The BMW GS boxer twin thread

**dino3310** · 10th August 2010, 21:48

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-309381860.htm

**barrie** · 11th August 2010, 08:22

I have a pair of 32mm carbs.
Apparently they are older ones, but you are welcome to the parts if they fit. Give me a bell on 021300664.

Cheers,

Barrie

Originally Posted by Padmei

I am in need of help. Does anybody have some spare parts for a 32mm Bing Carb.
After getting my box of goodies from overseas I opened up the RHS carb & found the seal from the top of the carb was crap & the inside above the diaphram was very dirty. The screw holding the needle was seized & after days of soaking & trying it I took to the mechanics who heated it too much so now it had a bulge in the middle of the upwards shaft & doesn't slide upwards inside the top of the carb.

Anyway I need one of these & the screw to hold the needle in. If anyone has one lying around I would like to purchase one. hey are a bit pricey new but will get one if no joy here.

BTW who is the BM dealer of choice in wellington again?

**Padmei** · 11th August 2010, 17:33

Will do thanks Barrie
Thanks also to other replies. I wonder if I'll enjoy riding it as much as I do working on it- cos I love working on it!!

**Taz** · 11th August 2010, 17:37

Originally Posted by Padmei

Will do thanks Barrie
Thanks also to other replies. I wonder if I'll enjoy riding it as much as I do working on it- cos I love working on it!!

You will up until the working on it outweighs the riding it on a regular basis

**Eddieb** · 11th August 2010, 18:11

Hi Padmei

Try Kane at http://www.rtwinworks.co.nz/index.html

Phone Kane 027 266 5335 (A/H 06 354 6896)

Email: Kane@rtwinworks.co.nz

I've used Kane to supply airhead parts and he was very good to deal with. I'd recommend him.

**igormortis** · 11th August 2010, 18:17

Originally Posted by Eddieb

I've used Kane to supply airhead parts and he was very good to deal with. I'd recommend him.

I'll second that.

**Eddieb** · 11th August 2010, 18:23

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Anyone want to buy a GS PD?

The good bits:
Registered till 25th October 2010
~$4000 of Ohlins and Touratech gear
Ohlins shock with external preload
Touratech Rallye mount for headlight and dash
Touratech Rallye Headlight and fly screen
Touratech IMO-100R Digital Rallye Computer
Touratech Standard Control Lamp Kit (Idiot lights)
Touratech Oil Cooler Relocation Kit
Touratech Sump Guard
Touratech rear brake lever relocation kit
Touratech indicators with flexible stalks all round.
RF900 brake caliper upgrade, plus original caliper. Pads are pretty new.
Braided front brake line
Pivot pegz, plus originals
30mm stainless handlebar risers
Emgo bark busters
BMW panniers
Spare front disc
Various other spare bits I need to catalog, rocker cover gaskets, base gaskets, front driveshaft boot etc
Half worn E-09 on the rear
Fairly new Vee Rubber knobbly on the front
Ventura L brackets, brand new never fitted, possibly the only set available in NZ.
Full set of brand new replacement stainless push rods, push rods seals, base o rings and other bits I can't remember right now.
PD front spoiler thing that goes behind the front wheel across the motor and headers
Those crap buttery screws in the top of the carbs have been replaced with stainless allen head screws.
Lighter carb springs fitted, reduces strain on long rides.

The bad bits:
Push rod seals are leaking but all new replacement bits are included, it's not leaking badly but enough to leave a damp batch on the block.
The Touratech Headlight was smashed ona trip to the South Island and I couldn't get a replacement so the flyscreen was cut and flared out a bit and a larger light installed. It's a '20 feet' fix, i.e You can't see it from 20 feet away.
It's filthy.
The BMW luggage was totally mis represented when I bought it. It's usable and basically sound but you can't lock it as there's no key and one of the rack clamp locks is missing. The clamp still attachs to the rack and it's never come off but I usually put a strap around the box just in case.
Scratch on the left hand side of the tank from dropping it in a river.
WOF has expired.
The right hand side EMGO bark buster mount at the end of the handlebar is damaged and taped up. It still appears to be sound though.

PM me if your interested in talking or want more info, the bike is in Lower Hutt and you're welcome to come check it out.

I had a chance to spend time on the PD over last weekend so it now has a replacement spark plug lead and cap and a new Touratech indicator fitted. I've also glued a new magnet onto the front rotor for the speedo sensor. It should be ready to take in for a WOF when I find some time when I'm not working (I'm updating this from work now even).

**igor** · 11th August 2010, 18:25

whats thje attraction with this clunky old dinosaurs. Buy a F800GS, much more fun to ride

**Padmei** · 11th August 2010, 20:33

Originally Posted by igor

whats thje attraction with this clunky old dinosaurs. Buy a F800GS, much more fun to ride

Who's actually riding them? I just got mine to work on (& feel the big JUGS mmm)

**BMWST?** · 11th August 2010, 20:56

Originally Posted by igor

whats thje attraction with this clunky old dinosaurs. Buy a F800GS, much more fun to ride

cos they are kinda cool and they cost a fraction of a more modern bike,although they are still too much for what you get.They cool on the road,incredibly well balanced at low speed,and have the ability to traverse any kind of formed road.Is that enough?
I didnt know what to buy when i started riding again so i bought a bike that would let me do just about anything.And it does