Recent content by Glyncoman

Hi, Same problem with mine, died on me recently after fitting a new throttle cable and thought perhaps I hadn't put something back right, then remembered that the bike occasionally wouldn’t start but after a few goes it would come to life! So rather than check the work I did putting a new...

Hi, Same problem with mine, died on me recently after fitting a new throttle cable and thought perhaps I hadn't put something back right, then remembered that the bike occasionally wouldn’t start but after a few goes it would come to life! So rather than check the work I did putting a new...

Cheers for that link to ebay! thought i would try a UK supplier first though.

Hi all, Anybody know or recommend where I can get a new throttle cable for my s1000rr 2010 model, it snapped on me today and i need to replace ASAP, I’ve tried searching with Google but have had no luck so far. My nearest dealer is in Chester which is a little on the far side. Cheers

Thanks for that Godzilla! I have moved the wheel by undoing all clamping bolts and tapping the whole spindle back a little so sensor has a clearance. There's no flashing ABS lights on dash now. Think it's fixed.

Hello! Took front wheel off mine to change tyre & brake pads (first time on a S1000RR for me) undid clamping nuts on left fork by mistake to take out spindle, I think I've moved the position of front wheel spindle in the process. There for i may have upset ABS sensor position. Any body know...

Hi, As mentioned else where on this forum, my bike 2010 model had the engine replaced with just under 4000 on the clock. Symptom was smoking, dealer contacted BMW to ask what they should do, and the reply they got was send the engine back to us and we will send you a new one. New engine has...

Thanks Guys! Booked in for a service on the 13th Oct, will have a word with my local BMW dealers.

Dunlop SportMax SportSmart's are good all round for track & road, had no problems with them, also better than K3 & Corsa in the wet.

Hi Just purchased a second hand S1000RR, which had a new engine fitted under warranty, when she had done 4000mls. Spoke to the dealers who carried out the work prior to purchasing the bike, they said owner complained of a smoking engine, dealer asked BMW if they would like them to investigate...

Hi Johnboy, Always liked the Red White & Blue so that's what i went fore!

Hi all, Just bought a second hand S1000rr 2010 model, PX for my R1. So far so good, the BMW was the only bike i had test riden that impressed me. Cheers, Glyn