The BMW GS boxer twin thread

**Gremlin** · 16th January 2011, 11:31

The GSA power delivery is a little more restrained, doesn't quite bark as much, so I'm finding mid corner speed and acceleration is down a little, but I just need to ride the bike for a few thousand km. The BMW suspension feels more remote, whereas the KTM felt like my hands on the ground.

Handling for a bike weighing more than a quarter of a ton is still fantastic, and low speed handling is the best of any bike I have ridden. Indicators are still the "special" BMW ones, but I find I'm getting better at using them. 2011 still has the BMW indicators.

**Eddieb** · 16th January 2011, 12:34

Originally Posted by Gremlin

The GSA power delivery is a little more restrained, doesn't quite bark as much, so I'm finding mid corner speed and acceleration is down a little, but I just need to ride the bike for a few thousand km. The BMW suspension feels more remote, whereas the KTM felt like my hands on the ground.

Handling for a bike weighing more than a quarter of a ton is still fantastic, and low speed handling is the best of any bike I have ridden. Indicators are still the "special" BMW ones, but I find I'm getting better at using them. 2011 still has the BMW indicators.

Whereas on the KTM you ride the top end power, on the GS you ride the midrange.

**Gremlin** · 16th January 2011, 13:42

Never rode the KTM on the top end actually, as the fuel economy became a laugh (and so your range suffers). Did 1 track day, 10L / 100km trying to pass the 600's in my way.

**Kokopelli** · 16th January 2011, 15:49

Originally Posted by Gremlin

The BMW suspension feels more remote, whereas the KTM felt like my hands on the ground.

You are still getting feedback, you just haven't yet learned what it's telling you.

**igormortis** · 26th January 2011, 18:36

Saw a very nice bumblebee GSPD today, parked on Stout St/Lambton Quay. Had a bunch of goodies - WP rear shock, 320mm front brake, oil filler valve cover, Touratech cases, Wudo screen - and looked tidy indeed. Anyone here know it?

**Padmei** · 27th January 2011, 20:37

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129969102

ahem....

**Gremlin** · 28th January 2011, 02:01

I like goodies... here's one the evil Devil linked me to... http://www.advdesigns.net/r1gsaenguex.html

**Gremlin** · 29th January 2011, 19:22

Finally got around to writing it up and some pics: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...815-01-2011%29

**Richard Mc F** · 29th January 2011, 19:40

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Finally got around to writing it up and some pics: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...815-01-2011%29

Why have you not showed me your new toy.........there could be trouble over this

**Gremlin** · 29th January 2011, 19:58

Originally Posted by Richard Mc F

Why have you not showed me your new toy.........there could be trouble over this

Not like I could tempt you to ride it anyway.

I did actually come on the Tuesday right after, but you weren't there (normal day off). This last week, Tuesday again, I was in the area (figured you wouldn't be there). You really should work more

**Magua** · 9th February 2011, 21:20

I've recently bought myself a boxer, a '91 r80. I'm after an air-filter for it.

Shipping from the UK is rather expensive. :P Where do you lot get your spares from?

Cheers.

**Padmei** · 10th February 2011, 06:47

Originally Posted by Magua

I've recently bought myself a boxer, a '91 r80. I'm after an air-filter for it.

Shipping from the UK is rather expensive. :P Where do you lot get your spares from?

Cheers.

I get all my stuff from motobins or motoworks inthe UK. There is a guy in Blenheim on Trademe that sells consumerables. If you search for bmw parts on the motorcycles section he should come up.

There you go I found him
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-353528468.htm

**Magua** · 10th February 2011, 09:37

Originally Posted by Padmei

I get all my stuff from motobins or motoworks inthe UK. There is a guy in Blenheim on Trademe that sells consumerables. If you search for bmw parts on the motorcycles section he should come up.

There you go I found him
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-353528468.htm

Cheers!

I'll keep my eye on that trademe user.

I've ordered some stuff from motobins. Motorworks, however, their postage rates are ridiculous!

**BMWST?** · 10th February 2011, 10:08

post up here when you want something I am sure you will get someone who wants something too and some shared postage can be arrange.For one of things like filters etc i just go local.