The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Padmei]

Thanks guys but ot was like a back page from a NZ type mag with local outfits like BMS,Motorad, Kanes outfit etc. If I remember correctly there was a cartoon kiwi involved- It'll come to me

[Box'a'bits]

Motoring Marketplace

[sidecar bob]

I'm after some 2nd hand ex cond or new rocker adjusting bolts for my R80GS. They are the ones that adjust the rockers for valve clearance. I have tried Kane but he only has super liteweight racing ones
If no joy I'll get some from UK but if you guys know anyone I can try sing out.
Thanking you for your help on this matter

Mmmmmm slippers mmmm

Edit. I had a link to a page on a NZ BMW site that had links to parts & retailers - I can't seem to find it anymore does anyone know the one I mean?

Here it is. Kiwi Airheads.
http://www.rter.co.nz/Airheads/
Max Headroom on here probably has the most air cooled bits in NZ. Try P.M ing him.
I have his number if he dosent come on here anymore.
He's Nick on Kiwi Airheads.

[Padmei]

Here it is. Kiwi Airheads.
http://www.rter.co.nz/Airheads/
Max Headroom on here probably has the most air cooled bits in NZ. Try P.M ing him.
I have his number if he dosent come on here anymore.
He's Nick on Kiwi Airheads.

Primo delisicio & MonteNegro

[Padmei]

This is cool. Check out the rearish sets.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-391285001.htm

[marks]

This is cool. Check out the rearish sets.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-391285001.htm

very very cool

We wants it, we needs it....

[Woodman]

This is cool. Check out the rearish sets.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-391285001.htm

Ooooooo, Now that is very very nice. I was lusting over a new thruxton tother day but thats nicer, not to mention cheaper, and probly more reliable.

Here padders if you wanna convert schmidtty, have a look at this site.

http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/re...s/prod_14.html

Or this forum.

http://dotheton.com/index.php

[sidecar bob]

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between an R1200GS & an R1200GSA.
Or post up links to spec sheets. Ive searched & cant find.
Thanks.

[Aslan]

Hi there Sidecar Bob - here's a link with some of the information you're after - the 1200GS spec sheet http://micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_1200.htm

Other resources are Adventure Rider - http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3

and UKGSER http://ukgser.com/home/

From your profile I gather you're a Lucky Man, soon to own a 1200GS - myself, I lust after them and KTM9xxs - whilst really needing to be happy with my perfectly functional and reliable 1150GS

[_Shrek_]

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between an R1200GS & an R1200GSA.
Or post up links to spec sheets. Ive searched & cant find.
Thanks.

hiya bob the Gs has a 19' front & a 23ltr tank & the Gsa has a 21' front & i think 32ltr tank

[Padmei]

Ooooooo, Now that is very very nice. I was lusting over a new thruxton tother day but thats nicer, not to mention cheaper, and probly more reliable.

Here padders if you wanna convert schmidtty, have a look at this site.

http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/re...s/prod_14.html

Or this forum.

http://dotheton.com/index.php

I too lusted over the thruxton when I had theGB400. However as age creeps on the riding position isn't that comfy.
We were watching a movie the other nite where the cool sexy guy was riding one like in the ad above. When I exclaimed "airhead!" Mrs Padmei looked at me & asked how come my one didn't look as cool as that

I have however been offered another airhead needing work at a cheap price - don't tell Bmwrsnut cos he may come sniffing around.

[Box'a'bits]

I too lusted over the thruxton when I had theGB400. However as age creeps on the riding position isn't that comfy.
We were watching a movie the other nite where the cool sexy guy was riding one like in the ad above. When I exclaimed "airhead!" Mrs Padmei looked at me & asked how come my one didn't look as cool as that

I have however been offered another airhead needing work at a cheap price - don't tell Bmwrsnut cos he may come sniffing around.

Well, if you dither......
Suspect that Mandy may feel certain of my important bits may be on the line if I moved on that.

[GSers]

hiya bob the Gs has a 19' front & a 23ltr tank & the Gsa has a 21' front & i think 32ltr tank

NO 21" front wheel the only thing offered with a 21" front was the HP2 which is no longer in production. the diiference between the 2 is probably around 50kg of extra stuff.
GSers

[Squiggles]

I thought one had a lower first gear?

[Gremlin]

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between an R1200GS & an R1200GSA.
Or post up links to spec sheets. Ive searched & cant find.
Thanks.

Answer is slightly muddied by the varying spec levels. There are the base models, but in NZ for example, but I know the GSA comes with the two extra packages by default (not sure on the GS). ie, stuff like ABS, ESA, LED indicators etc etc.

Main differences are:
- 20L fuel tank on GS, 33L tank on GSA
- crash bars standard on GSA, nothing on GS
- pannier racks on GSA standard, nothing on GS (GS panniers don't need racks either)
- cast rims for GS, spoked rims on GSA (but still tubeless). Identical rim sizes tho
- small screen on GS, larger screen on GSA
- GSA has an altered first gear, better for off road, rest of the gearing between bikes is identical
- Higher seat heights on GSA than GS
- More ground clearance on GSA than GS
- handguards on GSA standard, extras on GS
- GS is lighter than GSA

Certain things on the GS can be modified (even including replacing the tank), but realistically, once you want enough of the features of the GSA, just buy the GSA... they're excellent bikes