BMW Motorcycles

[Kazky]

Hi guys, wanna ask those DIY junkies..

Ever tried removing the speedo/tachometer? Is it safe to do so? Problems as in ECU will lock if any tampering of parts or electronics.. In my case, no electronics will be involved. I just need to remove the

meter thats all.

 

Cos if its simple, i've got some things which i need to do. Appreciate any valuable inputs.

[Kazky]

*double post*

 

System unstable from SBF.

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Hi guys, am currently on R1150RT.

Been enjoying the ride and it time for tyres change.

 

Need your kind advise on the following;

 

As given the stock rear tyres is 170/60-ZR 17.

Just wonder can a tyres size of 180 be fitted in?

 

Likewise, any personal recommendation of tyres brand you preferred?

Lastly, where will you too recommended for a tyres change?

 

Thank for all positive comments.

It will much be appreciate to help addressing my doubts.

 

Thank in advance guys!

Cheers

[coolcat]

Hi guys, wanna ask those DIY junkies..

Ever tried removing the speedo/tachometer? Is it safe to do so? Problems as in ECU will lock if any tampering of parts or electronics.. In my case, no electronics will be involved. I just need to remove the meter thats all.

 

Can. 3 cir-clips behind the dash (assuming you are talking about the R1200XX), unplug from the harness.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[zhang jin]

its best to use original size.if changing of tyres done elsewhere besides PML,just ensure that mech be careful about the ABS sensor.cheers.

[Kazky]

Can. 3 cir-clips behind the dash (assuming you are talking about the R1200XX), unplug from the harness.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

Yes bro its for R1200GSA actually.. But i believe the both GS and GSA shd be of the same components though. Only tat worries me since this is my 1st continental ride so im thinking twice if im meddling with it. If its a Jap bike like all my previous rides, i've got no worries at all.

[Kazky]

And another noob question..

 

To those who went offroad with the GS/A, i understand ABS need to be turned off to prevent skids during last min braking.

But is it necessary to turn OFF the ASC as well?

 

Still learning the ways of this bike and i apologise if my qns sometimes seems too stupid to answer cos for me its great to learn new stuff.

Edited November 17, 2011 by Kazky

[f650gs]

Hi guys, am currently on R1150RT.

Been enjoying the ride and it time for tyres change.

 

Need your kind advise on the following;

 

As given the stock rear tyres is 170/60-ZR 17.

Just wonder can a tyres size of 180 be fitted in?

 

Likewise, any personal recommendation of tyres brand you preferred?

Lastly, where will you too recommended for a tyres change?

 

Thank for all positive comments.

It will much be appreciate to help addressing my doubts.

 

Thank in advance guys!

Cheers

 

Hi, 180 should be able to fit in. done that on my bike and previous ones. i'm using the pilot road 2, not bad. the new road 3 mayybe you can try it

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Hi, 180 should be able to fit in. done that on my bike and previous ones. i'm using the pilot road 2, not bad. the new road 3 mayybe you can try it

 

Thank for w advise.

As 170 kinda 'rare' so though getting a common size of 180 will be easier.

 

So what profile for size 180 fit R1150RT?

180/55 or 180/60?

[Lighters]

Hi guys.

 

Just wanna know if the 12GS engine does vibrate virgously when u accelerate above 4k rpm. Cos I find mine vibrate quite bad. So I went to change EO & now the vibration is slightly lesser. Is it normal??

 

Thanks

[biker20]

Hi guys.

 

Just wanna know if the 12GS engine does vibrate virgously when u accelerate above 4k rpm. Cos I find mine vibrate quite bad. So I went to change EO & now the vibration is slightly lesser. Is it normal??

 

Thanks

 

Hi lighters, it's a very subjective question. Not sure what is your rating for vigorous but for me I feel my 12GS is vibrating more and noisier then my previous 1150GS. Hope this help. One thing for sure, my 12GS consume more petrol then my 1150GS, does your too?

[Lighters]

Hi lighters, it's a very subjective question. Not sure what is your rating for vigorous but for me I feel my 12GS is vibrating more and noisier then my previous 1150GS. Hope this help. One thing for sure, my 12GS consume more petrol then my 1150GS, does your too?

 

Not sure bro. My 1st Beemer =) but it has the same consumption as my previous fz1

[Paikia44]

Saw a GS with full Alu topbox and panniers along CTE this morning around 8plus....

 

To the rider,

 

Boss, you are my idol. The way you do the lane spiltting with those panniers and at that kinda speed. You are the Champion. For me no topbox, no panniers also couldn't catch up...

[Idono]

Split lanes with a GS?

[maxxmadness]

looks like many bmw converts from the fazers camp...

[Paikia44]

Split lanes with a GS?

 

With full size touratech pans somemore. Solid....

 

 

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[papabread79]

My friends have seen a speeding SG plate GSA (full panniers) split lane at heart of BKK traffic (expressway) at 8+pm.

[wacko]

i was caught speeding on my GSA..

 

oh..?

 

wrong topic??

 

[miRides]

i was caught speeding on my GSA..

 

oh..?

 

wrong topic??

 

 

suppose need be INVISIBLE.....

 

can be seen, NOT caught

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its best to use original size.if changing of tyres done elsewhere besides PML,just ensure that mech be careful about the ABS sensor.cheers.

Any recommendation of workshop beside PML?

[biker20]

Not sure bro. My 1st Beemer =) but it has the same consumption as my previous fz1

 

just fyi, my 1150GS clock 18-19 Km/Liter, now my 1200GS is about 14+Km/Liter. Don't know why. I went back to PML and check and the usual answer nobody complain lei.

[biker20]

Not sure bro. My 1st Beemer =) but it has the same consumption as my previous fz1

 

just fyi, my 1150GS clock 18-19 Km/Liter, now my 1200GS is about 14+Km/Liter. Don't know why. I went back to PML and check and the usual answer I got when my Sport RIM got dented on the 4th day after I went over a normal PotHole, answer is "nobody complain lei, you are the first case."

[andylau777]

just fyi, my 1150GS clock 18-19 Km/Liter, now my 1200GS is about 14+Km/Liter. Don't know why. I went back to PML and check and the usual answer I got when my Sport RIM got dented on the 4th day after I went over a normal PotHole, answer is "nobody complain lei, you are the first case."

Hi biker20,

Mine 1200GSA also about 14-15 km very similar to your GS.

Your dented rim very similar to one of my good friend (VL)... no choice just suck thumb loh.

It is still best to change to sproke rim much stronger.

[firespit77]

good morning bros, i am learning more about bmw motorcycles thru this thread here. Please guide me along if i am wrong.

 

1. A 1150gs and a 1200gs should have different displacement rite? meaning different engine capacity. if yes, should the fuel consumption be still the same?

 

2. some of the bros are commented that their rims are dented. did they mean that PML dented their rims when they go for servicing?

 

I am in the process of getting a bmw motorcycle, and am very concerned about aftersales servicing. Please advice.

[firespit77]

good morning bros, i am learning more about bmw motorcycles thru this thread here. Please guide me along if i am wrong.

 

1. A 1150gs and a 1200gs should have different displacement rite? meaning different engine capacity. if yes, should the fuel consumption be still the same?

 

2. some of the bros are commented that their rims are dented. did they mean that PML dented their rims when they go for servicing?

 

I am in the process of getting a bmw motorcycle, and am very concerned about aftersales servicing. Please advice.