What sort of socket do I need for the rear axle, and also the BMW-shape bolts at the end of the swinging arm? My chain badly needs adjusted. It is going for a service on Monday, but it's had enough abuse and it's about time I managed this myself!

I'm wanting to fit a 12v socket or two to my '98 Funduro but can't for the life of me work out where best to fit them. can anyone advise where they have fitted them or where BMW advise they go? I've seen the kits but from what I can see they are nothing more than the socket, wire and fuse so I...

Just received a parcel From Farnell Online containing some BMW compatible powerlet plugs, sockets and a socket to cigarette plug on a coiled lead. Excellent stuff which will keep my phone & Ipod running for the duration of my trip. Ordered on Saturday and delivered in Tuesdays post, which...

I have just taken the front half of the bike apart to do steering head bearings and fork bushes. Whilst the plastic bits were off I took the opportunity to look at the electrical plugs and sockets in the headlamp area. At four years old and 18,000 miles these connectors were starting to...