
Not a bike.. but a part of a bike.. FireBlade carbs. I haven’t ridden this bike for a couple of years, but it shows what modern fuel can do.. grim.
The pilot jets are utterly blocked.. really struggling to clear them.
I use Cellulose thinners - cheap and works wellThe pilot jets are utterly blocked.. really struggling to clear them.
My compressor has also been delivered, so fingers crossed, the pilot jets will have to capitulate
Biker's Nemesis said:
Well. Its disgraced its self today.
Stopped at this turn off to let a couple of horse's pass, pulled away, into 1st then 2nd and it hicked a couple of times and started to slow. As i pulled the clutch in it cut out.
Tried to kick it over but it felt very rough kicking it over, tried again and it was solid.
Ive had the head and barrel off which slid off no problem. The con rod is moving with no play so i suspect main bearing problems.
Had a quick tear down after the evening meal but f
k it. I can't be bothered to completely strip it tonight.
I finally decided to have a look at the Fizzy today.Stopped at this turn off to let a couple of horse's pass, pulled away, into 1st then 2nd and it hicked a couple of times and started to slow. As i pulled the clutch in it cut out.
Tried to kick it over but it felt very rough kicking it over, tried again and it was solid.
Ive had the head and barrel off which slid off no problem. The con rod is moving with no play so i suspect main bearing problems.
Had a quick tear down after the evening meal but f
k it. I can't be bothered to completely strip it tonight.I maybe should have investigated properly instead of letting emotion and frustration cloud my experience and judgement.
The problem was the condenser bracket had snapped which in turn jammed the flywheel.
I find it best to be transparent and admit to being a fool.
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