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12 Hours Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Engine cuts out in F750/F850 Discussions

Was it the same on the highway? Only when you were at idle speeds/closed throttle it cut out?

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13 Hours Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread WTB for the F800GSA: Givi Upper Crash Bars and Altrider Steel Headlight Guard in F800 Specific Classifieds

Don't forget to check out people like SW Motech & Wunderlich for crash bars too.

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20 Hours Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Low seat for F800ST in F800 Specific Classifieds

Price? Location? Part number? Key information others might need if they are interested

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20 Hours Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread New rear master cylinder in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

It should be fine as the ABS pump is not being activated. The line should bleed as normal with no issues - so long as the rest of the system has...

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1 Day Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread New rear master cylinder in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

As it is such a short line and easy to do, i would simply fit it dry. And once fitted fill it up with brake fluid and bleed the system through.

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1 Day Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Almost comical....stripped oil drain plug in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Put your bike model into any bike webshop and it'll show what's compatible. The plug is an M24 x 2 fitment. Aftermarket ones are fine to use.

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2 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Biofuels vs. electric power wars in General Discussion

I never said the engines will last longer on Biofuels. My comment was that combustion vehicles will have a longer life should standard/normal petrol...

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2 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Almost comical....stripped oil drain plug in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

OEM part number is 11137708604. Use this to search places with it in. I wouldn't begrudge your local BMW dealer too much, there are some specific...

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2 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Top case recommendations F800gs givi, shad? in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

My statement was referring to your comment of 'way over price' is your opinion. Not factual. Just because you are not willing to pay it because you...

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Biofuels vs. electric power wars in General Discussion

Biofuel i would argue is better for the environment. If all combustion engines can run on it, then you are keeping all these vehicles running for...

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread What's underneath the Storage Tray? in F800GT Modification Nation

Use double sided tape to secure it. That's what i've done to hold mine in situ.

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Top case recommendations F800gs givi, shad? in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

If they were way overpriced no one would buy them. Which would mean no 2nd hand market for them . . . . There's a market for the top named brands...

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a poll POLL: Do You Read Your Bikes Manual? in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

I read it to understand the functionality of the machine & how everything works. The upside of this is you can then tell when something doesn't work...

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Low fuel indicator -- does it require riding to clear? in F800GT Discussion

The most i've been brave enough to do on my ST was 194 miles, and got in 14 litres. I can't recall how much i was on the fuel counter at the time. ...

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3 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Denali CANSmart Controller Install in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

Thats good news to hear! Thanks for the insight into cross bike compatibility. I'll most likely remove mine when i sell the bike anyway, along...

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5 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Top case recommendations F800gs givi, shad? in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Any 30+ litre top box should fit a full face lid no issues, Personally, i prefer Givi as a brand.

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6 Days Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Automatic stability Control (ASC) in F800GT Discussion

By the sounds of it, the slide wasn't caused by power so the ASC wouldn't be activated. My guess is as you were dragging the rear brake is it was...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread K&N air filter in F800GT Discussion

Keep on top of the maintenance of it - keep it oiled up on a regular basis.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread So, where did you ride your F800 today? :) in Ride Tales, Campfire Stories, & Pics!

There are indeed some challenging edges in that area. It is very much you are either on the road, or off it! No escapism at the side. It makes for a...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Michelin Pilot 5 Tires Longevity? in F800 Rubber & Brakes

Well i've now done about 1K miles on these so far, and they feel much better now. I did drop my cold pressures by 0.1-0.2 Bar (2-3 PSI) F & R, and...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Denali CANSmart Controller Install in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

I'll see how it goes, and watch out for any intermittent lights. I've got some standard dual core wire if needed to replace it.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread So, where did you ride your F800 today? :) in Ride Tales, Campfire Stories, & Pics!

I got a nice little ride in over towards Cheddar Gorge today. I was out early so the roads were nice and quiet. Managed a good 250 miles or so, and a...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Denali CANSmart Controller Install in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

It is indeed. I wanted to use decent wiring for the lights with good layers of protection on the wires and the outer coating too. I had some of this...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Denali CANSmart Controller Install in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

Indeed it is the same unit. Just marketed differently/better potentially due to the Denali accessory range.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 started a thread Denali CANSmart Controller Install in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

Further to my Denali S4 install, i have now gone ahead with the Denali CANSmart Controller too. After doing a lot more reading, research and...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Bar adjustment wonders in F800GT Discussion

You should be able to rotate the bars with no issues regarding a locating pin. But you will need to adjust the throttle grip so the closed position...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Left Hand Switch Gear Info switch Sticking in F700GS Discussion

Take the switch gear apart and spray something like gt85, or some other lubricant in there to see if that helps to free it off.

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread How many miles is too much? in F800GT Discussion

My first ST, i bought 2nd hand with about 20k on the clock. I soon racked it up to 50K and sold it about 3 years later. My current ST I bought with...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Air Bag Vest/Suit in F800GT Discussion

Good post with all the information i used to make my decision about going for a 'wireless'/non tethered one (Dainese Smart Jacket). I've had it...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread '07 recent crash, bike cranks, no spark in F700GS Discussion

Is there a tip over switch on these bikes? They usually cut the fuel/stop the engine from running after a crash/drop.

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