The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Oscar]

lookit tradme,most of the gs there have been there for a while

To be fair nuthin' much is selling on Tardme lately.

[Eddieb]

To be fair nuthin' much is selling on Tardme lately.

Yep, offer them a low ball offer, if it's been on sale for a while you might get lucky. Sucks to be a seller but thats how it is.

[Gremlin]

What year as well... there has been some minor changes over the years. For the GSA, 2010 heralded some performance improvements in the motor, receiving go fast goodies from the HP2

Somewhere along the line, the GS alternator went from about 600W to 720W. The R1200GSA has always had 720W. Makes a big difference when you want lots of accessories, and ABS etc do use up a lot more than one without.

[sidecar bob]

Yep, offer them a low ball offer, if it's been on sale for a while you might get lucky. Sucks to be a seller but thats how it is.

Its an '07 & apparently dosent have the boosted brakes.
The bike isint on the market yet, but will be in a couple of weeks.
I thought the asking price was fairly reasonable at 15k.

[_Shrek_]

Its an '07 & apparently dosent have the boosted brakes.
The bike isint on the market yet, but will be in a couple of weeks.
I thought the asking price was fairly reasonable at 15k.

not a bad $$ at all :yes:

[BMWST?]

To be fair nuthin' much is selling on Tardme lately.

i am not commenting on that,just seems to be the easiest way to gauge value these days....

[sidecar bob]

i am not commenting on that,just seems to be the easiest way to gauge value these days....

It also lines up a bunch of machines based on mileage & year & the cheapest & roughest one dictates the price of the rest without anyone actually going & viewing or riding them.
This sometimes works in the buyers favour.

[BMWST?]

It also lines up a bunch of machines based on mileage & year & the cheapest & roughest one dictates the price of the rest without anyone actually going & viewing or riding them.
This sometimes works in the buyers favour.

thats what i was trying to say!

[Padmei]

I don't actually agree with that. When I was selling my KLR one started with a $1reserve. It eventually reached $6K.
That one was pretty stock & in very good condition. There were & still are numerous similar examplesfor sale at a higher price. That set the benchmark really of wht the market was repared to pay.

I priced my bike accordingly lower & sold it.

[NordieBoy]

I priced my bike accordingly lower & sold it.

Would have got more without the Intiminators...

[Padmei]

Would have got more without the Intiminators...

Are youstill sore about that? They didn't work anyway- a KLR con.:yes:

[NordieBoy]

Are youstill sore about that?
Only when I go over bumps :D



They didn't work anyway- a KLR con.:yes:
A really, really good con though.









I'll keep dragging this one up for yeeeeeaaaaars :yes:

[Padmei]

I received some stuff from motobins today which reminded me that I forgot to order a rubber bung to cover the timing mark on the engine case.
If anyone is putting an order in soon & could include one I'd fix them up for it.
Cheers

[Box'a'bits]

I did have a spare. However due to the vagaries of the shelf based filing system (similar to the floor based system....but higher) I cannot lay my hands on it. It may also already be installed on a bike somewhere...:facepalm:

You can use the RS one at a pinch. That's unlikely to be a mover for a few more months. Talking of which :innocent: ?

It was a useful exercise though. :D I was about to order some other parts & have discovered a secret stash I'd forgotten about.

Also have one only valve adjustment bolt & nut, if you are still to get those. :cool:

[Padmei]

I got 4 new adjuster bolts today along with some unmunted clutch bolts - I must say they were a lovely sight to behold.
I'mnot in too much of a hurry forthe bung- I'll improvise for now.

I was bloody tempted to take a pic of Nordies emporium the other day when I was trespassing- unbelievable to think he can actually fit bikes in there.

This character has a few 2ndhand parts on Tme
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/mud-guards/auction-392790761.htm

[igormortis]

Just putting the feelers out there - but at some stage I may wanna swap a BMW 21” cross-laced rim for a 19” one.

Of course we’d have to find someone game enough to respoke them and this wouldn’t happen for a little while yet, but let me know if you’re interested.

Igor

[Eddieb]

Just putting the feelers out there - but at some stage I may wanna swap a BMW 21” cross-laced rim for a 19” one.

Of course we’d have to find someone game enough to respoke them and this wouldn’t happen for a little while yet, but let me know if you’re interested.

Igor

I can't imagine why on earth you would want to do that but GSERS might be interested. He's done one of his bikes already.

[igormortis]

I can't imagine why on earth you would want to do that...

Don’t worry, I haven’t gone mad. Rest assured that the “dirty” bike will still have a 21” front hoop.

[GSers]

Just putting the feelers out there - but at some stage I may wanna swap a BMW 21” cross-laced rim for a 19” one.

Of course we’d have to find someone game enough to respoke them and this wouldn’t happen for a little while yet, but let me know if you’re interested.

Igor

Igormortis Come and Talk to me have I got a deal for you. Just happen to have a couple of 19" rims lying around and I am sure we can come to an arrangement.
PM me
GSers

[sidecar bob]

Picking up the 1200gs tomorrow!!
Soo, can I come & play with youse fullas now?

[NordieBoy]

Picking up the 1200gs tomorrow!!
Soo, can I come & play with youse fullas now?

Need a photo/video of you under it before we'll believe you...

[That looks like fun]

Picking up the 1200gs tomorrow!!
Soo, can I come & play with youse fullas now?

You must be a strapping fella to pick one of them up :yes: They is fookin heavy :shit:

[Night Falcon]

Picking up the 1200gs tomorrow!!
Soo, can I come & play with youse fullas now?

I picked up a fiat bambina with a fork lift once....but thats not the same...the Beamers heavier...you welcome to ride with us Hawkes Bay fullas anytime...welcome to the fun side:yes:

[dino3310]

corr what a minta http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-395940210.htm if only i had the room

[onestop]

this was sold early am as I tried to buy it at 9.30am but the seller was waiting for someone to come and look at it and he bought it
So who was it

[Oscar]

this was sold early am as I tried to buy it at 9.30am but the seller was waiting for someone to come and look at it and he bought it
So who was it

Someone from Coromandel...

[JATZ]

I showed MrsJ the add yesterday......... she didn't say no :woohoo:
I didn't think it would last long at that price, but I'm curious about the low pipes on a "GS" is that normal ?

[Box'a'bits]

I'm curious about the low pipes on a "GS" is that normal ?
Not that common, but often used on RTW bikes so that you could get even panniers /weight distribution (otherwise the exhaust side needed a standout).

[onestop]

No not original but an easier way if the high pipe is no good

[Padmei]

What was it? the ad expired so i can't see what it was.

[JATZ]

What was it? the ad expired so i can't see what it was.

A BMW.... something or other:shutup:

[Phreaky Phil]

A BMW.... something or other:shutup:Think iv'e got 1 of those laying around in the shed somewhere:confused:

[Box'a'bits]

What was it? the ad expired so i can't see what it was.R80 G/S for $2.65k. Looked to have been used for RTW duties. Fugly hard boxes & a homemade rack system. My impression was it was all there but would need TLC.

[Padmei]

R80 G/S for $2.65k. Looked to have been used for RTW duties. Fugly hard boxes & a homemade rack system. My impression was it was all there but would need TLC.

sold buy nowor auction?

[Eddieb]

Must admit, I was tempted.

[Box'a'bits]

sold buy nowor auction?
Wasn't an auction. Asking Price.

[Aslan]

Must admit, I was tempted.

so was i :)

[igormortis]

Yep, me too. Almost. Almost.

[JATZ]

Yep, me too. Almost. Almost.


so was i :)


Must admit, I was tempted.

Yip... me too
Mrs J didn't say NO ! either, just suggested I sell the Big first :facepalm:

[onestop]

On a bike like thiat u have to be quick
I rang the owner up at 9.30 am ,but he had already promised it to now the new owner I told him I would buy it now site unseen but he would't sell it to me until the other guy had decided
I should have gotten up early

[Box'a'bits]

Yip... me too
Mrs J didn't say NO ! either, just suggested I sell the Big first :facepalm:
Me three.

I've heard the suggestion I sell something first way too many times. Bargins don't hang around.

Didn't move on this one because the domestic noise would have been...intense...:facepalm:

[Eddieb]

Didn't move on this one because the domestic noise would have been...intense...:facepalm:

She's got a new(old now) stove, it must be your turn to by something again.

[Padmei]

I say stay away from those cheap old German bikes. Good reliable collectable japanese is the way of the future - you'll make a mint.
Just walk away from them - go on away you go

[Eddieb]

R80G/s front wheel with disc $400au, and tank for same $200Au.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16549016&postcount=161

[onestop]

what tyre should I put on my 86 r80gs front 21 "
looking for a good road/offroad

[Padmei]

Hey onestop

If you look on the tyres thread at the top they give you a pretty good idea.

I myself run Dunlop 606s on the front of anything I ride as I've found them great offroad, great on road (I dont commute,do long tours or ride a lot in the rain however).They are knobblies so will wear quicker than a road biased tyre however are very confidence inspiring on gravel- which is my greatest request.
Others run a similar tyre the MT21 however I find them too soft for a heavy bike under braking & wear quite quickly. I also find they aren't very good past half worn (we tend to run tyres down to the canvas down here)

The bikes with roady Shinko 705s I've ridden have handled superbly on the road & gravel butnot on mud.

[igormortis]

Who’s watching this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-395815207.htm)?

[Padmei]

Who’s watching this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-395815207.htm)?

Beenoff& on Tme for about a year.

I know one that is prob for sale round here if anyones interested in one. $4-4.5K approx

[igormortis]

Better not be yours...

I’m looking for some Beemer bits if anyone has any leads?

- R100R exhaust can
- post ’85 mono exhausts
- R65 or R80ST rev counter
- points in a can.

[Box'a'bits]

Who’s watching this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-395815207.htm)?
Going up in price, not down...

[BMWST?]

Going up in price, not down...

whats happening wif yours?

[dino3310]

Who’s watching this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-395815207.htm)?
Me but unfortunately im broke so just watching

Going up in price, not down...

wasn't it at $4.9k a few weeks ago.
grouse looking bike, would look even better with all me fishing gear hanging of the arse end:woohoo:

[JATZ]

Me but unfortunately im broke so just watching
2nd mortgage ? :shutup:


wasn't it at $4.9k a few weeks ago.

See...... it is going up in value, give it a few more years and it'll be worth millions :shit:

[Padmei]

get in real quick for a project

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-400420455.htm

[BEAMER89]

get in real quick for a project

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-400420455.htm

l was the lucky/quick one. l bought it 15 min's after he listed it sight unseen and it turned out to be better than l expected. At that price even if it was rough l couldn't loose.
l was thinking just last weekend about getting the R80g/s back on the road so l could do some adventure riding, have to but that on hold for a while.:no:
Cheers Graham

[Eddieb]

l was the lucky/quick one. l bought it 15 min's after he listed it sight unseen and it turned out to be better than l expected. At that price even if it was rough l couldn't loose.
l was thinking just last weekend about getting the R80g/s back on the road so l could do some adventure riding, have to but that on hold for a while.:no:
Cheers Graham

Nooo, do the G/S.

[BEAMER89]

l will:laugh:
The 80G/S doesnt need any work to get going just a new battery and WOF and REG, The new little R650 only needs Tyres and battery, l just got a real good deal on 3 maintanance free batterys [$240 brand new for three with free delivery] so l can order 1 more to go with those no warries:Punk:

[Padmei]

I'll grab the G/S if you want to enjoy doing up the 65.

Good on ya for going for it. i was really tempted cos as you say you can't lose with it however as it didn't have a buy now I suspected it'd have gone by the time I saw it.

It'd be great if you wanted to put some pics either here or advrider on your bike build. Throw a few on my thread on Schmidtty if you can't be arsed doing a complete one.:drinknsin


Edit: I just looked at your profile - you are a greedy & evil person having so many bikes 7 will be punished accordingly come Judgement Day. What is the Fuccfaccc one? Whats the story behind that.

[BEAMER89]

Edit: I just looked at your profile - you are a greedy & evil person having so many bikes 7 will be punished accordingly come Judgement Day. What is the Fuccfaccc one? Whats the story behind that.

That bike is a 1972 R50/5 The sticker FUCACC was made up by the last owner when we were protesting againt AAC putting our levys up on our Regastration, hence the FUCK ACC sticker:laugh:

[Padmei]

Cool. i'll stilll grab the G/S off ya tho.

[igormortis]

What did I miss?

[Padmei]

'88 Blue R65 in rough but good condition. rear leaking seal. ugly mags tho (jealous - yep). $900 ono.

Beamer got a cool llil bike

[_Shrek_]

'88 Blue R65 in rough but good condition. rear leaking seal. ugly mags tho (jealous - yep). $900 ono.

Beamer got a cool llil bike

aye & only seem to show up when we got no $$$ :crybaby:

[BMWST?]

the LH mirror came off in my hand the other day......the metal rod is perfect but the plastic mirror housing is not attached to it any more.....it completely broke off.Do i but a new one,or have one of you lot got a LH mirror suitable for the GS

[Padmei]

the LH mirror came off in my hand the other day......the metal rod is perfect but the plastic mirror housing is not attached to it any more.....it completely broke off.Do i but a new one,or have one of you lot got a LH mirror suitable for the GS

Wouldn't a universal $20 mirror be ok? Normal thread size aren't they?

[BMWST?]

Wouldn't a universal $20 mirror be ok? Normal thread size aren't they?

no idea mate...thats why i askin!

[Padmei]

hookay
Just take your one down to the local mc shop. I think they are 8mm thread so should be easy enough to find one a similar shape.

[Padmei]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=722287

big tank for sale get in quick. I missed out on a good shock from this guy

[Box'a'bits]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=722287big tank for sale get in quick. I missed out on a good shock from this guy
His prices have been a bit off. You can get a NEW NYLON (PAINTABLE) HPN TANK from Touratech (http://www.touratech.com/shops/001/index.php?cPath=3_40_300&osCsid=961a3e628a6b790fcd866cd1fc557354) for EUR799. Yes the roobar & fairing are a little work, but I do think he is asking too much of a premium.

[Eddieb]

This one has come up again, I think it's still in the same shop in Te Awamutu.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-409765983.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/76/188262076_full.jpg

[Phreaky Phil]

This one has come up again, I think it's still in the same shop in Te Awamutu.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-409765983.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/76/188262076_full.jpgLike it only done 13,000km:killingme

[Eddieb]

Steve, I want to see you doing this next time we are out ;)

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JKvxDPUea1w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Box'a'bits]

Steve, I want to see you doing this next time we are out ;)
You'll have to wait until I build my wheelie bars. :bye:

[Eddieb]

You'll have to wait until I build my wheelie bars. :bye:

That's what he's using his hard cases for isn't it?

[igor]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=413969549

[Kokopelli]

Steve, I want to see you doing this next time we are out ;)



I like how the guy with the camera keeps searching for a dent in the road seal. Surprisingly enough, the roads seems to have survived unscathed.

[Magua]

I'm up for some new steering head bearings. Does anyone have the part no.s for the bearings and lower dust cap (r80)?

Looking at $75 for two bearings and the cap from moto-bins.

[igormortis]

Bearings should be: 07119985070 and lower cap: 31421234509
Cross reference here (http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/fiche.aspx) to check it’s what you’re after.

Just checked motorworks.co.uk - unlike motobins you can just search by the BMW part no. and it will return results with their corresponding numbers. Also looks considerably cheaper than what you posted.

*edit: ah, I see. I thought you’d posted pounds, so yeah about 75ish.

[igormortis]

OK, who owns the HP2 Enduro always parked in Grey St? Or any HP2 in the Wellington area for that matter. I need to make some measurements. Or should I just head into town with the vernier calipers?

[Eddieb]

OK, who owns the HP2 Enduro always parked in Grey St? Or any HP2 in the Wellington area for that matter. I need to make some measurements. Or should I just head into town with the vernier calipers?

Thats Gary's, don't think he visits here. He's in the BMW club if you're a member.

[Box'a'bits]

I'm up for some new steering head bearings. Does anyone have the part no.s for the bearings and lower dust cap (r80)? Looking at $75 for two bearings and the cap from moto-bins.
You can source these from any bearing shop. I got Nachi H-E320/28J. And I was careful when I took the old bearing off so I could reuse the cap. :innocent:...well okay, I did a little panel beating

[Box'a'bits]

OK, who owns the HP2 Enduro always parked in Grey St? Or any HP2 in the Wellington area for that matter. I need to make some measurements. Or should I just head into town with the vernier calipers?
Yup, Gary's. I can give you some contact details.

Whatcha doin'? :shifty:.

[Padmei]

Yeah wassup? And where's your promised thread bro?

Have you guys seen how cool the GS' look with no rear shocks? Very chicanoesque:Punk:

[Pampera]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=413969549

FYI, the "donor" bike for this HPN replica is the one I am standing beside in my KiwiBiker avatar. Could not believe it when I saw my old black and silver number plate attached to this thing that Alastair had built!

Michael
PS, after a number of years with Dakar singles I am this week again an airhead GS owner.

[Box'a'bits]

After a number of years with Dakar singles I am this week again an airhead GS owner.
Coooool...:wings: Get that Basic you talked about? Details?

[Crisis management]

Off to apply for the pipe and slippers club... more details tomorrow













What will the orange team think?

[Padmei]

Well done gents.

[Eddieb]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-416763542.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/60/191292560_full.jpg

Looks nice but why cover the plate, is it dodgy?

[Box'a'bits]

Covering plates is common practice, to stop the rego being used to trace the bike to an address. I've sometimes thought our posting photos with plates uncovered leaves us simarly exposed :mellow:

[Pampera]

Coooool...:wings: Get that Basic you talked about? Details?

No - the red 1993 NZ new R80GS advertised recently by Ray Holmes at Mount Motorcycles. Fit a G/S tank and headlight/instrument binnacle and I guess you then have a Basic!

He will sell my 1992 R100RS Last edition for me", on behalf, so there is space in the garage.

After three years of grief and ruined rides with my 2007 Dakar it will be good to be able to get back into the big South Island rides, with Debbie on the back, during 2012. How is that for progress, right back where I was in 2000 (except I have progressed to Paralever I suppose).

Michael

[Padmei]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-416763542.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/60/191292560_full.jpg

Looks nice but why cover the plate, is it dodgy?

Is that a basic?

[Box'a'bits]

Is that a basic?
Nope. Here's a poor picture of a Basic. Blue frame, white paint, G/S tank & seat, & slightly more robust version of a G/S subframe. No rear rack on the subframe. Paralever suspension, & came with unpainted peanut valve covers. Came with the W/P rear sports shock, & white painted Marozochi front forks.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-THRgvnDLDyI/Tp_EwKAuXKI/AAAAAAAAJfY/lGSuZIEXzFI/s400/R80GS%25252520Basic%25252520%2525282%252529.jpg

The T/Me bike a paralever ('88-'89) before they went to the roobars. Actually the blue & white version of the Bumblebee (they also came in red). That one was in Akld I think. I looked at it on T/me before I got the KTM. Remember the painted barrels, & the fact it was imported from the UK.

[Kokopelli]

No it is not. There were only about 3000 Basics assembled. They were a parts bin special put together 1996. I heard that about 20 came to NZ but didn't sell due to the high price. NZ Bike bought them as rental bikes. Mine is one of those. I suppose being the last of the airheads makes them a bit rare, but I don't think they'll have an advantage beyond that. I am just happy if it doesn't depreciate.....much.

This one was part of a BMW display in Garmisch, Bavaria.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/Airheads/DSC01216.jpg

This one is my favorite modified Basic

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/080629GSBasic_great.jpg

and this is my one, with the small tank fitted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/Berwyn/DSC03043.jpg

[Padmei]

Cheers for clearing that up. i didn't think it was but it looked somewhat different from most paras i've seen. It was the white screen & instruments that looked odd.
I love those peanut covers - pity they don't make tuffer ones.

While we're all here... My front collector pipes are rusted thru & cracked. My local bike shop can get a NZ made Y pipe from Muzzys (?) mufflers for about $150 which I thought was pretty good. Except the pipes are for the G/S' I think as they are on the catalogue for 85-89 (I think). Anyway my question is, are the earlier pipes different from the para pipes or should I look elsewhere?
Yours in airheadness
padmei

PS I think the basic is a very cool looking bike & runs a close second to the Helmet Schek bikes

[Crisis management]

Not a GS but I'm posting it in here cause it's my new "all roads" bike for those lazy afternoon explores, a few things to fix first as it's been in storage for 12 years, I'll let you know how it goes... 83 R80 RT

[Padmei]

Very nice. I recommend tartan for the slippers & Bokrum Riff for the pipe:innocent:

[Kokopelli]

Not a GS but I'm posting it in here cause it's my new "all roads" bike for those lazy afternoon explores, a few things to fix first as it's been in storage for 12 years, I'll let you know how it goes... 83 R80 RT

That was quick :-). Congratulations. It looks to be in good nick. Watch out for scope creep, it almost got me once or twice.

[Box'a'bits]

While we're all here... My front collector pipes are rusted thru & cracked. My local bike shop can get a NZ made Y pipe from Muzzys (?) mufflers for about $150 which I thought was pretty good. Except the pipes are for the G/S' I think as they are on the catalogue for 85-89 (I think). Anyway my question is, are the earlier pipes different from the para pipes or should I look elsewhere?
Yours in airheadness
padmei
I think you need to use the G/S headers as well?. The Para muffler would still fit. There was a discussion on this in the UKGSer (http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278899) site a short while ago on collectors, & also here (http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278352), and here (http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275168).

You can't just weld a patch on?

Think the Y pipe you are looking at is a Musket..

Good score on the barrels & pistons

[Eddieb]

Here's a blurb on the basic,

http://w3.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_basic.html

and just to confuse Padders when he thought he had all the models figured out, there's also a blurb there on the Kalahari.

http://w3.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/images/gskala.jpg

[Phreaky Phil]

I have a Musket mufflers Y section collector pipe sitting in my shed if your interested ?

[Padmei]

I have a Musket mufflers Y section collector pipe sitting in my shed if your interested ?

Yep very interested if it will fit the GS. is it off yours or a spare you had lying around.

I did do a bit of research on the basic & klahari last year. Great concept I thought getting rid of all the surplus parts & making a cool looking bike out of them.
I may have to paint my frame blue next year:shifty:

[Padmei]

No - the red 1993 NZ new R80GS advertised recently by Ray Holmes at Mount Motorcycles. Fit a G/S tank and headlight/instrument binnacle and I guess you then have a Basic!

He will sell my 1992 R100RS Last edition for me", on behalf, so there is space in the garage.

After three years of grief and ruined rides with my 2007 Dakar it will be good to be able to get back into the big South Island rides, with Debbie on the back, during 2012. How is that for progress, right back where I was in 2000 (except I have progressed to Paralever I suppose).

Michael

I saw that this weekend in Motorbike trader mag. I hope you don't park it too close to mine. Mine has more of a 'patina of use':shutup:

As a matter of interest what do you guys cruise at- around 3000RPMish?
How many revs would you take your GS to before you would get worried?

[Kokopelli]

I saw that this weekend in Motorbike trader mag. I hope you don't park it too close to mine. Mine has more of a 'patina of use':shutup:

As a matter of interest what do you guys cruise at- around 3000RPMish?
How many revs would you take your GS to before you would get worried?

Mine doesn't have a rev counter and my speed is limited to 100km/h by the law :yes:

[Padmei]

Mine doesn't have a rev counter and my speed is limited to 100km/h by the law :yes:

I'm thinking about a track day. I try not to go over 90kms now on the road- anything over that the tobacco won't stay alight.

[Box'a'bits]

You can run them up to redline & just a bit above. They are a strong motor. Careful on the downshifts when hard on the brakes - they can clutch hop. At least with the GS you don't get the shafting jacking & drop when on & off the throttle. Throttle off when fully committed to a corner is a no-no on the RS. You'll run wide & lose ground clearance

Just don't dragrace them too much - you'll be able to smell the clutch when it gets hot. :innocent:

My RS has done a track day or three....:facepalm:

[JATZ]

I'm thinking about a track day. I try not to go over 90kms now on the road- anything over that the tobacco won't stay alight.

Just got back from Greymouth and there was 2 75 boxers there, 1 an R100 and I don't know what the other was :blink:, They were both racing Post Classic and didn't disgrace themselves :yes:
You'll just need a taller screen to help with the 'baccy issue though :sunny:

[Box'a'bits]

Just got back from Greymouth and there was 2 75 boxers there, 1 an R100 and I don't know what the other was :blink:, They were both racing Post Classic and didn't disgrace themselves :yes:
You'll just need a taller screen to help with the 'baccy issue though :sunny:
One of them was Kane (or at least his Bike) from R-Twin Works in PNth. I saw that last Sunday when I grabbed a gearbox cover for the RS from him. He'd been out helping someone else get their bike ready for the races too.

[JATZ]

One of them was Kane (or at least his Bike) from R-Twin Works in PNth. I saw that last Sunday when I grabbed a gearbox cover for the RS from him. He'd been out helping someone else get their bike ready for the races too.

Yip... that's them, both bikes came from PNth, they sounded real nice too :drool:

[Kickaha]

One of them was Kane (or at least his Bike) from R-Twin Works in PNth. I saw that last Sunday when I grabbed a gearbox cover for the RS from him. He'd been out helping someone else get their bike ready for the races too.

Yeah Kane was going well, leading race 2 for a few laps in front of the big GS/GSX Suzukis, dunno what happened to the Suzukis in the end but think he was second behind Bernard on the Moto Guzzi, 4th in race 1

Bike 2 was Sean Ellis bike with a friend of Seans ridng it

[Padmei]

Go the mighty airheads.:woohoo:

[BEAMER89]

Yeah Kane was going well, leading race 2 for a few laps in front of the big GS/GSX Suzukis, dunno what happened to the Suzukis in the end but think he was second behind Bernard on the Moto Guzzi, 4th in race 1

Bike 2 was Sean Ellis bike with a friend of Seans ridng it


Hay Warwick, could be anather Airhead in the race next year, W Demmocks :innocent: l have that gearbox and clutch stuff here if your intrested.
Cheers Graham

[Padmei]

Further to the basic info, i just read this this morning. if it gets lost it's the post in the Basic Register - Photos on gsers.com
You may need a password if you're not a member.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2871996&posted=1#post2871996

The gist of it was that a character always wanted one, found one in Germany, flew out & befriended the seller, an engineer, who along with other more senior engineers worked on the line making the basic. They weren't in fact made up of obsolete parts but retooling in the factory was required to manufacture some parts. As we already know they were 80s rather than 100s due to the universal opinion the 80s were smoother.
An interesting read...

[Padmei]

Here's a project or parts- if any one buys it I bags the mirrors

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=418303604&permanent=0

[Padmei]

Am I the only one that gets really pissed off searching thru the parts for a BMW (substitute your own specific brand & part) & seeing the same thousand bloody adverts for Honda fork seals, folding dirt bike brake levers, KTM piston rebuild kits, skull flavoured led indicators etc etc...
There must be someway to filter all the crap out...

[XF650]

Just got back from Greymouth and there was 2 75 boxers there, 1 an R100 and I don't know what the other was :blink:, They were both racing Post Classic and didn't disgrace themselves :yes:
You'll just need a taller screen to help with the 'baccy issue though :sunny:

Hey James, don't forget about the F650 Funduro we saw racing there.
He rides it to the meets, tapes up the lights & then races.
Just how it should be.....

[Crisis management]

A morning servicing the R80 and disposing of litres of coagulated fuel in the tank and carbs and it runs! Surprisingly well too, nice idle and no obvious faults once the smoke had dissipated from the oil bath I gave it a week ago, the road test was brief as the front brakes still need servicing and calling our suburb Hillsborough is a very fitting description, got exciting trying to stop...

I have to give credit to the designers, this is the easiest motor I have worked on in decades, after working on KTMs this is childs play you can carry out a full service in under an hour.

Off to buy parts now!

[BMWST?]

No - the red 1993 NZ new R80GS advertised recently by Ray Holmes at Mount Motorcycles. Fit a G/S tank and headlight/instrument binnacle and I guess you then have a Basic!

He will sell my 1992 R100RS Last edition for me", on behalf, so there is space in the garage.

After three years of grief and ruined rides with my 2007 Dakar it will be good to be able to get back into the big South Island rides, with Debbie on the back, during 2012. How is that for progress, right back where I was in 2000 (except I have progressed to Paralever I suppose).

Michael

got a pic of the r100rs?

[Padmei]

A morning servicing the R80 and disposing of litres of coagulated fuel in the tank and carbs and it runs! Surprisingly well too, nice idle and no obvious faults once the smoke had dissipated from the oil bath I gave it a week ago, the road test was brief as the front brakes still need servicing and calling our suburb Hillsborough is a very fitting description, got exciting trying to stop...

I have to give credit to the designers, this is the easiest motor I have worked on in decades, after working on KTMs this is childs play you can carry out a full service in under an hour.

Off to buy parts now!

Ah Hillsborough... I lgrew up on Richardson road & had to push my bike to the top of Hillsborough road every nite with saddlebags full of the Auckland Star. Wish I had a moto then.
They are easy to service aren't they. Just got to remember to order everything from motobins at the same time.:facepalm:
Hpefully your brake pistons are ok.
I'd like to ride Kane & co's racebikes & see how different they are to the old banger I've got.

[Pampera]

got a pic of the r100rs?


Picture attached:

Not feeling completely convinced about letting this bike go. It is a good one and I have spent 5 years getting it so. When I sold my 1989 I soon regretted it and ended up getting this 1992 model, which was poised early on the slide of neglect and bodgery (that afflicts so many 2 valve twins) when I purchased it. Fortunately in time to arrest and repair the deterioration. Would be sad if it slid again.

Michael

[Crisis management]

Ah Hillsborough... I lgrew up on Richardson road & had to push my bike to the top of Hillsborough road every nite with saddlebags full of the Auckland Star. Wish I had a moto then.
They are easy to service aren't they. Just got to remember to order everything from motobins at the same time.:facepalm:
Hpefully your brake pistons are ok.
I'd like to ride Kane & co's racebikes & see how different they are to the old banger I've got.

I forgot you were a local, I'll try to be nice.

Front discs are toast, worn & ridged below the wear limit, pads and calipers are in perfect condition, the master cyl needs a kit (off to my local "can fix any brakes" bloke tomorrow) I'll be on to Motobins later this week then I need to find out about the re-vinning process, should be fun.

[igormortis]

Picture attached: ...It is a good one...

Damn right it is! Ohlins rear too. Nice.

[GSers]

After 6 months in the shed I finally got to the stage where it could be removed from the jig. Threw some wheels at it to see if I should carry on or scrap it what do you think. I will report back again in 6 months no hurry on this one.
GSers[

[andy mac]

After 6 months in the shed I finally got to the stage where it could be removed from the jig. Threw some wheels at it to see if I should carry on or scrap it what do you think. I will report back again in 6 months no hurry on this one.
GSers[

:yes: looks great GSers, but a fecking lot of work to go.

[NordieBoy]

:yes: looks great GSers, but a fecking lot of work to go.

I dunno. Strip the bodywork off, dip-strip the frame and you'd almost be there...

[_Shrek_]

After 6 months in the shed I finally got to the stage where it could be removed from the jig. Threw some wheels at it to see if I should carry on or scrap it what do you think. I will report back again in 6 months no hurry on this one.
GSers[

fine look'n machine GSers, be good to see the finished product in six months :yes:

[Ian.S]

Looking good GSers, keep it up.

[Box'a'bits]

After 6 months in the shed I finally got to the stage where it could be removed from the jig. Threw some wheels at it to see if I should carry on or scrap it what do you think. I will report back again in 6 months no hurry on this one.
GSers
You seen the threads in 'Some Assembly Required' (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726304) over on that other site? Also this one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=711018)

Looking good. Good things take time...:woohoo:

[GSers]

Thanks guys, look like I should carry on. This is a scratch build frame from top to toe I have cut welded and built everything on it hence the time it has taken so far. The most important part was getting the jig set up so that the swingarm pivot point and the engine are in the correct place and that the steering head was vertical to the pivot point axis having confirmed this now by checking this twice I will continue.
Steve thanks for the links on the other site I dont think there is a GS adv bike build thread on there that I havn't read. Unlike most of those builds they leave and use the original rear subframes which are Bl--dy heavy in themselves. Once I sort out the rear shock and build a rear mount directly at the end of the top main tube I will be modifying and adding on the YZ rear sub frame kilos kilos kilos !!!!! The fuel tank will be in the frame above the gearbox I have done a rough calculation and should get between 12-14 litres in there I think all the wait is going to be low watch this space more pics in 6 months.
GSers

[Aslan]

Admire your skill - ambitious project and you're doing fine - onya! S:scooter:

[Woodman]

Very impressive Gsers, keep it up.

[GSers]

Admire your skill - ambitious project and you're doing fine - onya! S:scooter:

Thanks Steve, ambitious project yes but in my former life as a mechanic in business in the 80s engine transplants where my thing I would put a V8 in anything and boy did some of those vehicles go well. To well for some people in the car club. My V8 Vauxhall Victor used to blow away some pretty serious competition and I drove it every day on the road.
Anyway back to the bike build for me the hard part of building the frame is done and it is running true. Now its just a matter of adding on the peripheral parts it will take time but basiclly it is being build from YZ450F and BMW parts even the front YZ guard fits without any modification misses the front of the engine by 15-20mm. If it rides good and handle OK then it will probably get one of the 1100 front screens and headlights I have lying around mounting points already installed. Checked up on road registering it the other day and thats not a problem either just through some more money at it but thats jumping the gun first thing first.
GSers

[Padmei]

Bloody awesome Gsers. I really admire your abilities. If I won lotto & didn't have to work I would take an engineering course to learn how to do what you're doing.
I take it you're using a GS or YZ seat & adapting the frame to that. Are you only having a small tank? or is the gearbox one an auxiallary?
What's the intended purpose - a homebuilt HP2 enduro machine?

[Padmei]

hey GSers This build really does require a thread of its own. To you it may be just something you do in your spare time however to many others interested it is a build worthy of an international audience.
I am interested in how you've done the swingarm pivot joint- whether you've used the existing one or made one up.
cheers

[short shins]

Picture attached:

Not feeling completely convinced about letting this bike go. It is a good one and I have spent 5 years getting it so. When I sold my 1989 I soon regretted it and ended up getting this 1992 model, which was poised early on the slide of neglect and bodgery (that afflicts so many 2 valve twins) when I purchased it. Fortunately in time to arrest and repair the deterioration. Would be sad if it slid again.

Michael

why don't you ask the friendly guys at Team DS for some advise on what to do?

[Pampera]

why don't you ask the friendly guys at Team DS for some advise on what to do?

As always, "My people will be in touch with your people".

Michael

[GSers]

hey GSers This build really does require a thread of its own. To you it may be just something you do in your spare time however to many others interested it is a build worthy of an international audience.
I am interested in how you've done the swingarm pivot joint- whether you've used the existing one or made one up.
cheers

Thanks Padmei, I will do a write up on ADV once I get closer to the other end so that it will flow and people dont have to wait months for the next instalment. I have a lot booked marked and check them regularly and nothing seems to be happening. What starts off with a hiss and a roar ends up fading away and seems to stop Life has to carry on so this will take time.
I want if it all works out to plan to eventually use this as an adv bike. Lets face it they aren't really made for off road trails at 240 Kgs they require alot of concentration to keep them upright. I have done the 21" front wheel conversion on the 1100 and that made a huge difference to off road ability but the telelever suspension will only smooth out so many bumps maybe if I through a set of Ohlins at it it may help but $3000 ??????? I should be well on the road to finishing this for hopefully not to much more before going down the registration path.
Any way back to the build. I hope to use both the tank and seat ( with some more padding added) from the YZ If I can get the tank to sit where I want without having to modify it I will use it for petrol but I may have to cut the bottom out of it get it to sit right so it will then be there for show. It will give me more room to put electrics and airbox etc and maybe a battery on each side where the YZ radiators would normally be thats the plan anyway I think I am being conservative on the estamation on the size of the tank I can fit above the gearbox I have got over 300mm of width above the gearbox and tappers up from there If I remember correctly the width at the top of the frame at the back is around 170mm.
I might throw together a box out of ply that will fit and put a plastic bag in it and measure the volume.
As for the swingarm pivot point it was all made from scratch I spent many hours on the computer with pictures over-layed with lines and measurments to set it all up print it out and then stare at them for hours deciding where to start and how to go about it. Measure 50 times and cut once there is about 7 Mtrs of tube in there and only fillings left on the garage floor.
GSers

[BMWST?]

WOW! i am speechless.

[Padmei]

Anyone used a motobatt batttery? Can I get away with a smaller battery on the GS? It starts pretty well & I live on a good hill if it doesn't.

[Pampera]

250150250151

[GSers]

Looks good Michael all it needs now is a bit of dirt on it.
GSers

[Padmei]

I've had someone from the other side of the world contact me re the brake adaptors. Someone had a spare one their mate didn't need - if anyone has one can they let me know so I can put this guy in touch with them.
cheers

[Crisis management]

Anyone used a motobatt batttery? Can I get away with a smaller battery on the GS? It starts pretty well & I live on a good hill if it doesn't.

I'm looking at the same thing so will be interested...

Couple of comments: the R80 calls for a 28 amp hour battery.. it starts and runs happily on the 12 amp hour KTM battery, the extra amp hours are only needed if it's hard to start (I think I am correct on this), I am looking at the Motobatt 20 amp size as it's $60 cheaper than the 28 amp.
Check it will physically fit the battery container and the leads will reach the terminals DAMHIK.

I would expect a good condition and well tuned engine to start on the first turn of the starter or kick, it should be no problem with a smaller battery.

[Box'a'bits]

I've had someone from the other side of the world contact me re the brake adaptors. Someone had a spare one their mate didn't need - if anyone has one can they let me know so I can put this guy in touch with them.
cheers
I will be selling the adapter, brake & brake line shortly

UPDATE 08/11/2011 - sold.

[Padmei]

I'm looking at the same thing so will be interested...

Couple of comments: the R80 calls for a 28 amp hour battery.. it starts and runs happily on the 12 amp hour KTM battery, the extra amp hours are only needed if it's hard to start (I think I am correct on this), I am looking at the Motobatt 20 amp size as it's $60 cheaper than the 28 amp.
Check it will physically fit the battery container and the leads will reach the terminals DAMHIK.

I would expect a good condition and well tuned engine to start on the first turn of the starter or kick, it should be no problem with a smaller battery.

I'm gonna research this a bit.

My bike starts pretty easily & isn't used as a commuter - only a Sunday avo bike so i don't need a lot of stop starting storage. I may even try my new MX type battery & see how that goes. A source has replied to me that motobatts can be installed on their side due to their unique manufacturing design which is interesting however I will double check on that. AGM or fibreglass mat batteries seem to be the way of the future.
I'm not worried about the length of leads as I will prob make some others up to suit.

I have had a look around & Antons site seems to provide the most specific advice. If you look right down the bottom he has some good calcs.
He seems to think 1amp/hr is all that is required for starting thereby once the alternator is up & running, charging the sytem you'll all good unless the draw from many appliances is greater than the output from the alternator. A 12A/H one is what he uses on his K75. Interesting.

http://www.largiader.com/articles/battery.html

[Woodman]

What about those thin batterys like Topo has put in the DRZRR? They look pretty cool and would suit your minimimimimlistic look Padmei

[Phreaky Phil]

Ive got a 19 AH battery in mine. I put it in as the plastic on the old battery was getting cracks in it. It was 14 years old an still going strong !! The 19 AH one is about 2/3 the size of the original and the rubber straps work using the slots in the bottom of the battery box. Made me wonder if some models used a smaller battery.
I think those really small batteries are Shorai Batteries. Dont think they've been out long enough to have a long term test, but they seem to work ok.

[Padmei]

I'm going to borrow a DC ammeter & actually find out what my bike draws on startup. From there I can make some more informed choices.

[Crisis management]

Bit of info for you Padders...

Pre 81 starters are rated at 270 Amp max draw, post 81, 320 Amp max (info from a manual), asuming you have a 10 amp hour battery, IE: will provide 10 amps for one hour at 12volts, it will provide 600 Amps for one minute or about 2 minutes of starter at max draw.
I'm looking at 20 amp hours batteries as that gives me about 4 minutes of starting at max draw.

[Eddieb]

Airhead driveshaft rebuild kits in Aussie


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17292224&postcount=228

[Padmei]

Thanks Eddie good spotting. May be cheaper from States tho now?
I got one universal replaced for $350 locally. Had I known there wouldn't be much difference in price i wouod have bought one of these.

[RAJAH1]

I'm gonna research this a bit.

My bike starts pretty easily & isn't used as a commuter - only a Sunday avo bike so i don't need a lot of stop starting storage. I may even try my new MX type battery & see how that goes. A source has replied to me that motobatts can be installed on their side due to their unique manufacturing design which is interesting however I will double check on that. AGM or fibreglass mat batteries seem to be the way of the future.
I'm not worried about the length of leads as I will prob make some others up to suit.

I have had a look around & Antons site seems to provide the most specific advice. If you look right down the bottom he has some good calcs.
He seems to think 1amp/hr is all that is required for starting thereby once the alternator is up & running, charging the sytem you'll all good unless the draw from many appliances is greater than the output from the alternator. A 12A/H one is what he uses on his K75. Interesting.

http://www.largiader.com/articles/battery.html


They can be installed lying on their side have one in a bike at present and Mottobat have a battery that suits the monolever R80G/S. I will be needing one soon as mine needs the charger too often when not used for a week or so.

[Padmei]

Cheers Rajah 1. I got an email from the importes saying they're ok to lay flat & no warantee/ performance issues. I just have to make upan appropriate holder.
I have noticed you selling a few bits & pieces on trademe so you must have an Alladins cave of goodies for airheads. :D

[RAJAH1]

Cheers Rajah 1. I got an email from the importes saying they're ok to lay flat & no warantee/ performance issues. I just have to make upan appropriate holder.
I have noticed you selling a few bits & pieces on trademe so you must have an Alladins cave of goodies for airheads. :D

Have kept a few 'spares' in case of unfortunate incidents or failures. Sort of seems likely will always have a G/S ( managed to have one or two in my ownership fairly constantly since 1990 ) Not too much in the way of surplus to requirement bits now. I dismantled very doggy GS to get its frame and forks a few years ago to fix a written off low km bike. I'd also built up a stock of bits I decided were never really going to be needed. Still find the odd bit now and then that I get rid of though. You have a G/S Basic with a non standard headlight I have seen in Atawhai area?

[NordieBoy]

You have a G/S Basic with a non standard headlight I have seen in Atawhai area?

More a Basic G/S...

[Padmei]

Have kept a few 'spares' in case of unfortunate incidents or failures. Sort of seems likely will always have a G/S ( managed to have one or two in my ownership fairly constantly since 1990 ) Not too much in the way of surplus to requirement bits now. I dismantled very doggy GS to get its frame and forks a few years ago to fix a written off low km bike. I'd also built up a stock of bits I decided were never really going to be needed. Still find the odd bit now and then that I get rid of though. You have a G/S Basic with a non standard headlight I have seen in Atawhai area?

That my friend is the nicest compliment anyone has ever given me about my bike:niceone:
Actually it's a R80GS that I say I'm modyfying- others would say I'm hacking up (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609828)- It's all about perspective:laugh:

I live on the Crescent there in Atawhai. I know your garage door too but just can't place it.

[RAJAH1]

That my friend is the nicest compliment anyone has ever given me about my bike:niceone:
Actually it's a R80GS that I say I'm modyfying- others would say I'm hacking up (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609828)- It's all about perspective:laugh:

I live on the Crescent there in Atawhai. I know your garage door too but just can't place it.


Its illegal not to modify the G/S range. When do you ever see a standard one except in a brouchure!!!. I'm in Bay View rd.

[NordieBoy]

I just got a copy of the G/S modification handbook...
250712

[RAJAH1]

I just got a copy of the G/S modification handbook...
250712

You have the condensed version?

[Padmei]

You have the condensed version?

:laugh: very good!

[Gremlin]

I just got a copy of the G/S modification handbook...
250712
:laugh: Why didn't you just walk into a church and say you worshipped the devil. Death would have been far quicker that way...

[Box'a'bits]

I just got a copy of the G/S modification handbook...
Where does one get said manual. I've just been making it up a I go along....:bleh:

[NordieBoy]

You have the condensed version?

Looks like someone's already been dribbling over it.


At least I hope it's dribble :tugger:

[Padmei]

Looks like someone's already been dribbling over it.


At least I hope it's dribble :tugger:

Well you weren't home - and you had left the window slightly ajar...:whistle:

[RAJAH1]

Where does one get said manual. I've just been making it up a I go along....:bleh:

I've found "Blacksmithing for Dummies" to be a big help for my repairs and modifications.

[NordieBoy]

I've found "Blacksmithing for Dummies" to be a big help for my repairs and modifications.

You're another KLR owner too?

[Oscar]

You're another KLR owner too?

Nah, a KLR owner uses a brick and a cold chisel.

[RAJAH1]

Nah, a KLR owner uses a brick and a cold chisel.

They are useful tools for those delicate jobs, carbys respond well to liberal use of these.

[Padmei]

Nah, a KLR owner uses a brick and a cold chisel.

Hey!! It was only the once & those mixture screws can be buggers to adjust:mad:

[Box'a'bits]

Been having an e-mail conversation with GSD4ME (Aussie based) over the last few nights. He let me have some copies of photos from a bike that he built up, prepared for him by Ray Peake. The first photo is as the bike was pre upgrade

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M1uy1C5mVwY/TsN2PO6cndI/AAAAAAAAKEA/yLpCZ1M-0kk/s400/DSC01842.JPG?gl=NZ https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a4elD0_9eYI/TsN2LEXGH1I/AAAAAAAAKD4/ZzHVEVX_rSw/s400/DSC00058.JPG?gl=NZ

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L_cREKrx720/TsN2Jozt0CI/AAAAAAAAKD0/xkNHoueBuM8/s400/DSC00057.JPG?gl=NZ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q-JRVBl1p0s/TsN2Mlaz9rI/AAAAAAAAKD8/4bnW32hU2JE/s400/DSC00060.JPG?gl=NZ

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Gd3W6no3RqU/TsN2QaNIcTI/AAAAAAAAKEE/PKUrqKkmp4A/s400/DSC00061.JPG?gl=NZ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vIXULrOyROk/TsN2Si_TdfI/AAAAAAAAKEI/iKnuJGV6zAY/s400/DSC00063.JPG?gl=NZ

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6DAIhJOi7Jw/TsN2VaQHzaI/AAAAAAAAKEQ/XtoXninxJv4/s400/DSC00065.JPG?gl=NZ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cQxD1sOT-is/TsN3HCgZ9yI/AAAAAAAAKEc/cuXzwtXm3gs/s400/DSC00068.JPG?gl=NZ

He said 'Ray had the bike and was going to do it up anyway, but I asked him to do a couple of things that I wanted and to paint it that colour. The bike ended up with higher risers than are on it in the pics, plus pivot pegs, which are are a bit lower. Rear shock is nothing flash, can`t remember the name. It also had the lower first, higher fifth gearbox thing done.

The blue GS you can see behind the `before` bike is Ray`s personal bike, which he has had for a few years now; it owes him about $24,000'.

At the end of it all the bike didn't fit him very well, so Ray arranged to find another buyer.

'There is a 100GSPD lurking in the shadows, that I may be able to get fairly cheaply. The plan at the moment is to remove the fairing, fit a round (big) genuine headlight, small screen, low front guard, acewell instruments, single seat and rack. The seat will immediately be sent to be raised and re-profiled. Mechanically, it will be twin plugged, 1070 kit, big alternator, -/+ gearbox, plus the myriad things that Ray does to bikes that make them so good. Suspension will be played with by Ray, which means a decent fork brace and trimmed standard fork springs, I think. Basically, I`m going to let him do his thing, with a bit of input on cosmetics. Colour will most likely be blue frame, white panels and guards.'

[Padmei]

Very nice.
How did he get the RHS cyclnder to tilt forward in the Top right pic?

[Box'a'bits]

Very nice. How did he get the RHS cyclnder to tilt forward in the Top right pic?
The clown suit is very becoming on you Sir...:rolleyes:

[Aslan]

The clown suit is very becoming on you Sir...:rolleyes:

what he said Craig :) Sorry but couldn't resist - beaut looking beemer eh - see you at the Dusty Padmei, Inshallah :)

[NordieBoy]

Nice speedo...

[Box'a'bits]

As a postscript to my recent 48mm KYB fork conversion (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=738023), my entire stock GS front end (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=425185787&ed=true) including wheel, forks, triples, brakes etc is now available to be rehomed. ;)

NOW SOLD (20/11/11)

[BMWST?]

As a postscript to my recent 48mm KYB fork conversion (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=738023), my entire stock GS front end (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=425185787&ed=true) including wheel, forks, triples, brakes etc is now available to be rehomed. ;)

what have you done with the nissin caliper etc?

[Box'a'bits]

what have you done with the nissin caliper etc?
Sorry, already sold that assembly separately.

[Box'a'bits]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gsQS-cjEv6A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Now thats (http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=78715.140) what I'm talking about.....

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E2GtP2g3djU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Newguy]

Thats Michiel here in SA. He really can ride. You should see him on a KLR, rides it like an MX bike, check some of his other vids sure you'll find the KLR in there somewhere.

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78715.0;attach=153 282;image

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78715.0;attach=153 281;image

[Box'a'bits]

Thats Michiel here in SA. He really can ride. You should see him on a KLR, rides it like an MX bike, check some of his other vids sure you'll find the KLR in there somewhere.
Yup seen pretty much all of their posted stuff. I keep a close eye on the Wilddogs site (http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=jufkr3h49f3ii94kejsulcqnn1&board=132.0) as well. Can you guys stop talking in Afrikaans though - I miss so much!

[Eddieb]

Stephen here's your project for the RS.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17492239&postcount=189

I reckon that's a cool wall candidate.

http://advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=305270&stc=1&d=1323597536

[GSers]

A bit of bogser action here.

http://adventure-magazin.de/admag_romania_tour_09.htm

GSers

[BEAMER89]

Here's a good cheep G/SPD http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=12121&id=435526576.hR
ld buy it to go with my standard one but lve just bought a 1957 R69:innocent:

[Eddieb]

Here's a good cheep G/SPD http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=12121&id=435526576.hR
ld buy it to go with my standard one but lve just bought a 1957 R69:innocent:

mmm, very tempting but I already have 2 DR's in the shed and a classic Ducati I should be spending some time on.

[GSers]

Come on Guys get with the programme I know its the hoildays but :confused::confused:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145335-G-S-for-sale-in-Auckland

GSers

[GSers]

mmm, very tempting but I already have 2 DR's in the shed and a classic Ducati I should be spending some time on.

Its to late Eddie you have already jumped to the other side :laugh:

By the way how is that leg going?

GSers

[Eddieb]

Its to late Eddie you have already jumped to the other side :laugh:

By the way how is that leg going?

GSers

I'd love another mono, I sold the wrong one. Should have kept the G/S and sold the PD.

Leg is coming along, out of the cast and doing physio but some things are going pretty slowly. Still on 2 crutches and not weightbearing yet.

[Kokopelli]

Sold .......

[GSers]

I'd love another mono, I sold the wrong one. Should have kept the G/S and sold the PD.

Leg is coming along, out of the cast and doing physio but some things are going pretty slowly. Still on 2 crutches and not weightbearing yet.

Go on buy another GS I suppose you have got rid of all your spares as well.

I told you to keep exercising that leg :mellow:
I know what its like the first time I broke mine after 6 months they took the plaster of and said you can walk on it now I look at the doctor and said what it took ages to use it again.
The second time :facepalm: 2 years later same leg broke both the tib & fib bones stuck out the front of my leg into the theatre to get fixed up before it was out of plaster I was walking on it cracking plasters and getting told off at each visit to the hospital but as soon as the plaster came off the crutch's where dispatched immediately
Take it easy it will work again have a good new year.
Im at work working hard of course.
GSers

[igor]

Sie sind alle um die lustige kleine verkauft langsam

[Eddieb]

Sold .......

To you?

FTCR

[Eddieb]

Go on buy another GS I suppose you have got rid of all your spares as well.
GSers

I still have a G/S rear subframe in the garage but thats about it.

[Kokopelli]

Yep, couldn't resist for that sort of money. Hen's teeth and all that.

[Eddieb]

Yep, couldn't resist for that sort of money. Hen's teeth and all that.

You suck Alex ;) in the nicest possible way of course. You have quite a collection going there now.

Going to sell the Basic now?

[Kokopelli]

Something will have to give. But now I have options.........but no money :-) I might be turning into one of those sad old guys with a garage full of bikes that don't get ridden.

[Oscar]

Something will have to give. But now I have options.........but no money :-) I might be turning into one of those sad old guys with a garage full of bikes that don't get ridden.

You called?

[Kokopelli]

yep, done and dusted.

[Kokopelli]

Hadn't seen your thread, Oscar, only saw this one this morning. Haven't bought a bike without looking at it before.

[Oscar]

Hadn't seen your thread, Oscar, only saw this one this morning. Haven't bought a bike without looking at it before.

Me neither, although I did try to buy that real cheap G/S in Rotorua a few months ago.
Actually rode mine this morning.

[Kokopelli]

The bike has a new WoF and 8 month rego. That's exactly 8 month more than my Basic has. I'll clean it up and and then look at my options. Something will have to go again, as there is too much that needs to be done around the house. Do you still enjoy riding yours?

[Oscar]

The bike has a new WoF and 8 month rego. That's exactly 8 month more than my Basic has. I'll clean it up and and then look at my options. Something will have to go again, as there is too much that needs to be done around the house. Do you still enjoy riding yours?

I love riding it (although I must admit I don't expose it to gravel/offroad much).
Is it a PD? Was that odo reading correct?

That tank would look good on yer Basic.

[Kokopelli]

I love riding it (although I must admit I don't expose it to gravel/offroad much).
Is it a PD? Was that odo reading correct?

That tank would look good on yer Basic.

Yes it is a PD, someone must have removed the stickers at some stage. I might grab the tank and the seat and send it on its way again. But it almost seems a shame to break it up. I'll get to see it tomorrow, but it will involve a ferry trip in the rain by the looks of it.

[Aslan]

Glad you bought it Koko - I was sorely tempted - couldn't justify to myself though - enjoy :) S

[Kokopelli]

Glad you bought it Koko - I was sorely tempted - couldn't justify to myself though - enjoy :) S

Thanks Aslan, I also struggle with that justification bit. Will I see you in Cromwell?

[Box'a'bits]

Thanks Aslan, I also struggle with that justification bit. Will I see you in Cromwell?
Oh, I could justify it to myself, no issue...But to Mandy? She would have blown a gasket.

Good buy there Koko. Don't rape & pillage the bike though. Bad Karma, there. Makes a nice compliment to Basil.

Sell the 1150 instead. Its alternator has been giving you grief anyway. Best punish it for that.

[igor]

keep it and give it to Girder. Sell that F thingy whatsit ya got back to the Mcdonalds franchise

[Padmei]

You're a barstard koko - in the worst possible way.

[Aslan]

Thanks Aslan, I also struggle with that justification bit. Will I see you in Cromwell?

hi Koko - no I won't be at the BMWOR Rally as much as I'm sorely tempted - I'll be at the Dusty Butt later in the month on my DR

You certainly have a fine collection of GS's now - your latest is the desirable / collectable PD - gotta be an investment :)

[Kokopelli]

I can't have three bikes, so something will have to give. I might do it up a bit and sell it again, or sell the Basic. Not sure which way I'll go. So far it's a blind date. The 1150 is the least likely bike to go. I need that for commuting and general hooning around.

I almost forgot.... Padmei...:bleh:

[Aslan]

OK paging Shrek and any others who may have run dualsport tyres other than the preferred (yet costly TKC80) on their oilheads please

I know Shrek has run Mitas E07's to good effect and that's prolly what I'll buy from LMS and fit a tube

Any other experiences to share please with this Nana rider who uses his GS predominantly as a commuter / gravel roads tourer

Seasons greetings to all - ride safe and have fun - cheers Aslan

PS I have a new TKC80 for the front already in storage for when the current TKC exceeds what I regard as safe wear limits / loses its sharpness for use in deep gravel / shingle like the Haka / McKenzie country

[GSers]

OK paging Shrek and any others who may have run dualsport tyres other than the preferred (yet costly TKC80) on their oilheads please

I know Shrek has run Mitas E07's to good effect and that's prolly what I'll buy from LMS and fit a tube

Any other experiences to share please with this Nana rider who uses his GS predominantly as a commuter / gravel roads tourer

Seasons greetings to all - ride safe and have fun - cheers Aslan

PS I have a new TKC80 for the front already in storage for when the current TKC exceeds what I regard as safe wear limits / loses its sharpness for use in deep gravel / shingle like the Haka / McKenzie country

Hello Steve, Congratulations on your recent birthday. re the rear tire any dual sport tire will do I like the Michelin Anake but if you want more than that try a Heidenou K60 however they are spelt they seem to be getting good milage out of them.
GSers

[_Shrek_]

OK paging Shrek and any others who may have run dualsport tyres other than the preferred (yet costly TKC80) on their oilheads please

I know Shrek has run Mitas E07's to good effect and that's prolly what I'll buy from LMS and fit a tube

Any other experiences to share please with this Nana rider who uses his GS predominantly as a commuter / gravel roads tourer

Seasons greetings to all - ride safe and have fun - cheers Aslan

PS I have a new TKC80 for the front already in storage for when the current TKC exceeds what I regard as safe wear limits / loses its sharpness for use in deep gravel / shingle like the Haka / McKenzie country

aye Aslan they now have a E07 that is tubeless for our bikes & the E10 is all so tubeless which is a very good off road tyre both are 150/70x17 & the fronts 110/80x19 but the Eo7's are better for what you're doing on the Gs, cya soon :apint:

[NordieBoy]

Yep. E07 would be the beastie..

[Gremlin]

Really depends what mix of riding you are going to do. Got a Karoo 2 on the front of my 1200GSA, for a knobbly it's not too shabby on the road either. Haven't run TKCs yet, for comparison.

Heidenau... I'm currently in the process of trying the K76... jury is still out, but doesn't look they'll get a good review... need more time to see however.

Next tyres I'll probably be trying are the Anakee 2.

[Crisis management]

On a bit of a tangent as usual but the R80 is on the road and had its first gravel run a couple of days ago and I have to admit to being very pleased with it. I'm running road tyres so didn't expect too much but it copes with the hardpack and shallow gravel well and only gets a bit squirrelly in the deeper stuff, nothing like the south island rocks you call gravel, the more dignified north island stuff. :bleh:
The rear slides controllably but without a slipper clutch it's not quite the same for throwing into corners.... there isn't much power to power slide with either, it's more a genteel wiggle of the arse end. The front is great, the brakes are progressive and when you lock the front it just slides around in the direction you are pointing, none of this trying to high side you, very civilised, gets a bit messy at anything over 100 tho as the front end struggles for grip a bit.
It's great for standing on the pegs too, I feel like a proper adventure rider now! :cool:

Next, find some mud.

[Aslan]

On a bit of a tangent as usual but the R80 is on the road and had its first gravel run a couple of days ago and I have to admit to being very pleased with it. I'm running road tyres so didn't expect too much but it copes with the hardpack and shallow gravel well and only gets a bit squirrelly in the deeper stuff, nothing like the south island rocks you call gravel, the more dignified north island stuff. :bleh:
The rear slides controllably but without a slipper clutch it's not quite the same for throwing into corners.... there isn't much power to power slide with either, it's more a genteel wiggle of the arse end. The front is great, the brakes are progressive and when you lock the front it just slides around in the direction you are pointing, none of this trying to high side you, very civilised, gets a bit messy at anything over 100 tho as the front end struggles for grip a bit.
It's great for standing on the pegs too, I feel like a proper adventure rider now! :cool:

Next, find some mud.

Sounds good Iain - those old airheads are great eh - I used to have an R65 before I got an R100GS, R11XXGS's - the R65 (twin Koni rearshocks) was very good in gravel - look forward to seeing you at the Dusty Butt - cheers S

[Padmei]

On a bit of a tangent as usual but the R80 is on the road and had its first gravel run a couple of days ago and I have to admit to being very pleased with it. I'm running road tyres so didn't expect too much but it copes with the hardpack and shallow gravel well and only gets a bit squirrelly in the deeper stuff, nothing like the south island rocks you call gravel, the more dignified north island stuff. :bleh:
The rear slides controllably but without a slipper clutch it's not quite the same for throwing into corners.... there isn't much power to power slide with either, it's more a genteel wiggle of the arse end. The front is great, the brakes are progressive and when you lock the front it just slides around in the direction you are pointing, none of this trying to high side you, very civilised, gets a bit messy at anything over 100 tho as the front end struggles for grip a bit.
It's great for standing on the pegs too, I feel like a proper adventure rider now! :cool:

Next, find some mud.

For Godsake man leave the poor thing alone you power hungry KTM rider:(

[Pampera]

My "new" R80GS was only returning 40 mpg with gentle riding. It has allegedly had the carburettors rebuilt this year but this economy suggests maybe not very well.

Ordered the Bing #6 kit (everything up to and including new floats) on the 20th and this arrived this week. Whatever may be wrong or worn, this will make it good.

Love the way these come in a long plastic wrap with compartments for each component.

Have done this a half dozen times over the years but not recently and always find it nerve wracking. Too many tiny overtightened or peened threads and tight O rings to get over sharp edges. The small hammer is for removing and fitting the float pivot, not wacking the carb! Even found the tiny drift I made out of a nail years ago to ease this job!


Right carb finished this afternoon without any disasters. Left one awaits the new year (tomorrow). Please, please, please let this go smoothly. Some close moments today with over tight screws - had to use a stone to tweak a scewdriver for a perfect fit for maximum drive without damage in one case.

Michael

[dino3310]

for those that havent seen this thread... theres some super cool airheads in here http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=678840

the best one is post #39

[igormortis]

We are stuck in Whangarei with possible bean can or coil problem. Anybody nearby with spares? Call us on 0275090352. Thanks!

[Kokopelli]

We are stuck in Whangarei with possible bean can or coil problem. Anybody nearby with spares? Call us on 0275090352. Thanks!
see if you can get hold of darryl applegaye from the bmwor helives in whangarei and has an airhead i am in ohakune at the moment if you can make it to waimauku you can take stuff of my bike

[Kokopelli]

That's applegate, i hate phones don't have his nu,ber but he should be in the phone book
D
see if you can get hold of darryl applegaye from the bmwor helives in whangarei and has an airhead i am in ohakune at the moment if you can make it to waimauku you can take stuff of my bike

[igormortis]

Checked the carb diaphragms as per Steve's suggestion. Both look good. I'm suspecting the ICU now. It's getting quite hot. How hot do they get?

Video of problem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPHEyy_thDI

[Pampera]

My "new" R80GS was only returning 40 mpg with gentle riding. It has allegedly had the carburettors rebuilt this year but this economy suggests maybe not very well.

Ordered the Bing #6 kit (everything up to and including new floats) on the 20th and this arrived this week. Whatever may be wrong or worn, this will make it good.Michael

Mission accomplished.
After one backtrack, RH throttle butterfly "slipped" while securing it back in place with resulting air leak and fast idle, bike back together and running properly now. Torqued the heads, checked the valves and checked the timing. Finally, squirted the back of the "beancan" with some CRC electrical fluid and it seems to have stopped holding onto the revs when closing the throttle so perhaps this freed off a sticky advance/retard.

Economy has shifted from about 13 km/l (37 mpg) to 17.6 km/l (50 mpg), which is about right for an 800, albeit pretty poor for a bike this gutless!

Recomissioned my partly dried out Motion Pro mercury carb balencer using some donated mercury but with two minor spills of this highly toxic and difficult to corral back up again liquid, during this process I think it is time to retire this and get a safer and less environmentally damaging one. I see Motion Pro now make a non mercury (safe) manometer balancer so perhaps one of these is in my future.

Terrible gearbox (second worst in seven two valve twins owned), so after the carb test ride I refilled with full synthetic 75-90. This flatters a poor flat twin gearbox more than a mineral 80 or 90, so we will see. However, quite a lot of fluff on the drain magnet, lots more than I have ever seen before, so perhaps more drastic surgury is going to be needed in the future..............

Starting to remember why I moved from an R80G/S to a new F650 Dakar in 2001!

Michael

[Aslan]

nice looking example Michael! Would love to add it to my garage :)

[Box'a'bits]

Just an update. Igor has made contact with Darryl Applegate (BMWOR) at Whangarei. He may have a spare ICU to test Igors. It isn't the carb diaphrams.

[Pampera]

nice looking example Michael! Would love to add it to my garage :)

Just finished cleaning up tools and draining the old gearbox oil into my storage container. A sheen of fine bronze filings in the bottom corner of the drain pan, so you might be welcome to it! Something tells me that synthetic gearbox oil is probably not going to smooth this one out.

Cosmetics and chassis are well above average though.

Michael

[igormortis]

Update: Daryl came to meet us. Unfortunately he did not have a working ICU at hand, but we managed to rule out the coil and some dodgy wiring to it.

What's left is to test with a working ICU from Daryl's bike once we can get ours to his place. Still haven't ruled out the bean can.

Bike runs strong, until the ignition seemingly cuts out, then backfires loudly when it cuts in again.

Thanks everyone for your offers of help so far. Will keep you updated.

[BMWST?]

Update: Daryl came to meet us. Unfortunately he did not have a working ICU at hand, but we managed to rule out the coil and some dodgy wiring to it.

What's left is to test with a working ICU from Daryl's bike once we can get ours to his place. Still haven't ruled out the bean can.

Bike runs strong, until the ignition seemingly cuts out, then backfires loudly when it cuts in again.

Thanks everyone for your offers of help so far. Will keep you updated.

mine has done that twice in the time i have had it both times has restarted(actually three the second time was the beancan when it would very nearly restart but not quite

[igormortis]

Went around to Darryl's this morning and tested his ICU, ruled that out and discovered it was the bean can. Swapped ours for Darryl's and we are now on the road again!
Huge thanks to Darryl, Steve and Alex for the help. And also to Jay & Cia for rescuing us and putting us up for the night.

[Padmei]

Here's a pic of Kane on his R100 at the Nelson Port races this year. I have to admit when I get on mine for a pootle there is no way I could imagine a BMW could be as fast as his.
When I saw his entered I mistakenly thought he would be sitting around mid field - but nope he was ripping it right off the front. He couldn't seem to hold off the Guzzi tho.

http://www.pbase.com/kiwi_g/image/140724169

http://www.pbase.com/kiwi_g/image/140724165

[Kickaha]

Here's a pic of Kane on his R100 at the Nelson Port races this year. I have to admit when I get on mine for a pootle there is no way I could imagine a BMW could be as fast as his.
When I saw his entered I mistakenly thought he would be sitting around mid field - but nope he was ripping it right off the front. He couldn't seem to hold off the Guzzi tho.

http://www.pbase.com/kiwi_g/image/140724169

http://www.pbase.com/kiwi_g/image/140724165

It's a quick bike with a good rider but BMW twins have a long race history, look up the Butler and Smith bikes or the multiple world championships in sidecars to name a few

His is probably the quickest one currently racing but there are 3 others I know about as well

[GSers]

Mocked up a tank today a quick measure with a plastic bag and water fitted in about 15 litres that along with the YZ tank 7 litres 22 litres all together thats not bad standard tank is 24 litres.
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GSers

[BMWST?]

http://i.pbase.com/o2/26/516326/1/140724180.S7hFYUzM.PortNelsonstreetracing4006.jpg

he has no back brake rod does he!?Guzzi seems to lean over a bit more in the corners and seems to have a wider rear tyre(more grip?)

[NordieBoy]

This guy?
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[Padmei]

http://i.pbase.com/o2/26/516326/1/140724180.S7hFYUzM.PortNelsonstreetracing4006.jpg

he has no back brake rod does he!?Guzzi seems to lean over a bit more in the corners and seems to have a wider rear tyre(more grip?)

The Guzzi has way more power I think. I watched as the guzzi took him on the outside of one the back corners. I asked Kane how many horse power & what kinda speeds he gets out of the bmw but he didn't know. He hasn't bothered putting it on a dyno.

I was watching how low he was cornering on this tight track & the heads still had a fair bit of daylite between them & the road. I was surprised.
Good pics nordie.

[Box'a'bits]

I asked Kane how many horse power & what kinda speeds he gets out of the bmw but he didn't know. He hasn't bothered putting it on a dyno.

I was watching how low he was cornering on this tight track & the heads still had a fair bit of daylite between them & the road. I was surprised.
The engine appears to have been raised in the frame.

[Kickaha]

The Guzzi has way more power I think. I watched as the guzzi took him on the outside of one the back corners. I asked Kane how many horse power & what kinda speeds he gets out of the bmw but he didn't know. He hasn't bothered putting it on a dyno.
The Guzzi runs methanol (or used to) and Bernard rides it pretty hard, at Greymouth Kane was leading it for a bit

The engine appears to have been raised in the frame.
Correct it has been, not sure if he runs the short piston/barrel kit

[NordieBoy]

The Guzzi runs methanol (or used to) and Bernard rides it pretty hard at Greymouth
Rode it pretty hard at Nelson too...
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[sfordnz]

time for some new tyres for the ugly duckling r1100gs
was thinking tkc80 or mitas eo7 something agro like that
but am i'm also thinking selling it and getting something lighter like a f650 or dr650

would like to be able to take it trout fishing, shingle roads are no prob for the big duck but river beds are

putting off road tyres on a 260kg bike am i kidding myself ?

anyone had experience going from road bias tyres to off road bias tyres ?

[_Shrek_]

time for some new tyres for the ugly duckling r1100gs
was thinking tkc80 or mitas eo7 something agro like that
but am i'm also thinking selling it and getting something lighter like a f650 or dr650

would like to be able to take it trout fishing, shingle roads are no prob for the big duck but river beds are

putting off road tyres on a 260kg bike am i kidding myself ?

anyone had experience going from road bias tyres to off road bias tyres ?

go with the Eo7's as they make them for our bikes now & theres not to many places you can't go with them

[GSers]

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Next stage looks like I will have to make my own rear subframe. GSers

[Padmei]

How much rear travel would you have on that?
Does anyone know the max you can get out of a mono & para?

[GSers]

I have been at the front universal yokes with the dremel and relieved the articulation angels. The 1150GS ADV is rated at 220mm of rear wheel travel. I am going to restrict this to 250mm I could get another 10-15mm but I think 250 should be OK The front forks have 300mm of travel but vertical wheel travel is 275mm.
I searched the net on the question and the 4WD guys are running up to 25Deg out of universals on there drive lines I am running 22Deg so I think it should be OK time will tell I suppose.
GSers

[GSers]

Here is a better photo
GSers

[Aslan]

coming along nicely Gerard - I'm impressed

[GSers]

coming along nicely Gerard - I'm impressed

Thanks Aslan, how is your shoulder going? What did Howie do to his leg? You guys have been knocking yourselves around. I hope I have had my share of that when I was younger. Back to the bike yeah I am happy so far, had a stand on the foot pegs today and I was surprised that the bars felt in the right place I might just get some risers to lift them up abit. I thought they would have had to come back towards me a alot but I had to push the bars forward so thats good. It feels small.
GSers

[BMWST?]

What did Howie do to his leg?
GSers
Howie has broken his ankle....

"broke my ankle while down south for the
db1k. "

[Pampera]

So glad I reverted to a two valve GS after a decade of fuel injected GS singles!

Gearbox (1993 R80GS) removed today to find and rectify the source of noise, glittery flakes in the oil and sludge on the drain plug.
The gearbox input shaft splines needed greasing anyway.......and a good chance to check electrical connections, reseat the heat sink etc while waiting for the diagnosis and then the parts to arrive. Hope I don't need this corner of the garage for a few weeks.

Michael

[GSers]

Pampera, there was one on trade me the other day for sale not sure if the R100 and the GS are the same but you can never have to many spares?
GSers

[Howie]

What did Howie do to his leg? You guys have been knocking yourselves around. I hope I have had my share of that when I was younger.
GSers

Hi GSers, I took an impact on my Ankle on the same part of the ride Where Aslan hurt his shoulder. I didn't actually think it was that bad, like a couple of Nurofen Morning and night for 2 days then no more pain killers. Rode for another 10 days around the south island, then back to work and that was when the Ankle started to swell up quite bad as it was out of bike boots. Xray showed I have broken a bit of bone off in a non load bearing area. So in a cast for 6 weeks.

Your bike build looks like it is progressing well.