tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post7066615745615429209..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: A Quick 2 minute jobAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-67290801297894117432012-10-08T11:23:54.966-07:002012-10-08T11:23:54.966-07:00My nightmare of a small task turning bad is a bolt...My nightmare of a small task turning bad is a bolt breaking off. This seems to be common on older vehicles where others have worked on them. It is, unfortunately, all too common to not put out the effort to pull out the torque wrench or use the correct anti-sieze or thread lock material. If something critical breaks off like in this <a href="http://www.everydayriding.org/2011/09/tiny-mistake.html" rel="nofollow">everydayriding post</a>. Then the bike isn't even rideable until repaired or major parts replaced...<br /><br />BMW seems to like to use these "wave washers" to substitute for a flat washer and a spring lock washer. These very thin, tiny washers are the things that seem to drop on the engine somewhere. Fortunately, it's very easy to pull the tank off and get very good access to the engine.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-56986036782937019452012-10-06T16:41:59.699-07:002012-10-06T16:41:59.699-07:00Haha I don't know whats more disbeleiving; a) ...Haha I don't know whats more disbeleiving; a) that you don't swear ever or b) that you actually found that part that fell inside the motorcycle. Incredible!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-64474626672619431412012-10-06T02:13:55.012-07:002012-10-06T02:13:55.012-07:00Welcome to my world Bob :D
Everything I do to the...Welcome to my world Bob :D<br /><br />Everything I do to the bike turns into that kind of adventure, but it sounds like you handled it much better than I do, well done :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-27044855858298634452012-10-05T20:33:34.424-07:002012-10-05T20:33:34.424-07:00Lori:
Yes, Murphy is here. Stupid things go wron...<b>Lori:</b><br /><br />Yes, Murphy is here. Stupid things go wrong and I spent more time retrieving than actually installing. I am sure Oilburner knows about these things.<br /><br />I was more worried that this part was going to jam my steering as I was riding, or it would hit the shock spring and cause an accident. It's not good to have a U-bolt under the tank, it could also cause a short if it was rubbing on something. I just knew I had to dig it outAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-55898236115618269202012-10-05T20:30:39.638-07:002012-10-05T20:30:39.638-07:00Chris:
These are necessities, not decorative item...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />These are necessities, not decorative items. I need RAM camera and GPS mounts, plus I needed the topcase for my helmet and laptop. Everything I install is functional and has a purpose.<br /><br />Halogen lights are not eco friendly. I have higher powered LED lights which I use. Once our construction is done I will have more permanent lighting optionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-4234914775944603652012-10-05T20:28:20.976-07:002012-10-05T20:28:20.976-07:00Mr Conchscooter:
I think that's the idea. I&...<b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />I think that's the idea. I'm getting my "R" ready for the highway. Bikes are meant to be ridden, not displayed . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62956657579347799862012-10-05T20:25:31.339-07:002012-10-05T20:25:31.339-07:00Jack:
I know what you are saying about having goo...<b>Jack:</b><br /><br />I know what you are saying about having good lights, but for now I am using a headband LED and it works great. We don't have any Harbour Freights up here, we have Princess Auto same thing sort of. All the stuff I am installing are NOT farkles, they are essentials to get my bike ready for touring. I don't need much more; just a new helmet, a new bluetooth and perhaps a new GPS which is motorcycle friendly. Other than that just a full service before I leaveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-79593312573645760252012-10-05T19:01:51.965-07:002012-10-05T19:01:51.965-07:00Good to see Murphy is alive and well and visiting ...Good to see Murphy is alive and well and visiting Vancouver. Keep him over there for awhile, will ya?<br /><br />I'm glad you found the part though. At least it wasn't under the tanks...BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-68280097653758087012012-10-05T18:38:17.679-07:002012-10-05T18:38:17.679-07:00Farkles cost, time, money and skinned knuckles. At...Farkles cost, time, money and skinned knuckles. At the same time when was the last time you saw a serious bike owner that didn't have a farkle or two. <br /><br />Jack TR is right, the halogen worklights are invaluable if you actually need to see anything in the work space. I realize the space is temporary, so you can get at least some temporary relief....hahaha Pastor Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047349748713437097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-47804961882119021622012-10-05T18:13:20.900-07:002012-10-05T18:13:20.900-07:00Any chance of you taking a ride on that Bavarian s...Any chance of you taking a ride on that Bavarian shopping cart?Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-90728330001338671392012-10-05T13:19:51.414-07:002012-10-05T13:19:51.414-07:00Dear Bobskoot:
I am so glad yo have avoided the t...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />I am so glad yo have avoided the trap that snares so many BMW neophytes: the siren song of the farkle. The first thing I would invest in if I was you would be a halogen shop light, about $30 at Harbor Freight (China). Any time I ever dropped a part from my bike, it rolled across the floor and disappeared into a sewer grate. <br /><br />It's nice to a man who is still thrilled by a BMW "R" Bike. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/Reep<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-8557069638868314382012-10-05T09:43:20.821-07:002012-10-05T09:43:20.821-07:00Trobairitz:
isn't that always the way, a simp...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />isn't that always the way, a simple job gets botched up and it takes hours to recover. I still have to install the 2nd U-bolt for my GPS, but I had enough excitment for that night, so it will be a task for another day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-27209961634300087712012-10-05T09:37:42.570-07:002012-10-05T09:37:42.570-07:00Dom:
This was supposed to be a stainless steel U-...<b>Dom:</b><br /><br />This was supposed to be a stainless steel U-bolt. SS is non magnetic, or very slightly magnetic depending upon the alloy so a magnetic tool may not work. Once I located the U-bolt I fashioned a small hook with a coat hanger and fished it out. In the end I didn't need to remove any panels, but when I started, I didn't know where it had fallen.<br /><br />I remember once I had special metric screws/nuts and I dropped one. That's always the way when you are doing something simple. Anyway I heard it drop but I couldn't find it. Of course when they bounce they can end up going any direction. Back then it wasn't easy to find metric threads. My R1200R is a naked, so there are only a couple of small cover pieces which are easy to remove as the Torx bolts are visible with the seat off. Tupperware has interlocking tabs which can break off, the same as for scooters if you don't know exactly where they are, or how they fastenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-88679722358859163972012-10-05T09:31:09.427-07:002012-10-05T09:31:09.427-07:00Canajun:
Is it alright to chuckle NOW ? about yo...<b>Canajun:</b><br /><br />Is it alright to chuckle NOW ? about your ladder experience. talk about being out of commission for a few weeks. I hope you are feeling better and back to normal.<br /><br />A few years ago I went on our roof to clean our gutters. I nearly slipped off the roof. Ever since then I decided that it just wasn't worth the risk of injury. I would rather hire someone to do it. That's the problem with aging. You think you are young and can do it, but then reality sets inAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-36658659820099207692012-10-05T09:28:00.487-07:002012-10-05T09:28:00.487-07:00Doug:
I remember one time I was going to cut the ...<b>Doug:</b><br /><br />I remember one time I was going to cut the grass. It was the first cut of the season so the lawnmower hadn't been started since the previous year. Try as I might, I never got that engine running. Hours later I was still trying to pull the cord and my arms were aching. The simple chore of cutting the grass turned into a half day of frustration trying to start the engine. I eventually had to bring it to a repair place and the grass had to wait.<br /><br />I'm glad your simple projects go smoothly . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-25051690821839428832012-10-05T09:24:56.292-07:002012-10-05T09:24:56.292-07:00Kari:
I don't swear (ever), even though I thi...<b>Kari:</b><br /><br />I don't swear <em>(ever)</em>, even though I think bad thoughts. I couldn't believe that this simple job of attaching two nuts turned into disassembling my panels to try and find it. Luckily I have a set of Torx bits but I couldn't see where it went, even with my flashlight poking around in there. I was afraid that it would interfere with steering or the shock springs under the triple tree so I had to dig it out, no matter what. I wasn't that patient but it was getting dark Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-6997480411401463702012-10-05T09:02:50.347-07:002012-10-05T09:02:50.347-07:00Well, that was more work than you bargained for. ...Well, that was more work than you bargained for. Glad it worked out okay though.<br /><br />Do you need one of those long handles with a magnet on the bottom?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-45002170515949318792012-10-05T08:37:13.419-07:002012-10-05T08:37:13.419-07:00Been there, done that....my mounting hardware now ...Been there, done that....my mounting hardware now tends to fall on the floor, bounce several times in random directions and somehow wind up in another dimension...<br /><br />That said, "magnetic pick up tool" will help in the future hopefully. another reason I prefer motorcycles with not a lot of tupperware to remove.<br /><br />dom<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-46999557457544642132012-10-05T08:26:41.792-07:002012-10-05T08:26:41.792-07:00Bob, just remember, on any project, if nothing goe...Bob, just remember, on any project, if nothing goes wrong you're not doing it right.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-55504388392998910762012-10-05T00:32:11.825-07:002012-10-05T00:32:11.825-07:00Bob, it sounds like your simple projects go about ...Bob, it sounds like your simple projects go about as smoothly as mine do.Doug Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120274946344780566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-2109263790476430612012-10-04T23:22:00.727-07:002012-10-04T23:22:00.727-07:00I hate it when things drop and get stuck in the bi...I hate it when things drop and get stuck in the bike somewhere to wreak havoc of unknown measure somewhere down the road. You had quite an adventure retrieving the u-bolt and getting everything back together. I don't know if I could be so patient. Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.com