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skyguy 10-11-08 02:19 AM
This board has been immensely helpful to me, a new rider (my 2008 F800ST is my first motorcycle). So I thought I'd try to contribute a bit.
After a long ride (Arlington, VA to Buchanan, VA for the F800 Riders Rally - 456 miles RT), my right hand was very weak for a couple of days. I decided to install a throttle lock to get some color back into my knuckles. After a little research, I chose the Throttlemeister. <http://www.throttlemeister.com>
I liked the look and function, but I also read...
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blackie 10-10-08 12:36 PM
Service data values for the 800 GS Twin. (2008 1st edition service manual)
Designation | Condition| Value
Engine
Engine oil level | Difference between MIN and MAX marks on the oil dipstick | 0.4 l
Engine oil, capacity| with filter change | 2.9 l
| without filter change| 2.7 l
| additional, if swing-arm shaft cover is removed | 0.3 l
| | Consumables/lubricants - Engine oil, 10W-40
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blackie 10-09-08 07:23 PM
Service data values for the 650 GS Twin. (2008 1st edition service manual)
Designation | Condition| Value
Engine
Engine oil level | Difference between MIN and MAX marks on the oil dipstick | 0.4 l
Engine oil, capacity| with filter change | 2.9 l
| without filter change| 2.7 l
| additional, if swing-arm shaft cover is removed | 0.3 l
| | Consumables/lubricants - Engine oil, 10W-40
Larryat42 10-08-08 11:20 AM
Got a scare from a tank bag that I though you should know about. Driving my F800ST home for a great weekend in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as they celebrated with green, red and gold, I was going at traffic speed (~70) on heavily used Route 495. I looked down and saw that my small CORTECH tank bag had slipped from the tank top and was wedged between the side of the tank and the front forks. Talk about getting your attention FAST!
I avoided any issues, did not pee my pants and got...
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Rob 09-22-08 01:23 PM
600 Mile / 1,000 KM Run-In Services:
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSchedules/F800S_600.pdf
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSchedules/F800ST_600.pdf
6,000 Mile / 10,000 KM Minor Services:
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSchedules/F800S_6K.pdf
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSchedules/F800ST_6K.pdf
12,000 Miles / 20,000 KM Major Services:
http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSchedules/F800S_12K.pdf
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blackie 09-17-08 12:26 PM
Here is a summary of the available screens in the market.
This list is by no means comprehensive and will be added to when new items come up.
Original BMW Touring Windscreen. Approx US$469.99
Eagle Screens. Approx US$TBA
blackie 09-15-08 11:16 AM
A list of OEM BMW accessories for the GS Twins.
Applies to both the 650 and 800 GS Twin models except where indicated.
Stowage-equipment line
Description | Part #
Vario case, black, left |71 60 7 696 299
Vario case, black, right |71 60 7 696 300
blackie 09-12-08 12:13 PM
There has been some issues with the main upper coolant hose on the engine coming loose with the resulting coolant loss. Tends to happen around the 2000km mark give or take some kms. There's also been speculation as to why this is happening which nothing concrete has come up yet or that BMW is supposedly having a remedy for this.
Meanwhile as a simple fix for this, move the original clamp to just after the spout, push the hose back in until it touches the locating lugs. Place a a screw-on...
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