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Fall Tech Session At Dave’s Garage

Posted on April 9, 2017May 15, 2017 by Dave Leligdon

Dave’s Garage opened up for the Fall Tech Session on September 24th. Eight club members attended and performed various tasks. Rich Leslie arrived first and wanted to check synchronization of the throttle bodies on this oilhead. He was kind enough...
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Teach McNeil Video Stunts

Posted on March 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

Teach McNeil stunts on a BMW motorcycle.

Teach McNeil performs stunts in new video. Riding a BMW 1000XR Chris "Teach" McNeil does extended wheelies, stoppies, burnouts and other stunts. Go to Motorcyclist Magazine's website for the video, or google mcneil bmw.
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2016 R1200RT 12K Mile Service

Posted on February 1, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

I just completed the first 12,000 mile service on my R1200RT-LC in accordance with the Owners and Service manuals. The only part I skipped was to compress the brake calipers during fluid change because it would require a special BMW tool I have yet ...
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BMW 1000R & RR Recalls

Posted on January 27, 2017May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

BMW 1000R & RR recalls Certain 2016-17 1000RR's and 2017 1000R's are being recalled by BMW. A rear suspension bolt may affect handling. NHTSA number: 16V9480000.
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NHTSA Recalls of BMWs

Posted on December 19, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

2013-16 G650S & 2013-15 Sertao (ECU glitchs) #15V537000 2014-15 R9T (turn signals) #16V689000 2014 F700GS (fuel tank crack) #10870910 2016 C650 maxiscooter (stalling) # 10874384 For details go to nhtsa.gov and enter your VIN numbe...
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New BMW 310 Single Gets High Praise

Posted on December 9, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

Check out the internet for current reviews about the new single from BMW. Price is $4,750 and latest ride reviews are good. NEWs flash: Due to manufacturing problems debut delayed till later this year!
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2017 BMW’s – Some to ride, others to ponder

Posted on October 20, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

2017 BMW's New R1200-R9Ts (bottom right) include, to me, a pretty Café Racer model, a new K1600 bagger (top) and a futuristic vision of the future (middle) according to BMW. To me it looks like a naked electric Café Racer from a Tron movie. ...
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Front Fender Extender

Posted on October 19, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

Pyramid brand extender is available at Gateway BMW for about $40. Its cheaper than others because you have to drill holes to mount it. I used an index card template to locate the holes according to instructions and my judgment. Four plastic...
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2008 K1200GT Squeaky Clutch

Posted on August 21, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

I repaired my 2008 K1200GT squeaky clutch with new Barnett plates and installed Hyper-Lite brand combination running/flashing stop/turn signals on my 2016 R1200RT. Articles detail items required and cost plus tools and procedures. Please let ...
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Past Club Rides in JPEG Files

Posted on May 2, 2016May 15, 2017 by Jim Shaw

Attached are two of the club rides I lead to restaurants in Missouri towns. Crystals In Bowling Green and the Country Cupboard in Vandalia. Crystals has both a buffet and menu, the Cupboard has menu items and a separate room for groups....
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