BMW Motorcycles

[coolcat]

I've always liked the R1100R, especially with panniers. It's a nice all-rounder. The lines are nice.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[slowpoke]

haha thanks cool cat.... its a trusty 'ah pek' bike... wa ha ha... any kopi sessions in the pipeline?

[mao]

Actually I do have a question. Maybe you guys could help me out.

 

I was returning from KL couple of weeks ago when I noticed there was some brake fluid splattered on the inside of my right handguard. I might have done some hard braking. I inspected the reservoir and brake lever/cables and I can't tell where the leak is from. It's not very much, but you can see there's quite a bit of spray of fluid on the handguard.

 

I intended to get it checked out since Dillon is still under warranty, but after riding another few days, I realised there's no more leak at all. So I'm wondering what the prob could be and if I should bother getting it checked out. Any info would be great!

 

Thanks guys!

 

 

The brake reservoir for the R1200GS /GSA is vented. Therefore, when you travel at high speeds or cruise extensively at constant on highways, the deflected air around your windscreen goes right above the region where the reservoir is. This deflected air creates a vacumm pocket above the reservoir, thus sucking out brake fuild. Techinically, it can be solve by just putting a sock or wrist band on the reservoir and it will solve yr problem. It is a common occurence in all R1200GS's. Actually more common on the GSA. There are instances of it on the K1200S too.

[slowpoke]

hi all.. i have a enquiry.. my R1100r maybe need a battery change soon.. besides going back to performance motors to change for 300 bucks, any bros here got any other suggestions n locations to do this?

[coolcat]

hi all.. i have a enquiry.. my R1100r maybe need a battery change soon.. besides going back to performance motors to change for 300 bucks, any bros here got any other suggestions n locations to do this?

 

Relatively easy job. Batt is under the fuel tank, just lift slightly up and then slide it off. The Yuasa-NP series batt is good, will last 2 years at least but not cheap (at most $150). Yuasa also has other series maintenance free. Do a search on the net for the batt that suits ya.

 

Most bike shop can do this type of non-invasive job so long as they know how to lift off the tank. I think probably Excel cycles can too since they have sold this model before.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[slowpoke]

thanks a million cat..i understand our batt r diff from most bikes.. we are using the 12volt 19 or 20 ah ones... hmmm....

[MaraJade]

The brake reservoir for the R1200GS /GSA is vented. Therefore, when you travel at high speeds or cruise extensively at constant on highways, the deflected air around your windscreen goes right above the region where the reservoir is. This deflected air creates a vacumm pocket above the reservoir, thus sucking out brake fuild. Techinically, it can be solve by just putting a sock or wrist band on the reservoir and it will solve yr problem. It is a common occurence in all R1200GS's. Actually more common on the GSA. There are instances of it on the K1200S too.

 

Thanks Mao! That was really informative. Appreciate it!

[coolcat]

thanks a million cat..i understand our batt r diff from most bikes.. we are using the 12volt 19 or 20 ah ones... hmmm....

 

Most bikes in Singapore use 12 volts. Some small old ones use 6 volts. I am given to understand that Ah (or ampere-hour) is an indication of capacity to hold charge, think of it like a reservoir. Beemers use anything from 19 to 30 Ah. Generally higher Ah rating, bigger batt. Maintenance-free batt for bikes does not go to 30 Ah, for that you gotta look to acid-lead; and they tend to be big.

 

Worse case just follow same specs as previous batt.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[fasola69]

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[fasola69]

wah seh so quiet man,i guess must bz with holidays,clearing leaves ya.....hehhehe....

[nkan0]

wah seh so quiet man,i guess must bz with holidays,clearing leaves ya.....hehhehe....

 

How's things bro? heard you've gotten back to work??

 

hmm, rumours has it that you're letting go of your Duc ??

 

[maxxmadness]

xiao ming, xiao ming, my ming dynasty general, where are you?

have you elope with "who am i" to some long lost places?

[XiaoMing]

xiao ming, xiao ming, my ming dynasty general, where are you?

have you elope with "who am i" to some long lost places?

 

Nope, I am suffering from depression... on 3yrs MC, light duty and unfit to talk about bikes...

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Its been awhile guys.....

 

Cyclop & GSGabes, Cameron-Tapah, circa Aug 05

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/cyclopgabes.jpg

 

But we're back !!!

 

Cyclop & GSGabes, Cameron-Tapah, Dec 07

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/cyclopgabes2.jpg

 

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[GSGabes]

Its been awhile guys.....

 

Cyclop & GSGabes, Cameron-Tapah, circa Aug 05

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/cyclopgabes.jpg

 

But we're back !!!

 

Cyclop & GSGabes, Cameron-Tapah, Dec 07

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/cyclopgabes2.jpg

 

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/images/smilies/likeit.gif

 

MUAHAHHAhAHahaha... Memories relived!@@!! Wooohooo...

[nkan0]

NIce Pics!! did u guys venture into the new route linking from Cameron eastwards, across Tasik Kenyir, all the way thru to Trengganu??

 

went thru from East to West via that stretch in early Oct '07, and it was barely done, without any lane markings etc. Lovely sight, just like in MHS!!

 

heard that that route will be 'officially' open in Dec (now?)

[GSGabes]

NIce Pics!! did u guys venture into the new route linking from Cameron eastwards, across Tasik Kenyir, all the way thru to Trengganu??

 

went thru from East to West via that stretch in early Oct '07, and it was barely done, without any lane markings etc. Lovely sight, just like in MHS!!

 

heard that that route will be 'officially' open in Dec (now?)

 

Never go that stretch la. haha. We will do it before the 2nd quarter of 2008. Got to plan leave.

[fasola69]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL,TAKE CARE N RIDE SAFE!

[LollyPoP]

heard the machine price for GSA went up again due to europe excahnge rate...

guess i'm still not $$ ready for one yet.

[bogster75]

:angel:

[coolcat]

Anyone going for breakfast ride on 27 Jan?

 

May just go and look see look see.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[yem_paul]

Anyone going for breakfast ride on 27 Jan?

 

 

 

Cat

 

What's the itinery? :cheeky:

[coolcat]

Apparently there is a ride on 27Jan2008, Sunday, led by Tom Hartberger (the Beemer club committee's secretary). Will find out more. I was thinking just go there look see, and if I feel welcome will join the ride. Otherwise will go "rounding" on my own. keke

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[nkan0]

Apparently there is a ride on 27Jan2008, Sunday, led by Tom Hartberger (the Beemer club committee's secretary). Will find out more. I was thinking just go there look see, and if I feel welcome will join the ride. Otherwise will go "rounding" on my own. keke

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

Sounds Gd.... hmm, do they actually announces such gatherings and rides in some Forums etc ???

[slowpoke]

Apparently there is a ride on 27Jan2008, Sunday, led by Tom Hartberger (the Beemer club committee's secretary). Will find out more. I was thinking just go there look see, and if I feel welcome will join the ride. Otherwise will go "rounding" on my own. keke

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

 

hey... if u do have a rounding plans.. count men my ah pek beemer in.. hehe ...see ya ard cat