Recent content by LockieP

Nothing on the UK Government database yet but I will keep an eye out. Thanks.

Another UK rider! Welcome.

I have an Optimate 4 that I plug into the 12v socket to charge the battery. I have to gently twist the plug once it is in the socket whilst watching the display on the charger to see when it’s connected.

Having never tried it I’ve only gone from previous posts alluding to this. I’ll certainly give it a go when I replace mine which I guess I should do sooner than later as it’s 5 years old. One thing I will add is to make sure that the side panel is well & truly reattached properly. I speak from...

To turn on or off the fog lights either side of the headlamp you push the bottom of the “mode” button. It could also be that the battery charge is low or needs replacing. A faulty battery manifests itself in many ways including spurious fault warnings. My bike has the original battery that I...

Welcome. Good to have another UK member & rider on here. What R18 have you bought? I have a 71 reg Classic that I’ve owned for 4 years now, I’ve ridden 11000m on her & still love to go out riding. I also have an RT1250 as my everyday rider.

I’d like to see how it mounts. That’s a big piece of abs to hang on the front & the pressures on it from wind etc you’d want to be fully confident in the mounting system. Looks good though.

I’m on my second set of Commanders on my Classic& I like them. They wear well & are good in the wet. Interestingly a riding buddy who has a Harley softail Heritage has just had a pair fitted to his bike.

I wonder how they ran it up on the dyno with the strap going through the rear wheel? 🤔😂

I rode in the West Sussex event last year. Weather was great & the turn out was impressive. As Petrus says, the cause is very worthy. I’m watching the weather forecasts before I commit to this year’s ride.

If the UK identifier & Union flag is a printed part of the number plate it’s ok. You maybe correct inasmuch as putting a sticker on the number plate not being allowed.

https://approvedused.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/UK/33374/detail.cshtml?on=554075 This is listed at my local dealer near Brighton.

My Classic is on its second pair of Michelin Commanders that are great but of course I don’t know any different. My GS is on its second pair (soon to be third) of Metzeler Tourance Nexxt 2’s that have been superb. I replace at 10k miles mainly because of shouldering due to motorway riding, wet...

1) In November 2019 I bought a R1200R from a BMW dealer. They had a First Edition R18 on a revolving pedestal & it was love at first sight! 2 years later I inherited some money from my Dad & with permission from the resident bank manager I bought an ex demo R18 Classic. 2) I regularly meet up...

I had to Google that but you’re right. Very nice.