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Recently purchased 07 f800st - no experience with BMW heated hand grips, yet left grip feels dramatically less warm than right. Any thoughts on how to fix?

Holan Nomada Pannier Drilling Pictorial

Rob 2 Weeks Ago 06:48 PM

A few installation photos: We decided to install the panniers with them leaning forward the exact same amount as the hoop of the mounting rack. Generally, you want to install them with a slight lean to the front so water runs off of them. 1.5" from the rolled portion of the pannier, centered between left and right, making sure the welded portion of the pannier is to the inside: Put the mounting blocks in place. I'd suggest the long portion of the mount toward the long portion of...

Decode VIN for Build Date

Mokkybear 07-31-10 01:07 AM

Courtesy of weetob, who posted this in another thread, to determine the build date of your bike, type the last 7 characters of your VIN into the following link: http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/

Fitting the Fuzeblock FZ1 to a F800ST

bric-a-brac 06-24-10 07:38 PM

Fitting the FZ1 Fuzeblock to a F800ST Overview: This article describes the installation of a Fuzeblock FZ1 on a F800ST utilising the GPS connector as the switched power source. Purpose: CanBus wiring brings many conveniences such as automatic circuit shut-down in the event of a fault so making fuses redundant. On the other hand, adding additional devices such as heated clothing, battery chargers etc, although catered for via the accessory socket, can be problematic (as it limits...
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HOW TO - REAR BEARING, Part Two

sparkyCG 06-24-10 05:44 PM

HOWTO - REAR BEARINGS - Part # 2 First off ... Here is a list of tools to gather before starting this job. You may have more and make the job even easier, or be able to substitute something. (I’m a bit of a schitzo mix ... a “cheapo” who needs little excuse to buy good tools.) Socket wrench and drivers in TX27, TX40, TX45, TX50 straight-blade screwdrivers - small & medium Wheel puller (4" Jaw Gear Puller ; $26 @ AdvanceAutoParts) 8mm wrench

A little more induction noise isn't a bad thing

Mokkybear 06-22-10 06:53 AM

When I was a kid, I used to attach a playing card to the frame of my pushbike, with its tip interfering with the spokes of the back wheel – as you pedaled, the card would flick the spokes and make a motor sound. I don’t think that stuff ever leaves you, and since buying my F800, I’ve wished it had a slightly more ‘muscular’ sound (after all, my last bike was a ’78 bevel-drive Ducati SS with Conti pipes). I suspect those who fit aftermarket pipes feel the same way, but often justify their...
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F800 S/ST Service Data & Checklist (2007)

Mokkybear 06-21-10 06:42 AM

I use the attached checklist for standard servicing of my May 2007 F800ST - find it useful to have everything on one page and a place to tick things off, write down measured values (eg valve clearances) and make notes. Doesn't mention re-setting the service reminder (mine doesn't have one, although my GS-911 would handle that). To print, click on the thumbnail to view the image, right click the image, then save image as ....

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