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MGD109 replied to a thread Spot Light Mounts on my F800ST in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

That looks like a marketable product to me! Mirror extension and neat light mount in one unit.

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread A Stupid question in F800GT Discussion

I think BMW may have shot themselves in the foot. To my eye the "Comfort" saddle looks to be of much higher quality than the standard it just sets...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 started a thread Air Bag Vest/Suit in F800GT Discussion

We have had a bit of discussion of air bag vests recently on the forum and I think I may be a convert. I came across the following link on a non...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 2015 F800 GT crash bars in F800GT Modification Nation

Less than £200 in the UK from Nippy Normans. It terms of fitting I've stated a couple of times that the trick for me is replacing the two allen...

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1 Week Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread 2015 F800 GT crash bars in F800GT Modification Nation

As far as I'm aware only the Wunderlich is currently available for the GT. There are a few threads on the forum regards fitting and general thoughts....

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2 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Warpage in F800S & F800ST Discussion

I'd check the wheel where the mounting bolt fasten, the surfaces should be free from burs and bumps. Then I'd check they are true with a DTI (dial...

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2 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Bizarre main beam telltale problem in F800GT Discussion

From recent work on the bike I know indicator only shows fail when power is applied, if you turn off the indicator the warning still shows you need...

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2 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Bizarre main beam telltale problem in F800GT Discussion

Never heard of this odd problem. I would do the following to try to define if changing gear is somehow switching on the main beam or if it's only...

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2 Weeks Ago

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

Welcome from south of the border.

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2 Weeks Ago

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

Welcome

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Engine bars and down pipe protector in F800GT Discussion

Very good question and one I can't answer. The only time I've had manufactures have an opinion on it is with bicycles and the mounting of now older...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Hi from new member in Yorkshire UK. in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome from just across the border.

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread F800GS Odometer not working in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Very interesting Guenther. So in the past I've started the application whilst in my garage and only been able to get the Lite version (no wifi in...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Horn cable disconnect in F800GT Modification Nation

Go on Cramer stop teasing the OP un clip the cut wires from the horn and tell us all how you did it (looks like the indicator socket type to me)

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread F800GS Odometer not working in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

MotoScan is a cheap option if you already have an Android device that you can use, but you will need to add the cost of cable and ODB adapter to the...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread About to buy 2013 F800GT in New F750 & F850 Owner Introductions

Welcome, I've never had to trailer mine so unable comment on best place to tie it down. If it's got the center stand option I strongly suspect...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Engine bars and down pipe protector in F800GT Discussion

Coincidentally currently rebuilding my 1977 Land Rover for the second time. First time (30 years ago now!!!) I replaced the chassis with a fully...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Engine bars and down pipe protector in F800GT Discussion

I've had one bolt on my GT that was a PITA to remove. It was used to mount the crash bars and screws into the front of the engine crankcase. It...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Horn cable disconnect in F800GT Modification Nation

From my own experience and the reports of others on this forum it would seem the ZFE is very tolerant of under current conditions, overload is very...

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3 Weeks Ago

MGD109 replied to a thread Engine bars and down pipe protector in F800GT Discussion

Not suggesting you don't know what you're about tefred but in my experience it's easy to be "fooled" into using an undersized torx key/socket. A...

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4 Weeks Ago

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

My brother is a keen hill walker and swears by Altberg boots. As Nigel states don't claim to be waterproof but according to our kid they absolutely...

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4 Weeks Ago

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

Are you sure that's the problem Chris? I accept fully your reasoning that a longer wire of same gauge and construction will have greater resistance...

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