BMW Motorcycles

[contrarian]

Has anybody install scottoiler on a f650 before. Is there any side effect from doing so? Do I need to drill hole on manifold or something like tat to tap power.

 

The installation must be done by an experienced mechanic who knows how to install it for the F650. The young one who tried to do my job suggested drilling a hole in my engine because he couldn't find where to connect the air intake of the Scottoiler! Of course I refused and he wasted more than an hour putting it on and then taking it off for the unsuccessful installation. Subsequently I read about how to properly install it for F650 and yes there is a right way to do it - just not so straightforward and obvious.

[spyder8850]

Google's my best friend... I tried adding a thin layer of oil on the box... Will let u know if it helps.

 

Done that... Doesn't help...

[GuiNNeSS]

Done that... Doesn't help...

 

You have to polish it out with autosol. But by doing that you're making the aluminium thinner too.

 

After polishing, spray a layer of clear laquer over it to prevent further oxidization.

[spyder8850]

You have to polish it out with autosol. But by doing that you're making the aluminium thinner too.

 

After polishing, spray a layer of clear laquer over it to prevent further oxidization.

 

Haha reminds me those bicycling days... spraying my GT, HaroMaster Kuwahara using the same application as said... Great!!! Will try it and get back to ya...

 

Anyone out here have similar prob?

Btw, who's riding AB44?

[Mr.Everyday]

Haha reminds me those bicycling days... spraying my GT, HaroMaster Kuwahara using the same application as said... Great!!! Will try it and get back to ya...

 

Anyone out here have similar prob?

Btw, who's riding AB44?

 

Do you any photos of your box? Cos my side box also have same issue as urs but I leave it as it is....

[brendan_ctk]

hey currypuff are you riding a R1100R 2 tone colour (black and grey) oil tank?.. by the way anyone got good and cheap engine oil (mineral) to recommand for bmw bike?

[Blackie21]

hey currypuff are you riding a R1100R 2 tone colour (black and grey) oil tank?.. by the way anyone got good and cheap engine oil (mineral) to recommand for bmw bike?

 

Motul is not bad, been using it for awhile now....

[currypuff]

Hi brendon_ctk

 

Yes, mine is 2 tone, as you can see from my avatar. But there are quite a few of us here with the black and grey (frost blue, to be exact) color tone. But I guess mine is the only BMW without the BMW logo! So if you see such a bike, that's me.

 

Did you go down to Carl's Junior last Sunday? The meet was postponed to 3:30pm. Sorry if any of you went down early and didn't see anybody. My fault. Should have left my contact number. Well, will do so in the next meetup.

 

Anyway, nice meeting Michael. A well kept K75 you have there. Beautiful. Also a very informative chat we had, Always nice to share info and tips.

 

Thank you for the link on how to replace the cam chain tensioner. It looks very do-able and I intend to give it a try. When my bike is hot after a ride, the rattle can be quite loud, especially when I release the clutch in neutral. When I pull in the clutch again, the rattling becomes softer although still audible. I suspect its because of a loose cam chain. Anybody experience this?

 

For those interested, Here is the link. Click me

[currypuff]

Regarding ordering from Motorworks, I realized they show the postage cost when you click checkout and after entering your particulars.

 

Well, someone ask me to tompang his order (shall not name him without his permission). He ordered a few small and light parts.

To find out the difference in postage, I did an experiment.

First, I keyed in his order and got the postage.

Then I keyed in my order plus his and got the postage.

Finally, I keyed in my order only.

 

If he orders separately, the postage quoted is about 7 GBP.

If he orders through me, his postage is about 6 GBP (our orders minus mine).

 

The difference is only 1 GBP (S$2.30). Strange. I would have thought the difference would be greater. Factor in the GST he may have to pay (my order is quite large) and it would be better if he orders himself.

If this is the case, then there is not much point in combining orders.

[brendan_ctk]

Hi currypuff we got the same bike model and colour, except that i got the logo..lol. glad to know there is another one in sg.

[coolcat]

I know of 4 two-tone R1100R in Singapore; would rather not post their plates online without their consent. However, I note that some have yellow borders between the two tones, while some do not. Any idea why?

 

http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photos/schemephotos/R1100R%20Frost%20Blue%20-%20Graphite%20763%20(1).jpg

 

I also like the dark green variant, as well as the 75th edition with pin-stripes.

 

The R1100R, with its curves, remains for me one of the nicest and purposeful looking BMW bikes ever.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[kittosoft]

. When my bike is hot after a ride, the rattle can be quite loud, especially when I release the clutch in neutral. When I pull in the clutch again, the rattling becomes softer although still audible. I suspect its because of a loose cam chain. Anybody experience this?

 

For those interested, Here is the link. Click me

 

yes its the chain tensioner, the loud rattle.....

[kittosoft]

anyone here knows where can i get a replacement bell helmet(sprint) visor? Been to most of the shop in town, can't find one!!

 

Need it by the 1st the latest...

[Blackie21]

The R1100R, with its curves, remains for me one of the nicest and purposeful looking BMW bikes ever.

 

 

i like the chopped of tail! it reminds me of the katana from yesteryear!

the roadster is a truly capable machine.

[currypuff]

I know of 4 two-tone R1100R in Singapore; would rather not post their plates online without their consent. However, I note that some have yellow borders between the two tones, while some do not. Any idea why?

 

When I was looking to change my bike, I came across 2 R1100Rs on offer.

One was a 1999 model and the other a 2000 model.

They looked the same at first but on closer inspection, the grey is of a different tone, beside the yellow stripe on the 2000~ model.

The bagsters below will give a clearer picture.

[bikerblues]

Just to share: This is mine after makeover : )

two tone with yellow pinstriping...but tank covered by tank bra in this shot..

 

cheers

[Blackie21]

all pin strips are done by ladies in the BMW factory...a piece of trivia from the twist of the throttle documentary on channel 72.

after watching that episode, i went out for a ride on my bike.....lol!

Edited November 26, 2009 by Blackie21

[bikerblues]

all pin strips are done by ladies in the BMW factory...a piece of trivia from the twist of the throttle documentary on channel 72.

after that watching that episode, i went out for a ride on my bike.....lol!

 

 

COOL... we shld have a gathering of the R 's soon..

[brendan_ctk]

Oh... Wow a few respone frm the 2 tone, cheer everyone!!! A gathering will be good!

[f650gs]

Just to share: This is mine after makeover : )

two tone with yellow pinstriping...but tank covered by tank bra in this shot..

 

cheers

 

Nice... is it the special edition? with the spoke rims

[currypuff]

Aiyoh, bikerblues. You have already posted a similar pic lah, with your new Staintune exhaust somemore. Why don't you take a photo of the front? That way, people can admire your expensive fairing.

 

 

all pin strips are done by ladies in the BMW factory...a piece of trivia from the twist of the throttle documentary on channel 72.

after watching that episode, i went out for a ride on my bike.....lol!

 

Are they as pretty as our PML girls? If they are, I sure ride my bike harder. ( R21 joke)

[bikerblues]

Aiyoh, bikerblues. You have already posted a similar pic lah, with your new Staintune exhaust somemore. Why don't you take a photo of the front? That way, people can admire your expensive fairing.

 

 

 

 

Are they as pretty as our PML girls? If they are, I sure ride my bike harder. ( R21 joke)

Oi! You post photo of BMWMCS club president ah?....

[Kazky]

Hi, dun mind me asking all the BMW gurus' here...

 

What's the difference between an RT1200 and 1300GT?? besides the power that is..

What are the pros and cons of both these bikes?

 

Thanks ya..

[bikerblues]

Aiyoh, bikerblues. You have already posted a similar pic lah, with your new Staintune exhaust somemore. Why don't you take a photo of the front? That way, people can admire your expensive fairing.

 

yes boss aka the puffdaddy

full frontal exposed

[bikerblues]

Nice... is it the special edition? with the spoke rims

 

Thanks bro.. Its a special currypuff edition (sorry private joke) but no, I've been spending time and $$ to make this one unique to how I want it to look..like an R90S...which incidentally is hard to come by here..

 

cheers