Utards whos riding what - Page 1192

trackhead · 05-23-2012, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryman

I've been looking at big bikes. Thought I had a deal on the silver one but alas. The price on SE's is crazy. I think in 07-08 you could get one new from the dealership for around 9k. Now I see used ones going for 11-15k???? I've never seen a bike appreciate like that.

Ryman,

Why do you want a big bike? It seems like your bike is perfect. I've never heard you post anything about any mechanical issues, it's more well rounded than a big bike, and you can pretty much ride it everywhere? It seems more reliable than those big KTM's too? What am I missing?

Ryman · 05-23-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackhead

Ryman,

Why do you want a big bike? It seems like your bike is perfect. I've never heard you post anything about any mechanical issues, it's more well rounded than a big bike, and you can pretty much ride it everywhere? It seems more reliable than those big KTM's too? What am I missing?

I'm not getting rid of the 690. It is the coolest, most versatile bike ever created. Just looking for something new to play with. On a RTW type of trip the Adventure would be great. I'm not totally sold on the big bike idea, just kind of shopping around and checking things out.

The Walrus · 05-23-2012, 07:35 AM

I had a wonderful wrenching session on the BMW's yesterday....must have been in the breeze. Since I did oil/valves/sync in the fall, those items were not the issue. Somehow, I've never flushed the hydraulic clutch and lost it this past spring. First symptom was the catch point was closer and closer to full pull. One week of that and it evolved into pull the lever and no clutch. Those Bavarian folks are not benevolent when it comes to design and build. The end of the clutch circuit should have a bleeder nipple, but no.........it's got an aluminium tip which incorporates a check valve.....

The original Gspot FAQ's tell you to put a bleeder nipple on top of that but cap effn screw stripped out........effn aluminium being soft as pluric's ricky....so I started to think it needed replacing....wrong, you can remove it an place the grub nipple behind it on that fitting.....

Turns out the K1200RS has the same aluminium fitting on the front brake circuit on the right side caliper and since I'm opening fresh DOT4 as the replacement clutch fluid, I might as well flush all four ABS brake lines....so off to the stealer....and thanks to Ryan at the remaining Sandy BMW......for a matched set of nipples to bleed the lines....Now those of you who have spilled DOT4 on anything know that you must have at least 4 damp rags covering any exposed paint or plastic cause sure as shit, that stuff will get on it and dissolve it......I think it took around the four hours Moo quoted to complete this joyful task.....and since it's been two years since my last recorded brake flush on both bikes, the fluids were looking pretty ugly......especially on the short front line of the K12 where the folks I paid at BavarianMW hadn't replaced the fitting nor flushed that section of line......

..........looks like it's better to cuss and do it correctly yourself than to pay someone to do it halfway.........

Double Moo · 05-23-2012, 08:09 AM

I got an M7x1.0 tap you can use...

pluric · 05-23-2012, 08:10 AM

You and Double Moo should get together. Seem to have a lot in common
when it come to dealing with anything oil related.

"soft as pluric's ricky"..... damn that's like putty.

Double Moo · 05-23-2012, 08:23 AM

Putty is definitely less pliable than the aforementioned marshmallow... is all this oil/lube talk having an effect on Ricky?

The Walrus · 05-23-2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Moo

I got an M7x1.0 tap you can use...

Thanks, but I did not need to tap it, you just pull that aluminium off and discard it as in the second photo...

Quote:

pluric • Today 09:10 AM
You and Double Moo should get together. Seem to have a lot in common
when it come to dealing with anything oil related.

"soft as pluric's ricky"..... damn that's like putty.

.......I've been brushing up on my prose with a wonderful tutor...........

Ryman · 05-23-2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Walrus

Thanks, but I did not need to tap it

Really??

Double Moo · 05-23-2012, 08:37 AM

I've got a tap for that...

The Walrus · 05-23-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by double moo

i've got a tap for that...

m7............?

pluric · 05-23-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Moo

I've got a tap for that...

I had one, it turned into BMW aluminum.

dakardad · 05-23-2012, 09:23 AM

Im headed out for a few days starting the 1st to the 5th. Planning on taking the north slope rd to the Yampa bench, then south to hook up to the kokopelli. From the bench thru the kokopelli is new for me. Lots of possibles but looking for suggestions on a cool route. Single track is ok but I dont have GPS.

Right now Im solo but a ride partner would be good.

z987k · 05-23-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryman

z Just checking out your pics. Pluric would be proud.

Ya that was a few years ago. Reminds me of what massive pig that lump is.
I don't ride the fat one's anymore

pluric · 05-23-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z987k

Ya that was a few years ago. Reminds me of what massive pig that lump is.
I don't ride the fat one's anymore

Suit yourself.

trackhead · 05-23-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluric

Suit yourself.

That, and post/beat off on ADVrider.

05-23-2012, 07:35 AM	#17868
The Walrus Gone and back again. Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Never Banned Oddometer: 8,092	I had a wonderful wrenching session on the BMW's yesterday....must have been in the breeze. Since I did oil/valves/sync in the fall, those items were not the issue. Somehow, I've never flushed the hydraulic clutch and lost it this past spring. First symptom was the catch point was closer and closer to full pull. One week of that and it evolved into pull the lever and no clutch. Those Bavarian folks are not benevolent when it comes to design and build. The end of the clutch circuit should have a bleeder nipple, but no.........it's got an aluminium tip which incorporates a check valve..... The original Gspot FAQ's tell you to put a bleeder nipple on top of that but cap effn screw stripped out........effn aluminium being soft as pluric's ricky....so I started to think it needed replacing....wrong, you can remove it an place the grub nipple behind it on that fitting..... Turns out the K1200RS has the same aluminium fitting on the front brake circuit on the right side caliper and since I'm opening fresh DOT4 as the replacement clutch fluid, I might as well flush all four ABS brake lines....so off to the stealer....and thanks to Ryan at the remaining Sandy BMW......for a matched set of nipples to bleed the lines....Now those of you who have spilled DOT4 on anything know that you must have at least 4 damp rags covering any exposed paint or plastic cause sure as shit, that stuff will get on it and dissolve it......I think it took around the four hours Moo quoted to complete this joyful task.....and since it's been two years since my last recorded brake flush on both bikes, the fluids were looking pretty ugly......especially on the short front line of the K12 where the folks I paid at BavarianMW hadn't replaced the fitting nor flushed that section of line................looks like it's better to cuss and do it correctly yourself than to pay someone to do it halfway......... __________________ Everbody's preachin' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick I wanna be skinny, but my ass is too big. - Charles Barkley When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before. - Mae West Experience is what keeps a man who makes the same mistake twice from admitting it the third time around.

05-23-2012, 08:09 AM	#17869
Double Moo lookin' for adventure Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Oddometer: 953	I got an M7x1.0 tap you can use... __________________ "Rember... Wherever you go... there you are" Buckaroo Banzai

05-23-2012, 08:23 AM	#17871
Double Moo lookin' for adventure Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Oddometer: 953	Putty is definitely less pliable than the aforementioned marshmallow... is all this oil/lube talk having an effect on Ricky? __________________ "Rember... Wherever you go... there you are" Buckaroo Banzai

05-23-2012, 08:37 AM	#17874
Double Moo lookin' for adventure Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Oddometer: 953	I've got a tap for that... __________________ "Rember... Wherever you go... there you are" Buckaroo Banzai

05-23-2012, 09:23 AM	#17877
dakardad Not waiting for anyone Joined: May 2006 Location: SLC/Boulder, Ut. Oddometer: 417	Im headed out for a few days starting the 1st to the 5th. Planning on taking the north slope rd to the Yampa bench, then south to hook up to the kokopelli. From the bench thru the kokopelli is new for me. Lots of possibles but looking for suggestions on a cool route. Single track is ok but I dont have GPS. Right now Im solo but a ride partner would be good. __________________ I may not know where I am, but I'm not lost. But I'm gonna keep looking.

05-23-2012, 08:10 AM	#17870
pluric Gimpy Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salt Lake Oddometer: 11,718	You and Double Moo should get together. Seem to have a lot in common when it come to dealing with anything oil related. "soft as pluric's ricky"..... damn that's like putty.

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