The BMW HP2 Megamoto thread.

[Giraffe]

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

Any more?

+1.

[Megathumper]

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

Next up I mounted the heater pad to the throttle tube and with a healthy dose of hairspray slipped the new grip on.

I'm curious Joe Bar, If I couldn't use or didn't have any Hairspray, what else would work? I am assuming not soapy water because of the electrics??

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

Got back on to Motorworks (great service) and ordered another throttle side grip to slip on.

You said the original grip was too tight I think, did Motorworks give you another the same or was it for a different model?

Overall a great install, very professional job!

[Joe Bar]

Originally Posted by Megathumper

I'm curious Joe Bar, If I couldn't use or didn't have any Hairspray, what else would work? I am assuming not soapy water because of the electrics??

You said the original grip was too tight I think, did Motorworks give you another the same or was it for a different model?

Overall a great install, very professional job!

I didn't have any hairspray (due to having very little hair ) and my wife doesn't use it. I just bought the cheapest can I could from a local store. Worth it as it works so well.

It became clear that the clutch side grip supplied was originally designed to slip over the handlebar, but not the mounting tube as well. I got it pretty stuck half way on, and it wasn't worth forcing on or off, so I just cut it off again. Motorworks sell each side as a seperate item, so just ordered up another throttle side grip, which has a slightly larger bore to go over the throttle tube.

Was out all day on the bike yesterday, had the grips on low setting the full day with my summer gloves on and they worked great.

[Megathumper]

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

Was out all day on the bike yesterday, had the grips on low setting the full day with my summer gloves on and they worked great.

I too was out on the bike all day yesterday, the best bit was we found a 80km section of isolated country road out the back of Oberon near Bathurst, the best 30km part of it running down the side of a train track, was a little bumpy but sweeping corners switching back & forth over the train track winding our way through the foothills, probably only saw 2 or 3 cars in a hour, just bloody great, a spring day made for biking....wonderful

[Joe Bar]

Originally Posted by Megathumper

I too was out on the bike all day yesterday, the best bit was we found a 80km section of isolated country road out the back of Oberon near Bathurst, the best 30km part of it running down the side of a train track, was a little bumpy but sweeping corners switching back & forth over the train track winding our way through the foothills, probably only saw 2 or 3 cars in a hour, just bloody great, a spring day made for biking....wonderful

We're into autumn / fall on this side of the world so chilly days becoming increasingly the norm. Raining hard today, but yesterday was lovely, leaves blowing around in the breeze.

Had an unusual ride as my mate and I had a day out with two Class 1 Advanced Police Officers on their FJR1300 patrol bikes. Covered around 90 miles (145kms) with a police bike always present in your mirrors . Bit un-nerving at first, but the commentary, feedback and advice was first rate.

They are trained to ride in a very systematic way, with safety being paramount. Their riding style and road positioning to ride quickly and smoothly but always safely was great to watch on the couple of occasions he was in front.

Certainly gave me a lot to think about, even though he was quite complimentary about my general riding.

[jonasf]

did somebody replace the stock mega driverpegs?
i think they are great for offroading but need some smaler pegs.
thanks

[Josephvman]

Just saw BMW is offering a $1750 rebate on new 2008 MM....drool.....

[fixinbones]

I never checked the stock setting for the rear Ohlins before I started playing with the suspension. I would like to know where the preload was set from the factory. Can someone tell me how many threads are visible above the adjustment rings on the rear Ohlins at the factory setting. Thanks.

[Joe Bar]

Originally Posted by fixinbones

I never checked the stock setting for the rear Ohlins before I started playing with the suspension. I would like to know where the preload was set from the factory. Can someone tell me how many threads are visible above the adjustment rings on the rear Ohlins at the factory setting. Thanks.

I never counted mine as it was out from new anyway. Just set it as per the manual at 40mm drop with rider seated.

[Joe Bar]

At Giraffe's suggestion I've updated the original post with the names of Megamoto owners as they've found the thread / site. The current dirty dozen are -

Joe Bar
Ray R
Fixin Bones
Megaman
Dave T
Jonasf
Megathumper
Cyclop
pepot
Beetlejuice
GSMarc
Giraffe

Any more?

I'll try and keep it updated as more come out of the woodwork.

[Rangy]

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

At Giraffe's suggestion I've updated the original post with the names of Megamoto owners as they've found the thread / site. The current dirty dozen are -

Joe Bar
Ray R
Fixin Bones
Megaman
Dave T
Jonasf
Megathumper
Cyclop
pepot
Beetlejuice
GSMarc
Giraffe

Any more?

I'll try and keep it updated as more come out of the woodwork.

Add another from Northern NSW, Australia

[Maximus Brutus]

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

Any more?

I'll try and keep it updated as more come out of the woodwork.

Coooey

[NakedRider]

Originally Posted by Joe Bar

At Giraffe's suggestion I've updated the original post with the names of Megamoto owners as they've found the thread / site. The current dirty dozen are -

Joe Bar
Ray R
Fixin Bones
Megaman
Dave T
Jonasf
Megathumper
Cyclop
pepot
Beetlejuice
GSMarc
Giraffe

Any more?

I'll try and keep it updated as more come out of the woodwork.

Yes indeed. This NakedRider rides a naked MM.

[rjc]

I also have a MM

[Joe Bar]

Originally Posted by Rangy

Add another from Northern NSW, Australia

Originally Posted by Maximus Brutus

Coooey

Originally Posted by NakedRider

Yes indeed. This NakedRider rides a naked MM.

Originally Posted by rjc

I also have a MM

Wow, even more than I thought, welcome guys