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1 Day Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 2007 F800ST new owner1 in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome 6K! Barely had the newness worn off it.

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2 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread GT Drive Belt - Contitech CT1208 in F800GT Modification Nation

Result!!! Just wondering if there is anything in the small print on the packaging that indicates the profile of the belt. There are a series of...

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4 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 2020 BMW F900R first ride review in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

It would appear the answer may be in a link posted by Chris (as ever thanks Chris) below. ...

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4 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 170cm height for F800ST standard seat or low seat option? in F800S & F800ST Discussion

This link (thanks Chris) shows different to the info you have. https://advdepot.com/products/bmw-optional-seats-f800r-gt-2

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4 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread What Are You Listening To? in General Discussion

A crime not to credit the legendary Mark Feltham on harmonica!!!!!!!! Stalwart of British R and B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v6q8C4E2qY

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4 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread F900xr in F800GT Discussion

With a view to upgrading your GT or out of curiosity?

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4 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 170cm height for F800ST standard seat or low seat option? in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Welcome, Adding inseam can be useful. To save other members working it out 170 = 5' 7" FWIW I'm 5' 10" (178) and can flat foot with the...

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5 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Relocating the front turn signal lights in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

Only if you change the front to low power LED (ie no 10 Watt emulator). There is no option to have LED front/LED rear in the "ECU" it's all LED or...

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6 Days Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Owdo in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome Likewise, Bolton

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Relocating the front turn signal lights in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

The halogen bulbs are 10 Watt, I don't know what the current consumption is for the BMW LED units (OEM LED indicators are complete indicator units...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Relocating the front turn signal lights in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

If you are changing indicators you will need to replace with something of similar current draw otherwise the bike will register a fault (extending...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread New here, just introducing myself in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome from Up North, congrats on the bike and passing full test.

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Lamp warning in F800R Discussion

The other one, if nothing is obvious, is the tail light bulb. If it fails a reduced voltage is sent to the brake light filament so that shows as a...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Puig Hugger on an ST in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

I fitted a rear hugger to my GT and I'm still surprised how much still gets past it especially this time of year in the UK. Would love something like...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 2020 BMW F900R first ride review in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Congrats rcb78, please keep the forum updated on your thoughts on the F900 engine.

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 2020 BMW F900R first ride review in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

I like the F800R. If it was not for the need for wet weather protection I may well have bought one over a GT. Beauty is very much in the eye of the...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread DOT Helmet Failure Rate Is Now 43 Percent in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

That's actually quite shocking, find it difficult to believe manufactures can self certificate. I always check any prospective helmet with the UK...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 800 in the rain in F800S & F800ST Discussion

+1 for neatsfoot on leather. I've seen it have an incredibly restorative effect on old, stiff neglected leather items. I keep it in my boiler...

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2 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread LED Tail Lamp in F800S & F800ST Discussion

MotoScan does not reset an error. You can select halogen or LED for indicators and/or the tail light, the bikes "brain" therefore expects different...

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2 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Brake Fluid Change - How To Get the Cap Off in F800GT Discussion

My understanding is that with ABS equipped bikes it's not that straight forward as the ECU or Can bus or whatever has to open and shut valves in the...

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2 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread LED Tail Lamp in F800S & F800ST Discussion

MotoScan app can make the changes for indicator/tail-lamp LED factory upgrade, I would have thought the GS-911 tool would be able to do as well, have...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Norton bites the dust - again in General Discussion

Generally I agree BUT if somebody DID offer to take my GT of my hands in exchange for this all sense goes out the window. I'd rip their arm off.

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread New to forum in General Discussion

Welcome

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