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14 Hours Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Chain rattle in F800R Discussion

Have you tensioned it up correctly, and are your sprockets ok? Can you upload the video to a site it doesn't need to be downloaded to watch.

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread screens again. in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

Welcome, if this is a GT it might be better to post this/search in the GT section as this is the ST part. Screens are always subjective as...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Found a bolt... but from which bike? in F800GT Discussion

it's similar to the bolts used on the heat exchanger - except they have a torx in the head.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread barrel lock removal in F800S & F800ST Discussion

if you're friendly with your local dealership they might be able to help. When i took the barrel from my top box out and was struggling (i had...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Does the coolant looks OK to you ? in F800S & F800ST Discussion

The only places to keep an eye on will be the radiator caps, expansion bottle and oil filler cap for residue (or potential oil signs - which is...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800GT narrower bar in F800GT Discussion

What bike are you comparing the the GT about the narrower position? I think you might encounter clearance issues on the tank the the screen at...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Does the coolant looks OK to you ? in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Use an antifreeze tester to make sure the cooling agent is still in there and offering protection too. Does the bike ride ok, and the temp level...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Smell of fuel in new oil in F800R Discussion

if the booster was the issue i would think the bike would throw an error code for the lambda sensor, if it was unable to correct the mixture/flow to...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Heated grips faulty in F800S & F800ST Discussion

First, i would check the switch to make sure it's operating ok (corrosion can build up). The next step after this would be to check that each grip...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Smell of fuel in new oil in F800R Discussion

Have you noticed any difference in the engine performance, or economy?

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE vs Michelin Road 5 (F800GT) in F800 Rubber & Brakes

Tyres look good at that mileage - i'm hoping mine will look the same/last as long. You might need to ever so slightly tweak your rear shock...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Smell of fuel in new oil in F800R Discussion

Where/when did you smell it?

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800ST Owners Manual-Oil Pump Issue in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Haynes manuals are all online now (some still available printed) ; https://haynes.com/en-gb/search?query=2010%20BMW%20F800ST

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Noise from the engine in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Get yourself either the service DVD, or a Haynes manual. Both will cover this.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread AF-XEID Throwing O2 Sensor Error? in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

I would unplug the XEID module first and see if that helps the riding and clears the code. If it doesn't then i would remove the sensor and clean it...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 started a thread FS: F800ST Sport Panniers & Rack/Fixings - UK in F800 Specific Classifieds

As per title; BMW F800ST sport panniers for sale. Both in good condition (wear/usage marks only) with the rack to mount to the bike & securing...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800 ST 2009 Parts in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Both of these will more than likely be 2nd hand options as the ST stopped production in 2012. I would look at breakers yards for the fairing...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Redline warning light in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

using the Motoscan app you can change for when it comes on IIRC - not sure if you can change the rev limit it will flash at.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread 10% Ethanol in petrol in the UK and plastic tanks in F800GT Discussion

I think the tanks should be ok, as they're used in bikes worldwide & ethanol fuel has been in US fuel for years. The bigger concern will be the...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Redline warning light in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

You can program the light to come on for different things - so it maybe the previous owner has done this. Does it only do it on tickover at first...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800GT narrower bar in F800GT Discussion

Why would you prefer a narrower handlebar?

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800GSA rear shock bearing in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Sounds like the shock to me. The bush only holds the shock in the correct position - unless it was severely broken and causing the shock to...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread FS: Engine Covers in F800 Specific Classifieds

That post is from 11 years ago . . . . . i'll be impressed if he still has them

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Noise from the engine in F800S & F800ST Discussion

what was the engine temperature at & the coolant level.

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800GSA rear shock bearing in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

IIRC it is just a fixed bush in the swingarm mount. By 'stiff' do you mean like there is no compression/very stiff to compress the shock? Or the...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Uncontrolled reving in F700GS Discussion

If the bike is revving on its ow, or holding revs its the sign of an air/vacuum leak (usually). Spark plugs aren't the cause of this - they only fire...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Lamp error on dash in F700GS Discussion

So why do all the other lights work . . . . Makes no sense to me to not have a test function with ignition on.

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Major loss of power and exhaust glow red hot (F800ST 2008) in F800S & F800ST Discussion

An emissions light (via an EML) should have come on, especially running on one cylinder - the exhaust gases would have been far out of spec.

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Lamp error on dash in F700GS Discussion

that is an annoying feature of these bikes - no dipped beam on without the engine. You can test every other light with the ignition on, but not...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Tire/Tyre Plug in F700GS Discussion

At least with the tyre off you can check if there is any further damage, and potentially get it repaired properly and have it as a 'back up' tyre. at...

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