Stu

Ornaments don't move! 

Just like my mates bike who we tell him it's an expensive ornament

And here is the original case 

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/consumer-news/361602/uk-firm-fitting-pop-bang-aftermarket-exhausts-fined-landmark-court-case

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motoring-issues/illegal-exhaust-modifications/#:~:text=A second car tuning company,rendered pop bang remaps illegal

There's been another one done! 

1 hour ago, Phil1 said:

The onus should always be on the driver of the car/vehicle. 

 

The garage should have just set up a disclaimer form that the driver has to sign to say he understands the car isnt road legal and the garage doesn't accept any responsibility for it once it's left the premises.

 

I'm constantly bombarded with ads these days on Facebook about adblue removal, decat systems, mileage "correction" etc etc. Most of which is irresponsible at best and illegal at worst. It's not the garages fault though, it's the drivers that don't give a toss. 

I totally agree but the court says they should have done more 

This is due to a car tuner in the UK getting done for removing emissions related stuff and the courts not being satisfied that they was doing enough to ensure they are for track use only. 

The court was saying that they should have made sure the cars wasn't driven away from their premises and instead they should have been on the back of a transporter 

That's quiet! 

Get the baffle out

Yup they are both right! 

I have the R1200RT although it's a bit newer than what you are looking at. Mine is a 2016 model 

They are heavy to move around but the weight is low down once they are moving they are very well balanced and any weight just dissappears. 

I have had an fjr1300 before this and although it's lighter that the RT it's top end heavy and a pig at slow speeds 

I suggest you get in touch with the insurance ombudsman about it and ask their advice. 

In the meantime I would ring insurance companies directly for a quote and explain the situation and see what they can do as the online quotes are just automated and may well just refuse to quote 

Don't forget the diaphragm's and the needs too! making sure to check them diaphragms for splits and ensure they are seated properly  

Just to add more anxiety in the mix  

just removing and cleaning all the bits you want to do won't mess up the balance 

The balance is just ensuring each carb is drawing the same amount of air 

Some have air screws that can be adjusted and moving these or the butterfly valve screws will bugger things up a little 

44 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

I have tinnitus so always wear earplugs. What sort of system would work that would enable me to hear satnav directions but also block out wind noise?

I wear earplugs and can hear my wife nagging talking at silly speeds with my cardo packtalk bold 

Apparently the cardo edge is 30% louder too! 

Bugger! 

Forgot to delete that! 

I have removed it! its a waste of time since it "changed"

side stand switch by the looks of it 

On 22/03/2024 at 21:03, mikeyd said:

I have a mt07 23 plate so really interested in your post . I’ll be doing a service soon my self for the first time . I’ll probably use an oil extraction pump to remove the oil as it works like a charm on my car the I can just never undo the drain plug. 

You need to make sure you haven't got a sump baffle that will cause an obstruction too 

You're worrying over nothing 

It's road legal with the baffle and illegal without the baffle not that that stops most testers from passing it! 

If you want to make sure it passes then just leave the baffle in at mot time 

Set fire to her car! Job done 

I have changed it so nothing gives a negative reputation 

Sad and confused are just neutral so no plus or minus 

The rest give a plus 1

@FiddlesticksI will take a look as I'm sure I can change what it does to reputation on the forum 

If they are dual filament bulb then your low beam might have popped? 

New gloves by any chance? 

This can sometimes be the cause 

1 hour ago, Bender said:

@Stucan login via Google or apple account not be an option 

Google is already there 

I haven't explored Apple but will look in to it 

Jesus! are we going to rename this the American bashing thread  

Anyway back to the topic! I have found a lot of bike specific forums very useful and the knowledge of information is invaluable! 

But there seems to be a lack of banter and engagement and there is always that one person that knows everything who you are not allowed to go against!! 

Oddly they are usually American  

6 minutes ago, Fiddlesticks said:

I thought the youngsters were all on TikTok, Discord and the Dark Web.

They use all forms of social media these days! 

3 minutes ago, husoi said:

Good, excellent news

Well it's not really! as there is a lot of people who use facebook especially the younger generation who we are trying to attract on to the forum and in to bikes. 

Remember just because you don't use it or agree doesn't mean we shouldn't have it or use it  We are trying to be inclusive and not exclusive here  

Not sure if anyone uses the facebook login to access the forum but for whatever reason they have restricted the API 

Basically this is because they can't login to test it so clearly an issue at their end but we get penalised for it 

As such I have removed the feature as its useless if its not working!