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 Any bikers on here? |
colinsb
 1st Mar 2015 12:20 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 48 · Views: 20836 · Subject: Any bikers on here? |
Not any more, and I got an R1200GS out of the box for three months!  |
| Any bikers on here? |
colinsb
28th Feb 2015 11:33 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 48 · Views: 20836 · Subject: Any bikers on here? |
BMW R1200RT LC 2014
Honda Transalp 600 1988 |
| 3 years free servicing plan |
colinsb
23rd Feb 2015 10:12 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3479 · Subject: 3 years free servicing plan |
| I was tempted to do the same, but they wouldn't tell me the early settlement penalty before the three months was up. |
| 3 years free servicing plan |
colinsb
23rd Feb 2015 10:05 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3479 · Subject: 3 years free servicing plan |
| When I bought this car, I was offered two years free servicing if I took the LR HP finance. By declining and using my bank, the amount saved on the lower payments was rather more than the cost of two ... |
| Blocked front washer |
colinsb
14th Feb 2015 7:11 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 12258 · Subject: Blocked front washer |
After years of messing about with paper clips and needles, I just treated myself to one of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PANTHER-PRO-Windscreen-Washer-Jet-Cleaner-Needle-Alignment-Tool-/33093265 ... |
| Mist washer Jets |
colinsb
12th Feb 2015 10:41 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 72 · Views: 40519 · Subject: Mist washer Jets |
| So did the Evoque I just had as loan car. One of the few things I preferred ! |
| Too cold for heated screen? |
colinsb
24th Jan 2015 5:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 3281 · Subject: Too cold for heated screen? |
| On Thursday morning (-2 deg), heated screen worked normally. Yesterday (-5deg), it didn't work at all. The dealer says it's because it was too cold. Has anyone else experienced this? |
| Glow plug light duration |
colinsb
10th Jan 2015 1:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 114 · Views: 54644 · Subject: Glow plug light duration |
| Never noticed before, but my came on this morning with outside temp of 12C. |
| Fitting spot lights? |
colinsb
31st Dec 2014 1:05 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 92 · Views: 45135 · Subject: Fitting spot lights? |
| Sounds like a business opportunity for someone. I'd buy a pair. |
| Wheel alignment on service |
colinsb
8th Dec 2014 4:46 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 5 · Views: 3654 · Subject: Wheel alignment on service |
| Oh yes. But being with BL, most of my time was spent on warranty work, either rebuilding idler gears on Mini/1100 and replacing clutches and warped front drums on Marinas. |
| Wheel alignment on service |
colinsb
8th Dec 2014 9:04 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 5 · Views: 3654 · Subject: Wheel alignment on service |
| thanks for the responses. I'm obviously showing my age because when i was a full time mechanic, it was part of every major service. |
| Wheel alignment on service |
colinsb
7th Dec 2014 7:00 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 5 · Views: 3654 · Subject: Wheel alignment on service |
Can anyone tell me if wheel alignment should be checked on an A service on a 2013 FL2?
Thanks. |
| HEADLIGHT DEFLECTORS HOW TO FIT |
colinsb
30th Jul 2014 10:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 53 · Views: 115305 · Subject: HEADLIGHT DEFLECTORS HOW TO FIT |
| Just a thought. Has anyone ever seen a LHD car over here with beam deflectors? |
| Another tyre question... |
colinsb
27th Jul 2014 12:33 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 7527 · Subject: Another tyre question... |
| You might like to consider the Yokohama Geolander A/T-S. I fitted a set of 235/65R17 last autumn and can't criticize them. They're quiet, good on fuel, and work well in every situation they've been in ... |
| bumping a parked car - what would you have done? |
colinsb
23rd Jul 2014 9:35 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 16 · Views: 8800 · Subject: bumping a parked car - what would you have done? |
Mine currently looks like this
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11387/normal_FL2%20rear%20corner.jpg
The guilty party looks like this
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/u ... |
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