Be sure to check whether or not you need to replace the flywheel bolts. A long time ago, more like a lifetime ago, I replace a rear main seal on an R90/6 and...
... that ... Hmmnn. Quite a stretch from an R90/6 to a K1200RS in terms of replacement bolts, but I did purchase the BMW recommended parts for the clutch...
The weekend weather is looking real nice with a high Sat of 67 and Sun of 70. I am leaning towards doing our 1st Sat ride over the Sunday ride. Hope to see...
Bob Kurtz and I took torch and wrench in hand today and began the scary stuff. Bike is on my homemade stand and the frame is suspended. We removed the ...
Congrats on the progress. I'm glad to hear that nothing melted as you applied heat. Did you end up making use of your home made heat shield or did that prove...
... We actually did you the heat shield and it appeared to work okay. Just a narrow piece of 3/4" plywood with a 2" hole cut in one end, and covered with some...
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While I've got my K12RS disassembled for clutch and seal work, I figured that since the gas tank was removed, the fuel filter was due for a swap. 62,000 miles...
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Friends, I was wondering if any of you have any information and experience with BOMBARS BEEMERS pro or con? http://bombarsbeemers.com/default.aspx If not who...
... I have been a happy customer of Peter's for over a year. He is a very competent mechanic and a real BMW rider. He is a member of the Travelers and he will...
... I called Peter about doing the clutch/seal work on my K1200RS. He was very forthcoming about the difficulty of the repair as I debated whether I should...
Peter performed my 30,000 mile checkup and took the time to tell me everything he was doing. Not being one to turn a wrench-just enjoy riding it meant a lot to...
He also works on oilheads as is your 03 RT and my 04 RT. He did a light maintenance on mine and was a pleasure to do business with. I will go back in the near...
I would recommend Clanton Austell in Lexington, SC. He and Mark Atria owned the BMW shop in Columbia until BMW started their "boutique" approach in the...
Tony - thanks for the correction-I do know it is an oilhead not sure why my brain put airhead instead- - In nctarheeltravelers@yahoogroups.com, "Tony Sluder"...
I knew you knew that Kevin....Just having fun just in case a potential customer for Peter would mis-interpret his service offerings... ... From: Kevin O'Shea ...
Is anyone planning on going?? Dates Feb. 20-22, 2009 Planning on Saturday, just don't know if I'm going down Friday evening or early Saturday morning. Steve...
... wrote: Progress! Yesterday we removed the swingarm, the front drive shaft, and the crosstube [between frame members]. 30mm 12pt impact socket, breaker bar,...
I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to answer my post about wrenches here in the Carolina's. Made me feel much better if I decide to put my bike in...
A couple of interesting things occurred today. We cleaned up the back of the gearbox before we removed the clutch slave cylinder and the gear indictor. Where...
... to ... I can see where it is confusing. The rear main engine seal is probably the culprit and it is located 'forward' of the clutch assembly. The clutch...
... Also, we are talking about two leaks! The original leak is at the seam between the clutch housing and the gearbox. A machined surface joint without a...
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Marc, Now that's a new one on me, crystallized brake fluid, I never thought a hydrocarbon based fluid could do that so I guess you learn something new...
I'm not a chemist but is a ethylene glycol solution really "hydrocarbon" based? ... thought a hydrocarbon based fluid could do that so I guess you learn ...
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