Serious design and security fault

[Wapping]

...then using the wrong term will only cause much merriment to the parts department and make you look a little silly.

hope that helps

Thank you so much. That explains their laughter. They couldn't help with the bricks but as luck would have it I went straight round to see Steve Toe (is that his name?) The chap recomended in one of the kind replies.

I think I might have caught him at a bad moment. He shouted something about "Going to do one" or was it, "Got to do one"? Probably busy, I guess?

But he did though take the trouble to throw a brick in my direction to get me started, which of course he didn't need to. I must remember to pay him; any idea how much?

That's the great thing about being a biker, always someone who will chip in with help when they can, no matter what.

 

[chad]

Yah bugger, actually had to check my own post!!!

 

[chad]

Thank you so much. That explains their laughter. They couldn't help with the bricks but as luck would have it I went straight round to see Steve Toe (is that his name?) The chap recomended in one of the kind replies.

I think I might have caught him at a bad moment. He shouted something about "Going to do one" or was it, "Got to do one"? Probably busy, I guess?

But he did though take the trouble to throw a brick in my direction to get me started, which of course he didn't need to. I must remember to pay him; any idea how much?

That's the great thing about being a biker, always someone who will chip in with help when they can, no matter what.

yup he is all heart that one did he try to polish his boots on ye backside as well

 

[DavidJames]

Thank you so much. That explains their laughter. They couldn't help with the bricks but as luck would have it I went straight round to see Steve Toe (is that his name?) The chap recomended in one of the kind replies.

I think I might have caught him at a bad moment. He shouted something about "Going to do one" or was it, "Got to do one"? Probably busy, I guess?

But he did though take the trouble to throw a brick in my direction to get me started, which of course he didn't need to. I must remember to pay him; any idea how much?

That's the great thing about being a biker, always someone who will chip in with help when they can, no matter what.

Was it a Touratech brick, or one made by the dodgy copy cat company 'Rugged Roads'?

There will be a difference in the price but feeling of self-worth and acceptance will be much greater if you have a Touratech brick.

 

[Dainese Brave]

Never really liked the Touratech ones.....I prefer the Wunderbrick ones myself!

.....I'll get my coat!

 

[chad]

Was it a Touratech brick, or one made by the dodgy copy cat company 'Rugged Roads'?

There will be a difference in the price but feeling of self-worth and acceptance will be much greater if you have a Touratech brick.

 

[DavidJames]

Thought you might like that

 

[GeorgeH]

What a fascinating thread...I'm compelled to let you know how I prevent my steed from being stolen whilst we are on tour. There really is no need to carry bricks. I have a small trailer attached to the rear of my motorhome so we can take the bike everywhere. When shopping, it's taken off the trailer and I lift it with my head onto the roof of the motorhome. After shopping I just reverse the process and off we go with the trailer again....simples

 

[chad]

Thought you might like that

made oi laaarf that did

 

[Fluffy Bridges]

Got it!

I could take a brick out of one of the brick filled panniers.

But will it mean I will have to carry a spare brick, to keep everthing in ballance? Someone told me that it is vital to be ballanced.

On a really positive note, I am sure I once heard that some bricks have sort of dents in them. They are called toads, I think. Am I right?

If so these will be useful as I can keep things in the gaps. There doesn't seem to be much space anywhere for anything, so I may have found a useful tip for everyone by accident. Crikey, I do hope so.

Why not put a hydrogen filled engineering brick in the top box that BWM have cleverly thought to supply? This way, when you need to stop and put the bike on the main stand the brick for the back wheel will be in the top box saving you taking a brick out of the pannier and unbalancing the bike?

Better still the engineers at BMW have been terribly clever and for some time have built some bikes with sticky-out cylinders so that in the event of you wishing to park it upright you can remove equal numbers of bricks from the panniers and build a temporary wall each side to support the bike, under them. That way the back wheel stays on the ground, detering thieves, and the panniers dont have to support he weight of the bricks whilst stationary.
As the walls will be temporary you wouldn't need planning permission saving the fees every time you park !

 

[Fluffy Bridges]

A load of walls.

I've just been down to the garage to try my wall trick.

I put the bike on it's wheels and went to get some bricks. Guess what? When my back was turned the bloomin' thing fell over.

I rang BMW rescue and said my bike has fallen over whilst I went for bricks. They were sympathetic but said it wasn't a failure covered by the rescue service. I said that I thought it was as who would design a machine with the wheels one behind the other? It's not stable, I said.

They said that BMW make some other machines that have a wheel at each corner and they don't fall over so easily and perhaps I might like to try one.
'Parently they have a boot so no need for panniers

All sounds an bit fishy to me. What say you chaps?

 

[(RIP) Miff]

But will it mean I will have to carry a spare brick, to keep everthing in ballance? Someone told me that it is vital to be ballanced..

I think you'll find that BMW fit a BALANCE SHAFT in the engine to keep things in balance.

I never need to use my stands, as the balance shaft does it's job properly. Perhaps yours isn't working. I suggest returning it to your dealer (BMW, not DRUG) and get it looked at.


You could also ask for the latest version of the FPC to be fitted whilst you're there...

 

[Ogmios]

i'm piloting a study of Pure Irish Peat Briquette aftermarket 'Bricks'.

many features for the world or Tescos traveller.
light weight.
supplied by the bale.
doubles as a sidestand puck when parking offroad. (the front lawn).
disposable.
biodegradable.
features a BMUU logo all the way through.
can be used when camping as fuel for your warming coffee pot.

looking for testers of the prototype. p.m. for details.

oh -
off topic but,
the helium bubbles for the HP2's spirit level are now in stock.

 

[WindyChuffer]

When you park the bike, lie it down on its left hand side.

Offending said starry wheel nuts are now out of sight and out of reach. Simples.

Now when selecting a place to park the fine german pansa chariot, out of choice, opt for laying the bike down in a disabled bay. The little shit who tries to lift the bike to nick the rear wheel will soon slip a disk and qualify for a disabled sticker as he tries to lift that dangerously overweight machine.

 

[Wapping]

Well, whenever I'm staying in strange places or Wales I always take the wheels off and carry them up to my room, that way none of the local ruffians can steal them.
What sort of bags do people put their wheels in when they carry them up to their rooms? Do BMW do a special set for this purpose? I think they should!!

That's very interesting and you have now got me thinking. Not about the bags, though I would like to know what you are talking about. Are these the same as inner tube bags, I think my mate told me about them.

Once I have my bike sorted (keep the ideas coming guys) I am keen to go on an adventure. Wales sounds very exciting but Turkmenestan is another possibility. Wales sounds better and you seem to like it and you can't beat a personal recommendation.

Can you let me know please how to get there? I need to know what's the best way to go from here but not any dull roads. How long will it take? I want see the White cliffs, Jodrell Bank, Dogger Bank and the Lizard, too, on the way. Any other suggestions, of what I could and should do?

Accommodation will need to be biker friendly. I am a friendly biker ha-ha. Not sure about the food, though. Will it be safe to leave my motorcycle there? Security is a must, obviously, so where should I stick it at night?

This is so exciting, I will come back with a list of real questions later, before I depart in the summer 2011. Crikey, summer 2011, I can hardly wait, will it be hot do you think? I usually wear leather as often as possible but maybe something cooler looking would be better? Anyone ever tried anything else? Is there anything else, even? What's best for me? I don't want to faff about looking (no time, you see) so weblinks and sizes are a must.

 

[John Armstrong]

Think it would be best if you went to your nearest garage first and stocked up on some oil first

 

[Dainese Brave]

Think it would be best if you went to your nearest garage first and stocked up on some oil first

Yes I agree....but what oil????

 

[John Armstrong]

Yes I agree....but what oil????

Oil suitable for your BM motorbike

 

[Dainese Brave]

Oil suitable for your BM motorbike

That's ok then......will it be called Duckhams Suitable For Your BMW so i'll recognise it? Otherwise I might be well confused with all those numbers and letter confirurations!

 

[Paul Wakefield]

I usually wear leather as often as possible but maybe something cooler looking would be better?

Well I've got one of those BMW Airflow jackets. Complete rubbish - it's draughty and isn't waterproof. I don't know how BM have the gall to sell them.