The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Phreaky Phil]

Just turned over the 50000km mark yesterday. Second time around !!:scooter:

[BMWST?]

Just turned over the 50000km mark yesterday. Second time around !!:scooter:
thats good phil my gs has done about 130 000 but it could be 230!!

[That looks like fun]

Just turned over the 50000km mark yesterday. Second time around !!:scooter:

If my speedo cable would stop breaking (twice now) I would be able to get some ks on the beasty :yes:
My son from Auckland has just informed me he wants to come visit, on ANZAC weekend How is a father supposed to get in some serious riding time with these constant interruptions :angry:
However next weekend :Punk: Shall we go exploring Phil :yes:

[Phreaky Phil]

You must have one of those newer, more "fragile" Beemers !! We make a plan later in the week. Mite have to get a new tyre, my ones got a cut in it and its going down quite quick.
Just leave the keys under the mat on Anzac weekend, and drink you beer before then. Tell him your going to an Anzac parade, just not sure where !!

[reofix]

Just purchased a 2006 1200gs. Have to wait a week for them to fit new tyres and service. Can't wait. Will be a bit different from the old bandit but will be great to explore some new country.

yes i know ... free advice is worth what you pay... stay away from bm panniers (1600 bucks of crap... likewise with bm clothing ... dririder is twice as good and half the price)... the bike is magic ... service it ... keep it on good tyres .... NZ is why the 1200 exists

[Newguy]

So my holiday in NZ is almost done... :bye:
I'm checking out the shipping costs as I would like to keep my airhead, but if the cost and tax are ridiculous then I will have to sell.
What ya recon she's worth?
1989 R100GS from what I can deduct from the Reg she has about 88k km. fitted with an Ohlins on the rear and progressive springs in the front. Also fitted with touratech center oil cooler mount. in january the frame was sandblasted and powdercoated, new fork seals fitted.

anybody got any good ideas for cost effective shipping? Shipping from Auckland to Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BzWu1vYzgTF7EGvmIOOrOg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J_C8w7718vM/S7wGH4J9DWI/AAAAAAAADLs/FAzk70tdWSE/s144/100_1263.JPG" /></a>

[Padmei]

That is a very cool bike Newguy.
I'll store it till you get your residency stuff sorted out & get settled in here.

[Eddieb]

So my holiday in NZ is almost done... :bye:
I'm checking out the shipping costs as I would like to keep my airhead, but if the cost and tax are ridiculous then I will have to sell.
What ya recon she's worth?
1989 R100GS from what I can deduct from the Reg she has about 88k km. fitted with an Ohlins on the rear and progressive springs in the front. Also fitted with touratech center oil cooler mount. in january the frame was sandblasted and powdercoated, new fork seals fitted.

anybody got any good ideas for cost effective shipping? Shipping from Auckland to Port Elizabeth in South Africa.



Ohh thats nice. What did it cost to get the frame blasted and coated?

Watch out for those KLR riders, leave it in the company of another airhead GS.........

[Newguy]

blasting 200 coating 300
coating can be cheaper if you stick to 1 colour. I did blue, white and black.

Thanks for the storage offer, but I'm not applying for residency. Just had a good holiday, there is still much of the world to see...

[Squiggles]

What ya recon she's worth?

Dunno but when you decide flick me a pm :shit:

[BMWST?]

ring a few freight forward companies.Sea freight is cheap

[Newguy]

Dunno but when you decide flick me a pm :shit:

will do,

Hey Eddie, while touring the islands I managed to bump into your old bike, parked next to another old girl.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/sGuggUoTcUWZSHodehkWDA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J_C8w7718vM/S7xMSFwkRJI/AAAAAAAADMk/BMCl1UEYzuQ/s144/SANY0064.JPG" /></a>

[Eddieb]

will do,

Hey Eddie, while touring the islands I managed to bump into your old bike, parked next to another old girl.

He was over in the weekend briefly , it's spending a lot of time outside and is showing it.

[Squiggles]

will do

Tis a shame but goodluck with the sale

[Newguy]

So I have checked out the shipping options and it's just not worth for me trying to take this back home. Port duties, handling and taxes on the other side is just to much. So I'll be putting my bike up on trademe some time over the weekend. but I've been checking the adds and there is a g/s close to home that I might be able to pick up, so balance will be restored soon :yes:

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BzWu1vYzgTF7EGvmIOOrOg?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_J_C8w7718vM/S7wGH4J9DWI/AAAAAAAADLs/FAzk70tdWSE/s144/100_1263.JPG" /></a>

I bought it to tour NZ, on which I ended doing about 6000 trouble free km. I have a real passion for these bikes and did a complete cleanup and inspection of it after I purchased it.
Just about all parts apart from the motor was sandblasted and powdercoated. I removed and inspected the drive shaft and it is in perfect condition and still as new. Bike is fitted with Ohlins suspension with remote hydraulic preload adjustment and also click damping adjustment. Progressive springs are fitted to the front. The bike also comes with panniers and it is also fitted with a HPN/Acerbis 43 liter adventure tank. Front brake has also been upgraded with a 4 pot caliper of a R1100 and the disk brake it self is hardly worn.
I still have the original toolkit and a tyre repair kit with some gas bombs. Some spare parts I have with the bike are side covers (I dont bother with these, but if you want to make it look original you can) as well as the original low front fender, crashbars with side stand fitted (as I was just touring I didnt bother with these), spare clutch lever, usable spare indicator.
Anyway on reassembly just about all fasteners were replaced with stainless steel. Clutch and driveshaft splines were lubed with molypaste and bearings were packed with grease.

What needs to be done on the bike??
It will need a new choke cable soon as the cable is getting sticky (this is common on these bikes and easy to fix) personally I would remove the cable completely and replace with one of the aftermarket kits available that put a pull lever on the carb. eg.
http://www.gspassion.com/gsp2/components/com_joomlaboard/uploaded/images/carburatoreHPN.jpg
With the next oil change the oil pressure switch must be swapped, I will give you the replacement switch with the bike, its a simple screw out and screw in operation. I'll check, I can probably swop it without the oil drained if I tip the bike a bit.

Edit: Ah, also fitted a Goodridge braided brake hose. And probably should have mentioned, motor runs schweeet and gearbox has solid gear changes, no false neutrals. Cold starts with full choke no more than 2 seconds to start (only one second if you have your hands on the float bowls for 20 or so seconds) also fitted with new SLA battery in January.

[Padmei]

Swap for a tea towel with a map of NZ on it & a plastic Tiki?

Please?

[dino3310]

newguy that is one fabulous looking ride and that 43lr tank:gob:

if i could i most certainly would:yes:

[Newguy]

Swap for a tea towel with a map of NZ on it & a plastic Tiki?

Please?

mmm that does sound tempting.... perhaps if you could include 10 polished paua shells :bleh:

[NordieBoy]

Padmei!
Drop around to my mum's place. She makes tacky nic-nacs and stuff. There'll be plenty of paua shells.

[Padmei]

Padmei!
Drop around to my mum's place. She makes tacky nic-nacs and stuff. There'll be plenty of paua shells.

Hmm I could see a doily looking nice on the tank

[NordieBoy]

Hmm I could see a doily looking nice on the tank

She doesn't do doilies. Unless they're embedded in resin.

[Padmei]

I haven't deen it on T me yet? Got a sneaky deal with an inmate going????

[Kokopelli]

Neat bike, thanks for leaving it in New Zealand. I can swap ya that cheap plastic tank for a proper metal one, if you want.

[That looks like fun]

http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/Oilhead%20Timing%20The%20Easy%20Way.html
Found this the other day, it worked a treat with the 11 hundy.

[Newguy]

I haven't deen it on T me yet? Got a sneaky deal with an inmate going????

Indeed it seems that the bike will be going without going to auction. Sure the new owner will announce himself this week some time. He might need some time to wipe the grin off his face... :yes:

a clue: I'm driving the bike down to Wellington, leaving in 30min...

[Eddieb]

a clue: I'm driving the bike down to Wellington, leaving in 30min...

Hmm, it's not me, as much as I'd like that in my garage.

It is a KB member? I have a suspicion on who it could be.

[Aslan]

http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/Oilhead%20Timing%20The%20Easy%20Way.html
Found this the other day, it worked a treat with the 11 hundy.

Colin - thanks for posting this link - it looks useful

[Padmei]

Dunno but when you decide flick me a pm :shit:

Hmmm just dug this up but doesn't live in Wellywood

[Squiggles]

Hmmm just dug this up but doesn't live in Wellywood

Nup, too broke at teh mo

[Padmei]

Yeah I hear ya but wouldn't it be good...

[Eddieb]

I know where it's going and who's got it.....

[igormortis]

..........

[Eddieb]

..........

So when are you bringing it round? and have you packed your bags for this weekend yet?

[igormortis]

So when are you bringing it round? and have you packed your bags for this weekend yet?

Unfortunately I have to work on Saturday. But I did toy with the idea of meeting up on Sunday... I need some new rubber and some more skills first though, I reckon.

Could maybe swing by tomorrow evening?

[BEAMER89]

Nice bike there mate, great it was sold to another K.B.er. Please register the bike at www.kiwiairhead.co.nz, this is also a great site as a reference for parts etc.
Cheers Graham

[Eddieb]

Unfortunately I have to work on Saturday. But I did toy with the idea of meeting up on Sunday... I need some new rubber and some more skills first though, I reckon.

Could maybe swing by tomorrow evening?

Yeah mate, come by. You could pick up that bean can also.

[BMWST?]

nice one Igor!

[Bald Eagle]

..........

what happened to your old one ?

[igormortis]

Thanks Paul - now get back on that PD!

[Padmei]

Lucky bugger igormortis.

Anyone see that RS that came back on Tme last nite. Someone bought it 7.41am buy now for $2500. Didn't last long there.

[Aslan]

Lucky bugger igormortis.

Anyone see that RS that came back on Tme last nite. Someone bought it 7.41am buy now for $2500. Didn't last long there.

Padmei - I can there's going to be a Beemer in your future the amount of time you spend lurking in this thread :)

[Padmei]

Definitely. Had that fore mentioned RS still been there I would be out in the shed seeing what I could sell... my shed is very small though:weep:

[Newguy]

So Igormortis is the proud new owner.... I drove the bike down for one last trip and flew back up to Auckland.
He sure did have a silly grin on his face after his first ride
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_J_C8w7718vM/S9qX5eOuA7I/AAAAAAAADSw/zxgDflOda3g/s640/SANY0351.JPG

but I am glad that the bike is with a competent new owner. new to dualsport I'm sure he'll be hooked.
before I headed back to Auck we took a ride around Wellies. I was on Igor's R80 and I must say that I enjoyed the smooth operation of the 800 as well as the rude grunt from the Ypiece and stubby zorst, hehe
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_J_C8w7718vM/S9qX73UY10I/AAAAAAAADS0/PY__e0NbojM/s640/SANY0354.JPG

[Padmei]

oh oh oh loooksie

Airhead adv (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574472)

[Woodman]

Nice, gee I like that r80.

[Eddieb]

Nice, Morroco is on my must ride list.

[Padmei]

Nice, Morroco is on my must ride list.

Moto morocco 7day tour with ktm450 included 2000quid.

checking out airfares now.

[BMWST?]

Thanks Paul - now get back on that PD!

its not that i dont want too :cry:

[igormortis]

its not that i dont want too :cry:

Need me to come down and give it a run?

[igormortis]

He sure did have a silly grin on his face after his first ride...
Yep. And I'm still getting the stoopid grin - so that's a good sign!

...new to dualsport I'm sure he'll be hooked.
I reckon too. As long as I manage to pull her outta the first mud hole that someone like Eddie will no-doubt introduce me to.

before I headed back to Auck we took a ride around Wellies. I was on Igor's R80 and I must say that I enjoyed the smooth operation of the 800 as well as the rude grunt from the Ypiece and stubby zorst, hehe
Yeah, I think I'll miss it when it goes. But I gotta have more GS goodies and somethings got to give!

[Eddieb]

I reckon too. As long as I manage to pull her outta the first mud hole that someone like Eddie will no-doubt introduce me to.!

Hey, what sort of reputation do i have here?

Maybe we should have a gentle excursion somewhere next weekend?

[igormortis]

Hey, what sort of reputation do i have here?

Maybe we should have a gentle excursion somewhere next weekend?

Absolutely - I'm game!

[GSers]

WANTED R80 / R100 FRAME has anybody got a straight frame that they want to sell I have a 1150 motor in the shed that needs a new home. Perhaps something like this. Regards GSers

[Padmei]

just lost for words

its...its... bewdiful

[GSers]

just lost for words

its...its... bewdiful
Yeah Padmei I have a few bits in the shed that would be a good start But I need a frame to start the project and if all the bits fit in it then it will be time to find some USD forks to finish off. Plenty of time. Regards GSers

[Phreaky Phil]

May be this is what you could end up with

[GSers]

May be this is what you could end up with
Yep Phil that's the idea but as light as possible Think I will stick with the fuel injection though regards GSers

[dino3310]

wowza thats one hot looking ride Phil .

[Phreaky Phil]

If you keep with fuel injection you have to have the pump and tank. Is the pump inside the tank on the 1150, like a Dakar or external. ?
Nothing wrong with good old Bings, If you have a close look at the 900RR Dakar bike it runs carbs. Simple is Good !!:yes:

[Box'a'bits]

WANTED R80 / R100 FRAME has anybody got a straight frame that they want to sell I have a 1150 motor in the shed that needs a new home. Perhaps something like this. Regards GSers
Happen to have a spare R100S frame sitting in the pit that's not doing anything at the mo....PM me.

[GSers]

If you keep with fuel injection you have to have the pump and tank. Is the pump inside the tank on the 1150, like a Dakar or external. ?
Nothing wrong with good old Bings, If you have a close look at the 900RR Dakar bike it runs carbs. Simple is Good !!:yes:
Yeah thanks Phil I saw it had carbs I also think that is the 850 engine bored out due to engine size restrictions for the Dakar. I wrote off my 1100 last year and bought a totalled 1150 that the guy had already started to repair but given up because of the costs involved so that is why my 1100 now has an 1150 front on it. It also has the 1150 gearbox in it. When the bike went down and bounced off the other vehicle it was on its side and broke the swing arm pivot point out of the side of the gearbox housing ( a common outcome with crashed 1100 ) the gearbox is still usable but need the frame to remount the swingarm Regards GSers

[Taz]

Can you use the 1150 gearbox with the 1100 frame? Do you need to use other 1150 bits as well?

[Phreaky Phil]

Yea. Looks like it can be done. I guess making new engine mounts and lining up the drive shaft are the biggies.

[Phreaky Phil]

Or you could build one of these

[BMWST?]

Gulp (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577039)

[GSers]

Can you use the 1150 gearbox with the 1100 frame? Do you need to use other 1150 bits as well?
In short no the 1150 gearbox requires the 1150 rear subframe aswell and the other difference is the clutch besides being hydraulic on the 1150 the flywheel and clutch assmebly and input shaft spline are different from the 1100 but these parts all bolted onto the back of the 1100 motor. I used the 1150 swingarm and shock then the 1100 diff to get the ratio back down for ADV riding. 1150 gearbox + 1100 diff gives the same first gear as the 1150 Adventure Regards Gsers

[GSers]

Or you could build one of these
I cant without buying another 1100 gearbox no way of mounting the swingarm as the left side pivot bolt has been broken out of the housing. I could get it welded as I have all the bits but I dont fancy riding down gravel tracks at 100kms and suddenly have the swingarm part company with the rest of the bike. GSers

[Padmei]

I watched a HPN on youtube last nite. What a beautiful sound they make.

So the main difference between monos & paras is the torque arm thing. What are the difference ride characteristics between the two? Is it that noticeable?

[GSers]

I watched a HPN on youtube last nite. What a beautiful sound they make.

So the main difference between monos & paras is the torque arm thing. What are the difference ride characteristics between the two? Is it that noticeable?

You should ask Igormortis this one as I believe he has just changed to a paralever but from my former riding days on a Yamaha XJ650 when you roll on and off the power you could certainly feel the back of the bike rise and fall.
You don't get this on the paralever the same as the torque rotates through the last part of the swing arm only by the final drive pivot bearings. So the is only a slight movement which you dont notice. Regards GSers

[Eddieb]

You should ask Igormortis this one as I believe he has just changed to a paralever but from my former riding days on a Yamaha XJ650 when you roll on and off the power you could certainly feel the back of the bike rise and fall.
You don't get this on the paralever the same as the torque rotates through the last part of the swing arm only by the final drive pivot bearings. So the is only a slight movement which you dont notice. Regards GSers

Having owned a mono G/S and a paralever at the same time I can confirm this is correct, the mono's exhibit far more torque reaction when rev'ed.

I never found this an issue however and it does add to the character of riding the bike. Plus you can use it to your advantage when cornering.

[Phreaky Phil]

Having owned a mono G/S and a paralever at the same time I can confirm this is correct, the mono's exhibit far more torque reaction when rev'ed.

I never found this an issue however and it does add to the character of riding the bike. Plus you can use it to your advantage when cornering.
I used to work with a guy who had done a trillion miles on Bmw Monolever RS's. He said the tecnique for cornering was to brake before the corner and power through the corner. This would raise the rear and give more clearance before scraping. What was bad was to be scraping, and throttle off :shit:

[Eddieb]

I used to work with a guy who had done a trillion miles on Bmw Monolever RS's. He said the tecnique for cornering was to brake before the corner and power through the corner. This would raise the rear and give more clearance before scraping. What was bad was to be scraping, and throttle off :shit:

I used it for for pulling the bike tighter into a corner.
Right corners then gas it and the bike drops into the corner more, let the gas off and it will stand up a bit
Left corners the opposite, gassing it makes the bike stand up a bit and letting the gas off drops the bike into the corner more.

[Padmei]

I used it for for pulling the bike tighter into a corner.
Right corners then gas it and the bike drops into the corner more, let the gas off and it will stand up a bit
Left corners the opposite, gassing it makes the bike stand up a bit and letting the gas off drops the bike into the corner more.


Ok -so you mean you have to keep remembering which is your spoon hand & which is your bumwipe hand when riding a mono.
Got it.

[Phreaky Phil]

Another one from my favourites. This is one of Richie Moore"s latest creations. The motor is very trick so it goes as good as it looks. Richie is UK based and has a buisness building bikes like this. He has some very trick pistons and other gear available and is a very clever engineer. I LIKE THIS BIKE. :yes::yes:

[BMWST?]

I used to work with a guy who had done a trillion miles on Bmw Monolever RS's. He said the tecnique for cornering was to brake before the corner and power through the corner. This would raise the rear and give more clearance before scraping. What was bad was to be scraping, and throttle off :shit:

thats the technique,can be rather tiresome trying to go fast downhill with a pillion tho.....

[Squiggles]

WANTED R80 / R100 FRAME has anybody got a straight frame that they want to sell I have a 1150 motor in the shed that needs a new home. Perhaps something like this. Regards GSers

Is this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=290264882) one?

[GSers]

Is this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=290264882) one?
Yes it is THANKS not sure how I missed that in my home town 2. I will keep an eye on it. I have located one already and its on the things I must have list. regards GSers

[Eddieb]

WANTED R80 / R100 FRAME has anybody got a straight frame that they want to sell I have a 1150 motor in the shed that needs a new home.

Buying a frame is for wooses :Pokey:

http://www.tbam.com.au/news/780-custom-built-bmw-1200gs

[That looks like fun]

http://www.economy-point.org/r/rubber-cow.html
Expains it all here (sort of) :shifty:

[Eddieb]

http://www.economy-point.org/r/rubber-cow.html
Expains it all here (sort of) :shifty:

That has got to have been translated (Very badly) from German or something surely. No native english speaker could have written that.

[Padmei]

I just got the part about the cow getting off the ground... the rest ????

That GS build up will be interesting. Not sure what he means about the new swingarm tho - is he gonna beef up the replacement or fabricate a new type. The shattered one looks as thin as an easter egg.

[Phreaky Phil]

It looks like he's keeping the "TelyTubby" front end. I reckon I'd rather have a conventional set of forks

[GSers]

Buying a frame is for wooses :Pokey:

http://www.tbam.com.au/news/780-custom-built-bmw-1200gs
OK Eddie I'll get you up to do some welding to modify the thing and make this engine fit. Should be fun. A winter shed project. I think I will have to blame that motorcross track, it bought back a few memories of my old road registed YZ250. Pure 2 stroke power. regards GSers

[GSers]

It looks like he's keeping the "TelyTubby" front end. I reckon I'd rather have a conventional set of forks
Looks to me like he is building a double wishbones with girder type front suspension the same as used on the Britten and later BMW 1200 I would think if he is, that front wheel travel will be restricted compared to standard forks but probably more than the standard telelever. Will have to find future reports on this project. regards GSers

[igormortis]

Yes, that motocross track has got me thinking about welding also...

[Eddieb]

Want a cheap airhead?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-292204694.htm

$2400 buy now

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/43/131413543_full.jpg

[Squiggles]

Want a cheap airhead?

Bugger. </10chars>

[NordieBoy]

I think I know who got it!
He may get lost trying to pick it up though...

:D

[Squiggles]

I think I know who got it!
He may get lost trying to pick it up though...

:D

Did a klr'r just convert?

[Eddieb]

I think I know who got it!
He may get lost trying to pick it up though...

:D

He might get lost too, I pm'ed him the link about 30 minutes before I posted here.

[JATZ]

Did a klr'r just convert?

I went up to his place on Saturday and didn't see any klr there :scratch:
:sherlock:

[marks]

I went up to his place on Saturday and didn't see any klr there :scratch:
:sherlock:

so whats happening?

has the traiterous trollop gone all gay and brought a bmw?

[Phreaky Phil]

so whats happening?

has the traiterous trollop gone all gay and brought a bmw?More like "seen the light"

[igormortis]

Amen, brother.

[JATZ]

so whats happening?

has the traiterous trollop gone all gay and brought a bmw?

All will be revealed in good time
Patience grasshopper :D

[_Shrek_]

Want a cheap airhead?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-292204694.htm

$2400 buy now

good price & not to many battle scars

[NordieBoy]

...not to many battle scars

Yet..........

[_Shrek_]

Yet..........

:psst: do tell haveya seen the light :laugh:

[Woodman]

so whats happening?

has the traiterous trollop gone all gay and brought a bmw?

He's not gay, he came into my work today and given the choice of the Ford or Holden toilet he chose the Ford one.

BMW, what BMW?, never mentioned a BMW.

[GSers]

May be this is what you could end up with
Phreaky Phil where did you get this picture from do you have a link I wouldn't mind trying to track it down.
regards GSers

[Phreaky Phil]

He's not gay, he came into my work today and given the choice of the Ford or Holden toilet he chose the Ford one.

BMW, what BMW?, never mentioned a BMW.If he chose the Ford, he shouldnt be allowed on a BMW:gob:

[Taz]

If he chose the Ford, he shouldnt be allowed on a BMW:gob:

Especially an old air head as the airhead and holden share the same level of technology and pace.

[NordieBoy]

If he chose the Ford, he shouldnt be allowed on a BMW:gob:

He dosn't like fords.

Keeps getting stuck in them.

[Phreaky Phil]

Phreaky Phil where did you get this picture from do you have a link I wouldn't mind trying to track it down.
regards GSersI got that from the UKGSER site, cant remember what thread, i'll see if I can track it down

[Eddieb]

Another G/S on Trade Me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-293539626.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/19/132135219_full.jpg

[dino3310]

bloody cheap too




NOT

[Eddieb]

Yeah, considering it's missing it's speedo and looks like it's got a bicycle one instead, hasn't had a wof since 2008 and the rego is on hold. I think the headlight is the same as Andy Mac put on the front of his Transalp, in which case it puts out exactly half a candle power.

Would quite like another mono GS though, I suspect I will regret selling the last one. I'd do a trade with the PD for a good one at the right price.

[igormortis]

Who snapped up the alloy boxes on tardme? I had my eye on them and totally forgot! Was that you bidding Eddie?

[Eddieb]

i put a bid on then forgot about it and someone outbid me at the last minute.

[Padmei]

As my new old airhead won't be here for a few weeks while the Straitsman ferry is away getting surveyed I've been doing a bit of research.
I've looked at Gser's UK site, BMWOA US site & one or two others. The old's cool page on advrider is a wealth of info & some issues ie electrical seem to recur.
Are there any other ones worth checing out. Heard about snowman(?) who seems to be a bm guru.

I'll no doubt bore the pants of yous over time with questions however to begin with here are some basic ones.

When I get the bike I will do an oil & filter change. Any old oil such as activ1 ok?
Are things such as oil filters readily accesible or do you bulk order from UK?
The $2000 o ring. Should I be paranoid about it?
Apart from a carb clean & electrical clean up should there be anything else to check?

Kokopelli could you tell more about your bike? - it looks horn!!

[Eddieb]

As my new old airhead won't be here for a few weeks while the Straitsman ferry is away getting surveyed I've been doing a bit of research.
I've looked at Gser's UK site, BMWOA US site & one or two others. The old's cool page on advrider is a wealth of info & some issues ie electrical seem to recur.
Are there any other ones worth checing out. Heard about snowman(?) who seems to be a bm guru.

I'll no doubt bore the pants of yous over time with questions however to begin with here are some basic ones.

When I get the bike I will do an oil & filter change. Any old oil such as activ1 ok?
Are things such as oil filters readily accesible or do you bulk order from UK?
The $2000 o ring. Should I be paranoid about it?
Apart from a carb clean & electrical clean up should there be anything else to check?

Kokopelli could you tell more about your bike? - it looks horn!!

Your local BMW dealer should stock all maintenance parts like filters ex stock, the same filters were used in almost every model over about 8 years. BMW support their parts for decades after most manufacturers ao anything else, and I mean anything, should be available in 10 days from Munich if you want genuine.

KTM could learn a thing or 2, 6 weeks for some screws WTF?

I didn't get over to your bike this weekend but was hoping to one night this week, it turns out Javahead is less than 5 minutes drive away from me.

[igormortis]

Ooh, ooh, what is it? I want details!

I'd definitely be aware of the $2000 o-ring when you do the oil change. It sounds daunting at first but it's common sense once you get your head around what the problem is. Have a read. http://www.largiader.com/tech/filters/canister.html Take your time to figure out exactly what's being talked about and you'll be good to go.

There's a guy on TradeMe who regularly posts up oil filters/o-rings etc. It's OEM stuff and where I've got my last couple.

You asked an oil question? :shutup: Lot's of opinions of course with zealots at either extreme. My advice would be to do a minimum of reading on the subject and form an opinion that makes you happy. Chances are good that your engine will be also. I think there's a quote floating around the tubes somewhere about your engine not being able to read what's in the tin...

For what it's worth, I use Castrol GTX in my airheads. EPX for the gearbox and final drive. :dodge:

[Newguy]

For what it's worth, I use Castrol GTX in my airheads. EPX for the gearbox and final drive. :dodge:

Thats also what it had in when I gave you the bike. How is the bike still doing? Did you manage to change that oil pressure switch?
Cant remember if I ever told you, but when I serviced the forks I put new seals in etc. and noticed that the bushes arent looking their best anymore. BMW NZ dont stock them, so you will have to order from motorworks (cheaper anyway)

[Eddieb]

Anyone want to buy a GS PD?

One lady owner, only driven to church on sundays, never rolled, bowled or a**holed.

But seriously, I've beached it, buried it, drowned it, flipped it, dropped it over a bank, and I still can't kill the f**kin thing. I can't lie about that, you've all seen the pictures, watched me do it or pushed me out/picked it up afterwards.

These are tough, seriously tough, and surprisingly capable. They will take you where a 240kg bike has no right to be going.

Either I'll sell as is at what I think is a cheaper price where it needs a good clean, a new speedo magnet, spark plug lead and cap, a new front indicator or at least the stalk fixing on the current one and an oil change, or I'll do all the work tidy it up and stick it on trade me and let the market decide. Aslan has a magnet for me I just need to pick it up and glue it on, and the cap and lead are pretty generic so are easy to get. I may even have a spare one already

The good bits:

Registered till 25th October 2010
~$4000 of Ohlins and Touratech gear
Ohlins shock with external preload
Touratech Rallye headlight and dash mount
Touratech Rallye Headlight and fly screen
Touratech IMO-100R Rallye Computer
Touratech Standard Control Lamp Kit
Touratech Oil Cooler Relocation Kit
Touratech Sump Guard
Touratech rear brake lever relocation kit
RF900 brake caliper upgrade, plus original caliper
Braided front brake line
Pivot pegz, plus originals
30mm stainless handle bar risers
Emgo bark busters
BMW luggage
Spare front disc
Various other spare bits i need to catalog
Half worn E-09 on the rear
Fairly new Vee Rubber knobbly on the front
Ventura L brackets, brand new never fitted, possibly the only set available in NZ.
Full set of replacement stainless push rods, push rods seals, base o rings and other bits I can't remember right now.
PD front spoiler thing that goes behind the front wheel across the motor and headers
Those crap buttery screws in the top of the carbs have been replaced with stainless allen head screws
Lighter carb springs fitted, reduces strain on long rides.

The bad bits:
Needs already mentioned new spark plug lead and cap - Lead and cap supplied, just got to put them on
Push rod seals are leaking but all new replacement bits are included, it doesn't seem to be leaking bad, but enough to leave a damp batch on the block, they all do this anyway
Broken front right indicator stalk from the last trip up Fishers Track - New indicator ordered
Touratech Headlight was smashed and I couldn't get a replacement so the flyscreen was cut and flared out a bit and a larger light installed. It's a '20 feet' fix. You can't see it from 20 feet away.
It's filthy
The BMW luggage was totally mis represented when I bought it. It's usable and basically sound but you can't lock it as there's no key and one of the rack clamp locks is missing. The clamp still attachs to the rack and it's never come off but I usually put a strap around the box just in case.
Scratch on the left hand side of the tank.
WOF has expired, I'm looking at getting that renewed but it will be a few weeks due to going away on holiday and things.
The right hand side EMGO bark buster mounts are damaged and taped up.

PM me if your interested in talking or want more info, the bike is in Lower Hutt and you're welcome to come check it out.

I also have a V6 VT Commodore wagon with VX Clubsport front spoiler in blue for sale if thats your thing.

[Padmei]

Yep
It's a minter.

[Squiggles]

I like but probably too broke :lol:

[dino3310]

:stupid: :(

[igormortis]

Swap for an '89 GS?

[Bald Eagle]

I like but probably too broke :lol:

Broke too


Swap for an '89 GS?

. or a '86 Honda VFR :lol:

[Eddieb]

Swap for an '89 GS?

If it had been a 800 mono I probably would have been interested but not for another 100 paralever.

[Eddieb]

. or a '86 Honda VFR :lol:

No use to me sorry, though they were great bikes. I did a lot of miles on the back on a white one back in the day.

[Eddieb]

I keep remembering things, it's got 30mm handlebar risers too.

And it has Emgo bark busters, though the mounts on the right hand side one are damaged and taped up.

[igormortis]

Are you looking for an 80G/S then?

[Eddieb]

Are you looking for an 80G/S then?

Not actively looking, but would consider one if someone wanted to part-ex one for the PD.

[Padmei]

Why are you getting rid of it? Are you putting all the miles on the KTM now?

If you can't sell it I'll take all the good bits off it - for free even!!

[Eddieb]

Why are you getting rid of it? Are you putting all the miles on the KTM now?

If you can't sell it I'll take all the good bits off it - for free even!!

I'm selling it for a number of reasons
I've made huge progress with setting up the KTM recently and it's handling pretty well now, I can ride over bumps without it spitting me out of the seat even :)

The cash would come in handy, I'm having some health issues around energy levels and exhaustion and am living in a half renovated house. It's looking like I might have to pay someone to come and and finish the prepping and painting cause I'm struggling with having enough energy to do it myself.

The 3rd reason is related to the 2nd one really also, The cash and energy in maintaining 2 bikes in terms of cleaning and servicing, cause lets face it ADV riding requires more of both than road riding does, and the cost of rego'ing/ wof's and insurance on 2 bikes isn't something I want to bear right now given I'm not even getting to ride one of them as much as I would like.

I still love the airheads though, If I was going round the world I'd do it on an airhead. I love the balance, the torque, the shaft drive and how it makes the rear wheel feel directly connected to your right hand, the simplicity, the way BMW tune their bikes for mid range and not the last 1000 revs at the top end are all things that I love about them.
The 950 actually feels far weaker in the mid range to me, the 950 is most likely way more torquey and definately more powerful at any given rev range or % revs, but the difference in the way they are tuned makes it feel much stronger right where you use the bike 90% of the time.

I'd love to get a mono swingarm bike and make it really mine, better front end, build some custom racks for it etc. Maybe later if one comes up at the right price and I don't have a house renovation hanging over me......

[Padmei]

Glad to hear the KTM is finally getting broken in.
Sorry to hear about your health issues. It's a hard one trying to do what you want to do when your body is telling you to have a nap

After reno'ing our house for about 8 years after work & weekends I had enough, relented & got a builder to finish. It was a nice feeling to come home & see progress made - even better to dedicate the Saturdays to much more important things like bike maintenance & coffee.

I'm sure the bike will sell pretty quickly.

[igormortis]

Hey Eddie, I can relate to a lot of what you just posted - totally understand where you're coming from.

I may have to take the PD for a ride before she goes - just to compare y'know. Keen for a swap one afternoon?

[Eddieb]

Hey Eddie, I can relate to a lot of what you just posted - totally understand where you're coming from.

I may have to take the PD for a ride before she goes - just to compare y'know. Keen for a swap one afternoon?

Cheers.

Definately keen for a swap, I want to ride them back to back and see what difference the 36mm carbs make on the same motor. The torque is supposed to be quite a lot more.

[Eddieb]

Added WOF and reg details about the PD to my post above.

Reg is valid till 25th October 2010.
WOF has expired. I'm looking to getting that renewed but it will be a few weeks at least as I'm going away on Holiday next week.

[Newguy]

Hey Eddie, I can relate to a lot of what you just posted - totally understand where you're coming from.

I may have to take the PD for a ride before she goes - just to compare y'know. Keen for a swap one afternoon?


Hey ya bugger, how are things?? pls dont make me phone yar from ZA, its pricey ya know. How things still going wiff da GS? you managed to do some of the path less travelled yet?

[Padmei]

Looksie what I just came across
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/DSCF1709.jpg

[Eddieb]

Yep, Alex and I, I think on the 42nd.

[dino3310]

alex's standard is the shizz,

[dino3310]

yep very nice indeed
211051

[igormortis]

Hey ya bugger, how are things?? pls dont make me phone yar from ZA, its pricey ya know. How things still going wiff da GS? you managed to do some of the path less travelled yet?
Good mate - haven't been riding as much as I'd like but did manage a little jaunt with some of the guys on here.

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0jDbC2kGYqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0jDbC2kGYqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

Tyres are now well and truly gone - but got some new ones waiting to go on. Some other goodies planned also!

Thanks for the heads-up on the forks, I'll be sure to see to that.

[Eddieb]

My first G/S. Built in the first 6 weeks of production ever so one of the very first ones. Single PD seat with rack and weird half plastic half canvas givi bag where the pillion seat usually is.

It had done about 300,000km when I got it and I've seen it for sale I think 3 times since and each time it appeared to have gone round the clock again.

[Padmei]

Cool Eddie. Give us some more details. Being a G/S it was a monolever? Any mods? Why did you get rid of it & are you gonna get another one?

[Eddieb]

It was a monolever.

Apart from the screen and the aforementioned G/S PD seat and rack setup it had a aftermarket exhaust as the G/S ones all rusted out eventually, BMW rev counter, later larger R100GS tank. The front guard was off a jap trail bike I believe. A previous owner had also removed all the inlet trumpets and associated piping from inside the airbox which made it quite peaky for a BMW. It had a huge peak right in the mid range then just before redline it took off again.

I can't remember why I sold it but obviously it was a silly idea.

I have a 'spare' G/S rear subframe sitting in my garage. The single seat and dual seat setups are a little bit different with mounting tabs and things in different places. Sometime after I sold this bike it was converted to dual seat with a dual seat subframe fitted. The previous owner of the Black G/S I sold last year acquired the single seat subframe and gave it to me when I bought the black G/S so I ended up with the subframe of this bike again.

I've love another mono as a project, fit different forks, ohlins shock etc but it would have to come up at the right price i.e. cheap and would probably sit in the garage for a while before it got any attention at the moment. I have a house which demands 90% of my project time.

[Padmei]

so you have a spare rear single subframe?????? Don't get my hopes up :drool: I was intending to make one up- without the rack thing tho.

I have to say the GS exhausts are pretty damn ugly. I 'll be looking at replacing mine at some stage with something a little more...um.... grunty looking.

Hopefully the bike should be here in a week or so. I can see a dose of RSI coming up getting it looking unrusty.

[Eddieb]

so you have a spare rear single subframe?????? Don't get my hopes up :drool: I was intending to make one up- without the rack thing tho.

I have to say the GS exhausts are pretty damn ugly. I 'll be looking at replacing mine at some stage with something a little more...um.... grunty looking.

The GS exhaust will last forever, they are stainless. The G/S ones were steel. You won't get any more power by replacing it either, maybe a bit more noise but they sound more like a flat drone so thats not necessarily a good thing.

The G/S subframe won't fit your bike I believe and it's just the subframe, not the single seat rack. On the early PD single seat units the rack was attached to the seat.

[Padmei]

Not after any more noise or power it's just that they look so goofy & triangular. Very out of keeping with the cool ovally roundness of the rest of the bike.

I'llbe making a new subframe then - gonna xtend my welding skills.

[nallac]

How much you after for the PD Eddieb?.

[igormortis]

Google the HPN 'Baja' exhaust. It's actually a R100R muffler with its chrome covers removed and fancy carbon heat shields added.

So Eddie's right on about the stock exhaust being best for power. A bit of searching and you'll see a few airheads with the "naked" R100R muffler. People also run them as a low exhaust with the R collector box to create clearance for equal-sized bags.

[Eddieb]

Yep, how far do you want to go. There's heaps of airhead build threads out there.

http://www.stephenbottcher.net/BMW/R100ST_2.htm

Here's some handy info
Snowbums Airhead pages, this is the gospel on what works and what doesn't: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/
Carb Synching: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/synchcarbs.htm

[Eddieb]

Don't go here: http://www.touratech.com.au/home/16-r80-r100gs/view-all-products.html

[BMWST?]

my exhaust has got a <strike>little</strike> rust hole where the big collector box outlet joins on to the muffler.Got a cycleworks y peice lined up

[igormortis]

Did you read the advrider thread about Y-pipes? Worth having a look.

*edit: perhaps a little more info. than you want/need...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515043
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342935
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440516

[Eddieb]

Don't go here either: http://www.motohansa.com.au

[Padmei]

This was parked outside one of my jobs today. I had seen it riding around & had wanted to have a look at it for a while. Very tidy but not as mint as it looks from across the street.
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/GSPDR1pipes001.jpg

A Hagon on the back. Are these cheaper options of the Ohlins - didn't look to have as many adjustment things (a good sign in my book)

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/GSPDR1pipes002.jpg

Still got plenty of tread but the sidewalls???
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/GSPDR1pipes005.jpg

Was interesting to see how all the bits join up. I'm quite looking forward to getting mine & tootling around.

Eddie please stop posting those links to parts shops - I'm starting to get really worried how many bits I may need to replace.

[Eddieb]

:) There are lots of farkling goodies out there for airheads.

Hagon are cheap replacement shocks. They keep the rear wheel on the ground and the rear guard off the rear wheel. i.e they adequately serve the purpose as a shock and in my opinion are no better or worse than the factory shock, unless of course your factory shock is blown then they are miles better. I've run 3 of them on different bikes not all of which were BMW's.

I'd hesitate to mention them in the same paragraph as Ohlins though. At ~$800 for a Hagon and ~$1800 for a Ohlins they will do the job for less than half the money, but the Ohlins is $1000 betterer.

[Eddieb]

Another R100GS for sale on TM.
Asking price: $4,500 Or Near Offer

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-300360969.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/16/135998516_full.jpg

Or someone give me $6500 for my cool as fuck PD with lots of extra bits and farkles and upgrades.

[igormortis]

...someone give me $6500 for my cool as fuck PD with lots of extra bits and farkles and upgrades.

Sell the KTM. Make the PD even cooler.

[Padmei]

Sell the KTM. Make the PD even cooler.

Amen

USD forks & other fancy bits.

[Taz]

Amen

USD forks & other fancy bits.

Have you ridden one yet? :lol:

[igor]

i know of another cheap GS. Had it advertised on Trade Me and had lots of tyre kickers. Price was good. Told the owner to relist it the other day when he was in Hamilton . Lives in Auckland.

email Kelly if ya interested at this page. http://rter.co.nz/Airheads/airhead_regions/auckland.html

[Padmei]

Have you ridden one yet? :lol:

Yep Eddies:sunny:
It's what turned me on to the beauty of the boxers. (It was that sideways wiggle when starting that I liked - & turning it around in a tight spot was a breeze):love:

In a couple of weeks the red menace will be in the south Island

[Squiggles]

i know of another cheap GS. Had it advertised on Trade Me and had lots of tyre kickers. Price was good. Told the owner to relist it the other day when he was in Hamilton . Lives in Auckland.

email Kelly if ya interested at this page. http://rter.co.nz/Airheads/airhead_regions/auckland.html

Define cheap (Got a few $$ but not enough for a kitted one like Eddieb's)

[igormortis]

Define cheap (Got a few $$ but not enough for a kitted one like Eddieb's)

If it's the one I'm thinking of then it really was listed cheap. Had low twin exhausts I believe. A little rough 'round the edges but looked like a solid bike from a guy that appears to know what he's on about.

$2500 or so if I remember rightly.

[Box'a'bits]

Um, actually $3500, had about 200k kms on it, but Sean indicated the motor & gearbox were solid. Given Sean's a real BM enthusiast, with a number of the bikes of various models (including race bikes) I think he's probably in a position to know. He was commuting that bike...

There have only been a few sub $3k R/GS bikes recently that I am aware of - a $2.8k R80GS roughy that Barrie got, & the $2.4k R100GS steal that Padmei made off with...both cosmetically challenged. I know that Barrie's GS needed a new driveshaft at least. Padmei's seems to need at least a new battery & shock..

[Phreaky Phil]

Been thinking I might sell my DR350 and get another beemer. Build a real off road one. Kind of reluctant to hack my one up. One for exploring and one for trips.

[NordieBoy]

a $2.8k R80GS roughy that Barrie got, & the $2.4k R100GS steal that Padmei made off with...both cosmetically challenged.

Dunno about Barrie but Padmei's a good looking bloke.

:shutup:

[Padmei]

Been thinking I might sell my DR350 and get another beemer. Build a real off road one. Kind of reluctant to hack my one up. One for exploring and one for trips.

Please do. I was extremely impressed with your rear disc conversion & a dirt bike build up is always great to read. Brotownboys (adv rider)mickey rooney's special is a cool bike.

You should really be spending more time reading the new regs tho than messing about with bikes:laugh:


Dunno about Barrie but Padmei's a good looking bloke.

:shutup:

Teeheehee :o

[Phreaky Phil]

Dont get me started on the new regs. I asssume u talking bout electrcal ones. A whole new book of SH##T to learn:whocares:OOPPS did I say that:shit: Ive been accumulating a few bits. Ive got 2 front ends. The other day I picked up a monolever rear end. Might try to get a frame so I can assemble suspension and play around with that.
Please do. I was extremely impressed with your rear disc conversion & a dirt bike build up is always great to read. Brotownboys (adv rider)mickey rooney's special is a cool bike.

You should really be spending more time reading the new regs tho than messing about with bikes:laugh:



Teeheehee :o

[barrie]

Mine needed the gearbox and driveshaft to be reconditioned. Probabaly owes me around 5K+ by now. Depends what you want but I've seen a couple of good Africa Twins on TM for the same money.

[JATZ]

Been thinking I might sell my DR350 and get another beemer. Build a real off road one. Kind of reluctant to hack my one up. One for exploring and one for trips.

Now that bit got me interested..... Is it road legal ?

[Box'a'bits]

Mine needed the gearbox and driveshaft to be reconditioned. Probabaly owes me around 5K+ by now. Depends what you want but I've seen a couple of good Africa Twins on TM for the same money.
Don't worry Barrie. Now that you've done her up, I'll take that BMW off your hands....being a nice guy that I am, & so that you can move up onto an Africa Twin.....For $2.8k....

Dunno about Barrie but Padmei's a good looking bloke.
Fairly sure his partner finds Barrie attractive too....
Need to be careful here...I could end up sleeping somewhere NEAR (rather than with) him at the MMMM

[Phreaky Phil]

Now that bit got me interested..... Is it road legal ?Yes,its road leagal. Have just finished fitting big Clake tank, had the forks serviced, new chain and sprockets, new seat foam and cover, wheel and steering head bearings.
Just havent really used it. Always riding with others on the big bikes

[igormortis]

I'd be keen to see what you come up with Phil. I really like the look of the one on advrider with the CR front end. I know I don't need a ('nother!) project right now, but there's a monolever 80 under the house that needs some love!

[Eddieb]

there's a monolever 80 under the house that needs some love!

Oh you tease.

[barrie]

You must mean Euro's Steve.

[Phreaky Phil]

How to ride a 1200GS
http://www.youtube.com/offroadexplorer#p/a/u/0/NXwwN8NL1Yo

[Taz]

Not much mud there tho.

[Padmei]

Not much mud there tho.

Or tight bits. The guy could prob ride a harley on that stuff & still keep it upright - he's pretty good.

[Eddieb]

Have progressed getting the PD organised for sale a little: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/95513-The-BMW-GS-boxer-twin-thread?p=1129786389#post1129786389

I dug through my spares and I did have a spare spark lead and cap so I just need to fit that now
A new indicator has been ordered to replace the one with a broken stalk.
A magnet has been sourced for the speedo sensor so that just needs glueing onto the front hub.

So an hour or 2 in the garage should see it right to take down for a WOF, this weekend however is dedicated to getting the 950 ready for the MMMMM ride.

[BMWST?]

it appears my Hall sensor has failed.Am prolly gonna try to replace just the sensor but am considering "updating" the whole bean can .
Has any one had any problems with the mechanical advance units?
What is the attraction of the motorad electrik unit the Americans seem so attracted to?

http://www.motoelekt.com/alpha.htm

[Phreaky Phil]

Have a read of this thread from ADV Rider. Im thinking of getting the new ignition from Enduralast as I have there charging system
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564062

[BMWST?]

Have a read of this thread from ADV Rider. Im thinking of getting the new ignition from Enduralast as I have there charging system
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564062

that thread prompted me to consider the motorad option(alpha) but it seems the only real difference is the advance is digital instead of the old spring and weight system.Is there some other secret I am missing.Even the hall sensor seems to be the same as existing

[GSers]

it appears my Hall sensor has failed.Am prolly gonna try to replace just the sensor but am considering "updating" the whole bean can .
Has any one had any problems with the mechanical advance units?
What is the attraction of the motorad electrik unit the Americans seem so attracted to?

http://www.motoelekt.com/alpha.htm

Ask EddieB I replaced the hall sensor in one for him he said it was going to be his spare. Advance Unit was as good as gold don't know how many Kms it had done. Hall Sensor is available from Jaycar approx $30 cheapest option. same sensor as used in most BMWs Oilhead uses 2 and I think the wiring failure is what causes them to fail. Alot of other car manufacturers Holden, Ford use them very reliable given the volume that is out there.
Regards GSers

[Phreaky Phil]

I am keen on the Enduralast ignition for a couple of reasons. It bolts on the front of the alternator so the original bean can and ignition can be left in place as back up. It is switchable for single or dual plug. ( mines dual plugged ) If its anything like there alternators it should be trouble free
http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/Articles.asp?ID=146

[igor]

you chaps seen this

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577039

latest post had a link to the trip http://www.wherethefcukarewe.blogspot.com/?zx=1a16ee24716b3cc3

[GSers]

Igor, yeah I have seen that thread already looks like a few pages have been added to it since I saw it last. I have given up on the r100 frame at this stage because with the 1100 rear swingarm, diff and rear wheel the center of the wheel doesn't line up with the steering head. I would have to get a special rear wheel made along with having to cut the alternator mount off the 1150 engine to fit in the frame and then make up adaptors to fit the USD forks I got etc etc. So I have started drawing a frame along the lines of the HP2 which a got a picture from the HPN website I figure it will be easier to start from scratch building a jig get a steering head turned up to match the forks I have and weld up a few tubes sounds easy. Still alot to sort out steering head angels etc some more talking to the engineers. I have a lot on at the moment with work but watch this space it want happen overnight but I am trying to make it happen regards GSers

[Padmei]

Has this been mentioned before on Trademe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/browse/categoryattributesearchresults.aspx?mcat=0001-0026-1255-&search=1&nofilters=1&originalsidebar=1&key=630812&page=2

[That looks like fun]

Ah yes, Hall sensors, I remember them well :angry: Gerard rebuilt mine for me (Ta mate) with super dooper wires and 35000 ks later we are still going strong. :yes: This was after I rebuilt them reusing the existing wires and they failed dismally :shutup:

[BMWST?]

Ah yes, Hall sensors, I remember them well :angry: Gerard rebuilt mine for me (Ta mate) with super dooper wires and 35000 ks later we are still going strong. :yes: This was after I rebuilt them reusing the existing wires and they failed dismally :shutup:

thats the second reference i have head re the wiring to the hall sensor....what/where is the problem with the existing wiring?All the write ups i have seen connect the new hall sensor to the existing wiring

[Taz]

Has this been mentioned before on Trademe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/browse/categoryattributesearchresults.aspx?mcat=0001-0026-1255-&search=1&nofilters=1&originalsidebar=1&key=630812&page=2

Which one are you mentioning?

[GSers]

thats the second reference i have head re the wiring to the hall sensor....what/where is the problem with the existing wiring?All the write ups i have seen connect the new hall sensor to the existing wiring
BMWST, the problem with the wiring is with the oilhead models 1100 & 1150 mainly 1100 the hall sensors (2 of) are located on the front of the block on the end of the crank in this location they are subject to very high temperatures the wiring insulation even though it has a shield outer case cracks internally about every 4-5mm about 100mm up from the pickups. Any moisture gets in there they signal back to the computer breaks down. I replaced the sensors when I got the bike as one had failed and didn't realise the wiring was faulty looked good where I wired up the new sensors. The bike went for 6000 Kms before I was preparing for a trip I had washed the bike the day before got it out of the shed the next morning rode about 6 kms and that was the end of that weekend. I will try and dig out some photos but my computer crashed about 2 weeks ago and needed a new hard drive I still haven't recovered all my files yet. Anyway I will see how I get on. Good luck with your quest. Regards GSers AKA Gerard

[igormortis]

Phil, I do like the look of that Enduralast ignition. How's the front fork project coming along?

[BMWST?]

BMWST, the problem with the wiring is with the oilhead models 1100 & 1150 mainly 1100 the hall sensors (2 of) are located on the front of the block on the end of the crank in this location they are subject to very high temperatures the wiring insulation even though it has a shield outer case cracks internally about every 4-5mm about 100mm up from the pickups. Any moisture gets in there they signal back to the computer breaks down. I replaced the sensors when I got the bike as one had failed and didn't realise the wiring was faulty looked good where I wired up the new sensors. The bike went for 6000 Kms before I was preparing for a trip I had washed the bike the day before got it out of the shed the next morning rode about 6 kms and that was the end of that weekend. I will try and dig out some photos but my computer crashed about 2 weeks ago and needed a new hard drive I still haven't recovered all my files yet. Anyway I will see how I get on. Good luck with your quest. Regards GSers AKA Gerard

is this applicable to the airheads too?...I might sheild the whole length of the wires in heatshrink and not just the new joints

[That looks like fun]

Not sure if that applys to air heads. I was told it only applied up until 97 and as my bike was a 99er figuired I was ok :yes: However after a slight mishap involving a river :shutup: it failed to start :angry: After that the wires were traced back and as Gerard has pointed out they were cracked further back up the loom due to heat. This allowed the water (Bloddy Tukituki river) to short things out resulting in the big no go :bye:

[Phreaky Phil]

Phil, I do like the look of that Enduralast ignition. How's the front fork project coming along?Due to the difficulty in getting triple clamps to suit the DRZ conventional forks ( they need a gull wing type bottom clamp or it will sit the front to high) i have decided to use my YZF 250 USD's. I have them at CKT with Robert so we can see about shortening them. I am looking at a set of clamps from Gletter,, but dont want to get these until the forks are sorted. We cant find stiffer fork springs that are shorter, so are looking to see if we can shorten the cartridge tubes and then can keep with stock length springs, but stiffer

[Taz]

Not sure if that applys to air heads. I was told it only applied up until 97 and as my bike was a 99er figuired I was ok :yes: However after a slight mishap involving a river :shutup: it failed to start :angry: After that the wires were traced back and as Gerard has pointed out they were cracked further back up the loom due to heat. This allowed the water (Bloddy Tukituki river) to short things out resulting in the big no go :bye:

I'd better check mine out then I suppose.

[GSers]

I'd better check mine out then I suppose.

What years your bike, there is not much you can see from the outside, best wait until it stops. The wire has and outer plastic/silicone cover then sheilded like coax cable then wrapped and then the wires are on the inside you have to cut it all open to find the problem I have a 98 1100 done 73000 kms and has caused no problems If anyone wants some info on the 1100 hall sensor PM and I will send a file or else google it and you will find pages. regards GSers

[Taz]

Mines a 98. Wouldn't it be better for me to check my wires now rather than 500kms from home. Can't be that hard.

[GSers]

Due to the difficulty in getting triple clamps to suit the DRZ conventional forks ( they need a gull wing type bottom clamp or it will sit the front to high) i have decided to use my YZF 250 USD's. I have them at CKT with Robert so we can see about shortening them. I am looking at a set of clamps from Gletter,, but dont want to get these until the forks are sorted. We cant find stiffer fork springs that are shorter, so are looking to see if we can shorten the cartridge tubes and then can keep with stock length springs, but stiffer

Phreaky Phil who has your forks I am interested in hearing what you do to them. What travel are you cutting them back to. I bought a rolling YZ450 chassis that had a blown motor I intend using the tripple clamps forks etc the reason for manufacturing a new steering head and starting from scratch with the frame. I intend using all the YZ plastics etc and building a tank on top of the gearbox. There is alot of space back there on an 1100 once you get rid of the air box and fuse box. I had it all drawn up on the computer which blew up so there has been a bit of a set back and now MMM coming up plenty to do. GSers

[GSers]

Mines a 98. Wouldn't it be better for me to check my wires now rather than 500kms from home. Can't be that hard.
To check it out basiclly you wreck the wiring loom so would have to replace it there and then I am not sure what year they fixed it PM me your email address and I will send you some information I have that has pictures and you will see what I mean. regards GSers

[That looks like fun]

Yeppers, you definatly dont want to start cutting to have a look as once you start you will bugger things for sure :sick: I have a roll of the soopa doopa tape they recomend for wrapping it back up and its for sale by the inch (not plurry cheap):shutup:

[GSers]

Yeppers, you definatly dont want to start cutting to have a look as once you start you will bugger things for sure :sick: I have a roll of the soopa doopa tape they recomend for wrapping it back up and its for sale by the inch (not plurry cheap):shutup:
Lucky I kept me some a Mate. Catch you on the MMMM. GSers

[Phreaky Phil]

Phreaky Phil who has your forks I am interested in hearing what you do to them. What travel are you cutting them back to. I bought a rolling YZ450 chassis that had a blown motor I intend using the tripple clamps forks etc the reason for manufacturing a new steering head and starting from scratch with the frame. I intend using all the YZ plastics etc and building a tank on top of the gearbox. There is alot of space back there on an 1100 once you get rid of the air box and fuse box. I had it all drawn up on the computer which blew up so there has been a bit of a set back and now MMM coming up plenty to do. GSersI like the way the GS handles so I want to match the original ride height and as the forks are longer(for the same amount of travel) as stock then I either have to run the front raised a bit if i want the 220mm of travel or about 200mm of travel if i want to run the front height the same as stock.I cant have the forks up through the top clamp or the will hit the fairing. As you cant get any more travel out of the rear without major changes, and i want to keep the geometry close to stock, I figure there isnt much point in having way more travel in the front than the rear. As for the clamps, they have a 38mm offset. If you fit clamps off a modern mx bike with offset of 20-25mm you reduce the steering lock by a heap. If you can live with this thats fine but I like, and use all the steering lock available so i want clamps with the 38mm offset. Im not sure of the other handling changes the 20-25mm clamps give but there must be some. There are a lot of modified Airhead dirt bikes with the mx bike clamps so they must work ok. Mid you , a lot are running longer travel which will alter things.If you are building from scratch or dont mind hacking things around you can easily get around the steering hitting the tank issue.

[GSers]

I like the way the GS handles so I want to match the original ride height and as the forks are longer(for the same amount of travel) as stock then I either have to run the front raised a bit if i want the 220mm of travel or about 200mm of travel if i want to run the front height the same as stock.I cant have the forks up through the top clamp or the will hit the fairing. As you cant get any more travel out of the rear without major changes, and i want to keep the geometry close to stock, I figure there isnt much point in having way more travel in the front than the rear. As for the clamps, they have a 38mm offset. If you fit clamps off a modern mx bike with offset of 20-25mm you reduce the steering lock by a heap. If you can live with this thats fine but I like, and use all the steering lock available so i want clamps with the 38mm offset. Im not sure of the other handling changes the 20-25mm clamps give but there must be some. There are a lot of modified Airhead dirt bikes with the mx bike clamps so they must work ok. Mid you , a lot are running longer travel which will alter things.If you are building from scratch or dont mind hacking things around you can easily get around the steering hitting the tank issue.
Thanks Phil yeah there are a few issues the yz forks have 300 mm of travel I have had a look at the back end and you can get that amount of travel out of it. The rear swing arm has to be dropped from it current static angel of
16 Deg down to 22 Deg to get the ground clearnace and to keep the bottom of the engine parrallel with the ground I am currently working on making the jig to set it all up. Cheers GSers

[BMWST?]

I like the way the GS handles so I want to match the original ride height and as the forks are longer(for the same amount of travel) as stock then I either have to run the front raised a bit if i want the 220mm of travel or about 200mm of travel if i want to run the front height the same as stock.I cant have the forks up through the top clamp or the will hit the fairing. As you cant get any more travel out of the rear without major changes, and i want to keep the geometry close to stock, I figure there isnt much point in having way more travel in the front than the rear. As for the clamps, they have a 38mm offset. If you fit clamps off a modern mx bike with offset of 20-25mm you reduce the steering lock by a heap. If you can live with this thats fine but I like, and use all the steering lock available so i want clamps with the 38mm offset. Im not sure of the other handling changes the 20-25mm clamps give but there must be some. There are a lot of modified Airhead dirt bikes with the mx bike clamps so they must work ok. Mid you , a lot are running longer travel which will alter things.If you are building from scratch or dont mind hacking things around you can easily get around the steering hitting the tank issue.

as far as springs are concerned its a well known science any spring place will be able to wind a spring exactly what you need

[Padmei]

I arrived home from Hamner on Sunday night to find a new-to-me airhead parked under our house.

I managed to find some time to have a look at it yesterday & it is certainly a lot better than I thought it would be.
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/086.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/088.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/087.jpg

It has an oily butt & the anodising & rust needs attention but looks not too bad.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/092.jpg

Of course it didn't take long for me to get into customising mode.

Here's my boys
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/091.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/090.jpg

As well as coming with the most goddamn awful panniers ever seen it had a nearly complete workshop ful of tools under the seat as well as some suspect looking spare parts.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/093.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/094.jpg

i will email the PO & ask him what has been replaced & what may need doing. i had it running off a battery boost but wouldn't run if disconnected so am getting a new battery tomm as well as oil, filter & after that take it for a spin before I clean carbs & start the laborius task of removing the rust.

Once again many thanks to Anthrax for shipping it from Auckland to maramaura & javahead for storing it & dropping it off to my front door. Also thanks to Top & Warewolf & Eddie b fopr their input.

[JATZ]

FFS Paders, how about I just sell you a proper Tenere. in need of a bit of t.l.c. but I'm sure you can take care of that.
Beemer looks o.k. though, I might have to swing by and give it the once over m'self

[junkmanjoe]

still think you should paint that front guard white....:yes:


JMJ

[Taz]

It's still got a Harley front tyre :bleh: Remove that and the thing will run sweet.

[Padmei]

It's still got a Harley front tyre :bleh: Remove that and the thing will run sweet.

Is it a harley front? I thought it was a dunlop? Is it too narrow - is that what you mean?

[Taz]

It's a pirelli root oops I mean Route isn't it? 80/90x21 cruiser front tyre. It'll do the job on the road.

[Eddieb]

It's a pirelli root oops I mean Route isn't it? 80/90x21 cruiser front tyre. It'll do the job on the road.

If you can tell that I think you need to change your name to Anorak.

[Taz]

If you can tell that I think you need to change your name to Anorak.

I'm just good!

Well that and the thing did live in my garage for a few days

[NordieBoy]

Well that and the thing did live in my garage for a few days

You better now?

[Taz]

Yes all my bikes have got over the infection now.

[Kennif]

Crossing the Pentecost River on the Gibb River Road, Western Australia

[Phreaky Phil]

Crossing the Pentecost River on the Gibb River Road, Western AustraliaI think a ride report might be in order ?:yes:

[Kennif]

I think a ride report might be in order ?:yes:

Hmmmm .... blog?

kenandhelga.blogspot.com

[igormortis]

Hey, has anyone here had their cross laced wheels refinished? I'd really like to do mine in the near future.

Oh, and - good stuff, Padmei!

[Phreaky Phil]

Hey, has anyone here had their cross laced wheels refinished? I'd really like to do mine in the near future.

Oh, and - good stuff, Padmei!I had a special built by Woodys Wire Wheel Works in the USA. Used an 1100gs hubb laced to a R100GS rim with heavy duty stainless steel spokes. One day I will send the front over for a rebuild

[Padmei]

. i am doing an oil change on schmidtty in the weeekend & wondered where to get a shim for spacing from the canister. I have read this thread from Anton L
http://www.largiader.com/tech/filters/canister.html
which explains it easily.
Are they common things - ie my local bike shop (not BMW agents) would be able to get them in? It may not need one but handy to have just in case.

Also what is their proper name? oil filter shim?

[igormortis]

Padmei, give this guy a call, he may be able to help and looks local to you: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Profile.aspx?member=1938293

Igor

[Pampera]

. i am doing an oil change on schmidtty in the weeekend & wondered where to get a shim for spacing from the canister. I have read this thread from Anton L
http://www.largiader.com/tech/filters/canister.html
which explains it easily.
Are they common things - ie my local bike shop (not BMW agents) would be able to get them in? It may not need one but handy to have just in case.

Also what is their proper name? oil filter shim?

I have owned and serviced seven 2 valve twins since 1987, covering the gamut of all post 1980 filter arrangements and without any knowledge of this internet "$2000 O ring thing", until the internet came along, have never had a problem with a filter change. Buy the right OEM oil filter for the model of bike involved, ask for any gaskets that come with it (as shown on the dealer's parts fiche for your model) and just replace the bits that come out with their equivalent that came with the filter and replace any shim or other reuseable bit that came out in the same order. How did the bike make it this far if it had no oil pressure!
It is really easy, just put back what came out.
Regards,

Michael

[igormortis]

Some valid points there, Michael. But I wonder if the internet scaremongering isn't completely unfounded.

The theory seems to be that after many years and miles, the pressed in canister (in the airhead block) that houses the oil filter will move. That is, it backs in to the block, creating a gap around the o-ring.

This is only becoming apparent now, in these bikes' "advanced years." Which just so happens to coincide with this wonderful age of internet mis-information! Conspiracy! :shit:

[Padmei]

I got a filter yesterday however there were no extra O rings or shims etc with it. I may or may not need the shim however I wanted to go riding after the oil change & just wanted to be sure I did it correctly.
I will make some more enquiries about them.

Thanks

[igormortis]

Have you got a vernier caliper?

[NordieBoy]

Have you got a vernier caliper?

It's just a squint. He always looks like that.





I've got a half worn E-07 front here for Schmitty if you want it Padmei.
Should be a bit betterer than the Pirelli slick.

[Padmei]

Hi igormortis
Yep brand new shiny vernier.
I will measure tomm morn & see if I need to worry cheers:niceone:
May be an internet hype but just want to make sure.

Thanks for the offer of the front Nordie but I may have something here hidden away. I want to have a go at changing the tyre with city mcs tyre machine- could be alot of fun or painful

Attacked some of the rust on the exhausts & spokes. Under there is some nice shiny metal.:Punk:
Has anyone used a dremel with wire brush for tight places like between spokes etc? Not sure if I want to buy one if they're not that effective.

[Waihou Thumper]

It's just a squint. He always looks like that.


:clap:got lost in translation me thinks....

[That looks like fun]

Hi igormortis
Yep brand new shiny vernier.
I will measure tomm morn & see if I need to worry cheers:niceone:
May be an internet hype but just want to make sure.

Thanks for the offer of the front Nordie but I may have something here hidden away. I want to have a go at changing the tyre with city mcs tyre machine- could be alot of fun or painful

Attacked some of the rust on the exhausts & spokes. Under there is some nice shiny metal.:Punk:
Has anyone used a dremel with wire brush for tight places like between spokes etc? Not sure if I want to buy one if they're not that effective.

Spokes on beemers are Stainless steel. What causes the rust is dust from the brake pads. Not sure about the early rims but later models are anodised so be careful with the polishing.
Be careful when working with satainless and only use tools (grinders drills polishing clothes etc) that are specific to stainless. If they are used on normal steel they will cause the stainless to rust. So dont use steel wool :shit:

[Padmei]

Spokes on beemers are Stainless steel. What causes the rust is dust from the brake pads. Not sure about the early rims but later models are anodised so be careful with the polishing.
Be careful when working with satainless and only use tools (grinders drills polishing clothes etc) that are specific to stainless. If they are used on normal steel they will cause the stainless to rust. So dont use steel wool :shit:

Bugger...
Still I guess they can't be worse than what they were:innocent:

[Pampera]

I got a filter yesterday however there were no extra O rings or shims etc with it. I may or may not need the shim however I wanted to go riding after the oil change & just wanted to be sure I did it correctly.
I will make some more enquiries about them.

Thanks

If the bike came with a shim (one of mine has one - from new), just re-use it. It is not the end of the world if you re-use the O ring or gasket (if fitted). This just means you will know to order one before next time.
I just get weary of these self appointed gurus holding forth from US based BMW sites. How did we ever get on before they came into our homes?
BMW 2 valve twins are easy and fun to maintain yourself, don't let these people put you off - enjoy!
Michael

[Box'a'bits]

I didn't encourage it, really mum. Can I keep it mum, can I, can I????:innocent::innocent::innocent:

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_68yeMNdyCheF8XBNv2gpw?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_OZDusBNIgW4/TElfPPgDi6I/AAAAAAAADeo/iNBhYUZlTks/s800/DSCF0794.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/BMWRSNUT/BMWR100GSCollection?feat=embedwebsite">BMW R100GS collection</a></td></tr></table>
Hey Padmei, look like we got twins!

[Eddieb]

I didn't encourage it, really mum. Can I keep it mum, can I, can I????:innocent::innocent::innocent:


Cool!, so what is it, what did it cost, where did you find it etc.

[Padmei]

You lil ripper

Tell us the rest of the story:shit:

[igormortis]

Right. We really do need to get all these Welly GSes in the same place, same time!

[Padmei]

Shit I'm tempted to bring schmidtty over to see his city cousins.

[That looks like fun]

That be the one thats been on Trade shit for a while? If my testicles were bigger it would have been in my shed :yes: yes dear yes dear yes dear yes dear :shutup: as soon as I have finished the lawns :shifty:

[Phreaky Phil]

I made an enquiry about that one myself. A project bike ! I sat down and added up the cost of what it would take to build it into what I wanted and went :shit:

[Padmei]

I made an enquiry about that one myself. A project bike ! I sat down and added up the cost of what it would take to build it into what I wanted and went :shit:

Your tastes could be somewhat expensive though Phil:yes: - Would love to see what it would have turned out like tho - a dakar ready bike??

Still waiting for the story here BMRSNUT...

Reading thru a thread on Olds cool where a guy has taken a million pics of doing up his new to him GS. A lot of repetition & he's learning as he goes however the detail is interesting as it's what I can expect to find with mine.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431153

[Box'a'bits]

800kms driving yesterday, so last night was a quick post then off to bed.

Yes, the bike was the one on tardeme.

It was originally a BMW demo bike, then ran a huge number of Kms with a rental co (which I am cool with given that it is likely to have been overserviced), then about 40k kms with 3 private owners. Two of those were father & son, the other is Rob who I've bought the bike from. Rob has a mechanical background, made up the stainless balance box, & also the replacement screen it has on it.

As I've said, the Kms don't both me - I'd rather have a carefully serviced bike, than one that is lower Kms but has had six owners who did squat (or sent it to a dealer that didn't know BM's)

On first blush it's reasonable tidy for the Kms. The engine is actually quieter than a no of low milege BM's I've had previously.

No apparent fruit (heated grips, flash shock etc). All fairly standard. No immediate issues except perhaps the battery is getting old, & the key needs replacement. Its got an original BM shock. The spring is (ferrari) yellow, like Padmei's. As I said, basically a tidier twin. I wonder if they are from the same fleet?

I'd also thought about Sean Kelly's Akld bike, but that was a little rougher

I'll have a better look over it during the weekend. I'm likely taking it on the MMMMM.

The KTM 640 adventure will likely go on the mkt, as will the R100RS I have had for 20 yrs. I'll look to cycle from proceeds into a few tasteful mods to the GS, & maybe a samll trail bike.

[marks]

, & maybe a samll trail bike.

:Punk:&nbsp;&nbsp;

[Taz]

Right. We really do need to get all these Welly GSes in the same place, same time!

Yeah the bottom of the harbour springs to mind.

[Taz]

The KTM 640 adventure will likely go on the mkt,.


How much? .

[Phreaky Phil]

Your tastes could be somewhat expensive though Phil:yes: - Would love to see what it would have turned out like tho - a dakar ready bike??

Still waiting for the story here BMRSNUT...

Reading thru a thread on Olds cool where a guy has taken a million pics of doing up his new to him GS. A lot of repetition & he's learning as he goes however the detail is interesting as it's what I can expect to find with mine.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431153
Its not hard to spend new bike prices when you start building trick bikes. I tallied up $15k quite easily. And its still a 200kg dirt bike !!
I will still continue development on mine. I want the suspension better and get back to 1000cc.
I'm sitting on the fence at the moment with my DR as to whether to sell or keep it. Today is a keep it day. Got a warrant & rego for it and a fang around for a while

[JATZ]

Its not hard to spend new bike prices when you start building trick bikes. I tallied up $15k quite easily. And its still a 200kg dirt bike !!
I will still continue development on mine. I want the suspension better and get back to 1000cc.
I'm sitting on the fence at the moment with my DR as to whether to sell or keep it. Today is a keep it day. Got a warrant & rego for it and a fang around for a while

:Oi:.....:D

[Box'a'bits]

How much? .
Looking at selling the KTM for $7.5k if you are interested. Send me a PM

[NordieBoy]

Its not hard to spend new bike prices when you start building trick bikes.

Shhhhh!!!! :shutup:

She might read this!

It's "a cheap bike".

[Eddieb]

The KTM 640 adventure will likely go on the mkt, as will the R100RS I have had for 20 yrs. I'll look to cycle from proceeds into a few tasteful mods to the GS, & maybe a samll trail bike.

Are you going to transfer the fruit off the RS before it goes?

[Padmei]

I got the Schmidt fired up today with a new battery & went for a quick spin.

It didn't go very good - wouldn't rev initially past 3K when moving - just get more sluggish however after stopping & messing around with plug leads I could coax it along at 4500RPM @ about 70kmh in 3rd. Something not right there but I'll get to the bottom of it.

Drained oil & took out filter - totally different one to the one I've bought. The original is a complete cylinder with integral black seals, the new one is a folding type with only one integral seal & no O ring for the other end. I'll research which one I'm supposed to have.

Degreased & washed the bottom of the engine.

Question. As far as throttle cables, plug leads & other bits & pieces go, where do yo guys purchase them from? Is it better to get a box from Overseas or are the prices from local shops not too bad.

WHich BMW dealer closest to Nelson is worth using.

Cheers

[Eddieb]

I got the Schmidt fired up today with a new battery & went for a quick spin.

It didn't go very good - wouldn't rev initially past 3K when moving - just get more sluggish however after stopping & messing around with plug leads I could coax it along at 4500RPM @ about 70kmh in 3rd. Something not right there but I'll get to the bottom of it.

Drained oil & took out filter - totally different one to the one I've bought. The original is a complete cylinder with integral black seals, the new one is a folding type with only one integral seal & no O ring for the other end. I'll research which one I'm supposed to have.

Degreased & washed the bottom of the engine.

Question. As far as throttle cables, plug leads & other bits & pieces go, where do yo guys purchase them from? Is it better to get a box from Overseas or are the prices from local shops not too bad.

WHich BMW dealer closest to Nelson is worth using.

Cheers

I think you have a G/S (81-87) filter, not a GS (88-94) filter.

BMW NZ will bend you over and rape you up the ar*e for a clutch cable, other parts aren't too bad.

[Padmei]

I think you have a G/S (81-87) filter, not a GS (88-94) filter.

BMW NZ will bend you over and rape you up the ar*e for a clutch cable, other parts aren't too bad.

Looking thru Motobins at the mo. Not bad pricing. Postage will prob be the killer tho.

[GSers]

Looking thru Motobins at the mo. Not bad pricing. Postage will prob be the killer tho.

Hay Padmei, Motobins are good I just got some rear pivot and swingarm bearings 6 days to the door Genuine bmw aswell and the dollars really good too regrads GSers

[JATZ]

FFS Padmei, stay away from the local dealers, I know that we (me and MrsJ) got diddled when buying genuine BMW parts here.
Much cheaper from wemoto I think it was, even with the postage it still worked out cheaper and a damn sight quickerer too :D