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2009 K1200LT- Call for Expertise

Good morning,

My 2009 K1200LT with just under 30000 miles has developed a center stand failure( EHCS unit). BMW Does not support the EHCS, but rather only supports replacing it. That is a very $$$$ proposition.

I am looking to see if any our club members has any experience or expertise in rebuilding or repairing the EHCS unit for the 2005 – 2009 K1200LT

Thanks
Rick Ping me at rehansen1@gmail.com or 701.799.8182

Check your helmet!

I started to clean my Nolan N-90 helmet in preparation for a trip. I noticed a hole where there should have been a small bolt. Another bolt on that side was in but loose. I checked the other side of the helmet and found three bolts and a plastic piece missing.

The function of these five small bolts was to secure the latch mechanism for the flip-top. Four of the five bolts were gone. I called Nolan and replacement parts are on the way but will not arrive before I leave on my trip. A Trip to the Do-It hardware store allowed my to fashion a fix until the Nolan parts arrive.

I encourage you to immediately inspect your helmet to see if all bolts are tight.

In my case, the flip top was still latching so I noticed nothing wrong. However, any serious stress would have surly popped the latch since it was really only latching on one side and by only 50 percent of the bolts on that side.

Of all the helmets I have owned, this has never happened before so I wasn’t used to checking for secure bolts. I will now and I hope you do too.

James, the local key master

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Dr. John Bonsett-Veal, a close friend from the Madison, Wisc. area, came to Indy to get some spare ignition keys made for his R1200RT. James, the key master, was recommended by his dealer in Wisc. It turns out that James specializes in motorcycle keys and can copy keys from many brands, including BMW, Moto Guzzi and Ducati. He can duplicate many keys with the embedded chips. He gets keys by mail from all over the country to duplicate from his unassuming workshop in his home or panel truck. He also does house locks. He does not do safes and vaults.
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