I have a 2011 R1200GS, I had my sync done at 5K about a year ago, I have 16K on it now, over that period I could tell that the vibration in the H bars was coming back. It was off about .5 to one side, took about 3 minutes and the vibration is back to nothing. Thanks for all the info you guys have put on the site for us new guys. Also Capital Cycle has the Twin Max for about 85.00 on ebay, thats cheaper than going to the shop for 5 minutes.
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Got my Twin Max
- Thread starter kskraye
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Having Twin Max and GS911 is very good think.A little investment for peace of mind.I used them only once at cca 6000 mls.Adjusted troottle cable on 2nd cylinder slightly.Will do a check at12000 mls.BTW engine is smooter by more miles.
Steve
Just a note of caution: the TwinMax (at least mine) is very sensitive to battery voltage. I've found that even if I disconnect the battery, when I come back 6000 miles later and install it I can't get it to work. So I always put in a new battery.
With a fresh battery you can see the effect of even the slightest adjustment of the throttle cable. With a low battery you won't see that, and in fact quite a bit of tinkering with the cable will get you little or no effect.
Once you think you have it dialed in, switch the two vacuum leads side to side. The needle should not move. If it moves significantly then you're not getting a true reading.
Also, be sure you turn the sensitivity all the way up when you zero the unit. Otherwise you may introduce an electronic bias. DAMHIK.
JayJay
With a fresh battery you can see the effect of even the slightest adjustment of the throttle cable. With a low battery you won't see that, and in fact quite a bit of tinkering with the cable will get you little or no effect.
Once you think you have it dialed in, switch the two vacuum leads side to side. The needle should not move. If it moves significantly then you're not getting a true reading.
Also, be sure you turn the sensitivity all the way up when you zero the unit. Otherwise you may introduce an electronic bias. DAMHIK.
JayJay
Dmftoy1
Member
Yours must be different than mine, I don't have batteries in it, it uses alligator clips to the bikes battery or a spare I have laying around?
Mine uses a 9V battery. I'm not aware of a 12V option. The Carbmate (same idea, a differential pressure sensor) connects to the bike battery, though.
JayJay
williambrown
New member
Buy Twin Max - But Not From Australia
I have wanted a TwinMax for years. Yes Capital Cycle now have the units BUT NO they won't/can't/could not care less about posting it to Australia
What is with posting to overseas destinations by US businesses? They either will not post OR they charge an absolute fortune for the privilege. Yet Max BMW have posted me boxes of parts before !
Can anyone direct me to a business that will sell me the Twin Max unit and then post it to Australia
I have wanted a TwinMax for years. Yes Capital Cycle now have the units BUT NO they won't/can't/could not care less about posting it to Australia
What is with posting to overseas destinations by US businesses? They either will not post OR they charge an absolute fortune for the privilege. Yet Max BMW have posted me boxes of parts before !
Can anyone direct me to a business that will sell me the Twin Max unit and then post it to Australia
36654
New member
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Twinmax-for-BMW-R1150RS-R1150RT-/281554388522?hash=item418df3062a
These guys claim to do sales to Australia.
Thanks for clearing that up, Paul. Good historical info for a relative newby (I've only had my TwinMax for six years).
I actually think I'd be happier if mine connected to the SAE plug for the trickle charger, that way I wouldn't have to worry about the hassle with a new battery each use.
JayJay
