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Honda CBR600RR (2005 to 2006)<br>
BMW M3 E46 (2006 to 2007)<br>
Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI 4wd 163 (2016)<br>
BMW X5 X40d E70 (June 2016 to Nov 2017)<br>
VW Golf GTI Edition 30 (Nov 2007 to June 2018)<br>
Mercedes Benz A180 Auto (W176) (Nov 2017 to Aug 2020)<br>
<b>VW Golf GTI Edition 35 </b> (June 2018 on)
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<b>VW Tiguan Mk2 2.0 TDI 150 DSG RLine </b> (Aug 2020 on)
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<b>BMW S1000R SPORT </b> (Oct 2021 on)
<br>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.comBlogger1196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-67165105298952438812024-03-04T15:07:00.000+00:002024-03-04T15:07:05.577+00:00BMW S1000R 180 miles rideout<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br />run to checkout Ants new 1300GS</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">180 miles<br />90 miles motorway (to get to Preston BP)<br />90 miles of fun<br /><br /></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V_p8fc7VxlVl0eNyZJIFOcmFA2HjzQCK8J0JJ3aEeNAr43q9fJfdwmY9XHuUXQqOBBwcO79uwVQDiSo5EfQh151T56D4hGVr0WSw9gb__hOf-YufrBJLF0LkHOVCgf_IKicGKImpnSVUmv7CBTKIgdcNKD-SbTofEP6YgvrZn3gz9FowiZhu/s2316/Screenshot_20240303_183718_Maps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V_p8fc7VxlVl0eNyZJIFOcmFA2HjzQCK8J0JJ3aEeNAr43q9fJfdwmY9XHuUXQqOBBwcO79uwVQDiSo5EfQh151T56D4hGVr0WSw9gb__hOf-YufrBJLF0LkHOVCgf_IKicGKImpnSVUmv7CBTKIgdcNKD-SbTofEP6YgvrZn3gz9FowiZhu/w298-h640/Screenshot_20240303_183718_Maps.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #1d9bf0; font-size: 20px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002782099782.html<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I bought them for £89 they are now £14.60 !</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ive always held off fitting them for fear of breaking something.<br />But this week I needed the box they were in and my front bumper is now having lacquer delamination so thought why not!<br />Lets try and fit them without removing the bumper.....<br />(the internet says you can)<br /><br />I broke the original grilles getting them off, but fitted the new ones easily.<br />Good quality to be fair.<br />They are gloss black and ABS (not plastic like the originals) so pretty brittle.<br />Ideally you want something in the middle grille to be gloss as well,<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">fitted with fogs on</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">fitted with fogs off</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">fitted</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhey3pj20SvSndt_nd3JbXrpNe1yHLeWFhGByt5JbbwYSy4MG-lUr9L6SsJq8ZrfLNCDeXRxlC1yLUedPpw_fhRn7oqeUvmjF8sNlRARdO27yKxaKsLJ8SsKh0LCopyZGwBAeNTsnrWI8dSByHsq_Zvrcet0lZcBMWzzmjXBiiqnkL-s7GvRGE9/s4000/20240217_120837.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhey3pj20SvSndt_nd3JbXrpNe1yHLeWFhGByt5JbbwYSy4MG-lUr9L6SsJq8ZrfLNCDeXRxlC1yLUedPpw_fhRn7oqeUvmjF8sNlRARdO27yKxaKsLJ8SsKh0LCopyZGwBAeNTsnrWI8dSByHsq_Zvrcet0lZcBMWzzmjXBiiqnkL-s7GvRGE9/s320/20240217_120837.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">how I got the original grilles off</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUY0QuM_X96zYVhCxVy2bsAA9D04BML4RcFixvh-rNXFVPF0LeWokGRxwQotm4lsLx4qQk-D5GrqzKEWECKaVO27MnxIZFdfhD9-B1wa00THwcF_8xNJ5-jkDe8jElGK6urDarCbf2KEocAubTshyphenhypheneurX1_MRx-3Vhm-PPiOok4CZzcjhZSov/s4000/20240217_121111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUY0QuM_X96zYVhCxVy2bsAA9D04BML4RcFixvh-rNXFVPF0LeWokGRxwQotm4lsLx4qQk-D5GrqzKEWECKaVO27MnxIZFdfhD9-B1wa00THwcF_8xNJ5-jkDe8jElGK6urDarCbf2KEocAubTshyphenhypheneurX1_MRx-3Vhm-PPiOok4CZzcjhZSov/s320/20240217_121111.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">what it looks like behind the grilles.<br />Note the original 3 tabs in the middle.<br />these are only present on the original grilles, not on the replacements</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycYtNuDh142s0kHQu93orq-TWSvkzC0v04F6CisY-gQbAnur0J7vnNc0AVXUkaoC-xkhheo53ziAtbMLrl-7c-7oX6bcZD_FX0eC-VryKU8QIOtmQZ5lsH7fC7M6kXcNHAUe7RS2tWW-0GDKhq7xmfdW2Ln49kQXzFMp00M0T6NBTHlzQcTLV/s4000/20240217_120751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycYtNuDh142s0kHQu93orq-TWSvkzC0v04F6CisY-gQbAnur0J7vnNc0AVXUkaoC-xkhheo53ziAtbMLrl-7c-7oX6bcZD_FX0eC-VryKU8QIOtmQZ5lsH7fC7M6kXcNHAUe7RS2tWW-0GDKhq7xmfdW2Ln49kQXzFMp00M0T6NBTHlzQcTLV/s320/20240217_120751.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">the original grille broken (note the 3 tabs)</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnw3ZE3uTn1J3A2lBDjC3zEdGCIaSlcDcMu40VgNoC8pJBbo36_XUpk01Y0j_co62fHtO0fhS4WdpKPstuGmsgccQfeu5EZC0zTXSoaIK_9VdmKndW3dyvVfF5_sYeEM1xvXqSRyc1wu6DFemnVmPW5hFZlRQ0ZNH9lNvH2ZOzT7iC8dsBNCc/s4000/20240217_120745.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnw3ZE3uTn1J3A2lBDjC3zEdGCIaSlcDcMu40VgNoC8pJBbo36_XUpk01Y0j_co62fHtO0fhS4WdpKPstuGmsgccQfeu5EZC0zTXSoaIK_9VdmKndW3dyvVfF5_sYeEM1xvXqSRyc1wu6DFemnVmPW5hFZlRQ0ZNH9lNvH2ZOzT7iC8dsBNCc/s320/20240217_120745.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><br /><p></p>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-91180573813903521422024-01-29T11:30:00.002+00:002024-01-29T11:30:36.852+00:00first rideout of 2024 : BMW S1000R Matlock Bath via Cat N Fiddle 120 miles<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">out via the A50 , across Cat N Fiddle then through to Matlock Bath<br />stopping for bacon/sauage bap and latte at The Riverside Kiosk (always open early)<br /> https://maps.app.goo.gl/dT6HXkhuhBj3BnzBA<br /><br />dry at home<br />wet on the way up CatNFiddle then low level fog!<br /><br /></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #333333; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Wear2Check indicator 3 'holes' representing 25/50/75 % wear <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-t1noV4rRr5Uy4bNTZXwYQbC3LQzbwCuZFoE4S6wVPKD6sbi-wmGFKjGa90irbVmwiDRtFUin4LVJHteLYnM7MrMlLoE5BuTX-l_bgxq-7ovPWHu5F7hQJqlRbh3sk8S2IzFVBZgOAQ2q8H9K5vHLTkdsf18IFI37zJ8DWOcTehbqi7Uvh3-/s745/Wear2Check-Google-Search.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="745" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-t1noV4rRr5Uy4bNTZXwYQbC3LQzbwCuZFoE4S6wVPKD6sbi-wmGFKjGa90irbVmwiDRtFUin4LVJHteLYnM7MrMlLoE5BuTX-l_bgxq-7ovPWHu5F7hQJqlRbh3sk8S2IzFVBZgOAQ2q8H9K5vHLTkdsf18IFI37zJ8DWOcTehbqi7Uvh3-/w400-h194/Wear2Check-Google-Search.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">PS4 : C A 71db<br />PS5 : C A 72db<br /><br />PS5 fact sheet</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Fitting the updated silver (from black) cam tensioner cap at 16395 miles<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />BMW S1000R (and related engines for RR and XR)<br /><br />Many describe S1000R engines as noisy<br />I think my engine sounds like a bag of spanners, certainly compared to any of the Japanese inline fours. (probably one of the very few 'negatives' of an S1000R when parked up with your mates on a rideout)<br /><br />Probably my biggest complaint of this bike, but in reality I dont think theres anything really wrong and it still performs really well.<br /><br />In this case the 'noise' is related to</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1. Noise from around the cam/chain area on startup (oil drain from the tensioner?)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">2. Noise from general engine running (stretched cam chain)<br /><br />3. (if you have a noise/tick that persists as you rev the bike up to 4krpm, then this is an indicator you have an issue that would NOT be solved by this updated cap.) From the videos Ive seen this can indicate camshaft lobe failure. (especially if you have a early Gen 1 S1000R)<br /><br />4. the clutch's can also be noisy. try pulling in the clutch lever to see hwo much if any difference to the overall noise it makes (as this has nothing to do with timing chains!). search for noisy clutch basket, or clutch basket failure<br /><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />For my own engine S1000R 2017 Gen 2 Ive owned it from 9,000 to 16,000 miles(today) and the noises have never changed in that time.<br /><br />1. I can definitely hear a few seconds additional noise on startup when the bike is left for > week without running (assumed to be the tensioner filling with oil)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">2. engine seem noisy but im not entirely sure how much is cam chain</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">(every other S1000R Ive met in the flesh on rideouts has sounded the same or worse!)<br /><br />BMW have never issued a recall.<br />BMW did issue a statement and an alternative part but many dealers are not aware of this. (for the USA really)<br /><br />All you can do is check your own bike<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwU0PswPRj1Vgom8dPsi4X8il2995yZY3d7oGsigLupdSOozQtClG35iP3yCjj9kNn-gXc_kVIMZ0F2XPY6UPHNmGSkFci3jpdL_v6KBapPNZBu-qM1ga2SsQucJ4ZK0E0-h1W_-WR8Y6UU9eGa1jMs0AsK1f4hXZ1h0S1S0ZwDkHALu_qm8n/s800/50679846502_feb5557d13_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="643" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwU0PswPRj1Vgom8dPsi4X8il2995yZY3d7oGsigLupdSOozQtClG35iP3yCjj9kNn-gXc_kVIMZ0F2XPY6UPHNmGSkFci3jpdL_v6KBapPNZBu-qM1ga2SsQucJ4ZK0E0-h1W_-WR8Y6UU9eGa1jMs0AsK1f4hXZ1h0S1S0ZwDkHALu_qm8n/w321-h400/50679846502_feb5557d13_c.jpg" width="321" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Heres the USA note on the issue<br />BMW PuMA measure 54380454<br /></span>https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10154766-9999.pdf</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvayF4ar9hrgjMOjj67LJpJbux7Xr8BH9lfDkPXWq3DXDjFR0mZb6swEDCBJOl8rGiy8hC4vtN9V5PHhT5-DqRfEX9JqmOEo2fu-ZiUwsTsOhREbr2ZjDyO4RB4fkiZfpOkteysJq-T0G8OfwwPn098F5e1-14s09ofGNYGj9AC0EQpyaHzhnB/s699/MC-10154766-9999-pdf%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="536" height="400" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TTA9mOdajpnyUpFM28PBU8fWHYU3QM9WOZEr80Yl_ZcbF9iLuZY8YxEZa5S3MieFGj2ISAHS5E2szZu5n7DQx7O6NrpFSk65Wb7lz5lPvKMQMoUQ1e_5aZX7uXrFMehOKQE-sXZD2qpoGi3z1iphMa9qfwSwvMfJ5q-VAijHgfsTaA6jOD8K/w318-h400/MC-10154766-9999-pdf%20(2).png" width="318" /></span></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />States that at around 9000 miles the cap can be replaced from black to silver IF you have a noise.<br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BLACK cap is OE fitted at build : Part No <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">11317718069</span><br />SILVER cap</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> : Part No </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana;">11318534849</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />Silver cap (only) is £29<br />https://www.motorworks.co.uk/timing-chain-tensioner-screw-plug-ena34849-1.html</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">NOTE : Do not fit the silver cap if you have a low mileage bike<br />NOTE : If you fit the silver cap and there is no change in noise, you should probably put the black one back in<br />NOTE : silver must be replaced back to black if you get chain etc replaced (on my bike Im expecting this at 36k miles)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">In reality all this cap does is place more pressure on the tensioner which is transferred onto the chain</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u>Alternatives</u><br /><br />Instead of just swapping plugs (with fixed distance push on the tensioner), you can go for a <br /><br />manual tensioner<br />https://www.camchaintensioner.co.uk/product/bmw-1000rr-manual-cam-chain-tensioner/<br />£57</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">this allows infinite adjustment but is a little trickier to setup to make it tension just the right amount (not too little or too much)<br /><br />My biggest suggestion would be watch lots of videos and listen to other bikes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">videos</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">startup noise</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">a continued ticking noise at 4k rpm indicates cam failure and was seen in early RR's?<br /><br /><br /><u>Fitting Silver cap</u><br /><br />I fitted the silver cap at <b>16395</b> miles to my bike.<br /><br />I bought 24mm spanner (£10) specifically to remove and refit.<br />https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XB9GN8F<br />I didnt remove any fairings to get access, but it is tight to get access.<br />I re-used existing o ring<br /><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Unscrew bolt</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Take o ring off black cap and fit to silver cap</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Screw silver cap in (you will have to push it to get the threads to catch)</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br />Of note theres another o ring inside around the tensioner (its bigger than the diameter of the tensioner so i presume its a secondary seal for the cap itself.<br /><br />It did definitely take away some chain noise from the background 'clatter'<br /><br />Of note its still a noisy idling bike, so by no means quiet but quieter.<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IezyNQK16Oc" width="320" youtube-src-id="IezyNQK16Oc"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-28283692083192456942023-10-02T14:49:00.004+01:002023-10-03T09:21:51.689+01:00BMW S1000R 2017 front brake pad replacement options, chose and fitted EBC Double H Brake Pads - FA604/4HH (4.5mm backplates)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">fitted set of EBC front pads at <b>16144</b> miles <br />see associated <a href="https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2023/10/bmw-s1000r-18k-service-at-16144-miles.html" target="_blank">full service post</a> : <br /><br /><br />Useful information from the service book</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC2uZFPmu1pTEsE423Inb9ouN4vUTEDFu02QPoPlx2EaUePHAutCGNxPPB-_FXcIlSoJj1APVHs2IiJ7ulODXK_8j2-JX7D8p4r11aqYvUn1WQdCa7sChrYtqXr4AQYuUwTaElmbgtjDcSJBclozlH8_sqZsjpkCsSrlykdnFZn7VgGFnE_fO/s494/front%20brake%20pad%20limit.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="494" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguC2uZFPmu1pTEsE423Inb9ouN4vUTEDFu02QPoPlx2EaUePHAutCGNxPPB-_FXcIlSoJj1APVHs2IiJ7ulODXK_8j2-JX7D8p4r11aqYvUn1WQdCa7sChrYtqXr4AQYuUwTaElmbgtjDcSJBclozlH8_sqZsjpkCsSrlykdnFZn7VgGFnE_fO/s320/front%20brake%20pad%20limit.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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style="font-family: verdana;">rear are not</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 pads per caliper</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 calipers per front</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">8 pads needed</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">min max pads 0.8mm minimum pad material left</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">min max discs 5mm when new 4.5mm min <br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>my front discs are 5mm</b> (no appreciable wear or have been replaced in the past?)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Replacement Pad Options</u><br /><br />In the end I chose to fit EBC </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>OE ? 34117714800</b></u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://www.arnoldclarkautoparts.com/products/genuine-bmw-motorrad-brake-pads-34117714800</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://bmw.europe-moto.com/gb/bmw-motorcycle-brake-discs-and-pads/12210-bmw-set-of-original-front-brake-pads-s1000rr-k46-s1000r-k47.html</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£68 x2 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Carbonne Lorraine XBK5 </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Brembo (this is OE isnt it?)</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>SBS RST </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Lucas TRW </b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://mtp-racing.co.uk/Front-Brake-Pads-Lucas-TRW-Sinter-MCB829SV-MTP17777</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>AP Racing</b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383722736495</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">for 8 7.99 , must be fake surely ?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>EBC</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/motorcycle/bmw/s-1000/58105</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ones I went with on recommendations and price were</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£34.98 x2 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">EBC Double H Brake Pads - FA604/4HH</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/215336<br /><br />chose Royal Mail delivery and arrived in 2 days<br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://brooksbarn.co.uk/products/ebc-hh-series-sintered-front-brake-pads-fa604-4hh.html</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://www.bikersworldstore.co.uk/ebc-brake-pads-fa604-4hh-p7377</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://ebcbrakesdirect.com/motorcycle/bmw/s-1000/58105</span></p>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-10214224360722759432023-10-02T14:44:00.003+01:002024-01-19T14:39:01.621+00:00BMW S1000R 18k service at 16144 miles 28/09/23<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>bike at <b>16144</b> miles<br />bike is 2017 so 6 years old<br /><br />BMW service manual states things to do at 18k service as<br /><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><u><br /></u></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-LzIGRhop2ls8rKMe2_zzrWYS-il9pAeUcwZQsV0kYdQJFtsdONkzgW5zvBi4hpbeBPJVVp_snI2hGZ4EpC7AIvkUc4MyT6ycAKqWhqs8WKkVYAVyW49fYTwO5Oy6lODPHP0U_hUJYz3T_u1V58FqJYMviG96R6ZUysgt8o5mIxSoQEhjpknz/s845/My-Drive-Google-Drive%20(1)%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="799" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-LzIGRhop2ls8rKMe2_zzrWYS-il9pAeUcwZQsV0kYdQJFtsdONkzgW5zvBi4hpbeBPJVVp_snI2hGZ4EpC7AIvkUc4MyT6ycAKqWhqs8WKkVYAVyW49fYTwO5Oy6lODPHP0U_hUJYz3T_u1V58FqJYMviG96R6ZUysgt8o5mIxSoQEhjpknz/s320/My-Drive-Google-Drive%20(1)%20(1).png" width="303" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ideally Id get this done at a dealer but its £££<br />I never got a response from any BMW Motoradd dealers as to which if any service plans covered this work.<br /><br />So Ive gone for independent </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">completed on my drive by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AGMotorcyclesManchester" target="_blank">AG Motorcycles</a><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">N/A</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">N/A</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Engine oil/filter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>check valve clearances</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>check timing</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">replace spark plugs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">replace air filter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>fork oil change</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">change brake fluid (front and rear)<br /><br /></span></li></ol></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcPjV3TP_85gE4pDyXNIzJh-SSWaq6FnR3Aa5ICUhHbi77qouR6crDvkc-BIGKW9_jCaVw3AmlkL7Zy-j35vmTNC3SCef89AA4HLuf2UexEnYJig1MsQ021HAjl29LISZXnjAmjLND5_W3-D-6ozXywXAeayPwcejk-Twav-COl-G6g-XR8pW/s4000/20230928_103002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcPjV3TP_85gE4pDyXNIzJh-SSWaq6FnR3Aa5ICUhHbi77qouR6crDvkc-BIGKW9_jCaVw3AmlkL7Zy-j35vmTNC3SCef89AA4HLuf2UexEnYJig1MsQ021HAjl29LISZXnjAmjLND5_W3-D-6ozXywXAeayPwcejk-Twav-COl-G6g-XR8pW/s320/20230928_103002.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmHHrJEVFtYwuJJDgnTxFYr9YrReg2jrMhRuPbMF7-IKdvL8uXmF3WFy-fnxsjnPWUwH-8uFNqlPNLMvWjnweKjoDCC4eY7aLHxmGkcbPlnaYJaScxYcuidBwjW63gI0gK76-KOtZz5QlaonianTKg0yNzc5sdGADKEAKWTG_Xybk0WprkdtJ/s4000/20230928_122256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmHHrJEVFtYwuJJDgnTxFYr9YrReg2jrMhRuPbMF7-IKdvL8uXmF3WFy-fnxsjnPWUwH-8uFNqlPNLMvWjnweKjoDCC4eY7aLHxmGkcbPlnaYJaScxYcuidBwjW63gI0gK76-KOtZz5QlaonianTKg0yNzc5sdGADKEAKWTG_Xybk0WprkdtJ/s320/20230928_122256.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I could have had 4/5 and 8 also done, but voluntarily chose to exclude them to reduce the costs</span><br /><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">doing some research<br />valve clearance / timing checks almost always show nothing needs to be done<br />fork oil change isnt necessary </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">cost at dealer (also 3 year service plan)<br /></span><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">i supplied brake pads see <a href="https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2023/10/bmw-s1000r-2017-front-brake-pad.html" target="_blank">replacement brake pads options post</a></span><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><br style="font-family: verdana;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5hVul6a1gXK6ZMCE3xC3ziKobVy8PacIXQ9-uT9_prtL76rkI3_3FWGdamWguas1QyUffn3T0XCWKqrjE-5lPkZ2RUr7Lb3ny1Gf6Q3ZAfItHYm5IBWbB8_zgQ3dxzdE6mkmGf2Ui5bOcLSL94R-Va5GqYAqf-hEkV8q4Ej8lqBI_xycFNNu/s1080/Screenshot_20231001_095442_eBay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhNVoL5G_06sUA4u4MHa0kgCw36k_Y8RW_IS_QHCDBC9u97FXWtvAmqPDOqRt3hnXS-6qWHI920Gdem6IzVsoHMvELYJqwkJVT7SBrwsJyd4WD563rTZzP6xez-AM8jF5YIfEh34FWpeFBX212PyI2k2OhCphVzeJhHol9mnCKhfIr_VQu6u6/s320/20230928_145343.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><u>Replacement front brake pads<br /><br /></u>A 4.5mm backplate is required to prevent the brake pads dropping out of the calliper when worn to a high percentage<br /><br />brakes down to 5.8 mm<br /><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qnUWeIissmlhMsk4iz_QpAeWm1V9gd1LZDI71WCxp3SwLsYW8H8TXodC5mWj1WLKzYRAwVyaTIwyool8MkYo35gftoOeUqMa4r6qsExRU8nXkHPSZrONi5SvF9xf7QB9OM_tA7HjFDrbVHvOmTZ3ln4l7XXLh9Khc1ED0RCndc6wtaxM9Yx2/s4000/20230928_191821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qnUWeIissmlhMsk4iz_QpAeWm1V9gd1LZDI71WCxp3SwLsYW8H8TXodC5mWj1WLKzYRAwVyaTIwyool8MkYo35gftoOeUqMa4r6qsExRU8nXkHPSZrONi5SvF9xf7QB9OM_tA7HjFDrbVHvOmTZ3ln4l7XXLh9Khc1ED0RCndc6wtaxM9Yx2/s320/20230928_191821.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br />min wear limit is stated as 0.8mm<br /><br />given a 4.5mm backplate (pic) mine were down to (5.8-4.5) 1.3mm<br />assuming OE brembo pads are 9mm (like the EBC replacements)<br /><br />Full pad when new = (9-4.5) 4.5mm<br /><br />So in 16000 miles (assuming pads are from new) I (and others) have used (4.5-1.3) 3.2mm wear<br /><br />Out of the total pad depth they are 71% worn (if you were to go to 0mm)<br /><br />if 0.8mm is the wear limit the useable pad depth is (4.5-0.8) 3.7mm<br />then they are 86% worn.<br /><br /></span><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">EBC Double H Brake Pads - <b>FA604/4HH</b><br />2 sets 1 for each caliper. for £70 (they were on offer)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/215336" target="_blank">EBC pads Sportsbikeshop</a><br /><br />9mm thickness total<br />4.5mm backplate<br />4.5mm friction material</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />see also its own blog post </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2023/10/bmw-s1000r-2017-front-brake-pad.html" target="_blank">https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2023/10/bmw-s1000r-2017-front-brake-pad.html</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><br /></p>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-56933804364870273152023-09-26T12:49:00.002+01:002023-09-26T12:49:37.497+01:00Golf GTI Edition 35 hits 60,000 miles at 11 years old<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9iIcMvmAuSWgBFL1X5morRJcQHDdKkMfd0i1QEgjVqRO24h1Ii3_tmdehCCGx0L8BuMxoyS94m2WOp5pFYkjjwk-fibaQmIiJ4aS3x-HFn1NAPjA_P7gC245N33tRR8IMTKrUzE1GCKef9II-shilvLlxSLGuiXDAFUjlgcrVEmxpityxEL8Y/s4000/20230925_202026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" 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caravan duties as seamless as ever this week.<br />Tows a single axle Elddis Xplore 586 with ease.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluOxvjpPbkksESisvEaLFINuXOZFKSAsTIcYUuZgSHHucZcB7-yDkOF5-pbhr19oI4jJU0Uuw0nnYFXG-8R7CPBZJBMX8QFN_ZYlW0hVNOILIbGR36L50RxfWeR5c0kgNNMzp-IUOyVLR73X-eKW5XR9SMnakMyZ0mYRjTcwB05mKy76W-FZ3/s4000/20230820_135117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" 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both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFLhHqtPsybbRASqETZijuoqRT3KOpkcfH2MDxrmZ3i0uFKOcd1PwAQcgXk0UI_nJeDwDhIDp4SnoDoRjKf8Er-q3eJd1wwwWj3U4Y1bl8Zv_nyTxOmrV50ZbWu85DmOdvqT2n_vX9G3v76FCFxPVi7E7a1HfMmNf17LNMV4sQH04j5TpA8Tc/s4000/20230809_104145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFLhHqtPsybbRASqETZijuoqRT3KOpkcfH2MDxrmZ3i0uFKOcd1PwAQcgXk0UI_nJeDwDhIDp4SnoDoRjKf8Er-q3eJd1wwwWj3U4Y1bl8Zv_nyTxOmrV50ZbWu85DmOdvqT2n_vX9G3v76FCFxPVi7E7a1HfMmNf17LNMV4sQH04j5TpA8Tc/w300-h400/20230809_104145.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3733 miles between MOT's</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advisories<br /><br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">corrosion on front coil springs</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">ridges on brake discs (get this every year esp on rears)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">worn rear brake pads</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Rear brakes on the mk6 (and mk5) platform always wear unevenly leaving unswept patches. doesnt look great but doesnt effect overall use.<br />I do try to use the handbrake at speed to 'clean' them up (allowing cool down of course)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">At some point Ill have to replace the rear discs and pads.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">inner surfaces behind the wheels are corroding, so will need resprayed or powder coated (black chrome?) in due course<br /><br />front bumper is delaminating, so will need resprayed at some point<br />will do rear bumper as well and get rid of all the bumpers holes so I can run small plates!)<br /><br />car still cleans up well though.<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bODEaLLEm_5gstRFy9bIM-iB0-4hvErr7H8MOse0NZFYfJ8z86a9z1KK2M2F8jQx-Y7MybgPPzlpAhA0Op0f7depPUnMTny4XFB9fKD_eCZbVqlLuAGi-uz8NYQP7LnGlZToB-rqyR0I3iEJqokepA9lKl_5FNHT81YsOA1CSipz5sblmKEN/s4000/20230809_104050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bODEaLLEm_5gstRFy9bIM-iB0-4hvErr7H8MOse0NZFYfJ8z86a9z1KK2M2F8jQx-Y7MybgPPzlpAhA0Op0f7depPUnMTny4XFB9fKD_eCZbVqlLuAGi-uz8NYQP7LnGlZToB-rqyR0I3iEJqokepA9lKl_5FNHT81YsOA1CSipz5sblmKEN/w400-h300/20230809_104050.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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verdana;">5 days / 4 nights / 1592 miles</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVkvab0_g-81Xmt4yVS4WLLd7v6D15Sz9A5nzEa3M706BnFhbpel0TiZQbuRZoA5CRvlqLNYbGBd1F4IOCOcvjPJLJKq43aC26eeBQu_gkuFlzxQXq45wOXQF-GEuaoTlwbn3rHPGR9JWwU_zCPVqjkw3tmhPRRdPhEa1mfrt8u71y0wpKxwC/s4000/20230704_131728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVkvab0_g-81Xmt4yVS4WLLd7v6D15Sz9A5nzEa3M706BnFhbpel0TiZQbuRZoA5CRvlqLNYbGBd1F4IOCOcvjPJLJKq43aC26eeBQu_gkuFlzxQXq45wOXQF-GEuaoTlwbn3rHPGR9JWwU_zCPVqjkw3tmhPRRdPhEa1mfrt8u71y0wpKxwC/w400-h300/20230704_131728.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£220 : Fuel 1592 miles at an average of 47 mpg</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£250 : Accomodation 4 nights flat/hotel/hotel/caravan</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£220 : Food</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£free : pillion tank bag</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£25 : 1 cheap alarmed <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FX27K6P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">disklok</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£8 : 1 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09GM3G377?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">small siphon and piping</a> just in case but never used</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£10 : <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0062NIBYG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">wet weather gloves</a> : </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£18.50 : <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072QKQP2M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">wet weather jacket / pants</a> : </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£20 : 2 rok straps </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£59 : myrouteapp navigation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£12 : skin so soft</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£25 : nikwax wash/treatment/spray. done on return home but should have done before I left!<br /><br />£114 : quadlock mount / usb charger / vib mount<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">£981.50</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b><br />if we add in things I had to do anyway</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£330 : 2 Michelin Road 6 tyres (usual bike maintenance)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">£20 : chain clean and lube before trip / after trip Motul C1/C2 (usual bike maintenance)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>£1331.50</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-22739426508080387692023-07-07T15:39:00.026+01:002023-07-27T10:31:56.038+01:00Trip Summary : NC 500 motorcycle trip BMW S1000R 2017 Gen 2 : 5 days 1600 miles<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A simply incredible trip<br /><br /><br />NC500 stats</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Day 1 455</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Day 2 238</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Day 3 296</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Day 4 284</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Day 5 319</span></div><div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></b></div><div><b style="font-family: verdana;">1592 miles in total</b></div><div><b style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyd1TSxMMH_gmXtdwmVEUdOfZ3isRuAfwW6djDLZ4IwKaBvPRBSpjIicEtQfKg3ZYDNysN8QKvs6h4BPpwtpj7l9128UoVyQt9431nlAsM1MUj1-zcXFkEYW_QwEZT90EUUt_xymCIWlDlwwr683c1kBOQJP-6zy6lhyfUAVFMB7WEzWkfGNh9/s828/NC-500-Google-My-Maps.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="529" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyd1TSxMMH_gmXtdwmVEUdOfZ3isRuAfwW6djDLZ4IwKaBvPRBSpjIicEtQfKg3ZYDNysN8QKvs6h4BPpwtpj7l9128UoVyQt9431nlAsM1MUj1-zcXFkEYW_QwEZT90EUUt_xymCIWlDlwwr683c1kBOQJP-6zy6lhyfUAVFMB7WEzWkfGNh9/w408-h640/NC-500-Google-My-Maps.png" width="408" /></a></div><br /><b style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></b></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 riders</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">BMW S1000R Gen 2 / </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">BMW 1250GS / </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">KTM 1290 Superduke GT / </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kawaski Ninja 1000SX</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLN6OWoUu_n9re4ezKfZziM24D-txnY17ezjK0Sw4RqhgN2eWzVRc-J4BNEUPAIWWADJCNxDk3BaPpOcZ6-sDYFJj3YTR-f-aCTI611h7jwAtJ9JL9_z_ZRmMpafe4WgBS_wHZRSj3922ByYAVCaFmSXjgAm5eSvHpqnnFkRRQnj0Ai_OAGrK/s4000/20230703_175449.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLN6OWoUu_n9re4ezKfZziM24D-txnY17ezjK0Sw4RqhgN2eWzVRc-J4BNEUPAIWWADJCNxDk3BaPpOcZ6-sDYFJj3YTR-f-aCTI611h7jwAtJ9JL9_z_ZRmMpafe4WgBS_wHZRSj3922ByYAVCaFmSXjgAm5eSvHpqnnFkRRQnj0Ai_OAGrK/w300-h400/20230703_175449.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sat 01/07/2023 to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wed 05/07/2023 : </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">5 days (4 nights) total</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bike mileage start <b>14274 </b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bike mileage end </span><b style="font-family: verdana;">15866</b></p><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Tyres</b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Michelin Road 6 tyres were new for this trip, and had been scrubbed in (at least 200 miles) michelin recommended tyre pressures</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">36 f / </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">42 r</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">seems very harsh so ive dropped to</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">32 f / </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">38 r<br />great feel. Given over 5 days it was almost always wet roads Im glad I had new tyres.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Id seriously evaluate the tread depth and wear before you set off on a trip.<br />AND think about the mileage and how the tyres will be at the END of your trip not just the start.<br />At 1500 miles you could easily finish off many quick wearing tyres from new!<br />Dont get caught in the middle of the NC with poor tyres in soaking wet conditions<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Fuel<br /><br /></b></u><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1592 miles at an average of 47 mpg </span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1592/47 = 33.87 gallons fuel used</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;">33.87 gallons x 4.54 = 153.7 litres fuel used</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;">153.7 x £1.43 per litre average = <b>total cost of fuel for trip estimated at £220</b></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I didnt realise but the last large bar is part of the fuel gauge (not the fixed display)<br />This is the first trip Ive actually had that final bar go out, and still had 30 miles range indicated.<br />Red arrow in pic below</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnGZAqADsL1yVhrL7EXhbb_u9uSZSPa2aiUZFwhkxL3Jy2I39oRPab9jVKNgUSKOUR0-ONAz-RsENMGkDxZpKI5Y0y76jIROA8TdtHo3CWktSoqkZWDfaIBciYde80uCJ6ECUs01KGpY8KzhiKLLbfClEbQ1aKrhColVLaY02w3jrTfwLlETj/s1920/Photo-Google-Photos%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="1920" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnGZAqADsL1yVhrL7EXhbb_u9uSZSPa2aiUZFwhkxL3Jy2I39oRPab9jVKNgUSKOUR0-ONAz-RsENMGkDxZpKI5Y0y76jIROA8TdtHo3CWktSoqkZWDfaIBciYde80uCJ6ECUs01KGpY8KzhiKLLbfClEbQ1aKrhColVLaY02w3jrTfwLlETj/w400-h195/Photo-Google-Photos%20(1).png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Of note after fillup , it will take 30 miles before the range starts to change<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">14 litres fillup when no further bars on guage and range showing <30 miles</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The "usable fuel capacity" specified in the technical data is the</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">quantity that the fuel tank could</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">hold if refilled after it had been</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">run dry and the engine had cut</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">out due to a lack of fuel.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Usable fuel capacity</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">approx. 17.5 l (reserve is stated as 4 litres)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">empty gauge but still some range , </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">on 14 fillup this would leave 3.5 left so 25 miles left to empty ?)<br /><br />(from what I can tell Gen 3 is less at 16.5 litres)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>So in mixed riding, using all the gears and the full rev range (but NOT pinning it everywhere!)<br />14l == 3.07 gallons, at 47MPG that makes the sensible useable range of a Gen 2 S1000R is around 145 miles.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b>to be honest Ive never taken mine much beyond 140 miles.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">but in theory there is some more left to get you around 25-30 miles more, but dont hold me to that.<br />On the NC500 route we took, there was only twice I took mine to no bars and <30 range indicated.<br />Fuel availablity is good on the NC500 in most places, but if you are below 1/2 and see fuel top up.<br /><b>Of note many stations are self service using a bank card (not contactless), so make sure you have an actual card</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">range always goes up to 155 miles</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><u><b>Carrying your gear</b></u><br /><br />I carried all my gear in<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">single 20-30 litre motocentric pillion bag, its a generic bag so you can find the same design under multiple naming.<br /><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353122890891" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353122890891</a> : £54</span></div><div style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.motea.uk/tail-bag-for-bmw-s-1000-r-rr-xr-bagtecs-x30-20-30ltr-expandable-570606-0" target="_blank">motea brand tailbag</a></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Heres it on the back of the bike before I put the rain cover and additional straps on, fully expanded to 30 litres</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1p2IHACkvPNGTutp33EnwMkLgagESo24LqyymAhVslfWPK4Gk3qkxLB4eBkoIU8RCKJ-RlSW4F_8t1cfLG5eK0lHfGDy0K5EXbPE5Ouy6EHqKjQMUyhUhMVVVq0TLfeQ1ZksPrVXCT-stiOEIdHKUVrasf_5gKUDvN3ViA7m6GJ273UKzM11Z/s4000/20230630_101902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1p2IHACkvPNGTutp33EnwMkLgagESo24LqyymAhVslfWPK4Gk3qkxLB4eBkoIU8RCKJ-RlSW4F_8t1cfLG5eK0lHfGDy0K5EXbPE5Ouy6EHqKjQMUyhUhMVVVq0TLfeQ1ZksPrVXCT-stiOEIdHKUVrasf_5gKUDvN3ViA7m6GJ273UKzM11Z/w300-h400/20230630_101902.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Truth be told, this was given to me by a friend, I really wanted the sw motech panniers but they are still around £300, given the other costs I thought Id try this first time out.<br /><br />fit tape to your rear pillion coloured bits to prevent damage</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">bag was fantastic for the money, huge amount of space 30l, only sacrifice I made was a pair of jeans<br /><br />I carried</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />where Ive added a price I bought specifically for this trip, other items I already owned<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 t shirts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 pants</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 pairs of socks</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">pair of size 10 trainers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">toiletries</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 large hoodie</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 D Lock : https://securityforbikes.com/DIB-D-Locks.php</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FX27K6P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">disklok</a> : £25</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09GM3G377?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">small siphon and piping</a> £8 took it but never used it</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0062NIBYG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">wet weather gloves</a> : £10</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072QKQP2M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">wet weather jacket / pants</a> : £18.50</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07S829LBX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Anker powerbank</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">UK power socket to USB adapter</span></li><li>cables to charge phone / sena 30k headset</li></ul></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of note , I would NOT recommend relying ONLY on the supplied straps, they are not enough.<br />I also used <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003DXRIBA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details " target="_blank">2 large ROK STRAPS</a><br />these were simple and worked really well and kept the bag secure.<br /><br />I used one strap to attach to the pillion seat pegs, the other one went under the pillion. I overlapped them to create a sort of triangulation.<br /><br />I also kept my wet weather gear on the outside of the bag but under the cover for easy access.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3y2HKDgyB53YLjrHIpFHBow0DRk9ekGZY1ESGb0L1osCgalRASt-ywX5qlzM8HSjkb1TuHJLlmcpzBxpzNrWYlJIpJw5Qjz9eDjNa3MxSolKAG01LwfNZlveKXAl6-ht7F7MPRSZiY3oJRHxLmZWSqbHdIIDd5xqjgF8rzOKEsZw29L2trGG/s4000/20230705_080416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3y2HKDgyB53YLjrHIpFHBow0DRk9ekGZY1ESGb0L1osCgalRASt-ywX5qlzM8HSjkb1TuHJLlmcpzBxpzNrWYlJIpJw5Qjz9eDjNa3MxSolKAG01LwfNZlveKXAl6-ht7F7MPRSZiY3oJRHxLmZWSqbHdIIDd5xqjgF8rzOKEsZw29L2trGG/w400-h300/20230705_080416.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">remember put your gear into plastic bags to prevent it getting wet , dont rely on things staying dry! The bag externally did get wet despite me having the rain cover over it. so seperate your things and put them in bags, dont say I didnt warn you.<br /><br />Travelling with 3 other bikes who had far more luggage storage, I was fortunate that they carried tools , puncture repair kit / compressor and large chains which means I didnt have to.<br /><br /><br />you need to try getting on and off, with the height extended its a fair challenge to get your leg swung over ! <br />you can try standing on the lower pegs but given Im 115kg Id really prefer not to!<br />If you have a GS then its fine to stand on the pegs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Security</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">bikes were placed in an X shape at night and secured using 2 main chains and a multitude of disklocks, ideally also to something large and fixed to the ground.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">For a lodge we could see the bikes<br />For hotels at least one of us could see the bikes<br />For caravan they were down the side of the van</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In reality everywhere we went there were lots of bikers doing the NC500</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dont leave your bike EVER in Glasgow or Edinburgh city centre!<br />It will get pinched<br /><br /><br /><b><u>Prepare to be wet</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Look at the weather forecast.<br />I found it easier to have wet weather pants on from the start of the day rather than try and take on and off.<br />jacket and gloves easier to take on and off.<br />Make sure you put your gear on BEFORE it rains.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">overgloves work well in torrential rain and are fine once you get used to them but I hate the feeling of them, so often I prefer to just get wet gloves/hands.<br /><br />I did use the jacket and pants though and they worked really well for a generic pair for general use at £18.50 , highly recommended</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">see Aftermath at the bottom I cleaned and waterproofed my car AFTER I returned, I should have done it before.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">nikwax / rainex for plastic visor<br /><br /><b><u>Ear protection<br /></u></b><br />not just an NC500 thing, but one of the biggest game changers for me.<br />riding any distance without ear protection creates fatigue.<br />if you intend to ride long distances or just want to stay fresh, get some good earplugs<br />I bought Alpine MotoSafe Tour<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06Y2BQ15R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1" target="_blank">Alpine MotoSafe Tour</a><br /><br />doesnt block out completely and allows you to still hear comms etc just fine</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Prepare for Midges!</u></b><br /><br />Took but never used because the weather was so dismal<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T8P5HXV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Avon skin so soft</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Navigation</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; text-wrap: nowrap;" valign="top" width="90"><br /> £15.99 each</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px;" valign="center" width="65"><img align="left" alt="" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" height="60" role="presentation" src="https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/siTvo2hM7iSLR1NhN7es0PljHxASY2wHYnp833btdabmFfM-nqeY-6UrLRnGOtFyJbaL8de_4Rl8LwiMthvpSUT-C2oJ_lxl-XoKbaRNC7UD3aNskGyMq7J2Mpai_saIMRLHdSbW4zLn5sclkhi2URPtfg20cjnwMNRkFCEqFtFaAK5_MQOo-o-1p9eA_dKI03Gs4hMHFmkHyJhc6iIpJvCd=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0941/8832/products/HBR-MOTO-USB_600x600_2004-045_183cffbd-5588-4784-9ace-7732329a91ce_small.png?v=1605481874" width="60" /></td><td align="left" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px;" valign="center" width="*"><strong>1x</strong> Motorcycle - USB Charger</td><td align="right" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; text-wrap: nowrap;" valign="top" width="90"><br /> £27.99 each</td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px;" valign="center" width="65"><img align="left" alt="" class="CToWUd" data-bit="iit" height="60" role="presentation" src="https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/sDDZ_HH9DEx2KAVUGEA1ewHEAHhAeOLuD0LGFIoaVOvjFuVwIP9JUsaZ7vkN76TzZf38xtZMv3Mb6-BcaCQY-kpMf4eVrQbIR-pLaGDGkWiJWqREjy4HEH0PTmETd6MPW9t92EMcneQxmn3UZ6NjJAE1YACZuSAczn_TOFAaSQ6X=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0941/8832/products/GS23-Ultra_HBRPro_600x600_2301-004_small.png?v=1675285459" width="60" /></td><td align="left" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px;" valign="center" width="*"><strong>1x</strong> Motorcycle Kits - Galaxy - Galaxy S23 Ultra / Handlebar Mount PRO / No Weather Resistant Poncho</td><td align="right" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; text-wrap: nowrap;" valign="top" width="90"><br /> £82.99 each<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />£114 for all inc a discount</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />no poncho cover !</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">myrouteapp navigation lifetime offer £59<br />(routes had been planned in myrouteapp) , this is the easiest way to allow navigation (as it turns out without a quadlock poncho and the rain I didnt lead very much)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b><u>Hydrate!</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b>We rode with regular stops (at least every 2 hrs) for at least 10 hrs a day, its easy to forget to drink. Even in wet conditions you still sweat.<br />Make sure you drink plenty to keep hydrated, keeps your energy up and combats fatigue<br /><br />Enjoy the experience</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Goes without saying, but talk to people, take lots of pictures, slow down (sometimes) and look at the scenery, its breathtaking</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Speed Cameras</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our route had some small average speed camera sections, but these were limited.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In the north of scotland and on back roads you are more likely to see a stag than a camera van.<br />The further south you go the more likely to see mobile vans (we saw one on the A7)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just pay attention to the limits and keep looking ahead.<br />Waze or Google Maps can be great to show locations.<br />(myrouteapp nav only seems to show fixed camera and average speed locations not mobile)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>The aftermath</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">rear axle adjustment locking nut backed off on last day, quickly nipped up</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">bike is filthy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">tank/crotch area is now badly scuffed, as are tail sections despite tape.<br />of note running the pillion bag pushes the rider further forward touching the tank. I would normally ride seated further back<br /><br />will need to cut the paint back to shiny, Ive already tried and its going to need a few goes, so the damage is deeper than I expected.<br /><br />really need Paint Protection film in place.<br />I could use tank grips, but havent really find any I like that dont spoil the look of the bike<br /><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNolSdGFtZ2rYVVgeWsI4WAUH9q34mRmf776K2Ad2pGi4Me8NGvYXT3ia0NwHNZ_HURO7RQPg1I7SM53OoyKzTiKMcWsdya6QwPE1Cgr1T7lDkKvzzHjtX_rVuWojfzPRrLm5fpFlWv-qS2GM9GS2Lok5_BkB8O2KJZw5wbbxX7xa7ibHOQCvD/s4000/20230707_193639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNolSdGFtZ2rYVVgeWsI4WAUH9q34mRmf776K2Ad2pGi4Me8NGvYXT3ia0NwHNZ_HURO7RQPg1I7SM53OoyKzTiKMcWsdya6QwPE1Cgr1T7lDkKvzzHjtX_rVuWojfzPRrLm5fpFlWv-qS2GM9GS2Lok5_BkB8O2KJZw5wbbxX7xa7ibHOQCvD/w300-h400/20230707_193639.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fully washed all textile gear Dianese CarveMaster 2 using <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000PGOOIS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">nikwax clean and treat</a> inc <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001DKG7XA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">extra spray on water repel.</a><br />I did this on my return but in hindsight would probably have been better to do so BEFORE I went on the trip.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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(from new)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />clearly something amiss in the construction as you can push your finger in to it.<br />once tyre was removed there was no evidence of a problem from the inside surface</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmmoYfxNEf_WMhlSyUrUR4LxC_Tlq1q2R1AF_lRd_tUnY2gX2zlsMxfuvUQilHQH3tsbeZtdsCVb6LyYe3pCUFH72r1dxdibC_jkEoBUS5scIZkoW0VvE3ZNqg0EbSZKWX22OLAdHSzp0LoCpzCD8EvaEbA6AmCtDP5hC2Ut_eNFZ8OB-6AOZ/s4000/20230602_151404.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmmoYfxNEf_WMhlSyUrUR4LxC_Tlq1q2R1AF_lRd_tUnY2gX2zlsMxfuvUQilHQH3tsbeZtdsCVb6LyYe3pCUFH72r1dxdibC_jkEoBUS5scIZkoW0VvE3ZNqg0EbSZKWX22OLAdHSzp0LoCpzCD8EvaEbA6AmCtDP5hC2Ut_eNFZ8OB-6AOZ/w480-h640/20230602_151404.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">rear replaced at AG expense and form completed for a Michelin claim</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">front removed, rotated 180 and refitted</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">static balancing used<br /><br />Hats off to Adam at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AGMotorcyclesManchester" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AGMotorcyclesManchester</a><br />for coming back to my house, replacing the rear and refitting the front.<br />Great customer service, even though as a private business he's out of pocket.<br />Even if Michelin honour the rear tyre defect claim, he's still out of pocket for 2 journeys and another morning fitting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />After several weeks the issue is now resolved <br /><br />so the root cause was either (or a combination of)<br /></span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">front tyre not seated correctly</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">front tyre not balanced correctly</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">rear tyre defect causing overall vibration (appearing as front vibration)</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I cant prove it, but Adam is an ex bike racer and knows his stuff, so I find it very unlikely the issue was the front, Im more likely to believe its the last reason that the rear tyre defect was manifesting at higher speeds as an overall vibration.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Its also worth noting the change in tyres has had a noticeable change in feel to the bike.<br />'vertical bobbling' still occurs (which I really didnt have or notice with the Pirellis)<br /><br />So the overall construction between these two tyres is clearly very different.<br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">current pressures are the recommended 36f / </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">42r<br /><br />Im going to try reducing pressures, removing some preload (im maxed out front and rear) to see if it removes the bobbling</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13920 miles front and rear changed to Road 6<br />14120 miles rear changed due to bulge</span></p>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6962502.post-22849217277435947912023-05-25T14:48:00.005+01:002023-06-27T09:35:36.928+01:00BMW S1000R Michelin Road 6 tyres fitted at 13920 miles <p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pirelli Rosso IV have been on the bike since buying , see my final review <a href="https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2023/05/bmw-s1000r-tyre-review-pirelli-diablo.html" target="_blank">blog pirelli rosso iv review</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have chosen to now try out the Michelin Road 6 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />I did a quick check on the approximate costs for tyres</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Road6 (new tyres) RossoIV (my previous tyres)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">120/70/17 front tyre 138 131</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">190/55/17 rear tyre 191 181</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">So for the Road 6 that would be 138+191 = <b>£329 for tyres only</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">390 inc fitting, so approx £60 for fitting</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Decided to have the tyres fitted at my home by</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/agmotorcyclesmanchester" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/agmotorcyclesmanchester</a><br /><br />took 45 minutes , all done in the back of a van.<br />an awesome experience from start to finish</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">even painted the wheel weights black to hide them against the wheel.<br />also on the edge of the brake discs.<br />awesome attention to detail.<br /><br />noted Im down to the last 1/3rd of my front brake pads.<br /><br /><br />new tyres fitted at <b>13920</b> miles </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">usb charger has a useful split to an SAE plug in the cable, so you can do the cable routing seperate from hooking up to the power (it also means if you already have an SAE plug you could use that for a switchable power)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">handlebar mount<br />size of padding ring used was 28.6mm<br />route the cable so its suitable going lock to lock steering wise</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrtP_oNvrvEBqwgqovwLt-tvvaVfBmAmj9t3iqGXXS2KMe_cQyuoqc3e4MUuZZH-jW_n0A_Z8kwwHnBKveEAhG9uiVOmdyEV1FTudQOuHqzPJ6GaL-Z3aiiQ52X7RSShbJ2OVXhKMxV5l07kSfzh-7yUyvS684tiwktpdC42A61MqtGuZOfTo/s4000/20230516_191227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrtP_oNvrvEBqwgqovwLt-tvvaVfBmAmj9t3iqGXXS2KMe_cQyuoqc3e4MUuZZH-jW_n0A_Z8kwwHnBKveEAhG9uiVOmdyEV1FTudQOuHqzPJ6GaL-Z3aiiQ52X7RSShbJ2OVXhKMxV5l07kSfzh-7yUyvS684tiwktpdC42A61MqtGuZOfTo/s320/20230516_191227.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I did think about but didnt get in the end</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">wireless charging head ( was unsure if it was going to be the full fast charge amps)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Motorcycle - Waterproof 12V To USB Smart Adaptor (on only with ignition and prevents from accidental battery discharge scenario</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">poncho</span></p><p><br /></p>John Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908974771656916575noreply@blogger.com0