dynax Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Took wheel off and stripped it one tiny pin prick of a hole in the tube, anyway cleaned the tube inside and out and the tyre and the rim, put a patch on the tube and we are good to go again, took some time to get the wheel back on though working in the dark with a torch that wouldn't stay where I wanted it, but I got it all done in around 4 hours start to finish including having my tea half way through 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Took a trip out with the wife to the top of the Clee Hills lovely clear day, could see across to Herefordshire and we'll into Wales, Brecon the black mountains etc. Making the best of these lovely days before autumn arrives! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Fitted and tested new rear shock, yesterday/today was settings testing. actually not bad and wont need a tougher spring.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Good news there @jedibiker In other news I took my bike for a ride to Marshal BMW in Grimsby where I booked it in for a service next Thursday! This will be the first time any of my bikes have been serviced be a dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 21 minutes ago, Stu said: Good news there @jedibiker In other news I took my bike for a ride to Marshal BMW in Grimsby where I booked it in for a service next Thursday! This will be the first time any of my bikes have been serviced be a dealer Did you win the lotto lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, jedibiker said: Did you win the lotto lol I wish! once the 2 year warranty is up then I will do it myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Stu said: I wish! once the 2 year warranty is up then I will do it myself You need to get yourself over to see Steve: https://rainbowworkshop.co.uk/service/page-7/ Brilliant BMW mechanic and much cheaper than the dealers. Has all the computer stuff needed for BMWs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lateralus said: You need to get yourself over to see Steve: https://rainbowworkshop.co.uk/service/page-7/ Brilliant BMW mechanic and much cheaper than the dealers. Has all the computer stuff needed for BMWs too. I have seen him already and he wants £184 for an annual service which is what I have just booked mine in for at a BMW dealer For £149 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Oh, that is not the outcome I had expected! I'm booked with him for an annual plus 54k service in a couple of weeks - assuming I haven't P/X'd the bike before then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, Lateralus said: Oh, that is not the outcome I had expected! I'm booked with him for an annual plus 54k service in a couple of weeks - assuming I haven't P/X'd the bike before then! It might be worth giving a BMW dealer a ring and asking for a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Took it for its MOT. Failed, due to excessive brake shudder, which is due to the bobbins in the disc rusting, so the disc has no movement in them. They have been like that since last year, when it was an advisory. New discs and pads and a bill for nearly £500. Still, first time I have had to pay anything on maintaining that bike, which for a 2012 with nearly 30,000 miles is not bad. I did 2000 miles last year, which is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) On 23/09/2021 at 16:14, Stu said: Good news there @jedibiker In other news I took my bike for a ride to Marshal BMW in Grimsby where I booked it in for a service next Thursday! This will be the first time any of my bikes have been serviced be a dealer Not far from me is Marshall’s. But I was at work today which can’t be far from you Edited September 24, 2021 by fullscreenaging 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 minute ago, fullscreenaging said: Not far from me is Marshall’s. But I was at work today which can’t be far from you That was yesterday! I did think about dropping you a message to see if you was about! Yeah you're about 4 miles from my house! even closer when we bring a bus in to your works entrance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, Stu said: That was yesterday! I did think about dropping you a message to see if you was about! Yeah you're about 4 miles from my house! even closer when we bring a bus in to your works entrance I was at work yesterday too. Next time you leave your key under the bus stop. I’ll leave my key with Marshall’s and we can pop in for a cuppa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, fullscreenaging said: I was at work yesterday too. Next time you leave your key under the bus stop. I’ll leave my key with Marshall’s and we can pop in for a cuppa. I'm at Marshalls next Thursday at 1:30 if you're about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Stu said: I'm at Marshalls next Thursday at 1:30 if you're about Day off then, but have to wait in for wife’s new phone. Hopefully it’ll arrive before then. I’ll let you know. You taking a demo bike out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Just now, fullscreenaging said: Day off then, but have to wait in for wife’s new phone. Hopefully it’ll arrive before then. I’ll let you know. You taking a demo bike out? No I wasn't planning on taking one out but might try and blag one while I am there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I came back from a run with the fuel light glowing malevolently on the display. The usual place was out of fuel so I pushed on a bit further and was relieved to find petrol available. It seems the light was not misleading, it is a 9 litre tank. It took 8.95 litres to fill it. I reckon I didn't have a lot left in reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 After recently having the pannier frames re-powder coated I decided to make sure they fitted ok...Does my arse look fat now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fish said: After recently having the pannier frames re-powder coated I decided to make sure they fitted ok...Does my arse look fat now Reminds me of a mate who did something similar and then found his filtering got a wee bit more interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Yes I am tempted to get a box for it so I don't go taking too many cyclists out on my way to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Rode it home via A4 and B4192. First time out since April so blew some rust off. Beautiful day but have a feeling I'll be digging out my winter riding gear very soon. Getting far too much practice at riding in crap weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I might hve to change to my winter gloves if this keeps up.... I had to put the heated grips on this morning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Brake fluid change. Quite pleased with this little gizmo which makes it simpler and cleaner. Combined one way valve and mini spanner. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Brake fluid change. Quite pleased with this little gizmo which makes it simpler and cleaner. Combined one way valve and mini spanner. Link please! I need to buy one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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