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Guys, I'm selling a bike today. The buyer hasn't seen it yet but is adamant he's taking it. He doesn't have a Nigerian accent. Naturally I'll not let the bike leave until the cash is in my account. I have one question... I need to complete the blue application for registration and licensing...

Folks, I need to remove the thingies on each side of the fuel tank for a coat of paint. How do they come off ? I've tried digging one out with a jewelers screwdriver but it doesn't want to move. Can someone offer advise to remove them Cheers MalcolmT

Folks, I'm changing the fork seals on my 2004 F650GS and have a problem getting the cap off the top to refill with oil. With only two hands available I cannot depress the cap and fish the circlip out. Replacing the cap would be just as tricky. The daft question for the day is...  Whilst the...

The HES sensors bailed out on my R1150, I've got a replacement HES... And wouldn't mind fixing up the faulty HES as a spare. The sensors are faulty, they quit when hot, the cable is the series B version and perfect. Has anyone bought the bare sensors and fitted to an old plate ? I've read...

My 2004 twin spark with 8 fuses decided not to start at weekend. The fuel pump doesn't prime when switched on. The pump runs when hot wired. There's no spark, the engine cranks well. I've eliminated the side stand switch, neutral switch, and clutch switch. All the fuses were tested and are OK...

Folks, This R1150R is giving me more grey hair. Yesterday I got the replacement starter motor, fitted it, she cranks like a beaut but doesn't run. She was running nicely before the starter packed up. There is no spark and the injectors don't fire. I've confirmed the HES's are good. I've had...

Today the starter on my R1150R jammed, I ripped it apart and ALL the magnets in the motor are loose.  :o The glue has given up. Would anyone know if any equivalent car starters fit the bike ? I may need CPR if I get a quote from BMW. Cheers MalcolmT Parys

Hi Folk's, I live out in the sticks and recently sold my K1100, and bought an R1150. The boxer needs some TLC and I'm struggling to get prices out of  the stealerships. I never needed BMW parts for the last 10 years I owned the K, it seems things have changed in the parts dept. First of all I...

Folks, I've just sold my K1100RS and have a few odds and sods for sale. Clymer w/s manual covers early K100's, through K75, till the last K1100's. Not dogeared or oil stained. Genuine BMW tank bag firs all K's from the K100, K75, K1100. Its been stored since I bought my K1100 15 years ago...

Folks, I've decided to part with my beloved K1100RS. One of the ABS modulators packed up eons ago, the cost of a replacement was crazy, and by all accounts the early BMW ABS systems were nothing to brag about. So I re-piped both brakes as a regular non-ABS model and they've work fine for a long...

Folks,  I'm reviving my old K1100 and had a hassle with the fuel pump jamming. Today when refitting the fuel pump and noticed the spring clip over the pressure relief valve was missing  ??? Where the heck it went to is anyone's guess. The bits are def not in the tank. Is there anyone out there...

Folks, I need a new fuel strainer for the pump on my K1100RS. BM want R840 for a new one !!!!  ::). I've had a word with autozone, they can supply but I need to buy a pump with it  ??? Does anyone have any ideas to get one cheaper ? The bush on the pump is 19mm dia My plan B is trying to get...

Hi Folks, It’s been eons since I posted on the forum. My F650 just runs, and runs, it’s been utterly reliable with one exception. It’s had the cold starting problem for a couple of years, when the temperature drops below about 10 deg c it won’t start till the temperature is at least 15 deg c...

The top right mounting to oil tank on F650GS fits though the air box. The threaded bush pulled out of the rubber bung. The bung fell into the airbox and rotted in the oil condensate that collects there.  Does anyone know if the bung and its threaded bush are available aa a spare ? I've looked...

Hi Guys, My F650GS to a small fall and broke a rear foot peg  :( A replacement is waay over priced. The peg has a clean break and lots of meat for a weld. Does anyone know of an alloy welder in Parys ? ( the local bike shops say nada ) Or possibly Potch or the VDB Park / Sasolburg area ...

I've had my F650 for a couple of years. The front half of the front mudguard broke off after riding on a rutted dirt road. I replaced it and hadn't taken the bike on the dirt till yesterday.  Same thing happened.  Is the front mudgard snapping a problem with these bikes ? Does anyone have any...

Guys, My partners son has bought a bushveld farm nr Swartruggens and is promoting it for outdoor riding and camping. Its ideal for foot up trial riding , quads etc. Can anyone suggest any clubs to contact to promote his place ? Cheers MalcolmT

Hi Gents, The rear brake master cylinder on my 93' K1100RS is leaking. Before I throw myself at the mercy of BMW does anyone have a working cylinder for sale, or know of a brake place who my supply seals in the Vaal Triangle or Joburg. The K1100 uses a 12mm cylinder. Cheers Malcolm T 

The seals in the rear master cylinder of my aging BMW are leaking. Before I shell out of a new cylinder from the dealer does anyone know of a company in the Vaal Triangle supplying brake seals and may be able to match up samples ? Cheers Malcolm T

I'm heading off to Bots, Nam, and Zam in a few weeks. Can anyone suggest the best spot to buy a pair of decent tyre levers, pref online. I've got a short lever somewhere, just need to find it. Cheers MalcolmT