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DJ123 replied to a thread Gearbox Backlash Noise in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Remember to check your belt tension as this has an impact on this feeling. If the belt is too tight it does not help, especially with the sensitive...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Cutting out at low revs in F800S & F800ST Discussion

better to be something simple and easily solved, than a thorough check of multiple items!

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Cutting out at low revs in F800S & F800ST Discussion

a) does it idle ok - no issues, stalls or misfires? b) does it rev ok when not in gear, at a stand still? again, no misfires, or stalls? The idle...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread HyperPro Fork Oil - Thumbs Down in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

How odd, you would think their oil would be good to use - although I guess it is more likely rebranded. I'll be interested to see what my oil...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Relocating the front turn signal lights in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

TBH unless you drop the bike next to a kerb or an object on the floor (rocks, railing etc), the fairings are ok. The handlebars stick out far enough...

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1 Week Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread HyperPro Fork Oil - Thumbs Down in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

when you changed them last year did you give the forks a good clean out? a lot of sludge sits in the lower section where the bolt goes through to...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Mid/Rear Frame Flex/Wobble in F800S & F800ST Discussion

I'll check mine this week and see what they're like!

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Puig Hugger on an ST in F800S & F800ST Modification Nation

I think as much as they can stop stop debris getting thrown up, they probably cause areas of low pressure and vortexes causing the same mud, water,...

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Mid/Rear Frame Flex/Wobble in F800S & F800ST Discussion

How peculiar. What nut is it? A retained one with the built in washer? I might check mine just to make sure....

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2 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800S Brake Wobble in F800S & F800ST Discussion

I've just replaced my front discs & pads (EBC ones, not Brembo). Which have the float washer set up (my previous Brembo's did not). What I have found...

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800ST in Somerset UK in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

It is a good thing they cover it, I was surprised that they were covering it on all the old bikes (mine was covered a few years ago and that was a...

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800ST throttle cable not returning. I need help, and diagrams. Mostly diagrams. in F800S & F800ST Discussion

the valve clearances are easy enough to do yourself. Should have done it before the gasket as that has to come off again......

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800ST - fueling issues? in F800S & F800ST Discussion

sounds like an air leak to me; must be one of the pipes to the airbox has not been reconnected properly. Take it back to the garage for them to strip...

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800ST throttle cable not returning. I need help, and diagrams. Mostly diagrams. in F800S & F800ST Discussion

IIRc it's spring loaded on the throttle bodies. Sounds like you have the cables the wrong way round if it is opening itself and not closing. ...

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread Mid/Rear Frame Flex/Wobble in F800S & F800ST Discussion

In the beginning, it was better but occassionally there'd still feel like there was some sort of movement. So I went back over and re-did everything...

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread rear axle repair kit installation?? in F800S & F800ST Discussion

I'd advise getting a Haynes manual to help - especially for the torque figures. Whilst you're stripping it all down you may as well replace...

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3 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800ST in Somerset UK in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome Rob. The bikes are a really good, and actually relatively easy to work on yourself - no doubt you are finding this out involuntarily! What...

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4 Weeks Ago

DJ123 replied to a thread F800 ST 12/2006 oil drain plug in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Hi Christophe, The sump plug should be M24X2 as per the BMW sizes. Check here item 10

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