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ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Belt tension in F800GT Discussion

Dave, I agree about the metric/imperial thing. If the U.S. was not such a large economy, we'd never get away with continuing to use imperial...

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15 Hours Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Belt tension in F800GT Discussion

My Haynes Manual (dated 2018)states 5 kg. rather than 5 lbs. 5 kilogram = 11.02 lbs.

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1 Day Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

The Senate is unlikely to convict even though a majority of the people favor conviction. Too many senators value their jobs more than they value...

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ccwatchmaker replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

There is no appeal for the impeachment conviction.

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2 Days Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

The 14th amendment. I looked up Article 14 and was referred to the constitution of India. I am aware of that section of the 14th amendment; it has...

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2 Days Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

Lyle, I confess to being confused by your reference to "Article 14 provision". Could you please expand and help me to understand?.

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1 Week Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

Is there a reason to believe a Yuasa battery from Taiwan is of lesser quality than one made in the USA? The Yuasa battery I ordered from Amazon...

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1 Week Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Hornig vs. SW Motech Mirror Extenders in F800GT Modification Nation

The same exact post to four different threads in a five minute period? "no means a commercial post..." Coulda fooled me.

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1 Week Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

Amazon appears to have the same battery for substantially less money than Summit Racing. Just ordered a battery from Amazon for my '14 F800GT. The...

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1 Week Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Dreaded EWS fault code in F800S & F800ST Discussion

A quick online search mentions a likely possibility is either a bad battery or an ignition key problem. While this site, ...

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1 Week Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

It's not politics, it's a fantasy that needs to be corrected with the truth. This sort of nonsense must be countered lest the uneducated believe it...

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2 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

Yeah, this vaccine thing is a real cluster...

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2 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread 800GT Side Stand Strength in F800GT Discussion

Replacement foot peg rubbers are available at a reasonable price, at least reasonable by BMW standards. This rubber is a very common part used across...

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2 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

No response? That is because it didn't happen. TRUMP LOST THE ELECTION; there was no fraud. Just good people voting to get rid of the worst president...

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2 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Rubber Peg Pads Slipping F800GT in F800GT Modification Nation

Claudio, Perhaps you have not searched the correct places. The rubber part of the foot peg is BMW part number 46 71 7700912. This part fits at least...

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2 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Are you able to tell us where you found this information?

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4 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Heated vest in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Isn't the whole point of having heated gear on a motorcycle the ability to be able to use the motorcycle's electrical system to power the gear? The...

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4 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread Battery Charging Incator in F800GT Modification Nation

It is understandable that some folks would prefer a meter, either a voltmeter or an ammeter. However, here is the text from a page in the Clearwater...

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4 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker started a thread Battery Charging Incator in F800GT Modification Nation

It seems curious that BMW did not provide the F800 bikes with a battery charging indicator. Such an indicator would seem to be a simple matter given...

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4 Weeks Ago

ccwatchmaker replied to a thread What do you do for a living? in General Discussion

Over the years, I've had a number of occupations that provided me with a living. Here's a partial list, in somewhat chronological order: bicycle...

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