BMW Motorcycles

[PL]

Originally posted by koma@Feb 4 2005, 01:47 AM

join me lar

Eh, got ur bike already????

[GSGabes]

Oh no... SDR, why are u selling my man.....

 

Anyway, Great website here..... Fantastic Stuff!!

 

http://www.longwayround.com/lwr.htm

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 8 2005, 07:38 AM

not firm, has been looking around

Well...maybe it's time for you to get another bike lah. Let you re-discover the joy of owning a Beemer with lesser problems (hopefully). U plan to get a new one? Or looking around for a particular used one?

 

Everybody, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

 

For those of you going on riding trip, RIDE SAFELY.

 

Let's arrange another meet-up after this week, ok fellas?

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 8 2005, 07:38 AM

not firm, has been looking around, saw this kalahari on the net, manufactured in 1997, any1 heard b4, think never come to spore

 

http://www.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_basic.html#RGSKAL

Hey SDR, saw your ad too before you removed it..

 

A couple of days back, I saw this particular model on the road with white tank and the word Dakar on it..looks like a R80G/S from afar..pretty well kept too.

 

I wanted to catch up with the rider but I was on the opposite side of the road.

 

Anyway, I got lobang for a used R 100 GSPD.. this is the real one , not an upgrade.

 

PM me if you interested. I wanted to get it but have settled for another bike instead.Like what you once said, owners of this bike would not sell.. It would be cheaper than the one you viewed at the shop. keen? I think you would

 

Happy New Year Guys!

[PL]

Hey guys, can we use these engine oil?

 

Mobil 1 Motorcycle Engine Oil

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by pinglong@Feb 8 2005, 12:05 PM

Hey guys, can we use these engine oil?

 

Mobil 1 Motorcycle Engine Oil

Use minerals lah..... good enough......save the dough for other essentials......

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 8 2005, 12:44 PM

Okay, will PM u and arrange to view it after CNY. Anyway, Thanks for ur info. Any1 here interested to join us on the viewing? Let's organise and we all go down to view it, owner sure got scare. (hope he don't mind, just treat it as riders gathering).

 

think GS fans should not miss the R100GSPD, at least look hv a look at the GS's ancestor.

Count me in, but I need to know when cause of me @#$% working schedule. Might wanna throw in a couple of days leave just to get away from it all.....

[Guest nE0]

Oil molecules don't break down easily, its the additives, anti-friction stuff that wears out. Therefore, oil can be recycled, but the additives wear out after about 5000 to 10,000km depending on brand and quality.

 

Of course, Fully synthetic ones last longer than semi and mineral oils.

[RT]

Originally posted by pinglong@Feb 8 2005, 12:05 PM

Hey guys, can we use these engine oil?

 

Mobil 1 Motorcycle Engine Oil

Different people tell you different things.. some owners here I speak to tell me they only use mineral oil while i read from the Micapeak bmw site to use mineral or semi syn oil during the break in period which can be from 20-32K km that's when the engine stops using oil.

After that use fully synthetic oil.

 

It also says automobile oil can also be used as long as the grades are correct and also because the engine is separate from the gearbox.

 

Cheers

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 8 2005, 12:44 PM

Okay, will PM u and arrange to view it after CNY. Anyway, Thanks for ur info. Any1 here interested to join us on the viewing? Let's organise and we all go down to view it, owner sure got scare. (hope he don't mind, just treat it as riders gathering).

 

think GS fans should not miss the R100GSPD, at least look hv a look at the GS's ancestor.

Dun take too long.. I happen to stumble upon this bike last week and its at a dealer shop. I heard this bike was recently brought out from PML after about 2 years in storage there.. forgot the details, anyway owner has a few other bikes to 'look after'.

He intends to put it up for sale after replacing a seal or something but I asked if he would sell it in a 'as is' condition and his reply was yes and was asked to make him an offer.

I have yet to get back to him on that.

Any case,Its only a phone call away, provided someone else hasn't bought it yet

So for those really interested in this rare beauty..quick, do your maths. hee hee..

[RT]

Btw, how do you guys check the engine oil level for your bikes. this is also another topic where I hear different ways of doing it

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 8 2005, 06:46 PM

Btw, how do you guys check the engine oil level for your bikes. this is also another topic where I hear different ways of doing it

i check the oil window at the bottom halfway filled up juz nice. shiok ah~~~the handling of the gs is so gd macham sports bike can almost buah the engine guard liao

[PL]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 8 2005, 06:46 PM

Btw, how do you guys check the engine oil level for your bikes. this is also another topic where I hear different ways of doing it

There's a see-thru thingy at the bottom left, something like the brake fluid reservoir. In front of the gear lever, for my RT. Brian from PML point it out to me the other time. To see the accurate level, must ride the bike for abt 4-5 km, then check. Shd see the level around half.

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 9 2005, 09:53 AM

Good day, RT, so where's the shop, shall we (the old GS fans) to go together to view it?

 

Venue :

Date / Time :

 

11) Me - SDR

22) Cyclop?

33)

44)

55)

 

Pinglong, Koma, GsGages and GS1200?

 

Shall we have kopi section after viewing the bike?

Venue : Vector One

Date / Time : ??

 

11) Me - SDR

22) Cyclop?

33)

44)

55)

 

Pinglong, Koma, GsGages and GS1200?

 

Shall we have kopi section after viewing the bike?

 

 

Its the shop beside Minerva motors.

 

SDR, you guys decide on the date and time. will join you if possible.

[RT]

Originally posted by koma@Feb 9 2005, 12:38 AM

i check the oil window at the bottom halfway filled up juz nice. shiok ah~~~the handling of the gs is so gd macham sports bike can almost buah the engine guard liao

that's why you bought the bike rite?

 

I guess it must be way better than your fren's bike you rode dn the other day.Sports bike huh? yeah its known to be a sportbike eater in the right hands..

If things go well, I will be joining you too pretty soon..

 

yours is black colour too?

 

 

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 9 2005, 01:45 PM

that's why you bought the bike rite?

 

I guess it must be way better than your fren's bike you rode dn the other day.Sports bike huh? yeah its known to be a sportbike eater in the right hands..

If things go well, I will be joining you too pretty soon..

 

yours is black colour too?

 

 

yeah~~~!!! finally got my gs liao so happy~~~goin dwn gibe it a proper wash after tis post. yah tis 1 much better than my frens bike handlin also better cause front n back ohlins yah its known 2 be a sprotsbike eater. tat day while riding back hm at bukit batok i could tail a suzuki k4 750cc all the thru a few corners nearly overtook him on 1 then he say he nber expected a bmw 2 corner like tat gsbabe wat tyres u using now, my bike using prillei scorpions then my frens gs was using meztler tourance. which tyres u would recommend for occasional tour n gd cornering abilities

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 9 2005, 01:35 PM

Venue : Vector One

Date / Time : ??

 

11) Me - SDR

22) Cyclop?

33)

44)

55)

 

Pinglong, Koma, GsGages and GS1200?

 

Shall we have kopi section after viewing the bike?

 

 

Its the shop beside Minerva motors.

 

SDR, you guys decide on the date and time. will join you if possible.

Venue : Vector One

Date / Time : ??

 

1) Me - SDR

2) Cyclop?

3) koma (if my work schedule do not clash anyway need 2 go vector 1 install my

alarm )

4)

5)

 

Pinglong, Koma, GsGages and GS1200?

 

Shall we have kopi section after viewing the bike?

 

 

Its the shop beside Minerva motors.

 

SDR, you guys decide on the date and time. will join you if possible.

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 9 2005, 05:34 PM

Where's vector 1? Shall we meet Friday evening 1800hrs or Saturday Morning 1100hrs? Shop open this coming Fri & Sat?

its beside Minerva Motors(S'pore Ducati Distributor) along Lavendar st.

Not sure when they re-open after CNY.

Their no. is 6294-6608

 

Heard Koma is going there to install his alarm

 

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 9 2005, 05:34 PM

Where's vector 1? Shall we meet Friday evening 1800hrs or Saturday Morning 1100hrs? Shop open this coming Fri & Sat?

I'll join you guys if its Saturday. Me working on Friday

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by cyclop@Feb 9 2005, 08:44 PM

I'll join you guys if its Saturday. Me working on Friday

u workin till wat time n fri?? cause i be free whole day on fri, if sat then hav 2 be in the evenin liao cause mornin i bringin my dog go sentosa

i try gibe bernard a call tml n c when he be opening

[GSGabes]

Koma,

 

I changed to Tourance Tyres. Satisfies my Cornering needs. Good enuff and Stable.....

 

The scorpions I heard has a lower profile? It drops into corners really well.... very good...... havent try em though.... expensive though... so..er... hehehe Tourance good for my needs.

 

Sorry Guys I cant join u all for the outing.. I will be off riding.....Cheers!!

[Guest GS1200]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 9 2005, 01:35 PM

Venue : Vector One

Date / Time : ??

 

11) Me - SDR

22) Cyclop?

33) GS1200

44)

55)

 

Pinglong, Koma, GsGages and GS1200?

 

Shall we have kopi section after viewing the bike?

 

 

Its the shop beside Minerva motors.

 

SDR, you guys decide on the date and time. will join you if possible.

Count me in

[biking nomad]

Originally posted by coolcat@Jan 30 2005, 12:32 AM

Hey, is this the Singapore guy who went on a long ride with his ex-stewardess wife? Wrote a book too, right? Anyone know what is the title of the book and where I can get a copy?

 

Thanks..

 

Cheers

 

Cat

I managed to read the book some time ago. Borrowed it from the National Library. Its tittled A Tankful of Time by Michael Fong. (Not sure if I spelt his first name correctly.)

 

A marvelous read! I think i read it cover to cover in abt 2 days!

 

If I remember correctly, I think he travelled up South east asia into South Asia and then to the Mid-east n into Europe n Africa. I think they shipped back from Gambia or sth.

 

I think he also did quite a lot of things to his bike when he was in Germany cos he had some good German pals who recommended him an excellent BMW workshop.

 

I'm recalling this stuff after reading his book about three years ago. Just imagine what an experience he must have had!

 

Happy reading!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by koma@Feb 9 2005, 11:26 PM

u workin till wat time n fri?? cause i be free whole day on fri, if sat then hav 2 be in the evenin liao cause mornin i bringin my dog go sentosa

i try gibe bernard a call tml n c when he be opening

Me woking from Fryday 1200hrs to Sat 0100hrs..... Will be zombie after that

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by GSGabes@Feb 10 2005, 12:09 AM

I changed to Tourance Tyres. Satisfies my Cornering needs. Good enuff and Stable.....

 

The scorpions I heard has a lower profile? It drops into corners really well.... very good...... havent try em though.... expensive though... so..er... hehehe Tourance good for my needs.

Agree!!

Already scraping footpegs on the Tourance with plenty of grip still avail....kekekeke!!

Yet to try them on wet road though.......