OK, I'll try...A friend has had a K1000LT (1987) from new, it now is closing in on 100,000 miles. He has recently stated that he will NEVER buy another BMW,...
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richie750@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:38 am
Towman, Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fense? I test drove the R1100RT before taking the Trumpet 1200. GPS and stereo would have made...
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richie750@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:38 am
Just an FYI Trophy fans, Craig from Clearview said my shield would be shipped next Monday. Just in time for the tax man dodge. Best regards, Richie...
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richie750@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:39 am
Switch to prime to get going again (by-passing the cut-off switch). Then at your convenience, check for vacuum leaks on the fuel cut-off solenoid switch....
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Clay W Heckmann
bmwclay@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:39 am
List My clock stopped last year and when I went to the dealer it mysteriously started up again. Never a problem with the clock again. Then the left front turn...
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Witttom@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:40 am
Checked all the fuses and lots and lots of connectors. Still haven't made any progress. Both gas gauge and clock still aren't working. Any other suggestions or...
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towman85@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:40 am
john have you ever driven power anti lock brakes I have not I wonder wat they are like what elese do you not like about the bmw 1150rt slick bike in my opinion...
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Pierce/Rogers
pproduc1@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:28 pm
Trevor, I have 95 and weigh 210 lbs. at 6' tall, work out all the time and it's a struggle to get the bike up on the center stand, but rocking it back and...
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Pierce/Rogers
pproduc1@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:29 pm
Jeff, the power anti-lock brakes do not give you the feel that you get from standard brakes. I realize that I just may not want to change, but if they were...
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Rick Willmore
willmore@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:29 pm
G'day Court I checked all the muffler mounts and they are all good. Thanks for all the responses indicating the problem is the chain. I am pretty sure this is...
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doug harper
harper.d@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:29 pm
Why do I keep getting the feeling that the Trophy's fuel tap is the least understood part of the entire bike ? Poster relied to Ken Hastie who complained about...
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Steve Kreckman
hounds3@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:30 pm
The clocks have been notoriously dodgy. Mine was flaky after a few months, the same stop-go-stop-go problem, I had it replaced under warranty. It was fine for...
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phsammut@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:30 pm
RE: Clock and Fuel Gauge Problems Tom, I'm fairly sure that all you have to do is pull up the clock and gauge from the console and clean the terminals and...
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dougjc1@...
Apr 3, 2001 1:30 pm
<I have already tried fitting the stand from a later model bike and this does change the amount of effort required.> I dont normally use the centerstand. I...
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ynotfixit
ynot.fix@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:33 am
... From: "Pierce/Rogers" ... I've found that laying a piece of wood under the wheel and rolling the bike onto it before lifting, makes it a breeze to get the...
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BWG3COY@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:33 am
In a message dated 03/04/2001 14:29:51 GMT Daylight Time, pproduc1@... writes: << John. P.S. you can buy one of the race stands and they are much easier...
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BWG3COY@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:35 am
In a message dated 03/04/2001 14:32:45 GMT Daylight Time, dougjc1@... writes: << I dont normally use the centerstand. I think all the years are the ...
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haredoktor
wescottr@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:36 am
Pete, Nice assessment! Surprising no one, Michael's response covers things nicely. I'll add the following: Lower wind protection - in spite of what your legs...
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Steven E. Heathman
talth@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:36 am
I use my centerstand a lot. But, it's still the hardest to use of the 4 bikes I've owned. I can easily pop my Nighthawk onto its centerstand as I swing off the...
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TBuse5@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:36 am
In a message dated 4/2/01 8:39:20 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Speaking of steraos, does anyone have any experience with MP3 players? Terry...
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Ken Hastie
ken@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:37 am
... I should mention that I tried all three settings on the fuel control, and none of them worked. I also opened the filler flap, and did not hear any inkling...
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ynotfixit
ynot.fix@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:56 am
... From: <TBuse5@...> ... I use a MP3 /CD player. It holds over 150 songs and the cost is under $200. The one I have is made by Rio and called the...
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Pierce/Rogers
pproduc1@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:58 am
John, It's a stand that fits under the swing arm and lifts the rear of the bike up. We get them here in the states for about $79.00 US. Hope that helps John. ...
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Clay W Heckmann
bmwclay@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:27 pm
List Anyone have Ohlins on their Trophy? Worth the money? What is a good alternative for the Ohlins? I just did a Race Tech fork conversion on my 96 Trophy and...
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BWG3COY@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:27 pm
In a message dated 04/04/2001 05:00:09 GMT Daylight Time, pproduc1@... writes: << ohn, It's a stand that fits under the swing arm and lifts the rear of...
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Peter Liberman
home@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:27 pm
Hi Tony, I've been thinking of buying an MP3 player but dont know where to get the songs in that format. Do you rip them off CD's and convert them? If so, what...
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slade.com@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:27 pm
I saw a great tank pad on a Trophy last week. My dealer doesn't know where to get it. It was a thick, foam pad with "Trimph" embossed in it. Anyone know where...
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pbeauch@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:28 pm
Just a point. If you believe that your tank is not venting adequatly (that air is not entering the tank to replace the volume of fuel that is being burned up)...
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Tom Witt
Witttom@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:28 pm
Certainly not to disagree with anyone because maybe my particular situation is different, but I think getting my Trophy up on the centerstand is easier than...
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ynotfixit
ynot.fix@...
Apr 4, 2001 9:30 pm
... From: "Peter Liberman" <home@...> ... That's one of the ways I do it. I also use Napster for the oldies that are hard to find on disc. I have taken...
