Monthly Archives: August 2015

UP COMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCT 2015

Here is a list of upcoming events during Sept. and the first 2 weekends of Oct.

I can recommend the Beemers in the Bluegrass, Hoosier Beemers, and Falling Leaf

Any questions please contact me

 

Friday, September 04, 2015
Sherando Lake Rally 2015 9/4/2015 » 9/6/2015
Location: Lyndhurst, Virginia
41st Finger Lakes Rally 9/4/2015 » 9/7/2015
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
Friday, September 11, 2015
Beemers in the Bluegrass  9-11-2015 >> 9-13-2015g
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Wisconsin Dell’s Rally 9/11/2015 » 9/13/2015
Location: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Friday, September 11, 2015
33rd Green Mountain Rally  9/11/2015 to 9/13/2015
Location: Goshen, Vermont
Monday, September 14, 2015
MOA Getaway Cornerspeed Rider School at VIR
Location: Alton, Virginia
Friday, September 18, 2015
FALL PAYNETOWN CAMPOUT LAKE MONROE 9-18-2015 >> 9-20-2015

LOG ON TO THE CLUB WEB SITE TO REGISTER RSVP

OR CONTACT WAYNE GARRISON

wgwhiterabbit@sbcglobal.net

 

Saturday, September 19, 2015

SEPTEMBER CLUB MEETING

9-19-2015 @ 4 PM

LOG ON TO THE CLUB WEB SITE TO REGISTER RSPB

OR CONTACT HAROLD PATTERSON

He is planning on having one of his famous bon fires

 

Knob Mountain Motorcycle Club Knobbies Rally 9/18/2015 » 9/20/2015
Location: Morganton, North Carolina
Twin Valley Rally 9/18/2015 » 9/20/2015
Location: Meadows of Dan, Virginia
2015 IBMWR Eureka Springs Fall Get Toegther 9/18/2015 » 9/20/2015
Location: Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Dinky Dozen BMW Motorcycle Club Annual Campout 9/18/2015 » 9/20/2015
Location: pontiac, Illinois
Trail of Tears Rally 9/18/2015 » 9/20/2015
Location: Jonesboro, Illinois
Bob’s BMW Open House and Swap Meet 9/19/2015
Location: Jessup, Maryland
Friday, September 25, 2015
2015 RAMS Rally  9/25/2015 » 9/27/2015
Location: Parker’s Crossroads, Tennessee
2015 Hoosier Beemer Rally  9/25/2015 » 9/27/2015
Location: North Vernon, Indiana
Sunday, September 27, 2015
AMA Adventure Series Off-Road Ride 9/27/2015
Location: Flinstone, Maryland
Thursday, October 08, 2015
Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Adventure Travellers event  10/8/2015 » 10/11/2015
Location: Stecoah, North Carolina
Friday, October 09, 2015
40th Anniversary Falling Leaf Rally   10/9/2015 » 10/11/2015
Location: Pitosi, Missouri

Annoying Tapping Noise – 2004 BMW R1150RT

I continue to have an annoying tapping noise from the engine on my 2004 R1150RT.

I have adjusted the valves twice and rocker end play once and it hasn’t improved. I’ve changed the engine oil/filter, trans oil and final drive oil. The noise is nonexistent at cold idle, barely noticeable below 3000 RPM until at full operating temp and varies under load and/or throttle position (not really sure which and maybe a combination of both). It is more prevalent with the engine at full operating temperature. Sounds more to me like it is coming from the right side of the engine when sitting on the bike.

At first I thought it was valves out of adjustment, and then I thought perhaps a cam chain issue, but it it’s more of a hard tapping noise rather than a noise consistent with chain slap.

Anyone going to be at breakfast on Saturday morning this coming weekend who has a good ear, and perhaps some experience diagnosing noises in an oilhead?

The bike runs fine and seems to have plenty of power, but the noise has me concerned, especially since I plan to ride 2-up with my youngest daughter to Vintage Motorcycle Days at Barber in October…

Jeff

Triathlon Season – Last Two Races

Hi Gang.

This Saturday (the 15th) and next (the 22nd) will be the last two triathlons on our schedule for 2015.
Both events are Sprint Races at Eagle Creek Park, with the second being the Go Girl (ladies only) race.

Race start time is 8:00, we meet at Cracker Barrel (NW corner of I-465 and W 38th. St.) for breakfast or C&C if you like at 7:00 or a little earlier. Plan to leave CB at 7:30 for the short ride to the park.

Let me know who is interested/available, we will need 3-5 riders for each race.

Thanks,
Rich Nathan
317-508-5528