BMW Motorcycles

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by GS1200@Feb 11 2005, 03:19 PM

U r absolutely right abt the shocks. Damn lousily soft Somemore they r WP shocks. Bo pian lah, need to give it a chance to 'sit' in the shocks first cos now only 4.5k on the clock. According to Advrider Forum, needs at least 5 -8 Ks to season them.

The plot thickens.....

 

Lets see, WP is owned by KTM, who in turn makes the 950, which is competing against the GS for the same market..........

 

We don't see original Honda kitted with Ohlins as OEM parts now do we........

[Guest GS1200]

ah..... now it all make sense

 

Anyway, it does feel better after cranking up the preload just now. Thks dude

[Guest GS1200]

Hey SDR n Koma, it was indeed a great meeting and kopi session.

 

Wah, SDR's Mystic is a GEM man ! No wonder u have such a HARD time selling HOW TO SELL, damn chio leh

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by GS1200@Feb 12 2005, 09:11 PM

Wah, SDR's Mystic is a GEM man ! No wonder u have such a HARD time selling HOW TO SELL, damn chio leh

Hey SDR,

 

http://www.hoggettfarm.com/archive/images/ttiwwop.gif

 

Lets see some pixs man!!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

This's one of the best 1150 shot that I've ever seen!!! Neat!!!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Yo GS1200, BIG BIG Lights!!

http://www.dallasmotorcycles.com/ezymount_files/gfx/1200gs/1200GS-Ver-3-520-ION-FRT-Pi.jpghttp://www.dallasmotorcycles.com/ezymount_files/gfx/1200gs/1200GS-Ver-3-520-ION-Side-P.jpg

http://www.dallasmotorcycles.com/ezymount_files/gfx/1200gs/1200GS-Ver-3-910-FRT-Pics-0.jpghttp://www.dallasmotorcycles.com/ezymount_files/gfx/1200gs/1200GS-Version-510-1100%20Side%20003.jpg

http://www.dallasmotorcycles.com/ezymount_files/gfx/1200gs/1200GS-Ver-3-600-HID-Side-P.jpg

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 13 2005, 10:14 PM

Cyclop, as per your request, picture of my bike taken abt 3.5yrs ago :

 

http://www.bardelang.de/englisch/Mystic/frame_mystic.htm

 

To : RT, passed by Vector 1 this afternoon, glanced at the GSPD, condition looks good.

SDR my man, DON'T SELL IT!!!!!! http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/jump.gif

[Guest GS1200]

Hey SDR, thks man !!! Actually, i always felt tat the GS12 is a bit too cyber to look like a tough mean round the world machine. Yep, to a certain sense the styling appeals, but as a GS.... its still felt different though. Whatever it is, its still my LUV man

 

Oh ! Need to clarify my comments abt the lousy soft shocks. My mistake, I had actually tune the rebound damping all the way to 'S' which means SOFT. Tried playing with it on Sun and to my pleasant surprise, tuning it to 'H' did the trick Now I am a HAPPYRIDER , no more pogostick

 

Hey Cyclops, nice pics man ! Bet it cost a bomb to have them

All of them looks damn chio, so which one r u going to have

 

Hey Koma, take your pick

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by GS1200@Feb 14 2005, 11:23 PM

Hey Cyclops, nice pics man ! Bet it cost a bomb to have them

All of them looks damn chio, so which one r u going to have

Yo GS1200, I still prefer to mount the Aux lights on the crash bars like we discussed before. It help maintains the bike width profile and also put the lights low so we won't shine into other road users' eyes. Been at the receiving end from too many inconsiderate drivers/bikers before so I know how dangerous it can be. http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/250503/pillepalle.gif

But this kit also include the shabang that our CAN BUS needs, see quote below:

 

kit also includes a ‘switched power’ ‘Plug’n Play’ wiring interface kit that allows connection to the parking lamp switched power circuit, for the control switch/relay assy, without the need to splice into the CAN BUS System wiring harness. The I/F kit also allows power to flow only in one direction, never allowing power to flow back to the bike’s sensitive CAN BUS System. During Tech Training, BMW briefed that splicing into any part of the electrical harness could void the BMW Electrical Warranty coverage. Our ‘Plug’n Play’ solution should eliminate any potential warranty issues with the electrical system

 

So what do ya think? It does look good with the PIAA 1100PX lamps... http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/splif.gif

[GSGabes]

hey guys,

 

wow. wat a pity I missed the kopi session. haha.

 

How bout a sunday breakfast ride again? LOL.

 

anyway RT. Thanks. Will be reading the book u sold me... too bad the DVD was sold already...

[RT]

Originally posted by GSGabes@Feb 15 2005, 12:07 AM

anyway RT. Thanks. Will be reading the book u sold me... too bad the DVD was sold already...

you're welcome Gab, I will keep a lookout for you if they have any more copies if I do drop by the shop again....

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 13 2005, 10:14 PM

To : RT, passed by Vector 1 this afternoon, glanced at the GSPD, condition looks good.

So have you been thinking about the R100 GSPD since you saw it?

She's a beauty isn't she?

 

I was drooling when I first saw it

[RT]

Just a tot, how many of you here have or are thinking about fixing a GPS on your bike? I mean like the pro and cons, costs etc.. I think its cool though.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 15 2005, 09:28 AM

Just a tot, how many of you here have or are thinking about fixing a GPS on your bike? I mean like the pro and cons, costs etc.. I think its cool though.

Thinking of one, probably the Quest.

 

Pro: essential for topoking like me http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/bnige.gif

 

Cons: - Mounting adds clutter

- $$$, especially for those with bigger display

- Mustn't forget to bring it along when you're away from the bike http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/a4.gif

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 15 2005, 09:30 AM

I was on my bike, stopped at Traffic Junction and just nice the bike was facing me. Didn't look at it closely but judging on the shining spokes, think it should hv been well taken care of unless it is a new wheel. did see 1 about 1.5yrs ago at PML, parked behind. Wonder if this is the bike. What time is Vector 1 closing? Any idea, may be going down today @ 1800hrs to take a look.

 

Actually, I am badly influence by you guys here, I never wanted a GS, now a bit itchy. I prefer naked roadbike or sportbike. LOL - Bad influence.

 

For those who don't hv time to go down, following pictures for your reference, a 1995 GSPD, looks very similiar to mine as in Engine (except engine covers), gear, final drive, frame and etc... :

 

http://www.cifumotorsports.com/mc/1995bmwpd/images/pd1t.jpg

 

http://www.cifumotorsports.com/mc/1995bmwpd/images/pd2t.jpg

 

http://www.cifumotorsports.com/mc/1995bmwpd/images/pd3t.jpg

 

http://www.cifumotorsports.com/mc/1995bmwpd/images/pd4t.jpg

 

http://www.cifumotorsports.com/mc/1995bmwpd/images/pd5t.jpg

 

 

Then you ought to have a close up look at this bike, the other had parts like crash bars, panniers etc are kept with the owner.

 

Vector 1 doesn't close that early, i was there at times as late as 10pm and they were still there...

 

Bad influence?? hmmm, well I couldn't give a sh*t about GS a few years back but as you meet riders/owners and having owned the RT, I was bought over Why the GS? perhaps Cyclop or GS1200 care to comment?

Must be something good lah (not bad) or else why would there be more and more GS owners here,rite?

 

To me, I am particularly impressed with the Telelever that perhaps I might wanna have that as my middle name...hee hee

Hving ridden/owned so many bikes before, I can say nothing comes close to it..then again that inovation alone is indeed extraordinary

[GSGabes]

Hahha SDR kena GS bug... LOL.

 

hehehe...... get the GS1100. Its not a bad bike...... someone is selling it here.. black one... good price... too....

 

Ok RT dude. thanks for looking out for the DVD for me...

 

Why is everyone going for Vector One? Wats happening therE?

[GSGabes]

Hahha SDR kena GS bug... LOL.

 

hehehe...... get the GS1100. Its not a bad bike...... someone is selling it here.. black one... good price... too....

 

Ok RT dude. thanks for looking out for the DVD for me...

 

Why is everyone going for Vector One? Wats happening therE?

[GSGabes]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 15 2005, 02:28 PM

For me, to view the R100GSPD, wanna join me? will be there 2night @ 1800lt.

 

GS1100 black, hmmm, can consider.

Alamak. 1800hrs? I got to work late today....

 

 

Oh yah lah, never hear from PingLong for quite sometime actually.

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 15 2005, 09:20 PM

Hey RT, still l@@king for RS?

 

Follow the link, 1997, 17.5k km, further black in colour, wow :

 

http://sg.classifieds.yahoo.com/display/au...-9371461&rpre=0

thxs for the tip but i saw that ad already..

 

I've given up on the RS.. have settled for the GS liao.

seems like this thread gotta be renamed GS thread or info on BMW GS motorcycles LOL

[RT]

Originally posted by SDR@Feb 15 2005, 02:31 PM

Pinglong, didn't hear fm you. After a long holiday, biz clearing your pile up work izzit?

Ya man.. seems he's MIA..

 

RT to Pinglong over ...bbuzzzzyy....

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 15 2005, 11:59 AM

.......Why the GS? perhaps Cyclop or GS1200 care to comment?.......

Yes indeed why the GS........

 

For one who's brought up on sportsbikes, I guess its the performance

 

For one who's in the engineering line, I guess its the technology

 

For one who's body's no longer keeps up with the spirit, I guess its the comfort

 

For one who's not into "mainstream", I guess its the uniqueness

 

For one who's into nostalgia, I guess its the boxer

 

For one who digs the pedigree, I guess its the Blue Propeller

 

For one who's into racing, I guess its the Dakar

 

For me, its the GS

[Guest koma]

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[PL]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 16 2005, 01:18 AM

Ya man.. seems he's MIA..

 

RT to Pinglong over ...bbuzzzzyy....

HAHAHAHAHA.

Happy Chinese New Year to all! Gong xi fa cai!

 

I was on leave till Tues (15 Feb). Just came back to work today.

So, I see you fellas have been busy eh?

 

sigh...sadly, didn't get to ride much lah over the CNY holiday. Half the time, spent visiting & entertaining friends and relatives. The other half, spent at in-laws' place, left Bertha at home. Then on Mon, down with fever, sore throat, flu

Really suay.... holiday, but didn't get to enjoy the holiday fully because of sickness.

[RT]

Originally posted by pinglong@Feb 16 2005, 10:18 AM

HAHAHAHAHA.

Happy Chinese New Year to all! Gong xi fa cai!

 

I was on leave till Tues (15 Feb). Just came back to work today.

So, I see you fellas have been busy eh?

 

sigh...sadly, didn't get to ride much lah over the CNY holiday. Half the time, spent visiting & entertaining friends and relatives. The other half, spent at in-laws' place, left Bertha at home. Then on Mon, down with fever, sore throat, flu

Really suay.... holiday, but didn't get to enjoy the holiday fully because of sickness.

lucky you, able take leave ..dun noe about the rest of the fellas here but I started work on the 3rd day of CNY

 

Hope you are feelin better..must be a case of being absent from Bertha for too long

 

[PL]

Originally posted by RT@Feb 16 2005, 11:49 AM

lucky you, able take leave ..dun noe about the rest of the fellas here but I started work on the 3rd day of CNY

 

Hope you are feelin better..must be a case of being absent from Bertha for too long

 

Sigh...work will never end. So as much as I can, 'slot' in as much fun as I can. heh heh heh.

 

Yeah, didn't 'touch' Bertha for 3-4 days. So yesterday, on my way back to SG, I was on 2nd link from Perling to GP toll when I went all the way to 180km/h. It was around 9pm. Not many vehicles on the highway. The moment it touches 180km/h, I released the throttle already. Phew.....nervous...but shiok.... hahahah.

 

GSGabes, how was your east coast trip?