I have purchased some second hand BMW City panniers, however there are no keys since they were matched to the previous owners bike. So, is it possible to remove the locks without the keys - I know motorworks sell replacement locks, or will I have to replace the catches as well? The only details...

I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem I have with my 1999 F650ST? I am unable to insert the key into the ignition switch/lock. Looking at it it appears that the red plastic dust cover type thing has been pushed down into the barrel, therefore preventing me inserting the key. I obviously...

Hi this may sound silly/stupid,but i do not want to damage paint work ! Q: How does one remove the round tab with out damage so one can fit the mushrooms for the panniers ? thanks :doh:

Need help, i bought a 2001 GS just over a week ago, with it i had a lot of reciepts for servicing etc. I have just noticed that on one of the bills from BMW dated 2003,.......install retrofit kit pwr red to 25kw- 34hp this was done along with the service. How do i indentify this as i want to get...

Good afternoon, Ladies And Genteel men. I now present to you the most wonderful cure for ailing (indeed, all) BMW F650 motorcycles: 1) Pull off your spark plug cap or caps if you have several. 2) Rip the b...... stupid metal caps orfff the flipping plug caps and thow them as far as you...

The exhaust is blowing on my Funduro and it appears that the gasket has failed, so i'm planning on re-doing all the gaskets to be on the safe side. However the studs and nuts are extemely corroded and are proving very difficult to remove, to put it mildly :wall: , as i'm not the most...

The alu panniers on my GS have had their first scratch and dent due to them being hit by a stationary car's bumber :whistle: I don't think the dent will be noticable if I can remove the black stuff - anyone got any ideas on how to do this. I've been told T-Cut (sp?) might do this but leave...

Hi, I've recently purchased my first F650 and as usual I like to check and grease most parts. I decided to grease up the rear axle bolt and chain tensioner sliders but the rear axle bolt will not budge. Normally removing the rear wheel is a 10 minute job but not on this beast. Before I get the...

Having just snapped the right hand mirror off in the fitting (does BMW have to use Caramac instead of decent metal?). I'd be interested to know if you have any quick solutions for getting the remainder of the retaining nut thread out. Dave "Doing more than the normal lifesavers this morning"...