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davgancw Newbie

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PITA? Haha.. dun suppose its the indian bread :p

1980-1982 Suzuki PE175

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1984-1986 Yamaha RD125LC YPVS

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1995-1997 Suzuki GSXR400P

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2007-2014 BMW R1100RT

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maxxmadness
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i answer the most important queston here, which is the 1st question.   You may get a much lower quote from other bikeshops..as much as $5k different but should you need assistance to repair / ECU dow

maxxmadness
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@maddog   at least confirm that bike is from PML and not a PI..post 12695 i already mentioned the benefit of PML bike   the rest of the check is just like buying another 2nd hand bike..oh yeah make

JrCherish
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Brake pad, can go motoworld to change SBS.. not costly and braking power is there. 

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coolcat Newbie

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Next time I go see Alex I must bring PITA bread, ask him to supply the sauce ... keke .. this is a good one

 

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Cheers

 

Cat

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MJ Gurunathan Newbie

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Hi all.

 

Nice to see this thread is still alive.

 

Coolcat and BoGSter, I've yet to meet with you guys. I'm sorry, been busy with work and study. The Brown Monster will make an appearance soon. Hehehe.

 

Talking about the GS shaft... it's a unit that has integrated rubber dampers, so it can feel a little 'loose' or springy. But that's good, at least the rear wheel doesn't lock that easily when you downshift a little earlier than you should. I did that on an ST1100 and was rewarded with a squealing rear end... and I'm not talking about the bike! Hahah! That being said, you must look after the Paralever rear bearings and pivot pins; if they wear out, the drive shaft and housing assembly will have excessive free play, leading to shaky handling and lots of clunks and clanks on acceleration.

 

The issue of maintenance costs keeps coming up. Honestly, I think I'm the cheapest, most tight-fisted GS owner there is out there. I'm switching to car oils for the engine (semi-synth is good enough for me) and I do all the other servicing myself so I find it really is quite a cheap bike to maintain. You've got to put in an initial investment to get the machine running in good order, though.

 

We should all hang out sometime soon. Damn this shift work...

coolcat Newbie

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The issue of maintenance costs keeps coming up. Honestly, I think I'm the cheapest, most tight-fisted GS owner there is out there. I'm switching to car oils for the engine (semi-synth is good enough for me) and I do all the other servicing myself so I find it really is quite a cheap bike to maintain. You've got to put in an initial investment to get the machine running in good order, though.

 

I'm using mineral. I think most guys who DIY their bikes are either trying to save, or for interest, or for both :)

 

cheers

 

Cat

... what you looking at? Never seen a cow that wants to go places ????! ...

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XiaoMing Newbie

XiaoMing

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This bike is damn coooooool but definitely not comfortable...

 

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XiaoMing Newbie

XiaoMing

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Another 1...

 

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XiaoMing Newbie

XiaoMing

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DIY can be risky....

 

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MJ Gurunathan Newbie

MJ Gurunathan

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Hi.

 

The R-series BMW motorcycle engines have more in common with cars than they do bikes. These engines use a dry, single-plate clutch; this means the clutch does not operate in oil. The gearbox and final drive are also separate, unlike most bike engines and they require the use of a heavyweight gear oil for lubrication. For that reason, it is safe to use any oil rated API SE or up for the engine, including oils for petrol-engined cars.

 

However, PLEASE DO NOT USE car oils in motorcycle engines that have a wet clutch. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations or the engine manual.

XiaoMing Newbie

XiaoMing

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Hi.

 

The R-series BMW motorcycle engines have more in common with cars than they do bikes. These engines use a dry, single-plate clutch; this means the clutch does not operate in oil. The gearbox and final drive are also separate, unlike most bike engines and they require the use of a heavyweight gear oil for lubrication. For that reason, it is safe to use any oil rated API SE or up for the engine, including oils for petrol-engined cars.

 

However, PLEASE DO NOT USE car oils in motorcycle engines that have a wet clutch. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations or the engine manual.

 

This topic has been argued internationally... motorcycle oil vs car engine oil... a good warning/advice for those ignorant and those that trying to save a few dollars...

 

I do not want to go into any argument on this old boring topic but when I was young and stupid, guess in the early 1990, I was very impressed by the Mobil 1 advertisement and during that time, Mobil 1 cater only for car and not Motorcycle, believing in their ads, I tried on my Yamaha FZR400RR (OW01 replica), I kept that bike for many years till it went MIA with my friend, hiaz, long and sad story which I shall not elaborate here.

 

I was warned by the HL mech as I insisted of using the Mobil 1 and when I insist to use Mobil 1 for my Mystic, PML mech warned me of the same thing... anyway, both bikes are lucky to survive, my last seen of the FZR was a few years back, horrible outlook but in good running condition according to my "friend", guess he should have scraped it by now, number plate is FH7321P if I am not wrong.

 

To use it or not, think better leave it to owner, as long as they are aware and we are not footing the repair bill, we shouldn't bother what they put into the engine...

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coolcat Newbie

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... believing in their ads, I tried on my Yamaha FZR400RR (OW01 replica), I kept that bike for many years till it went MIA with the bike, hiaz, long and sad story which I shall not elaborate here....

 

Elaborate la ... let's hear your long and sad story, I need to feel better about myself today ... :)

 

Cheers

 

cat

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XiaoMing Newbie

XiaoMing

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Elaborate la ... let's hear your long and sad story, I need to feel better about myself today ... :)

 

Cheers

 

cat

 

hmmm... need to feel better... tt's not difficult, just pay Alex a visit... if Alex can't help then go to Geylang... for durians... kekeke...

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THE BEAST Newbie

THE BEAST

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hmmm... need to feel better... tt's not difficult, just pay Alex a visit... if Alex can't help then go to Geylang... for durians... kekeke...

 

:angel: :angel: If you want to learn about your beemer and not afraid to get grease and oil on you, then Alex's the man. :cheeky:

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yem_paul Newbie

yem_paul

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:angel: :angel: If you want to learn about your beemer and not afraid to get grease and oil on you, then Alex's the man. :cheeky:

 

Yeah just bring along a hot packet of Kopi O kaw. You can chat with him once he opens his repair shop till he closes them, he won't mind. :cheeky:

http://yempaulantonio.blogspot.sg

 

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XiaoMing Newbie

XiaoMing

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Given that Alan's charges aren't cheap, does he accept payment by credit card?

 

Used to... now strictly cash...

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coolcat Newbie

coolcat

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Yeah just bring along a hot packet of Kopi O kaw. You can chat with him once he opens his repair shop till he closes them, he won't mind. :cheeky:

 

In fact he will be disappointed if you don't chat long .. keke. Definitely an interesting character. :)

 

Cheers

 

Cat

... what you looking at? Never seen a cow that wants to go places ????! ...

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bogster75 Newbie

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In fact he will be disappointed if you don't chat long .. keke. Definitely an interesting character. :)

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

 

HAhHAAHAHA,,,

looks like U guys really knows him well yeah.......me too....

:faint: :faint: :faint:

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yem_paul Newbie

yem_paul

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HAhHAAHAHA,,,

looks like U guys really knows him well yeah.......me too....

:faint: :faint: :faint:

 

Yeah Bro

 

Looks like you're going to spend more time at his shop for a rebuild project. How is it going along? :)

http://yempaulantonio.blogspot.sg

 

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mamat Newbie

mamat

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found on ebay a front suspension for the R1100R with very low mileage.affordable.should i get it? mine's harsh

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coolcat Newbie

coolcat

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found on ebay a front suspension for the R1100R with very low mileage.affordable.should i get it? mine's harsh

 

how much is the cost including freight, and labour for installation? I think this course of action advisable only if you (a) not keeping bike long (b) not putting too many miles on it. I would make sure the seller got good feedback to minimise risk.

 

Good luck, man.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

... what you looking at? Never seen a cow that wants to go places ????! ...

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bogster75 Newbie

bogster75

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Yeah Bro

 

Looks like you're going to spend more time at his shop for a rebuild project. How is it going along? :)

hahaha,,,hw u noe haaa????

 

 

nolah,,,i'm jus helping out,,,learning some new stuff along the way,,,waiting for parts now...

 

:cheeky: :cheeky: :cheeky:

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PoWer Is NotHinG WiThOuT ConTroL

~~~Ride The World~~~

......17 bikes in 17 years AnD.... still counting.,,

THE BEAST Newbie

THE BEAST

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hahaha,,,hw u noe haaa????

 

 

nolah,,,i'm jus helping out,,,learning some new stuff along the way,,,waiting for parts now...

 

:cheeky: :cheeky: :cheeky:

 

me wannahelp too... :cheeky:

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Phang Newbie

Phang

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Took the roadster out for a spin just now. Brother paithorn, this is how your bike look like now... :p

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Phang/DSCN5592.jpg

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coolcat Newbie

coolcat

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What happened to the tan seat that comes with this colour? I was hoping for someone to trade it for my black ones :)

 

Cheers

 

Cat

... what you looking at? Never seen a cow that wants to go places ????! ...

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