Author Archives: Richard Hansen

Tutor Required

Good afternoon,

I recently purchased a set of Hyper lights for my LT, the only problem is that I am not confident I can install them myself correctly, So I am looking for a Supervisor, Tutor or farkle master to help me. I would like to have them on the bike prior to leaving for the MOA on the 19th.
Willing to travel to you!!!!!!

Payment- Endless appreciation and perhaps a beverage or two in return!!

thanks
Rick

Tires Advice requested

Good morning,

I have gone over all of the receipts and service work that the previous owner of the 09 LT which came with the bike, My question is about the tires however. The bike had 16810 miles on it at the time I drove it home. It appears all the service work was done at Falcone as I have 3 service documents going back to the pre delivery inspection. No where do I see any receipts about tires, but I have receipts for jpegs, Russell day long seat, gps etc. He kept everything receipt wise it would appear.

The mfgr date on the tires is as follows; 1st week of 2008 was the build date on the front tire, Rear tire was built in the 46th week of 2010. bike was built in August of 2008 per the warranty sheet so I cant account for the date on the rear tire.

Based on that it would suggest that perhaps these are the original tires? (Metzler ME880’s ) the front tire seems certainly to be the original, the rear I am not as sure. Still have some tread on both and not to the wear bars,

Seems to me it would be prudent to replace them both based on age and mileage and just move on.

I was, had been planning to perhaps replace them at or after the trip to the MOA

Opinions?
Thanks
Rick

Rick has a few items to sell

I have 3 items I would like to move sell Not sure what to ask but willing to discuss any item.

1. HID H3 Kit, never used, 55 Watt and color is 5500

HID light H3 55 watt color 5500

HID light H3 55 watt color 5500

$35

2. 2009 BMW K1200LT windshield 4 inches shorter than stock tall great shape

K1200LT Windshield

K1200LT Windshield

$100

3. DICE Unit and BMW CD to IPOD Cable. Hooks directly to the BMW CD 6 disc bike cables, interfaces with IPOD, works very well.

IPOD connection

IPOD connection

$50

BMWMOA 2014 Mileage Contest- last note ( for now)

Good afternoon,

Just wanted to say a thank you for those that came out and helped or turned in forms today at Falcone BMW. My thanks, to Wayne G, Rick N, Andy C, Archie S, Dom L and Galen R for helping out today. My thanks to the BMW shop for hosting the event and to the club for providing some refreshments. Gene gave away a few t shirts to those turning in forms today and were lucky enough to hit the right color on the Club roundel wheel. The MOA gained a member to boot today as John Qualls joined the MOA to join in on the fun.

Well I picked up 11 more forms today( plus one INDIANA member who is not a club member) so the day was a success from that standpoint. Now is the time to enjoy the riding season and catch up with everyone in October when the contest ends.

Next year, the plan is to hold this on the Saturday of the start of the contest at our local dealer, Falcone BMW with Gene and his crew, rather than wait until the mailing deadline. Perhaps we can consider doing an ending event as well?? I will send out an email on the yahoo groups with my final starting spreadsheet and notes.

A number of you are sending in your own forms and I also recorded the mileage for club members who live out of state, Nate & Kelly Cash, Rick Nelson and Deb Lower this year as they are still MOA Charter Club 17 members. MOA counts your residence for the State totals but also requests your Charter Club membership number.

Enjoy the rides, its the smiles not the miles that count.

Rick