The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Eddieb]

Yep, an airhead should sound like a pocket of loose change. It's when it's quiet that you have to worry.

And the one part no longer available is the metal bracket the springs attach to on the sidestand, minor in the greater scheme of things.

[BMWST?]

Just bought 93 R100 GS, Any suggestions on how to assess condition of gearbox and final drive, apparently the gearbox only gets 60-100k before needing rebuild.How do you know if gearbox is noisy or U joints in drive shaft are worn without stripping everything. Also is gearbox doable yourself with decent workshop and tools. Cheers

rear wheel should spin by hand in neutral nice and freely and no noise.If you are in welly and you want it checked Mike Dobson at motorad will check it.Dont know about gearbox

[BMWST?]

Wasn't a house in leinster ave was it, funny basement and flat out the back. ?

steep drive bikes kept on a raised floor in a room under the house

[barrie]

Thanks for the advice, Think I'll drop it into motorad and get a decent assessment done. Cheers.

[Clean_up]

Hi all, just a few questions...i am thinking of getting a 1200gs or gs adventure.
whats the deal with having to get the service done by BMW? are you able to get them serviced by a general bike mechanic?
If ya don't get them serviced by BMW can you get aftermarket parts that are somewhat cheaper? I hear brake pads alone cost almost $400 a set?? I really love the look of these bikes, and if i got one would definitely want to put it to good use

[BMWST?]

Hi all, just a few questions...i am thinking of getting a 1200gs or gs adventure.
whats the deal with having to get the service done by BMW? are you able to get them serviced by a general bike mechanic?
If ya don't get them serviced by BMW can you get aftermarket parts that are somewhat cheaper? I hear brake pads alone cost almost $400 a set?? I really love the look of these bikes, and if i got one would definitely want to put it to good use

i would get it serviced by dealer until out of warranty....absolutely no excuses then.If its a older bike get t serviced wherever.They do have some things that need resetting by a BMW service computer I think.Search the web,ADV rider have a huge forum just on these bikes.I take internet stuff with a grain of salt.

[Eddieb]

This is pretty cool.

A Ride Report of a 1983 crossing of the Canning Stock Route in Aus on a pair of R80's, including pics and digitised super 8 video footage taken on the trip.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547675

[Kokopelli]

http://www.bmwboxersupplies.com/prod...products_id/38

[Eddieb]

Thanks Alex, looks like i better get the credit card out.

[Padmei]

You done the CSR Eddie? I can't wait to get some money together & see some of these tracks they talk about.

[Eddieb]

CSR?      

[Padmei]

CSR?      

Canning Stock Route...

[Eddieb]

No, would love to though. Quite keen on doing at least a half lap of Aus.

[igor]

well ya better get rid of that money pit ya just bought then

[Eddieb]

http://www.bmwboxersupplies.com/prod...products_id/38

I went to place an order tonight for that and half a dozen spokes and they want 24 euro for shipping! have emailed them to see what the real cost will be as thats daylight robbery.