anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Baatfam]

A buddy just bought one of those....nice bike!

Most fun I've had on a bike in years.

Tell him to go up one tooth on the front sprocket to a 16. It makes first gear somewhat useful.
Same front sprocket as a KTM 390.
There is also a small forum that has a lot of discussion right now: https://www.triumph400forum.com/forums/

[trevor]

Most fun I've had on a bike in years.

Tell him to go up one tooth on the front sprocket to a 16. It makes first gear somewhat useful.
Same front sprocket as a KTM 390.
There is also a small forum that has a lot of discussion right now: https://www.triumph400forum.com/forums/

Thanks....I will let him know. He is loving it.

[Redman]

Not that much of a ride.
25 miles up to Muskegon.
Swung by the beach to stop for a pic of beach and light on the breakwater.


And along the river channel, found a view back down to the pier and lighthouse.


And found way to brewery/coffeeshop downtown.

As I said, not a lot of miles, but was good to get out and go someplace that havent been for a while.

[Dogma]

Hey, Dale Dogma , you want to give us an update on your condition since the BC Rally? Even just a thumb’s-up would be cool. No need to retell the story, just wondering how things are going for you.

Condition is a little better each day. It's still going to be next year before I can ride again, I think. Safely anyway. I think I need to set a rule for myself that I need to be strong enough to pick it up in case of a tip over. I'm a long way from that.

[Big Block]

I've been trying to sell the Biffer all year with no luck. So today I put a permit on it and went for a good ride to fully warm everything up and get the fluids flowing. Well I start out and the bike feels fantastic up to the corner, nice clutch, nice trans, good wind protection. I start thinking maybe I should keep it. However I hit a few corners and it just doesn't feel as good as the 43 year old 1100, On the GS I think where I want to be and the bike is there, this one is hoping all over and changing direction too quick for me (even with the EZ dialed as harsh as it can be dialed). Then I'm all cramped up on the Honda too, kind of like sitting in my wifes crazy little Mercedes. So that was a good ride, I'm still going to sell it and revert back to another Bandit. I was starting to doubt my wanting to sell it but a long ride is what it takes to choose a good bike. hindu.jpg

[Redman]

50 miles from home.

cruising highway speed.

engine just cuts out.

no sputtering.

All indication on dash good as far as I know. Cranks but not restart, only a slight sputter.

had over 1/4th tank, showed 100+ miles remaining.



2009 R1200RT

72k miles

had 24k service early spring.



not too happy with tow truck tie down procedure but that’s a different story



Picture to show was on its way to dealer.

Other story is : with AMA roadside service are suppose to have specific vehical VIN already registered. I thought I did, but they didn’t see any. But, anyway.



Good news is that daughterInLaw was happening to be passing thru there shortly, so I got a ride home.

My suspicion is ignition related the way it cut out without any sputtering.
but maybe fuel pump or the pressurized tubing in the tank (I know that was problem on 1150rt anyway)

……
Above is what I posted on a BMW forum(BMWST), and I asked “who wants to Guess what the dealer is gonna diagnose…..? See what comments I get.

Dern beemer….. I don’t even have the experience to know to get the Tupperware off, let alone diagnose anything.
Now the GK, that I know what to suspect, but…. Am loosing desire to work on.


>>Later edit - clarification.

WHEN I left home the guage said 1/4th and about 100 miles. ANd destination was 40 miles, so said I would fill up there.
But, I didnt go directly there . . . . and I wasnt paying attention to the gas guage . . . and when it just quit, it did still show some level, like one bar, no low alarm.
So I can use the excuse that didnt get any low alarm, but trurth is: I wasnt paying attention.
Other excuse is: when it quit, it quit abruptly, didnt sputter so didnt seem to me like out-of-gas.

[Baatfam]

Sorry to hear that, Dave.

[Eli69]

That is not how to tie a bike down.

[gbw]

Rotten luck Dave. Sorry man. That stinks.

[alke46]

More of that fine German engineering, aka: pieces of c__p. But enough of that, if you need a backup plan, I have one I will sell you at a really good price.

[trevor]

More of that fine German engineering, aka: pieces of c__p. But enough of that, if you need a backup plan, I have one I will sell you at a really good price.

Lol....love my BMW.... ....

[alke46]

I will love mine too as soon as I can see someone else riding it away from my property. It needs an owner who will appreciate it more than I do.

[Big Block]

They can all break down unfortunately. Any news on it? Sorry to hear about your trouble.

[Redman]

That is not how to tie a bike down.

I intend to discuss that with AMA Roadside Service (which is not really operated by AMA, is a contracted service).

I will love mine too as soon as I can see someone else riding it away from my property. It needs an owner who will appreciate it more than I do.

Ha! Always fun to talk with Uncle Larry.

They can all break down unfortunately. Any news on it? Sorry to hear about your trouble.

More details here, if accessable
Who wants to guess the problem this time?? - Hexheads - BMWSportTouring

Short version: biggest suspect is fuel guage lie to me and really did run out of fuel.
Other detail: Replacing what we would call the sender (beemer lingo: fuel strip) approaching $700.

Present plan: me start useing trip meter more (digital, fumble thru menu of functions, havent used much) for need of gas stop..... and observe fuel gauge function just to see what it does, but not rely on it for fuel stops. Isnt any Reserve petcock. Maybe guage just doesnt go much below 1/4th any more (used to, then get light, then flashing light).
Later plan: Maybe might get fuel strip replaced during other service when tupperware already off.

Other secondary plan: Concider what other bike better fits my (our) needs. THis dern thing, even though is a factory low, is still tall and heavy and I dont feel comfortable anymore with wife riding with me (and other obvious factors about that situation that is no polite way of describing).

[Carter Turk]

5th day @ Ridge. 6 sessions complete. Had a fresh rear tire on upon arrival.
Saw a cool vintage CB750F out on track that had serious grunt! Turns out he had 1100F engine bored to 1123cc (2mm over) & Kaz Yoshima pistons.
A 5'' widened Comcast rear wheel, with first gen GSXR front end & 1st gen GSXR carbs.

20240818_192643 by Carter Turk, on Flickr

20240819_124920 by Carter Turk, on Flickr