Solved the issue.
Warning light on the dash was on this morning but it started up just fine.
I re routed the pig tail and lubricated both latches then gave them a good work out with repeated seat slamming.
Sorted.
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Solved the issue.
Warning light on the dash was on this morning but it started up just fine. I re routed the pig tail and lubricated both latches then gave them a good work out with repeated seat slamming. Sorted.
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The Tech, who 2 months ago had agreed to do all the remedial work on the BMW has changed his mind because he's just too busy.
This is after I binned the other guy who forgot to two up two bolts on the Cub. This is after I binned the previous guy because he was obviously way too ill to work on the RT. |
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Still alive
Recovering from a left thumb joint replacement so no more riding in 2024 for me. |
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No more riding the Trumpet for the rest of this year for me also as after my trip to Spain and Portugal on it last month it is now on SORN.
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Coddy wrote: No more riding the Trumpet for the rest of this year for me also as after my trip to Spain and Portugal on it last month it is now on SORN. Hope the Thumb heals quickly Pepy But I suspect you all knew tthat anyway. |
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So I've done it again
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Yep, the lady I know who rides a R1200R got that bike because the Tiger 800 she had previously was too top heavy for her, the Tiger 1200 will be even heavier.
Nice bike though if you're at least average height and weight. |
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Love the colour. If you can handle the weight of the thing then you will get on with it great.
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