BMW Motorcycles

[lava]

hi, you might want to change your air filter to KNN and spark plug to irudium plugs. it did help in the stalling problem of my f650gs, and also check yr batt

 

thanks.. will try tat. was also told that changing to KNN increase the FC?

[fooz]

hi, you might want to change your air filter to KNN and spark plug to irudium plugs. it did help in the stalling problem of my f650gs, and also check yr batt

 

u own a gs650 and a 1100s?

cool...

 

 

i just took over a 01 650...

a few quick qn:

- currently using a gobi, but cant seem to fit in my flipup. prob due to the odd shape. would a junior45 do the trick? and, maybe put in another flipup?

so, basically, 2x flipups?

 

- anyone installed a ciggy socket?

 

- installed aftermkt exhuast?

[contrarian]

Looks like a few new 650 owners here!

[f650gs]

u own a gs650 and a 1100s?

cool...

 

 

i wish.... sold the f650gs before i got the 1100s

[lava]

Looks like a few new 650 owners here!

 

hee we know each other, n I view your bike before =)

 

anyway this sun, we are on a little trip, if u keen to join us.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5242692&postcount=3738

[contrarian]

hee we know each other, n I view your bike before =)

 

Yes I know Welcome.

Thanks for the invitation. Not keen on night riding, will look out for your other day trips.

[coolcat]

Yes I know Welcome.

Thanks for the invitation. Not keen on night riding, will look out for your other day trips.

 

I note that some riders avoid night riding in Malaysia. I find that it is unsafe principally because Malaysian vehicles tend to be lesser maintained and have poor lighting. They also tend to go faster. Proper lighting on our bikes really help. I also have a strobe for the tail.

 

Good news is that the Seremban stretch is now fully 3-lane.

 

An aside .. NPNT; your mailbox is full. PM me your email and I'll reply by email to ya.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

Edited April 2, 2009 by coolcat

[spyder8850]

Firstly, congrats bro (NPNT) on your NEW RED GS. Beautiful colour!

 

 

Wear what is comfy for ya. I own a Shoei from 4 years back, and added one more because I like the design, and now both helmets very nicely allow me to wash the insides, as well as to stow them on my bikes. The peak cap for the TX is nice, and I suspect shady to the eyes but I think the helmet not very aero-dynamic for 140 km/h and above speeds, noise level increased.

 

I currently own a TX and TX-motard. Coolcat is right about about the noise at 140km/h and the peak can be very irritating if you dun increase the height of the windshield to the max. But then again, TX complements the look and the ruggedness of the GS. And I'm sure if you are going to travel 140km/hr consistently for hours, I think you'd rather be listening to the MP3 instead. Get those noise reduction earbuds. RX7 or profile would be a for local rides.

[fooz]

I note that some riders avoid night riding in Malaysia. I find that it is unsafe principally because Malaysian vehicles tend to be lesser maintained and have poor lighting. They also tend to go faster. Proper lighting on our bikes really help. I also have a strobe for the tail.

 

Good news is that the Seremban stretch is now fully 3-lane.

 

An aside .. NPNT; your mailbox is full. PM me your email and I'll reply by email to ya.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

ho coolcat,

 

how did u install ur strobe? conn to ciggy outlet?

or, ignition with switch?

i have one, but thinking of how to set it up...

and, any good reccm of mech with electrical installation?

 

 

 

to current and ex-gs650 riders,

any spare items/accs to let go?

let me know, i might be int.

thanks.

[coolcat]

ho coolcat,

 

how did u install ur strobe? conn to ciggy outlet?

or, ignition with switch?

i have one, but thinking of how to set it up...

and, any good reccm of mech with electrical installation?

 

to current and ex-gs650 riders,

any spare items/accs to let go?

let me know, i might be int.

thanks.

 

haha, yes, thought about doing it that way, waterproof strobe, 12v wiring, handlebar switch, the works. Then I thought about and realise that I do not travel the NSH at night so much, so I just bought a portable bicycle white strobe to attach to my tail rack; $20 bucks and small. Also wanted to install a mini-USB to power my GPS then realise that a AA-batteries swap is so easy. Usually the simpler solutions are better. I did install an additional ciggy lighter outlet to power my IU when it was removable.

 

I have heard that Kim Keat at AMK autopoint 5th floor is quite good for electrical work. The F650GS's wiring is quite problem free, as I understand it.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[f650gs]

Oh Shucks!!! :( Hope its not a big repair... :pray:

 

 

 

 

Just got news from m-tech mech, the engine needs to be changed.... est cost $10k and coe also dying this aug...... should I scrap it? I just spend ard 3.5k doing up the bike tensioners, clutch, ignition sensor and throttle cabe brand new..... tires also quite new.... any suggestion??? thanks

[contrarian]

Ouch. For that price you might consider looking for another used bike. Salvage the usable parts from this bike and sell them off?

[f650gs]

Ouch. For that price you might consider looking for another used bike. Salvage the usable parts from this bike and sell them off?

 

 

thats my intention too... quite a number of stuff to sell.....No more near coe bike for me ......thinking of getting the new r1200r thinking only

[f650gs]

Time for a new bike Mr F650GS.

 

haha..you working for pml?

[currypuff]

10k to do up the engine?! Wow, BMW ownership is getting more and more scary!

Did they tell you what happened and the likely cause? Kindly share so that we can take precaution/check for similar fault. Any warning signs?

 

My heart goes out to you man, just spent 3.5k and then this happened. Every owner's worst nightmare. When I read about Beemers, so many things can go wrong: ABS, ignition, hall sensor, clutch... For Jap bikes, we are talking hundreds to replace/fix. For beemers, it's more like thousands. I guess they are really toys for the rich.

 

Must really think long and hard whether to switch to another BM, or to go back to Jap bikes.

[f650gs]

10k to do up the engine?! Wow, BMW ownership is getting more and more scary!

Did they tell you what happened and the likely cause? Kindly share so that we can take precaution/check for similar fault. Any warning signs?

 

My heart goes out to you man, just spent 3.5k and then this happened. Every owner's worst nightmare. When I read about Beemers, so many things can go wrong: ABS, ignition, hall sensor, clutch... For Jap bikes, we are talking hundreds to replace/fix. For beemers, it's more like thousands. I guess they are really toys for the rich.

 

Must really think long and hard whether to switch to another BM, or to go back to Jap bikes.

 

the bike will not give much problem if they are well taken care of since the beginning. maybe one in a million will have material failure....as in my case, i still can't figure out what really happened.

[deeGan]

Hai guys u know where to get the bosch alternator bearing for 2001 R1150GS,PML dun have it .. if want must get the whole alternator which is expensive .. need help.. as alternator is noisy now .. any recommendation or parts bearing no.??

SKF? NMB?

[yem_paul]

Just got news from m-tech mech, the engine needs to be changed.... est cost $10k

 

OUCH!!!!

[f650gs]

Hai guys u know where to get the bosch alternator bearing for 2001 R1150GS,PML dun have it .. if want must get the whole alternator which is expensive .. need help.. as alternator is noisy now .. any recommendation or parts bearing no.??

SKF? NMB?

 

Hi, you can try m-tech at payaubi industrial estate.

[nkan0]

the bike will not give much problem if they are well taken care of since the beginning. maybe one in a million will have material failure....as in my case, i still can't figure out what really happened.

 

Wat do U mean?? U were mentioning that while riding, there was some loud tud sound in the engine... ?? but the Mechs are able to est $10K to replace the while engine, but NOT able to tell U whats wrong/happened??? o_Oo_O:?

 

for all U know, it might have been the Mech's oversight when he first did the bike, n declared it OK to be brought out...?? :nono:

 

Thats why I'd always stick to one Mech, and if things go wrong, I'd demand an answer, and they cant shirk their responsibilities!!

[f650gs]

Wat do U mean?? U were mentioning that while riding, there was some loud tud sound in the engine... ?? but the Mechs are able to est $10K to replace the while engine, but NOT able to tell U whats wrong/happened??? o_Oo_O:?

 

for all U know, it might have been the Mech's oversight when he first did the bike, n declared it OK to be brought out...?? :nono:

 

Thats why I'd always stick to one Mech, and if things go wrong, I'd demand an answer, and they cant shirk their responsibilities!!

 

Sigh.. The engine was opened up and part of the broken off cylinder was found with unknow metal chips and shavings, I was told that the crank shaft and parts also affected so need to replace the whole engine.

[davgancw]

Wa.. so chialat ar? :cry:

[jimmy631]

Hi everyone at this thread... I saw bro Weird selling his bmw r1100rt. I tried pm him for discussion as I am interested in getting one for myself, hoping to join you all for gathering and touring trips.

 

May I humbly ask if anyone here knows the status of the sale of his RT? or has he withdrawn the sale. Appreciate if anyone who knows him to pass the message to him for him to contact Jimmy at 81182653. thanks a lot.

[salem77]

any bro here selling their HB 37L with brackets for GS1100 '06?

 

pls pm me with ur price ya.........

 

thnx

[I_Ride_A_Bike]

any bro here selling their HB 37L with brackets for GS1100 '06?

 

pls pm me with ur price ya.........

 

thnx

 

GS1100 not '06 year bro...

1996 maybe?