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What did you do in your garage today?
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Boris
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it's a 1996 R1100GS.
Good tip on the mold flashing. Will make sure all surfaces are clean and smoothe.
Boris
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This is what I'm seeing after googling. I already ordered a couple basic plastic replacements, so I hate the thought of spending another $120 right now.
Maybe next valve check I'll spring for this type of design.
Dry Safe Oil Filler Plug Kit
Check out the deal on Dry Safe Oil Filler Plug Kit at wunderlichamerica.com
www.wunderlichamerica.com
Maybe next valve check I'll spring for this type of design.
JimVonBaden
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That works, though there are others less expensive.This is what I'm seeing after googling. I already ordered a couple basic plastic replacements, so I hate the thought of spending another $120 right now.
Dry Safe Oil Filler Plug Kit
Check out the deal on Dry Safe Oil Filler Plug Kit at wunderlichamerica.comwww.wunderlichamerica.com
Maybe next valve check I'll spring for this type of design.
RCU Designs Oil Filler Plug BMW R800 R1100 | eBay
The plug is machined from solid billet with tightening lugs just like the OEM plug. RCU Designs' logo is machined into the surface. All parts are manufactured from aircraft quality 6061 aluminum alloy and are natural color anodized.
www.ebay.com
Hornig Oilhead Oil Filler Cap w/BMW Logo
There is a hole at the side in order to open and close it in which you can put the 3mm allen wrench or a T10 torx key which usually belong to the tools of your BMW. With these tools you turn the Oil Filler Plug 120° around, Hornig emblem and BMW emblem included.
www.shopbmwmotorcycle.com
Wunderlich secure oil filler plug – R1150 models and more - silver
www.nippynormans.com
Boris
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Thanks! The one I replaced is a aluminum cap like that, but that was also leaking. I think the "lower" part had started letting oil through.
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Boris
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Replaced the oil filter cap and lower portion 🙂
Put the tiger on the lift finally. It's down compression on two cylinders. I've moved with it twice. It's time to fix it.
Put the tiger on the lift finally. It's down compression on two cylinders. I've moved with it twice. It's time to fix it.
JimVonBaden
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Cleaned out clubs from today for tomorrow.
Had some pines leaning towards some power lines I wasn't comfortable with.
Turned them in to lumber for the greenhouse project.
Stones for the foundation came out of the creek. 1' in the ground, 1' above the ground. Way more work than I thought it would be.
I need easier hobbies!
Turned them in to lumber for the greenhouse project.
Stones for the foundation came out of the creek. 1' in the ground, 1' above the ground. Way more work than I thought it would be.
I need easier hobbies!
JimVonBaden
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Cleaned our clubs again, for one more time golfing next weekend. After that i am off any real exercise for 12+ weeks while I mend from two knee replacement surgeries. No riding, no golf, no fun.
Good luck.Cleaned our clubs again, for one more time golfing next weekend. After that i am off any real exercise for 12+ weeks while I mend from two knee replacement surgeries. No riding, no golf, no fun.
Madmx
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In your truck, Then dam things will almost rip your head off as a hitch installer. Why I left that world for the log woodz. . FreKiu g torching. Next to navigator plastic tanks on huck bolts. Have fun..you should have got a 450/550 with a better frame design and fuse box.Installed deployable bed steps
Madmx
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No hard feelings please..just rants of an installer!
^^^ Luckily the F350 came with the hitch and gooseneck installed by Ford at the Factory !
When I was under the truck I noticed the frame is fully boxed and 12" tall. Way beefier than my 2008 Duramax's frame.
When I was under the truck I noticed the frame is fully boxed and 12" tall. Way beefier than my 2008 Duramax's frame.
Maybe someone can give me some advice here.
My brakes are dragging.
This pin binds up in the caliper.
I polished it up with 2000 grit and got some small bits and galling off of it.
It’s still binding. With a plastic pick I can feel some scoring in the caliper.
So I’m using some 2000 grit on a stick to try to smooth it out.
It’s so nice out and I should be riding. Anyone have any suggestions or am I on the right track here?
My brakes are dragging.
This pin binds up in the caliper.
I polished it up with 2000 grit and got some small bits and galling off of it.
It’s still binding. With a plastic pick I can feel some scoring in the caliper.
So I’m using some 2000 grit on a stick to try to smooth it out.
It’s so nice out and I should be riding. Anyone have any suggestions or am I on the right track here?
A poor fit can be as bad as having it filled with crud.
I'm surprised there isn't a boot around the piston, but maybe that's an automotive thing that isn't done on bikes.
If it's still a problem, I'd clean the entire assembly up with a nylon brush and Brakleen, including brushing the bore and blowing it out with compressed air until the Brakleen flushes clean. Re-assemble with the correct grease and see how it works.
Alan F.
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Still no garage but I successfully laced a Royal Enfield Himalayan 21" front rim to an Interceptor / Continental GT front hub.
Should be fun if I can get the ABS to play along.
Should be fun if I can get the ABS to play along.
Thanks. I didn’t pull the pistons out but I did clean around them the best I could. One piston moves smoothly and the other needs some attention. There is a dust seal but it’s internal there’s two seals around the piston; a hydraulic one and the dust seal.
The part that was really binding is one of the slider pins. If was strange how easily it would bind in the hole. There is conventional looking dust boots on the pins but it’s removed in the picture.
The rear is worse and I just ordered all the pins, seals and clips today.
I was getting frustrated with the front because it I got it all cleaned and polished up and it seemed to be sliding good until I mounted it and then it was binding as bad as when I started. Polishing the pin and hole at least made it ride-able. I'm figuring that with one piston being slightly sticky it's creating uneven force and twisting the caliper enough to cause the scored pin to bind in the blind hole.
Be careful you don't wallow the hole only to discover a bent pin. Been there, done that, spongy brakes for life. I've got a bike now with a floppy caliper because of a loose fitting pin. Makes you wish everything was radially mounted.Maybe someone can give me some advice here.
My brakes are dragging.
This pin binds up in the caliper.
I polished it up with 2000 grit and got some small bits and galling off of it.
It’s still binding. With a plastic pick I can feel some scoring in the caliper.
So I’m using some 2000 grit on a stick to try to smooth it out.
It’s so nice out and I should be riding. Anyone have any suggestions or am I on the right track here?