BMW Motorcycles

[spiggy118764]

  yem_paul said:

Someone is dissapointed ... Tho I agree with some points that he brought up .. Anyone has an airhead to let go?

 

I quite agree as well Yems. The new ones are quite easily overwhelming. Currently attending an "internship" with my ex angmoh neighbour. Seems he's quite adept in hexhead repair and maintainence. AND he has this ...http://www.r1200gs.info/misc/GS-911.html

[Motorrad202]

  CMYRS said:

i look at them as keeping the mkt competitive for us consumers

 

if u can get yr bike quicker, cheaper and with better specs, y not?

 

if u can get yr bike quicker(how quick?), cheaper($1k/$2k?) and with better specs(really?), y not(pay more to service without 2yrs PML warranty coverage)? Dealer confirm wash hands.. :cheeky:

[mamat]

hey Motorrad,wat farkles u got for ur GS? post a pic lah.urs the bumblebee or magnesium color scheme?

on the side,a middle-age gent bought a F650 from Dili.$28K otr

[coolcat]

  ezkhairy said:

1. To change to a brand new r1200gs front fork plus top clamp and Head light. is it better to go agent or bike shop which is well verse on 1200gs.

 

IMHO not a difficult job. Main consideration will be labour cost v agent's branding and (presumably) better service standards.

 

  ezkhairy said:

2. Can r1200gs genuine parts be obtained other than from agent and overseas?

 

Don't understand your question, if not from Agent and overseas then I dunno where to buy parts Assuming you are asking about overseas buying, yes, most BMW dealers overseas will ship parts into Singapore, or within the States. Prices may not be cheaper than Agent. Same part numbers worldwide.

 

  ezkhairy said:

4. I had heard stories from fellow riders about agent that when bike were sent there for servicing/repairs, more problems the bike will face. these stories varies from different riders.

 

Frankly I have had good experience with Agent, professional except now they want me to buy parts in bulk e.g. minimum 30 same items of [part] etc if I do not service with them. This drove me completely away, actually. :cry: Labour there is not cheap relative to most outside shops; but again, balance it against Agent's branding and (presumably) better service standards. I suppose as withmost things in life many people will say different things about the same thing. It's not cheap to own an European machine in the first place, and that is why these bikes are considered by some to be exclusive.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[ezkhairy]

Thanks Cat! Good info n advice.

 

I think i have to experience it myself to know whats happening and let's see how things go from there. Wat the heck, i love BMW bikes. Be prepared to spend or get spooned.

 

btw, something i learnt. bmw = Buy first party insurance. **** happens...

 

cheers n safe riding!

[quizesilver]

Calling all the POC which i have identify,

 

I requires your help, as many as possible.

 

I need to gather bikers for marshaller for the coming National Bike Week 2008.

 

Requirements:

1. Big CC / Look Big

2. Discipline on the road.

3. Able to travel in convoy

 

Basically, we will be part of the marshals during the convoy of expect 1000 bikes.

Detail instruction of the convoy will be make known later.

There will be a meet up with the rest of the marshals, total of 80 marshals.

 

This is the requirement from the authority, to have 80 marshal of 1000bike convoy.

 

So kindly pm me your full name contact no., email, bike model/CC compiled within your group. BY 20th Oct 2008

 

The bike convoy will be held on the 29th Nov 2008. make yourself free the whole day.

 

 

Many thanks in advance!

[Phang]

  yem_paul said:

Someone is dissapointed ... Tho I agree with some points that he brought up .. Anyone has an airhead to let go?

 

I will consider an airhead if I have some spare cash, not the right time to get another bike now...

[THE BEAST]

  coolcat said:

Hiya, posting an article on BMW bikes that I came across. It is thought-provoking ....

 

It's lengthy, BTW ....

 

 

Q: What’s it cost to own a BMW motorcycle? A: More than it used to!

Nov 11 '04 (Updated May 18 '08)

 

The Bottom Line Find a used airhead and learn to repair it yourself. It'll keep it's resale value and you’ll spend a lot less on parts and repairs over time.

..................

My current advice to a potential first time BMW owner? Find a good used airhead and learn to repair it yourself. You’ll save a lot of money up front, you’ll save a lot in depreciation when you sell it, you’ll spend less on repairs, and – if you ever find yourself alone and under an overpass with a dead bike in a thunderstorm, you just might be able to find and fix the problem yourself and make it home that night!

 

Makes potential buyers think again huh??

[deeGan]

Hey bro ...Manager..selling ya ride ar ...?? wasted ar

[mamat]

i agree with the "Q: What’s it cost to own a BMW motorcycle? A: More than it used to!" part. had my beemer for 6 mths now and had a couple of really astronomically expensive parts replaced.guess the bike chose me as it's owner who will bear the brunt of it's wear n tear.really timing.but it's been an intersting relationship i should say.took some time for it to grow on me.

[f650gs]

Dear fellow BMW riders,

 

while going at ard 170kph on a r1100s for some time i experience a sudden lost of power.... the engine just died at speed luckily i pull the clutch in time and stop by the road side... safely.

 

switch off/on and tried to start the engine.. initially it could even crank... tired again this time it crank and the engine blurp... give some throttle and it started... continue with the journey everything went as normal, never went faster then 140kph after that..scary. even when i stop for gas, it fired right up.

 

The abs blinking sometime alt blinking some time it function normal, could the engine stall caused by the dying battery? cause i know the abs alt blinking means batt charging problem.

 

Anyone have similiar experience? is it the battery or something worst?

 

many thanks !

[THE BEAST]

  deeGan said:

Hey bro ...Manager..selling ya ride ar ...?? wasted ar

 

Yup... Good bike.. Took me near and far...

Not in hurry though...

[deeGan]

if there some spare of the bike .. do sell me some... sorry coz im new to my r1150gs ... hey when meet up..long time nvr see ya still same workplace??

[coolcat]

  quizesilver said:

Calling all the POC which i have identify,

 

I requires your help, as many as possible.

 

I need to gather bikers for marshaller for the coming National Bike Week 2008.

 

Requirements:

1. Big CC / Look Big

2. Discipline on the road.

3. Able to travel in convoy

 

Basically, we will be part of the marshals during the convoy of expect 1000 bikes.

Detail instruction of the convoy will be make known later.

There will be a meet up with the rest of the marshals, total of 80 marshals.

 

This is the requirement from the authority, to have 80 marshal of 1000bike convoy.

 

So kindly pm me your full name contact no., email, bike model/CC compiled within your group. BY 20th Oct 2008

 

The bike convoy will be held on the 29th Nov 2008. make yourself free the whole day.

 

Many thanks in advance!

 

Well, guys, the call for volunteer Ride Marshalls (I think "marshall" and I think western movies ) is now made. Those keen on being a Convoy Marshall please pm me your details so that I can pass it on. Deadline is 20 Oct 2008 so I have to ask that those keen to pm me a day earlier, 19 October 2008.

 

More details on the events itself at

 

http://www.nbw.com.sg/registration.htm and

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206377&page=2

 

I am not sure whether Marshalls themselves will have to register so I will find out.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[coolcat]

  f650gs said:

Dear fellow BMW riders,

 

while going at ard 170kph on a r1100s for some time i experience a sudden lost of power.... the engine just died at speed!

 

Hiya,

 

Thank goodness you are ok. My bet is on either a spot of water in the tank or bad fuel. Since you are a commuter, I reckon it may be the former and not the latter. Possibilities are that that your fuel pump "burped" as a result of some debris, fuel fliter clogged or in a worse case, the fuel pump is on the way out. Sorry I cannot be more definite, given my obvious limitations with the mechanics of bikes.

 

Personally if it is a one-off I'll just continue to ride the bike. On the electrics front, I think you need the diagnostic tools for feedback. Cannot help you there, man.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Guest FP4579R]

  mamat said:

hey Motorrad,wat farkles u got for ur GS? post a pic lah.urs the bumblebee or magnesium color scheme?

on the side,a middle-age gent bought a F650 from Dili.$28K otr

 

You mean FP 998 R? Silver one right? Dili bought the unit from PML.

[mamat]

  f650gs said:

Dear fellow BMW riders,

 

while going at ard 170kph on a r1100s for some time i experience a sudden lost of power.... the engine just died at speed luckily i pull the clutch in time and stop by the road side... safely.

 

switch off/on and tried to start the engine.. initially it could even crank... tired again this time it crank and the engine blurp... give some throttle and it started... continue with the journey everything went as normal, never went faster then 140kph after that..scary. even when i stop for gas, it fired right up.

 

The abs blinking sometime alt blinking some time it function normal, could the engine stall caused by the dying battery? cause i know the abs alt blinking means batt charging problem.

 

Anyone have similiar experience? is it the battery or something worst?

 

many thanks !

 

 

thank god ur alrite.i also experienced sudden engine stall a couple of months ago while turning right.It felt like u run out of gas.I could crank the bugger but it wont start.got it towed back to dili and they dropped the bomb: it's my fuel pump Ok.nevermind.got a new one.carried on with life and 2 days later,there was no cranking.aaaarrrgghh!! what the hell!!! got it towed back again and they dropped the 2nd & 3rd bombs : my battery has conked out and my consistent cranking has fried the starter motor. :cry:

Go to the mechs for a check.it could save u some dough

 

fuel pump: $580

starter motor: $780

battery: $280

expression on owner's face when saw bill : PRICELESS

 

 

(hey coolcat i really like ur writing style.really sleek and should i say ,cool )

[mamat]

a black r1100s passed me on TPE one morning couple of mths ago.anyone here?

[mamat]

  FP4579R said:

You mean FP 998 R? Silver one right? Dili bought the unit from PML.

 

so are u that gentleman? yes it's the silver one according to the admin lady.donno abt the plate number,though.i even asked her about its the monthly installment and length of loan.(Sorry i busy body lah ) wah ,really way beyond my means.i've yet to see the bike in person at pml.according to the admin lady, she finds it a good looking bike.

[f650gs]

  mamat said:

thank god ur alrite.i also experienced sudden engine stall a couple of months ago while turning right.It felt like u run out of gas.I could crank the bugger but it wont start.got it towed back to dili and they dropped the bomb: it's my fuel pump Ok.nevermind.got a new one.carried on with life and 2 days later,there was no cranking.aaaarrrgghh!! what the hell!!! got it towed back again and they dropped the 2nd & 3rd bombs : my battery has conked out and my consistent cranking has fried the starter motor. :cry:

Go to the mechs for a check.it could save u some dough

 

fuel pump: $580

starter motor: $780

battery: $280

expression on owner's face when saw bill : PRICELESS

 

 

(hey coolcat i really like ur writing style.really sleek and should i say ,cool )

 

thanks...

battery cost $280?? so expensive... thought normally battery cost less than 200.... I ride a black 1100s, uses the TPE to work... so could be me

[f650gs]

  coolcat said:

Hiya,

 

Thank goodness you are ok. My bet is on either a spot of water in the tank or bad fuel. Since you are a commuter, I reckon it may be the former and not the latter. Possibilities are that that your fuel pump "burped" as a result of some debris, fuel fliter clogged or in a worse case, the fuel pump is on the way out. Sorry I cannot be more definite, given my obvious limitations with the mechanics of bikes.

 

Personally if it is a one-off I'll just continue to ride the bike. On the electrics front, I think you need the diagnostic tools for feedback. Cannot help you there, man.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

thanks man... guess i have it check out the fuel line and filter and change batt to be safe

[coolcat]

Thanks, Mamat for the compliment.

 

I used a Yuasa sealed maintenance free battery previously. Pretty good, lasted me 2 years without any problem; I changed it even though it seemed ok, as I rather have a fresh batt then run the risk of a depleted one. On the net the model number is 51913, but I recall that the most important thing is the capacity, i.e. about 19 or 20 AH. If memory serves, I paid about $150 for the battery. Panasonic has one for the BMW oilheads too, LCX-1220P.

 

Yes, I've seen f650gs' black steed on the road before, with panniers, right? Is is difficult to ride with them in morning traffic? The width seems daunting.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[X-ilED]

sorry for this abrupt intrusion guys.. but i figured u seldom see beemer parts for sale.. so i;d better post it here to get some awareness.. once again, forgive me for being off topic. i sincerely apologise.

 

Hi all.. i got a BMW rear rim for sale which is near showroom condition. initially got it for one of my projects but found that it did not fit as what i presumed. rim was never mounted on anything during my possession.

 

i also happen to have a R1100RT/RS swingarm for sale. let me know if u interested.

 

the rim measures 5'' x 17''. from what i found online, this set of rims are shared between quite a number of models of BMWs... u might wanna take this chance to grab this set for cheap ... bmw riders know better how much a new rear rim would cost u in sg... nuff said, pics tell a thousand words..

 

asking price for the rim is $800 bucks....

asking price for the swingarm is $150

 

call 96535273 to view/ deal. thanks guys.

 

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/12331/normal_Image004.jpg

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/12331/normal_Image002.jpg

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/12331/normal_Image003.jpg

[f650gs]

  coolcat said:

Thanks, Mamat for the compliment.

 

I used a Yuasa sealed maintenance free battery previously. Pretty good, lasted me 2 years without any problem; I changed it even though it seemed ok, as I rather have a fresh batt then run the risk of a depleted one. On the net the model number is 51913, but I recall that the most important thing is the capacity, i.e. about 19 or 20 AH. If memory serves, I paid about $150 for the battery. Panasonic has one for the BMW oilheads too, LCX-1220P.

 

Yes, I've seen f650gs' black steed on the road before, with panniers, right? Is is difficult to ride with them in morning traffic? The width seems daunting.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

yes, can't seem to live without panniers nowadays... hehe. I find it ok on the expressway morning traffic, the minor rd traffic will need some good estimation. some time a line of slimer bikers stuck behind me during tighter traffic...very paiseh

[Guest FP4579R]

  mamat said:

so are u that gentleman? yes it's the silver one according to the admin lady.donno abt the plate number,though.i even asked her about its the monthly installment and length of loan.(Sorry i busy body lah ) wah ,really way beyond my means.i've yet to see the bike in person at pml.according to the admin lady, she finds it a good looking bike.

 

Nope im not the guy..just happen to know the owner