BMW Motorcycles

[NormalAspirated]

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[NormalAspirated]

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Edited August 26, 2010 by NormalAspirated

[Blackie21]

just a note, as i have been buying parts from overseas a lot and for a long time, am able to get EBC discs (approx $220 each) and complete clutch replacements (approx $520, for 2 friction, 2 housing and bolts) for i would suspect what is less than what you need to pay here, even after taking into consideration shipping but there will be an element of FX fluctuation.

 

do not ask me for a qoute as i am not a dealer/agent/shop, just a fellow biker, if you lot interested, i can help purchase but will need you guys to pay me when you are making the order. also if oyu reckon i have overpaid, please let me know.

[jason1202]

 

The source of surging on the oilheads are well-documented and seems to be commonplace.

 

I think that some part of it is due to riders of other marques crossing over to the boxers and getting used to the bikes. Surging is usually addressed by installing a crossover pipe with or without an aftermarket muffler, use of fuel mix enriching devices (like tecfusion) or by balancing the injectors.

 

In theory and looking at the mechanical process valve clearances should not cause surging.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

 

Hi Coolcat,

 

I have no idea how the surging or rough vibration or watever you guys call it, relates to valve clearance.

 

For my case, the roughness came from loose rockers arms and tight exhuast valve. I did not experience surging as a matter of fact, just very rough engine. It was making alot of noise and very rough vibration at low RPM.

 

The spec call for 0.30mm for the exhuast valve. When i did the clearance last week, a 0.2mm feeler gauge can bearly fit in. This is a very commen problem and it is known to cause overheating and roughness to the bike. Bear in mind that i did two valve clearances within 5000km....

 

The rocker arms were also very loose, 0.30mm and 0.25mm.

 

After adjusting the rocker arms to lower end of the spec(0.10mm), i am enjoying a super smooth engine now. Especially and low RPM.

 

Regards,

Jason Goh

 

Most other stuffs tight is good ... :p

 

 

 

He has behavior problems, he like hand jobs ...

 

Of course! this i agrees with you totally!! So when you wanna organise a trip to check "other" tightness issues?

[wacko]

Bro, another teaser for you ...

 

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/Daryous/Bikes%20Bikes%20Bikes/12-1.jpg

 

oooh..

nice..

i believe those are RTs wheels..

off to beemer boneyard then..

:cheeky:

[coolcat]

 

I have no idea how the surging or rough vibration or watever you guys call it, relates to valve clearance.

We were on different planes then. I was referring to the surging (irregular RPMs) that some machines have at about 3,000 rpm or so.

 

Good to know that valve clearance can eliminate irregular idling.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[soma]

 

The source of surging on the oilheads are well-documented and seems to be commonplace.

 

I think that some part of it is due to riders of other marques crossing over to the boxers and getting used to the bikes. Surging is usually addressed by installing a crossover pipe with or without an aftermarket muffler, use of fuel mix enriching devices (like tecfusion) or by balancing the injectors.

 

In theory and looking at the mechanical process valve clearances should not cause surging.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

 

Thanks for all the replies, really appreciate it. I've bikes with other engines before e.g. inline4, twin, etc, but the surging for the RT really feels quite pronounced. Will try riding some more, hopefully will get used to the bike after a while. Other than the surging at certain revs, I really like the engine and how it delivers its power.

 

Also experiencing some popping on deceleration. Is this normal?

 

Is balancing the injectors a costly affair?

[wacko]

oh look...

 

Best Selling Bike

 

 

 

BMW Motorrad

 

After recently announcing increased sales in the second quarter of 2010, BMW Motorrad reported additional positivity for the month of July.

 

During these tough economic times, BMW Motorrad sales in July rose by 4.4 percent to 10,022 motorcycles over 500cc, a segment that's been on the negative side of sales across all manufacturers lately. In July 2009, BMW sold 9,604 motorcycles over 500cc.

 

With its young range of models, BMW Motorrad reported sales growth of 18.5 percent to 67,037 (prev. yr. 56,578) vehicles in the year to the end of July. The large long-distance enduro, the BMW R 1200 GS, remains the best-selling model in the BMW motorcycle range.

 

The GS will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It is the most successful BMW motorcycle ever built and has become the world's best-selling motorcycle in the 500 cc and above range.

 

This news comes after positive growth was reported in BMW Motorrad's Q2 Report. In that report, sales of BMW motorcycles increased 21.6 percent to 36,715 units sold, compared to 29,742 in the second quarter of 2009. The Bavarian manufacturer says during the first half of the year, BMW Motorrad sold 57,015 units (2009: 46,974 units). This corresponds to an increase of 21.4 percent.

 

The number one seller was the long-distance enduro model, the BMW R 12000 GS. This BMW also became the best-sold bike in the 500 cc plus motorcycles segment worldwide.

 

Sales of the S 1000 RR - the first supersport bike manufactured by BMW Motorrad - reached a total of 6,459 units worldwide in the six-month period from January to June (of which 1,223 were sold in June).

[yem_paul]

 

 

 

Also experiencing some popping on deceleration. Is this normal?

 

Are you running on any aftermarket pipes?

[TearJerker]

Good Day Gentlemen,

 

I have the strong urge to buy the F800GS over Yamaha XT660Z, In need of all your feedbacks on bike's (Beemer) reliabilities. Is it value for money apart from its looks, brand or some say lifestyle? After reading the posts here, I got myself confused if it really cost a bomb to own a Beemer. I do not want to rush in, get one and regret it later. Just don't wana burn my pocket unnecessarily.

 

Apart from bike's reliabilities, I would like to know more about its maintenance & costs, pros & cons..etc.. or what should/would I expect from it?

 

Just want to own a good bike for riding up North. Don't want to get a wrong bike!

 

I welcome & appreciate honest feedbacks. Please Advice.

 

Cheers!

Edited August 19, 2010 by TearJerker
Recorrection

[soma]

 

Are you running on any aftermarket pipes?

 

no just stock pipes

[RIX]

hey guys, any good GS deals in the market? Still looking out. Any good leads is appreciated.

[fir_chan]

hey guys, any good GS deals in the market? Still looking out. Any good leads is appreciated.

 

Hi there,

 

What is deemed a good deal for you?

 

Maybe then we can look out....

 

Do share.

[silverstx]

Anyone going for The 3 nation ride ?

[NormalAspirated]

Anyone going for The 3 nation ride ?

 

I am going. Staying at Hotel GP.

My ride is white GSA. I see you there.

[silverstx]

I am going. Staying at Hotel GP.

My ride is white GSA. I see you there.

 

When U intend to ride up ? I going on Thursday night and back on sunday morning. If yr timing is the same maybe we can ride together. I'm riding a smoke grey GSA.

[fusionzone]

hi guys, i am riding a R1150GS recently i found there is some rattling noise on the right trottle body and its kinda annoying anyone here know wat causes the noise ?

 

[davgancw]

Anyone going for The 3 nation ride ?

 

Going on my green RT:thumb:

[NormalAspirated]

hi guys, i am riding a R1150GS recently i found there is some rattling noise on the right trottle body and its kinda annoying anyone here know wat causes the noise ?

 

To answer your question, I guess our brother Jason1202 is the best suits.

Sound like tappet or throttle off syn isn't it ???

[NormalAspirated]

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[jason1202]

Spot on by Bro John...

[RIX]

hey normalaspirated, insightful point. just a little late in noticing your reply. i take it that u're riding a gs. have u test ridden a MS?

 

 

Basically is Germans vs Italian.

IMPO, this comparison clips by MCN is neither good enough nor fair.

Claiming Ducati is better all rounder is unacceptable because they had yet to put the bike to Africa roads especially Kenya.

Generally, for those who drives and rides continental vehicles knows that German machines are more reliable.

Buyer will end up following their heart or he/she has more money to burn to uphold the machine.

GS is engineered with a deep R&D on end user prospective whereas MS coming from Sports bike origins.

In the technical details, wheel size had already tells you something - GS is 19/17 and MS 17/17. The bike is more agile in the bends.

GS with bigger seat had already tells you that is more comfortable for long endurance rides.

GS series has bigger bro called Adventure, MS has bigger bro called the “S Model”.

“S Model” is a better equipped road bike with better parts, so how to justify Ducati is a better “All Rounder” which has never send into serious dirt test ?

Adam and Trevor are just doing their job.

End of the day, is just another motorcycle production that can add into your stable depends on how you want it.

[RIX]

they gotta have a pic of the dude along NSH.

 

Just for Jokes ...

 

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/Daryous/BMWPeeHD-03.jpg