The BMW GS boxer twin thread

**Phreaky Phil** · 28th March 2009, 17:55

Those of with Airheads will know what I mean. To far forward and self retracting. Almost impossible to put down while on the bike. We meet a couple who had ridden an Airhead out from England. They had a different sidestand so I took a few measurements and built my own. The one in the pics is the Evo 4 version.

**Eddieb** · 28th March 2009, 17:58

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

I've got a PDF copy of an R80GS manual. If anyone wants a copy let me know

Does that cover any other models?

I'm guessing a lot of the info would be generic to paralever airheads?

If yes to either I wouldn't mind a copy.

**Eddieb** · 30th March 2009, 12:58

Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

Those of with Airheads will know what I mean. To far forward and self retracting. Almost impossible to put down while on the bike. We meet a couple who had ridden an Airhead out from England. They had a different sidestand so I took a few measurements and built my own. The one in the pics is the Evo 4 version.

I want.

Do they require welding onto the frame at the footpeg end?

How much?

Would they fit onto a G/S?

If so how much for 2?

**Eddieb** · 30th March 2009, 14:48

Parked in a local bikepark. Monstrous tank, I think they are 45 litre. It looked it might have started life as a 100GS PD and had done a lot of hard miles.

Possibly a new import? The VIN plate was very shiny and new looking and didn't match the miles the rest of the bike looked like it had done.

**NordieBoy** · 30th March 2009, 17:20

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Parked in a local bikepark. Monstrous tank, I think they are 45 litre. It looked it might have started life as a 100GS PD and had done a lot of hard miles.

Possibly a new import? The VIN plate was very shiny and new looking and didn't match the miles the rest of the bike looked like it had done.

Also running a pair of 130dB horns

**Padmei** · 30th March 2009, 19:48

Just guessing but you think owned by a pom?

HP2 tell me about them. They aren't making them anymore? Many sold in NZ? Approx price when new? Can you get parts? Anyone of KB got one?

**Eddieb** · 30th March 2009, 19:53

Originally Posted by Padmei

Just guessing but you think owned by a pom?

HP2 tell me about them. They aren't making them anymore? Many sold in NZ? Approx price when new? Can you get parts? Anyone of KB got one?

Garry.W here in Welly has one. It seems to go well. And it's skinnier than my fast ass PD with a pannier on so I had to let him past when we were lane splitting this evening. He could go where I couldn't.

**Phreaky Phil** · 30th March 2009, 20:36

Originally Posted by Eddieb

I want.

Do they require welding onto the frame at the footpeg end?

How much?

Would they fit onto a G/S?

If so how much for 2?

They dont require any welding, utilise one engine mount and the footpeg bolt. They will fit the G/S's. Unfotunately they are expensive to make as there is a lot of machining involved and last time I asked there was about $200 machining in each one, making total cost something like $350 all up. If there was enough being made the machining costs may be lower.

**Eddieb** · 19th April 2009, 20:42

Airheads at the ISDE 6 days

Guys riding them like they are little trailbikes.

**BMWST?** · 21st April 2009, 11:14

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Parked in a local bikepark. Monstrous tank, I think they are 45 litre. It looked it might have started life as a 100GS PD and had done a lot of hard miles.

Possibly a new import? The VIN plate was very shiny and new looking and didn't match the miles the rest of the bike looked like it had done.

is that front tyre on the right way?

**xwhatsit** · 21st April 2009, 11:26

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Airheads at the ISDE 6 days

Guys riding them like they are little trailbikes.

Thanks, now I'm late for my 12pm lecture!

**Oscar** · 21st April 2009, 17:07

One o' you airheads needs to buy Priestly's GS:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=209813837

It's a goodie

**LISTERJAG** · 22nd April 2009, 20:50

Originally Posted by Phreaky Phil

They dont require any welding, utilise one engine mount and the footpeg bolt. They will fit the G/S's. Unfotunately they are expensive to make as there is a lot of machining involved and last time I asked there was about $200 machining in each one, making total cost something like $350 all up. If there was enough being made the machining costs may be lower.

I have one if anyone is interested, $200.