Bmw r1100r

[CRM]

I've always wanted a boxer twin so finally bought one and pick it up in a weeks time (the one with no screen below). I've been doing some research into screens and a lt of people complain about buffeting with screens - even the expensive ones. Anybody got any wisdom on the best screen for touring on these? I rode one a while back with a big clear screen (see photo attached) and it seemed really good - no buffetting in my short motorway ride. Anyone know what brand that one is?

Any other suggestions for touring on these?

[CRM]

Looking at these Givi Airflows (http://www.giviusa.com/Screens--spoilers/Universal-screens/AF49) - AF49 is a 4 point universal fit. Reviews seem to be good - anybody tried these?

[willytheekid]

:2thumbsup great choice mate, damn good bikes.

Hope it gives you many yrs of happy service ;)

Ride safe

-Willy

[jafar]

I've always wanted a boxer twin so finally bought one and pick it up in a weeks time (the one with no screen below). I've been doing some research into screens and a lt of people complain about buffeting with screens - even the expensive ones. Anybody got any wisdom on the best screen for touring on these? I rode one a while back with a big clear screen (see photo attached) and it seemed really good - no buffetting in my short motorway ride. Anyone know what brand that one is?

Any other suggestions for touring on these?

Why have a screen??? IMHO they are more trouble than they are worth. Ride it naked :beer:

[gammaguy]

the screen on the one pictured looks like a genuine BMW accessory one

The Touring Co I used to work for had a fleet of them

They will be plentiful on ebay I would imagine,the mounts are a BMW item too as they fix to the handlebars.

[CRM]

Why have a screen??? IMHO they are more trouble than they are worth. Ride it naked :beer:

Been there, done that, got the frostbite :( I like the naked idea but I do a lot of all year round long-distance riding. I did the Catlins to Whangarei on a naked Magna 700 a few years ago then from Whangarei around the West Coast across Arthurs Pass then home on my naked XR600 the next year - both trips in the late winter/early spring I recall - great adventures to think back on but I still remember the crazy cold moments. I've been spoiled by the big screen on my Trophy and would find it hard to go back. But I'll be giving it a try when I pick it up next week and ride to Wellington and back.:cold: At least its got heated grips :woohoo:

[CRM]

the screen on the one pictured looks like a genuine BMW accessory one

The Touring Co I used to work for had a fleet of them

They will be plentiful on ebay I would imagine,the mounts are a BMW item too as they fix to the handlebars.

Okay thanks for that. I'm seriously looking at the Givi AF49 - all the reviews I've read indicate that they are very good - and plenty of adjustment.

[Waihou Thumper]

I have one sitting in my garage, if you want it, it is yours....Make a donation to my petrol fund. Pay for postage and I can send it to you. I will get a photo for you...It isn't in too bad condition either, one little craze mark but still does the job. There is a lot of reflection there.

[CRM]

I have one sitting in my garage, if you want it, it is yours....Make a donation to my petrol fund. Pay for postage and I can send it to you. I will get a photo for you...It isn't in too bad condition either, one little craze mark but still does the job. There is a lot of reflection there.

Cool - I'm going to be down your way next Wednesday picking up the Beemer from Hamilton - Maybe I could pop over and pick up in the afternoon or evening if that works for you?

[Waihou Thumper]

Cool - I'm going to be down your way next Wednesday picking up the Beemer from Hamilton - Maybe I could pop over and pick up in the afternoon or evening if that works for you?No, sorry, no good. I will be away in Kauwerau until Thursday evening. I can leave it somewhere if you like? Leave me some cash somewhere safe...:)

[CRM]

No, sorry, no good. I will be away in Kauwerau until Thursday evening. I can leave it somewhere if you like? Leave me some cash somewhere safe...:)

Okay - maybe I will leave it for this trip and wait till I've tried the bike without a screen to assess what the best option is. The Givi one I'm keen on is the two-part one with the adjustable bit on the top. I'll maybe have a look at a few when I'm in Wellington then make a decision. Cheers

[CRM]

I picked up the R1100R in Hamilton yesterday and rode to Wellington today - very impressed with the handling :cool:. I'm finding it totally suits my riding style - very confidence-inspiring. Power is excellent and very fuss-free - just heaps of torque everywhere. It's got ABS, heated grips (enjoyed those this evening) and a Givi topbox but no panniers - my Oxford soft bags worked well on it though. I even pretended it was a GS and did some gravel roads - not a problem at all for it.

So overall very pleased - the gearbox is very smooth (some people complain of the early ones of these being very clunky), the clutch feels good. The engine is great! My one problem is (as I suspected) the lack of a screen. My head was getting pretty sore with the constant wind pressure after a few hours riding. I was using the near-new Schuberth helmet that came with the bike which is a bit tight on the forehead :brick: - I need to do some adjusting :eek5:.

Some pics from along the way below...

[CRM]

I rode the R1100R from Wellington to Whangarei yesterday - started about 11:30am and got home about 10:00pm - I was going to stop with some friends at Hamilton but decided I was wet anyway - what the heck :crazy:. I did it in 5 hops - Wgtn to Levin (a quick pie and gas), Levin to Waiouru (gas and changed to my winter weight gloves :cold:), Waiouru to Tirua (quick gas stop only), Tirau to Dairy Flat (hot drink and food) then home.

Verdict is - It's a great bike :cool:. Love the engine - just so sweet and usable - specially in the bad rainy conditions yesterday - easy to squirt past the trucks/whatever and with the great brakes/ suspension/ handling no sweat to maintain a good pace even in the rain :( - and there was plenty. The gearbox on mine is sweet - I've heard about issues with clunkiness, hard to find neutral and general bad manners but mine shifts beautifully :2thumbsup.

Only gripes... the fuel economy isn't as good as I was hoping for - might be some tweaks possible... I forgot how bad visibility can get on a wet day with a foggy visor, sun/light strike etc without a screen - I have a givi AF49 adjustable screen on order... and the engine cut out a couple of times :eek5:. It immediately started once I'd pulled over but a bit of a worry. Doing some research this morning it sounds suspiciously like the dreaded Hall Effect Sensor problem - wires from the unit running close to the front of the engine deteriorate over time and given a decent amount of moisture they start sending random impulses to the motronic system:angry2:. I did get home but something I'll have to sort out no doubt... :crazy:

[CRM]

Update on the "R" - sorted out the electrical issue - it was Hall Effect Sensor unit as suspected. Full story over in the technical section (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152058-Electrical-issues-BMW-R1100r-Hall-Effect-sensor).

I've got a Givi Airflow screen that I've fitted but yet to try out. Got offered a good deal on a Staintune system - tempted but I've spent a lot of money this week already :shutup:. Thinking about that - I actually quite like the standard sound - it's kind of stealthy :sunny: - but apparently the Staintune sounds really sweet and fattens up the midrange :yes: - we'll see...

[CRM]

Got a Givi Airflow Screen - only glitch is that the bar fittings are mode for tubular bars - stainless hose clamps to the rescue :shutup:. Works real nice on about half height for me.

Also got and fitted the Staintune exhaust system. Very tidy, light and nice phat sound :woohoo:. Can't wait for a nicer day to go out for a proper ride now :Punk:.

[mulletman]

That is a nice muffler for your machine :yes: , happy for you that the bike meets/does
everything you want and its 'fit for your purpose' and some by the sounds ;)

[Sable]

Wow, another "I want a screen because I'm a massive softcock and I can't handle a bit of turbulence" thread.

[CRM]

Wow, another "I want a screen because I'm a massive softcock and I can't handle a bit of turbulence" thread.

Yep - loving the comfort - I'm getting too old to be the hero :calm:

[Hobbyhorse]

I have just fitted an Givi A34 to my Yamaha XVS650A and it works just fine for me. It has a 4 point fixing and the only problem was that the original was designed for a 50mm top tube on the forks whereas mine are 60mm. A larger hose clamp and a bit of sanding to reshape the curve in the standoff and all is well.

Cheers,

Rhys

[CRM]

I have just fitted an Givi A34 to my Yamaha XVS650A and it works just fine for me. It has a 4 point fixing and the only problem was that the original was designed for a 50mm top tube on the forks whereas mine are 60mm. A larger hose clamp and a bit of sanding to reshape the curve in the standoff and all is well.

Cheers,

Rhys

The good thing with the AF49 I find is the adjustability. Nearly as good as the electric screen on the R1100RT bikes. I have mine at about half height which means my line of sight is about 50mm above the edge of the screen and it works well for general touring, but if it's hot I could just drop it down to the lowest position, and if really wet pull it right up. I find at city speeds its a simple matter to reach over and flip the clips then move it up or down - might be a bad a idea at open road speeds - haven't tried yet :cool:

Hopefully doing the coromandel loop next week :niceone:

[CRM]

Here's an original R1100R/850R brochure (http://www.beemergarage.com/documents/bmw19952.pdf) with lots of interesting info about the bikes.

[CRM]

Daughter and I rode Whangarei to Whitianga around Coromandel as far as Colville on Monday, then across to Kawhia yesterday via Waitomo and some other good roads across the Island, then back to Whangarei today. Trying to go on the other roads that I don't normally get to ride when I am going "somewhere". Weather was nasty and nice several times each day - but overall an awesome trip. :yes:

Stopped at Hamilton Motorcycles today to replace my rear brake pads that were down to the metal - just the best the service there :Punk: - very much appreciated.

A few pics from the journey below... We live in an amazing beautiful country. :love:

[CRM]

Off for a big trip on Monday on the R1100R :banana:.

Monday Whangarei to Tauranga, Tuesday to Napier, Wednesday to Picton, Thursday to Wanaka via West Coast, Friday morning to Invercargill. Then over the weekend (if I still feel like riding) around the Catlins to Dunedin, Monday to Christchurch, Tuesday to Wellington, Wednesday maybe home to Whangarei.

Hopefully all set to go - I'm stopping at Hamilton Motorcycles for a tune-up on the way through on Monday on their BMW computer - hopefully will help with fuel consumption as it's running too rich. I've got the radar detector set up on the screen with a bit of velcro to the top of the speedo (in case I get careless). Now just need good weather. Give me a wave if we pass somewhere :woohoo:.

[CRM]

Had a great ride for the last 10 days. Only a couple of days rain - Tauranga to Napier via Gisbourne last week just got wetter and colder :cold:. Biggest day was Picton to Wanaka via Chch (where I got a new rear tyre fitted) then through Geraldine, Twizel etc. Next day through Cardrona and Crown Ranges was the ultimate motorcycle heaven. The "R" loves those hairpins :woohoo:. I did the Catlins up to Dunedin on Sunday - went out to Nugget Point Lighthouse - well worth the trip and ride. I came up to Picton via the Inland Kaikoura Road - a really nice twisty ride. Yesterday rode home from Wanganui - another fairly long day. Overall the bike went great. Seem to have been averaging around 7l/100km or 40mpg. The idle regulating valve was faulty and Hamilton MC ordered a new one that they fitted on the way back through and were able to adjust the balance better - hopefully will see some improvement in economy now.
Pics below are: Nugget Point - Catlins, Burt's bike - Invercargill, Cardrona, Crown Ranges, Lake Tekapo, getting ready to go.

[Graelin]

Enjoying your reports and photos. I have done the Crown Ranges in a car twice in the last two years and just wish I was on a bike.
I have completed over sixty thousand Kim's now on first a 93 1100RS and now an 1100S with Remus system panniers Ventura luggage rack and bags and tank bag. I have really enjoyed the qualities you have found on the BMWR1100. Great power for the real world and confident handling.
The screens on the 1100RS were noisy and turbulent but good protection in bad weather. The 1100S quieter but less protection.
Looking forward to more reports from you.

[CRM]

Enjoying your reports and photos. I have done the Crown Ranges in a car twice in the last two years and just wish I was on a bike.
I have completed over sixty thousand Kim's now on first a 93 1100RS and now an 1100S with Remus system panniers Ventura luggage rack and bags and tank bag. I have really enjoyed the qualities you have found on the BMWR1100. Great power for the real world and confident handling.
The screens on the 1100RS were noisy and turbulent but good protection in bad weather. The 1100S quieter but less protection.
Looking forward to more reports from you.

Good to hear... you've done a lot more k's than I have so far (about 7000 for me). I haven't been out riding for a month or so but yesterday did a loop around the local beaches with a mate and remembered why I love the boxers so much :love:. Was a great day and I put the screen right down - lots of tight corners - like you say great power and confident handling in the real world. I've been playing with the idea of going back to a jap bike (Bandit or TDM900) but my ride yesterday convinced me (for the moment anyway :niceone:) that there is nothing better for all-round fun easy riding over any distance than a BMW boxer :sunny:. I'm thinking maybe a GS for my next bike for a bit more suspension travel and tank range (once I save a up a few more dollars :wait:).

[CRM]

I have listed my bike on TM if anyone interested. Very reluctant to sell :baby: but need to free up some money to do some work on the house...but if it doesn't sell I'll be doing another South Island trip on it in a months time :cool:. If it sells I might pick up something cheaper for a while.

Listed here:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=555144287

[BMWST?]

I have listed my bike on TM if anyone interested. Very reluctant to sell :baby: but need to free up some money to do some work on the house...but if it doesn't sell I'll be doing another South Island trip on it in a months time :cool:. If it sells I might pick up something cheaper for a while.

Listed here:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=555144287

i reckon the tdm is the jap bmw.GS are more expensive for what you get and they have a HIGH seat height.If you can get past the looks the st or even the rt have a bigger tank.The Rt is a underrated bike and so commands le$$

[CRM]

i reckon the tdm is the jap bmw.GS are more expensive for what you get and they have a HIGH seat height.If you can get past the looks the st or even the rt have a bigger tank.The Rt is a underrated bike and so commands le$$

Yeah the TDM would be on my list to replace the R definitely - as would the RT and ST for the bigger tank and extra range. I've briefly ridden all of the above and could go with a higher mileage one of any so long as they have been well looked after and the price was right.

[BMWST?]

...... so long as they have been well looked after and the price was right.


amen,twas always thus in the second hand market