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I got my bike back from Bahnstormer today. It would appear that when the PC5 was fitted it was placed in a position that was causing pressure on the alarm wire plug, in turn this caused the wires to split and rub, thus leaving them exposed. Each time I washed the bike water would ingress and...

What happens for water ingress to cause the circuit to become live. I’ve had a PC5 fitted recently, could the fitting of this maybe have resulted in a chaffed wire as mentioned. I’ve never had any problems before it’s fitting and only washed the bike twice since it’s fitting and each time had...

A couple of weeks ago I washed and dried the bike and put it away. A short while later I discovered the ignition was turning on and off despite no key being present. This caused my lithium battery to be destroyed . The bike was recovered and the ignition switch was replaced ( not covered under...

Brilliant write up Alex, really appreciate that. I look forward to seeing the photos of where you secure the bike now you have refined the technique. Did you not feel the need to secure the bike at the front using two additional straps. I presume you are happy that the bike is being pulled...

I am looking at buying the Motolug SE after a knackering day in the heat last week at the BMW club day at Snetterton. 33 degrees in leathers and I had to miss the last session as I was dead on my feet and still had a 150 mile ride home. I can't use a van for two reasons, firstly no where to...

I cleaned my bike yesterday, dried and polished it and put it away. On going to the garage a few hours later I noticed the ignition was on, even though the keys weren’t in the ignition. This led to the lithium battery being totally drained. I disconnected the battery to stop the issue and...

I?ve got 2016 left and right motorsport mid and upper panels that I will be putting on eBay this week. PM me and let me know if you?re interested

I have a full Akra system which has been on the bike for three years. For two years there was never any Engine Management Fault lights. Recently the bike starting making a horrendous buzzing and crackling noise on start up. I took it to BMW and I believe they disconnected the servo. Bingo the...

Nobody likes a dirty rear end ��. It?s a Powerbronze.

Bike painted and returned. This was a much cheaper option than trading her in. Done by Dreamworks in Nottingham.

My bike is coming out of hibernation next week. I have filled the tank up before storage but didn?t add any form of stabiliser before hand. Is there any fuel additive that I should consider adding before her first run out.

If you’re feeling patriotic Stuart, Scotolier do a similar product FS 365.

I think the first step going forward would be to establish what the noise levels are for the various rev ranges ie 5000, 7000, 10,000 etc at each track you would like to ride on. For example my local track tests at 2/3 of the rev range so I know no matter what I do with a full Akra system I am...

I want to provide an update on my views of Roadlok. I previously mentioned that I decided to remove it from my bike as it was becoming problematic and sticking. I contacted Roadlok using their website and described the problems I was experiencing. Within two hours I received a reply advising...

On the plus side those looking for a cheap gen 3 will find loads of bargains this year as people trade to the 2019 bike.

Decision made to keep my own bike and get a Tyco paint job after a shocking part ex offer for my bike. 8k for a gen 3, 2015 with 21000 miles and also 4 years remaining on BMW service pack. Apparently that price will reduce to 7k when the 2019 bike hits the showrooms. I’m going to keep it and...

I’ve got them on my 2015, however I live in the south, Hampshire/Surrey border. If you are down this way you are welcome to try them. Must be worth a try before drastic action and better than selling the bike. With HP rear sets and Helibars I have a good combination of comfortable positions.

Do the gen3 belly pans for years 2015-16 fit the 2017-18 and visa versa. Just looking at the Illmberger ones on Performance Parts and they list a 2017 longer version which I prefer over the 2015 one.

Hi, I have a 2015 gen 3 with a full Akra evolution titanium exhaust. Ive got carbon fibre everywhere, about 1.5k of ProBolts and have spent a fortune on it. I have now seen a 2016 original Tyco which I am interested in. My dilemma is do i buy it and then spend even more money swapping over the...

Phil, I have done this regularly but I am now losing confidence in the product. It is fine to remove the lock from the caliper and spend time trying to free it up and clean and lubricate it. My worry now is that If i can no longer remove the pin when it has been engaged away from home I will be...