The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Padmei]

Well after having a looksie at o/s websites I have to comment that we are prob the cheapest place in the world to buy airheads. I haven't tried Indo yet tho.
I'm finding the same thing with VWs as well - I wonder if the big yank tank will become cheaper to buy here & ship back to the states in a few years when the baby boomers start cashing up.

[Waihou Thumper]

It seems that some of you have had a similar issue? in the past....

I have a front brake - rear light will not work when I squeeze brake lever?
The rear brake light does work when using the foot brake.
Is the switch possibly faulty or knackered?
I see that I have to remove tank and undo from brake lever and unplug assembly?
Could the contacts be loose or worn/corroded?
Are they bloody expensive and is there a way to test said suspected knackered switch?

Thanks all.

[BMWST?]

It seems that some of you have had a similar issue? in the past....

I have a front brake - rear light will not work when I squeeze brake lever?
The rear brake light does work when using the foot brake.
Is the switch possibly faulty or knackered?
I see that I have to remove tank and undo from brake lever and unplug assembly?
Could the contacts be loose or worn/corroded?
Are they bloody expensive and is there a way to test said suspected knackered switch?

Thanks all.

I think there is a discussion te testing in the first couple of posts

[Box'a'bits]

There are 2 small 2 pin plugs under the tank, with wiring for those coming from te handlebars. One is the clutch lock out switch, the other the brake light. It's easy for these to get broken apart. Get the tank off & check. Easy.

[Waihou Thumper]

Thanks....
I have thrown in a couple of free 'h' for both of you...
Are you sharing same keyboards?

[Box'a'bits]

Thanks....
I have thrown in a couple of free 'h' for both of you...
Are you sharing same keyboards?

Just trying to keep up to date wid' de lingo. I've put up a photo in my late post. Both the clutch & brake switch wiring appear to be yellow to the plug.

[BMWST?]

There are 2 small 2 pin plugs under the tank, with wiring for those coming from te handlebars. One is the clutch lock out switch, the other the brake light. It's easy for these to get broken apart. Get the tank off & check. Easy.

Thanks....
I have thrown in a couple of free 'h' for both of you...
Are you sharing same keyboards?

No,my te is supposed to be re,his is the

[Nacnud12]

Hey guys, new member here. Looking at getting a 1980 R80 GS and was wondering if anyone has a PDF or a copy of the workshop manual? Cheers, Duncan

[Padmei]

Hey guys, new member here. Looking at getting a 1980 R80 GS and was wondering if anyone has a PDF or a copy of the workshop manual? Cheers, Duncan

You forgit the /

Makes a big difference in the world of BMWness

[Eddieb]

Hey guys, new member here. Looking at getting a 1980 R80 GS and was wondering if anyone has a PDF or a copy of the workshop manual? Cheers, Duncan

I have scans of the micro fische with part numbers for the R80G/S, repair manual and a few other bits and pieces.

[barrie]

Hey guys, new member here. Looking at getting a 1980 R80 GS and was wondering if anyone has a PDF or a copy of the workshop manual? Cheers, Duncan

Hi, Yep I have a PDF, message me with an email address and I will forward it on.

Cheers.

[Nacnud12]

You forgit the /

Makes a big difference in the world of BMWness

Sorry, R80 G/S

Awesome, cheers Barrie!

[Eddieb]

Getting spendy, though mint

$7500 start price, reserve not met. $9k buy now.

[Waihou Thumper]

Didn't take long to get on here...
Can buy mine for $6800, not as spendy! and more extras..Plus it is a Kiwi bike, not a damn Yankee one....

[Eddieb]

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