BMW Motorcycles

[ah_veo]

oki. will wait for Kenny Seaw & Simon Soh's upcoming road trip new thread.

see ya

[THE BEAST]

i might be riding up. going the slow and easy way instead of the fast and furious.

 

Hehee.. When you ride with Kenny that time oredi 110-130 km/h...and that's on scooter... Anyways... if all's well, me too will be heading to Phuket in April. TBC later in Feb.

[Guest Owner]

Besides the OEM BMW boxes for GSA.. are there any better looking ones? The ones i saw from other makes... just doesnt quite make the mark aesthetically.

Anyone?

 

H&B Explorer?

[coolcat]

Anyone?

 

H&B Explorer?

 

Apart from the Hepcos .... Happy Trails, Jesse's, SW-MoTech, Metal Mule, Touratech, even Givi ... Do some net research and you are likely to be more confused than enlightened.

 

You are only limited by how much money you are prepared to pour in

 

 

BMW IN DAKAR NEWS

 

The Dakar dream continuesÂ…

As the countdown continues to the 2009 Dakar Rally, which takes place for the first time in South America, a surprising number of BMW racers from all over the world will be joining Simon Pavey and his G 650 Xchallenge on the start line in Buenos Aires.

 

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/gen/publisherimages/newsphotos/dakar_dream_continues1.jpg

 

Off-Road legend Pierre Karsmakers will also ride a G 650 Xchallenge and is delighted to be among those who will be experiencing the first Dakar on South American soil. The 62-year-old former motocross and supercross champion, and veteran of several Paris-Dakar rallies will be using the same bike that he competed on in this year's Heroes Legend Rallye and can't wait to experience riding on a new continent.

 

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/gen/publisherimages/newsphotos/dakar_dream_continues2.jpg

 

"Although I've competed in many Paris-Dakar rallies, the thought of going to South America to ride is pretty exciting," said the Dutchman. "I've been training hard and riding quite a bit, as well as working out at the gym. In fact, my sports doctor said that I need to put on six kilos, so this gives me an opportunity to enjoy a few drinks and nice food over the Christmas holidays! At my age, I'm not going to be challenging for stage victories, but I do want to get a good result, so I will be finding a good rhythm and riding at my own pace. My main objective is to make it all the way to the finish without picking up any injuries, making sure that I enjoy myself along the way!"

Pierre's G 650 Xchallenge has been carefully prepared by Dutch BMW dealer Bert Duursma, who specialises in converting motorcycles for desert rallies. Bert believes that the G 650 Xchallenge is a very reliable and strong rally bike – so much so that unlike most competitors, Pierre is doing the 2009 Dakar without relying on any assistance or mechanical support other than what he can provide himself.

 

"The bike Pierre will use to participate in the Dakar is the same bike he used earlier this year in the Heroes Legend," said Bert. "Because of this, we actually only had to replace oil and oil filter, chainset, air filter and some other minor things to make the bike ready for the Dakar. These G 650 Xchallenge bikes are unbelievably reliable – this is why Pierre goes to Dakar without any assistance, because he believes the bike won't let him down, so he needs no help. I hope he will be right!"

An event like the Dakar obviously attracts its fair share of brave characters, and in addition to Pierre Karsmakers and Simon Pavey participating on their G 650 Xchallenge machines, there are several competitors who are putting their faith in rally-prepared versions of the new G 450 X sport enduro.

 

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/gen/publisherimages/newsphotos/dakar_dream_continues3.jpg

 

Frenchman Hugo Payen already has a Dakar finishers medal (from the 2005 rally) and has also competed in many off-road races and competitions such as the Optic 2000 Rallye and various national championship events. Hugo had planned to enter the 2008 Dakar but due to its cancellation because of a potential terrorist threat, he raced a G 650 Xchallenge in the Central Europe Rallye instead.

This year the 37-year-old was determined to contest the South American Dakar on a G 450 X and as part of his preparations for the rally, he has been participating in many local enduro races with the Pays de Loire Motos dealer Enduro Team from the Nantes region. His rally bike has been prepared by Franck Helbert from specialists HFP in Laval and Hugo is delighted with the result.

"I was lucky enough to get my hands on a G 450 X very early," he said. "The bike wasn't launched to the public until late in September but I was able to get one in July, which gave me plenty of time to get a feel for it, before sending it to specialists HFP for the rally preparation. While the bike was there, Pays de Loire Moto lent me another series production G 450 X, which I have been using for training. As part of the rally preparation, lots of work has been done on the fork and shocks and it rides really well. It also has a fantastic aluminium fuel tank that holds 17 litres, so in addition to the original eight-litre fuel tank under the seat – and another tank at the back of the bike which holds an additional five litres – I've now got a fuel capacity of 30 litres in total. My first impressions of the rally bike are extremely favourable; it looks superb and is a pleasure to ride. I can't wait for the rally to start!"

Although Hugo Payen thought that he would probably be the only rider to contest the 2009 Dakar on a modified G 450 X, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, there are three other riders who will be tackling the world's hardest race on a BMW sport enduro. Andres Memi, the Chief Instructor at the new BMW Enduro Park in Argentina, will take part in the rally with a G 450 X, as will Luis Ferreira and Pedro Bianchi Prata from Portugal. We wish all the BMW riders the very best of luck and will be following their progress in January via the http://www.dakar.com website.

 

HAPPY NEW YEARS GUYS AND RIDE SAFE!!!!!

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Guest Owner]

thanks coolcat.

 

i did research on all the brands b4 i posted that msg. i tink till 2dae, only the OEM boxes look splendid.

 

thanks for the info bro. ride safe.

[coolcat]

UPDATE ON DAKAR

 

Just found out that the oldest entrant in the Dakar is a BMW privateer!

 

Pierre Karsmakers : « On a bike and without assistance at 62 »

 

This guy is incredible. At 62-years of age, he is the oldest rider entered in the Dakar. To make it an even greater challenge, he has decided to do it without assistance. And the craziest thing in all this is that; Pierre Karsmakers could finish in the top 50 in the world’s most difficult rally. “It is good to ride slowly for two days then very fast on the following two, if you feel good on the bike”, says this phenomenon. “Strategy is essential. You have to see how the other riders are riding and adapt.”

 

Pierre Karsmakers’ Dakar debut dates back to 1987. An unknown in the rally, the Dutch rider created a major surprise in his first participation finishing 10th overall. After a crash the following year, he tried with a truck and a car, often spacing out his entries every three of four years. In 2000, he returned on a bike along with his 23-year old son Jyrki. “He finished 25th”, says a very proud father. But he did better, finishing 13th overall, at the tender age of 53.

 

For Pierre Karsmakers, the Dakar represents a second sporting life. The Dutchman with the French surname – a reference to his mother’s origins – made a name for himself as a professional motocross rider in the 1960’s and 70’s. After winning three championships in Holland, he joined the Yamaha team in the United States, where he won the 1974 title. “After retiring in 1980, at 34-years of age, I needed another challenge”, says Pierre. “This corresponds to my need for adventure. I will ride without assistance because when you do everything on your own you really learn about yourself. And, I have a really good BMW bike that doesn’t require a lot of maintenance in the bivouac.” In the race, the old sage could beat a great number of those who could be his sons.

 

Here's a pic of the man, guy on left ...

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Mainjet2001/07%20Colorado%20500/DaveJohnPentonEd.jpg

[cak]

Hi guys.. would like to know how much it cost roughly to have a full sprocket(front and back) and a did x-ring chain changeout? Apart from that.. i'd like to improve my bike performance..my gs has clocked the 100,000km.. what should i do or service.. to restore its engine power? And besides PML.. any other shop recommendations..? hope you guys can help me out.. i really love my bike..

[coolcat]

Any F650GS rider to help?

 

...

 

Update on Dakar ...

 

Highest standing for BMW is Simon Pavey (of Race to Dakar fame), position 34 at stage 6. The field has been levelled to 137 riders, looks like many have fallen, including the oldest contestant.

 

cheers

[mamat]

Hi guys.. would like to know how much it cost roughly to have a full sprocket(front and back) and a did x-ring chain changeout? Apart from that.. i'd like to improve my bike performance..my gs has clocked the 100,000km.. what should i do or service.. to restore its engine power? And besides PML.. any other shop recommendations..? hope you guys can help me out.. i really love my bike..

 

 

in my opinion,technically a sprocket&chain changeout for a chain driven GS aint diffrent from any other chain driven bike.during ownership of a Honda roadsteri spent $250 on a set of aftermarket sprockets and DID chain.u can patronise Combine Motors in Sinming or powerwheel if u are in tampines.u can also go to dirtwheel which is just behind powerwheel.the former are experts on enduro bikes.

as for servicing i found this list of maintenance schedule for most bmw bikes.look for yours here http://www.ascycles.com/bmw_motorcycle_service_and_maintenance_schedules.aspx

[mamat]

Found this vid of a gabbylim's 1200GSA having ignition startup problems couple of mths ago.the accent and IU was a giveaway dat's he's s'porean.heehee.i believe the bike's brand new.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id2PEaToQmQ

 

and this another hickey during idling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBtKvderQr4

[coolcat]

Hiya, Mamat ... I love your signature pic.

 

wow ... almost 40 sec to start up. Not the bike to bring along for a bank job getaway

 

Darn ... Dakar rest day, hence no updates.

 

cheers

[realdean]

Hi All!

 

I tried looking for F800 ST thread but there's none. Looking for info on F800 ST. Anyone here have any info?

[cak]

in my opinion,technically a sprocket&chain changeout for a chain driven GS aint diffrent from any other chain driven bike.during ownership of a Honda roadsteri spent $250 on a set of aftermarket sprockets and DID chain.u can patronise Combine Motors in Sinming or powerwheel if u are in tampines.u can also go to dirtwheel which is just behind powerwheel.the former are experts on enduro bikes.

as for servicing i found this list of maintenance schedule for most bmw bikes.look for yours here http://www.ascycles.com/bmw_motorcycle_service_and_maintenance_schedules.aspx

 

 

Hi mamat..thanks so much for the info . I'm residing in the east and will like to survey powerwheel and dirtwheel. If its fine with you.. can I have the address to the respective workshops. So far i have been patronising a shop in ubi..

[Motorrad202]

Hi All!

 

I tried looking for F800 ST thread but there's none. Looking for info on F800 ST. Anyone here have any info?

 

Call/SMS 9189 7650 for BMW F800ST near mint condition. :thumb:

[Guest NPNT]

u r better off at Planet than Dirt-wheel and Powerwheels i feel.

[spyder8850]

u r better off at Planet than Dirt-wheel and Powerwheels i feel.

 

Agreed... HKL maybe?

[Al-Simmons]

for f800gs owners >>> do you guys feel that the engine block is too high up and when riding it gets too hot near ur groin area....

[mamat]

u r better off at Planet than Dirt-wheel and Powerwheels i feel.

 

ya u r rite.i only visit powerwheel for their tyres.good price.HKL's a good place for such parts too.they're experienced in doing bmw tho i dont think the owners go there for engine repairs.

[mamat]

Hiya, Mamat ... I love your signature pic.

 

wow ... almost 40 sec to start up. Not the bike to bring along for a bank job getaway

 

Darn ... Dakar rest day, hence no updates.

 

cheers

 

 

watched the Dakar on youchoob.awesome scenes and even awesomer riders.hmmm...adv bike next change? heehee

[cak]

u r better off at Planet than Dirt-wheel and Powerwheels i feel.

 

May i know exactly where 'planet' is located? thanks so much for the info guys

[coolcat]

mamat, I'll stick to the paved roads

 

kopi soon? this time we have more lead time la. I'll try to persuade Phang to take time off polishing and dismantling his bike

 

cheers

 

cat

[coolcat]

mamat, I'll stick to the paved roads

 

kopi soon? this time we have more lead time la. I'll try to persuade Phang to take time off polishing and dismantling his bike

 

cheers

 

cat

[THE BEAST]

Hey Guys...

Good Morning... SBF is up again, after a few days of maintenance.

[josean]

ha!same mindset here.i oso prefer the slow & relac speed. Safety comes First. lets try to make ourselve available between 8-14apr. and confirm attendance by early mar? anyone here been there b4 coz we need a leader here.hehe....

if no one can make it, i may just join the SBF group for my birgin thailand bike trip. hehe....

 

kenny's trip is up already

 

check it out

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220776

[ah_veo]

got it. thanks bro. 'catch up' with u during the trip