BMW Motorcycles

[XiaoMing]

BMW motorcycle transmission oil

 

Our experience with bearing life was that most transmissions failed between 50 k and 75 k miles. This has been hotly disputed on one of the motorcycle lists by more than one owner. One's own experience is important and part of a large data base. A shop sees a larger part of the whole data base. To be fair, I asked Rick Weber about this issue. He has been working on BMW motorcycles for the past 25 + years. He was starting as I was getting out of the business. Here are my questions and his answers, directly copied and pasted.

 

On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:49:41 -0800 "Duane & Linda Ausherman" writes:

 

Rick,

 

The question came up recently on the /5 group list. "How long do the transmissions last?" I found that we were opening some of them at 50 k and most had been opened by 75 k miles. One guy responded by saying that in 250 k his had never been opened. I guess it could happen, but we never saw anything close to it. He also said that he got 225 k on his first set of valves. That is hard to believe. Did you get an impression of how long they lasted? A general idea of the range of miles. I didn't count the factory errors of too loose input shaft in 70 and 71 when we had to open almost all of them. We are thinking about bearing life mostly. Any words you might have would be appreciated, thanks. Sincerely, Duane Ausherman

 

Hi Duane,

 

The secret to long tranny life is using synthetic gear lube, Spectro is the one I've used and had the most experience with. Usually 50k to 75k seemed average life span for the bearings getting regular oil changes with petro based lubes. You can at least double that with synthetic. I had one customer who had used nothing but synthetic and wanted me to inspect his gearbox that had 135k miles on it, and never had been opened. I swear it looked like brand new inside, no gray sludge, no metal on the drain plug. The 4 speed gear boxes seem to go longer than the 5 speeds, so I'd think the 4 speed could have a longer interval between overhauls.

 

Valves seem to last 60k to 80k miles.

 

Rick

 

BMW motorcycle transmission (gearbox) service and repair

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by weizvo@Sep 19 2006, 05:32 AM

....I will be in Brunei Jungle from 20th Sep to 7th Oct for my slimming course...

Say hello to the local 小强 for me......

 

Wait a minute, theirs should be 大强...... and they make a good snack when you run out of combo ya...... DAMHIK Protein rich, non fattening....

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

NB, flat foot on a normal seat ....

 

http://kahoonster.googlepages.com/wolf-09.jpg

 

FIAK !!!!

 

Awesome machine man !!!!!!

[weizvo]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Sep 19 2006, 11:43 AM

Say hello to the local Сǿ for me......

 

Wait a minute, theirs should be ´óÇ¿...... and they make a good snack when you run out of combo ya...... DAMHIK Protein rich, non fattening....

-______________-"

[Advrider]

Original BMW items

1. Trottle cable full set for R1150GS/Adv - $100.00(new)

2. Rear brake pad for R1150 GS/Adv - $50.00(new)

3. Right combination switch for R1150GS/Adv - $160.00(used)

4. Left combination switch for R1150GS/Adv - $280.00(use less than 5 hours)

5. Alternator belt for all boxer engines - $10.00(new)

6. Spark plug 2pcs for all boxer engines - $20.00(new)

7. Oil lever indicator for all boxer engines - $40.00(new)

 

Wunderlich (Items can be viewed at URL=http://www.wunderlich.de]Wunderlich[/url])

1. Rear carrier support for Hepco & Becker top box for R1100/1150GS 8160510 - $90.00(used)

 

Touratech (Items can be viewed at Touratech)

1. Hardpart LA steering stop for BMW R1150GS Adv Silver 01-040-1317-0 - $170.00 (new) or $100.00 (used)

2. Side panels set for BMW R1150GS Adv white aluminium metallic 01-040-2682-0 - $200.00 (new)

3. Tail rack bag TVP for BMW R1100/1150GS Condura 01-055-1204-0 - $90.00 (used)

4. Headlight protector for BMW R1150GS/Adv 01-040-0330-0 - $30.00 (new)

 

You can contact me at [email protected] or my friend at 94520230(sorry I'm not around all the time)

[mOtOrBoy]

BMW F650GS DAKAR

Registered: 12th Oct 2001

Female Rider

Mileage: 7162km (20th Sep 2006)

Colour: Original White / Blue Dakar

 

Come with

Rental Rear Sprocket 45 Tooth (1 month old)

D.I.D O-Ring Chain (1 month old)

Metzerler Tourance (used 6000+ KM)

ZETA Handlebar riser (for Fat Bar)

Pro Taper Handle Bar

BMW Handle Grip (1 month old)

Touratech Additional mudguard

Touratech Fork Guard

Hepco & Becker Main Stand

Hepco & Becker Top Box Rack

Wunderlich Sidestand Foot Enlargement (+20mm)

 

This bike is in excellent condition

Asking for $12,000 Neg

For viewing please Call/SMS 97615936

 

 

http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/deyann197...m/ph//my_photos

[mao]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Sep 19 2006, 10:55 AM

What if those are twin sparks version !!!!!!!

sakit to the pocket la

[Julian.T]

Originally posted by weizvo@Sep 19 2006, 05:32 AM

Hi guys,

 

I will be in Brunei Jungle from 20th Sep to 7th Oct for my slimming course...

and all e leeches and mosquitoes there will be celebrating my birthday with mi during tis period

 

anyway... wish mi luck, pray that i will come back with a badge and a leaner body ya

I'm in Brunei too. 18h Sept onwards~

But no slimming course for me.

no mosquitoes n leeches for me.

Will be staying in a hotel

- air con room

- laundry services

- cable tv

Super-market & fast-food on the Opp.

 

Guess i won't be coming back with a leaner body.

 

ps: i brought along my PS2 with me too.

[who am i]

Originally posted by XiaoMing@Sep 19 2006, 09:40 AM

 

happy jungle training,

i used to be a commando

 

now i am still a cum-man-do

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

B-King unveiled !!!

 

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Misc/B-King1.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Misc/B-King2.jpg

 

Looks like the new Euro III and the coming California 2008 emmission standards will dominate bike design from now on...... seems like the exhaust and engine mapping will dominate bike design.

 

2007 GSXR 1000

 

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/092206_top.jpg

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/092206_bottom.jpg

 

Seems like the time for getting a decent bike with smooth engine characteristics has come to pass....... when I first heard that the 07 GSXR will come with twin pipes, I was expecting a mirror of the current 600/750 stuby, but this.....this......this aweful looking twin abomination SUCKS big time..........

 

But then again........... there is always the aftermarket industries to look towards.......

 

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Misc/simpsons-trivia.gif

 

Mr Yoshimura, time to put on your Red underware and cape and save thw world !!!!!!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Hey XiaoMing, guess who's been spotted ?

 

http://aa5ch.smugmug.com/photos/78404622-M.jpg

 

http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/june07/upside.gif

[mao]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Sep 23 2006, 03:18 PM

Hey XiaoMing, guess who's been spotted ?

 

http://aa5ch.smugmug.com/photos/78404622-M.jpg

 

http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/june07/upside.gif

hey looks a lot like botak's K with harley screen and ape hangers.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by mao@Sep 23 2006, 03:34 PM

hey looks a lot like botak's K with harley screen and ape hangers.

And there's a Frog riding it http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/july06/laughingat.gif

[The Frog]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Sep 23 2006, 03:18 PM

Hey XiaoMing, guess who's been spotted ?

 

http://aa5ch.smugmug.com/photos/78404622-M.jpg

 

http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/june07/upside.gif

Hey You...

 

Stop posting my photo in the forums or I wil sue your Axx off.

 

FYYFF......NB

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by The Frog@Sep 23 2006, 10:59 PM

Hey You...

 

Stop posting my photo in the forums or I wil sue your Axx off.

 

FYYFF......NB

http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/june07/jester.gif

[XiaoMing]

Baja Pulsar fender... looks very similiar to the 1 fitted on GS...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/SDR89/rearwheelfender.jpg

Engine Oil Window... wonder how you determine the EO level if you are viewing from the top...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/SDR89/engineoilglass.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/SDR89/baja.jpg

[cycfari]

Sold my GS liao. No more NS highway & twisties.

 

If i survive 2018, Maybe i'll do a comeback on a Hardly?

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by cycfari@Sep 24 2006, 11:09 AM

Sold my GS liao. No more NS highway & twisties.

 

If i survive 2018, Maybe i'll do a comeback on a Hardly?

Ha Ha.... no problem http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/july06/wave.gif ....no problem http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/july06/wave.gif .....

 

No bike also can tour, as long as you WISH to http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/july06/zooom.gif

 

Yo boys, now we have support vehicle hor !!!! http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/june07/upanddance.gif

[XiaoMing]

http://www.jagclub.net/images/D-type.jpg

http://www.zx14ninja.com/zed3.jpg

[XiaoMing]

Originally posted by cycfari@Sep 24 2006, 11:09 AM

 

If i survive 2018, Maybe i'll do a comeback on a Hardly?

Sold my GS liao.

 

1stly, congrats...

 

No more NS highway & twisties.

What talking you? Click the video below, you should have more fun on your WISH... nothing is impossible...

Drifting on Truck

 

[mao]

How was the ride brothers?? I was almost set to go for the ride. But ran into some brake pad replacements issues and cannot set my new pads in time.

 

Then came a rare opportunity to get an appt with a feng shui master from out of town and decided to rain check on the ride.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by mao@Sep 25 2006, 02:13 PM

How was the ride brothers?? I was almost set to go for the ride. But ran into some brake pad replacements issues and cannot set my new pads in time.

 

Then came a rare opportunity to get an appt with a feng shui master from out of town and decided to rain check on the ride.

mao, mao, mao..........

 

Look what you missed....... http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/june07/freakout.gif

 

Cool cool water.....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Kluang%20240906/Picture014.jpg

 

Water to swim in....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Kluang%20240906/Picture037.jpg

 

Water to jump into....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Kluang%20240906/jump.jpg

 

Water where MEN frolick.....

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Kluang%20240906/Picture025.jpg

 

Vidcap of Botak looking for lost "things"..... (got to shrink the frame else face censorship, more of that when we meet)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Kluang%20240906/Picture054.jpg

 

By the way, was it HOT back home ??

 

And yah, from all of us : "Wish you were here !!!! "

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Kluang%20240906/Picture052.jpg

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

New Honda MotoGP 800cc V4 break covers :

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/1.jpg

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/2.jpg

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/6.jpg

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/7.jpg

 

image by tom servo, more pixs from Superbikeplanet.com (click here)

 

Could we see the return of the production V4 ala the RC45 ?????

[XiaoMing]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Sep 26 2006, 01:43 AM

New Honda MotoGP 800cc V4 break covers :

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/1.jpg

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/2.jpg

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/6.jpg

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2006/mgp/motegi/2/7.jpg

 

image by tom servo, more pixs from Superbikeplanet.com (click here)

 

Could we see the return of the production V4 ala the RC45 ?????

Nice... why the right side brake disc is smaller than left... or my eyes is playing tricks on me...

 

hmmm... since the rear brake is located on the right, inorder to hv a more even breaking when both applied, the front right side brake disc should be smaller than left... am I right?

 

Remember the TZR (both front and rear disc brake version) has design fault as both brakes were placed on the right side causing many to skip and fall on their right side on hard breaking. SDR being an earlier design has the front on left and rear on right. Tot newer version should have better design

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by XiaoMing@Sep 26 2006, 10:08 AM

Nice... why the right side brake disc is smaller than left... or my eyes is playing tricks on me...

Think Honda chose "Italian made" rather than Brembo http://www.absolutepunk.net/images/smilies/default/wacko.gif

 

I have posted your question to the armchair experts, see what turns up.