The BMW GS boxer twin thread

**Padmei** · 23rd July 2010, 08:00

I got a filter yesterday however there were no extra O rings or shims etc with it. I may or may not need the shim however I wanted to go riding after the oil change & just wanted to be sure I did it correctly.
I will make some more enquiries about them.

Thanks

**igormortis** · 23rd July 2010, 12:40

Have you got a vernier caliper?

**NordieBoy** · 23rd July 2010, 12:45

Originally Posted by igormortis

Have you got a vernier caliper?

It's just a squint. He always looks like that.

I've got a half worn E-07 front here for Schmitty if you want it Padmei.
Should be a bit betterer than the Pirelli slick.

**Padmei** · 23rd July 2010, 18:04

Hi igormortis
Yep brand new shiny vernier.
I will measure tomm morn & see if I need to worry cheers

May be an internet hype but just want to make sure.

Thanks for the offer of the front Nordie but I may have something here hidden away. I want to have a go at changing the tyre with city mcs tyre machine- could be alot of fun or painful

Attacked some of the rust on the exhausts & spokes. Under there is some nice shiny metal.

Has anyone used a dremel with wire brush for tight places like between spokes etc? Not sure if I want to buy one if they're not that effective.

**Waihou Thumper** · 23rd July 2010, 18:11

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

It's just a squint. He always looks like that.

got lost in translation me thinks....

**That looks like fun** · 23rd July 2010, 18:49

Originally Posted by Padmei

Hi igormortis
Yep brand new shiny vernier.
I will measure tomm morn & see if I need to worry cheers

May be an internet hype but just want to make sure.

Thanks for the offer of the front Nordie but I may have something here hidden away. I want to have a go at changing the tyre with city mcs tyre machine- could be alot of fun or painful

Attacked some of the rust on the exhausts & spokes. Under there is some nice shiny metal.

Has anyone used a dremel with wire brush for tight places like between spokes etc? Not sure if I want to buy one if they're not that effective.

Spokes on beemers are Stainless steel. What causes the rust is dust from the brake pads. Not sure about the early rims but later models are anodised so be careful with the polishing.
Be careful when working with satainless and only use tools (grinders drills polishing clothes etc) that are specific to stainless. If they are used on normal steel they will cause the stainless to rust. So dont use steel wool

**Padmei** · 23rd July 2010, 20:11

Originally Posted by That looks like fun

Spokes on beemers are Stainless steel. What causes the rust is dust from the brake pads. Not sure about the early rims but later models are anodised so be careful with the polishing.
Be careful when working with satainless and only use tools (grinders drills polishing clothes etc) that are specific to stainless. If they are used on normal steel they will cause the stainless to rust. So dont use steel wool

Bugger...
Still I guess they can't be worse than what they were

**Pampera** · 23rd July 2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by Padmei

I got a filter yesterday however there were no extra O rings or shims etc with it. I may or may not need the shim however I wanted to go riding after the oil change & just wanted to be sure I did it correctly.
I will make some more enquiries about them.

Thanks

If the bike came with a shim (one of mine has one - from new), just re-use it. It is not the end of the world if you re-use the O ring or gasket (if fitted). This just means you will know to order one before next time.
I just get weary of these self appointed gurus holding forth from US based BMW sites. How did we ever get on before they came into our homes?
BMW 2 valve twins are easy and fun to maintain yourself, don't let these people put you off - enjoy!
Michael

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd July 2010, 21:24

I didn't encourage it, really mum. Can I keep it mum, can I, can I????

From BMW R100GS collection

Hey Padmei, look like we got twins!

**Eddieb** · 23rd July 2010, 21:54

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

I didn't encourage it, really mum. Can I keep it mum, can I, can I????

Cool!, so what is it, what did it cost, where did you find it etc.

**Padmei** · 23rd July 2010, 21:54

You lil ripper

Tell us the rest of the story

**igormortis** · 23rd July 2010, 21:59

Right. We really do need to get all these Welly GSes in the same place, same time!

**Padmei** · 23rd July 2010, 22:03

Shit I'm tempted to bring schmidtty over to see his city cousins.

**That looks like fun** · 24th July 2010, 05:27

That be the one thats been on Trade shit for a while? If my testicles were bigger it would have been in my shed

yes dear yes dear yes dear yes dear

as soon as I have finished the lawns

**Phreaky Phil** · 24th July 2010, 07:47

I made an enquiry about that one myself. A project bike ! I sat down and added up the cost of what it would take to build it into what I wanted and went