BMW Motorcycles

[SDR]

http://funkysouls.com/img/Best_Of_James_Bond_-_30th_Anniversary_Collection.jpg

 

guess most of u know tt's 007, but actually what I am trying to show you guys is the inside of the gun barrel. when I was serving my NS BMT, I hv this silly tot after knowing how the M16 rifle inside barrel looks like. I began to wonder after kana many G-U by the CPL that accused me to leave elephants inside. After non stop Tekan by the CPL to clean it, I began to think, why the inside of the vehicle exhaust "barrel" doesn't look something like the M16 barrel?.

 

I think the purpose of this lining actually helps the bullet to spin when leaving the barrel and allow explosion/air to escape when bullet is out of the barrel. For many years, I have been thinking of the same question, I strongly believe that if the exhaust "barrel" comes with such lining, the hot exhaust will be able to escape faster in the spiral form.

 

When mod, most people concentrate on end can - straight thru, but what if they built the "barrel" and end can with spiral lining, will it better?

 

I strongly believe I am not the 1st to hv such silly tot, may be it is too costly to built it or it doesn't work at all. If any1 ever come across such exhaust, please let me know, best with Dyno chart.

 

[R11S]

Originally posted by SDR@May 24 2005, 07:21 AM

WORTH IT? u nvr know until u try it.so is urs S worth it?

 

U R e only 1 to answer tis Q.

the $$$ i pay for the bike is worth it of course hehehe

[SDR]

Originally posted by PL@May 24 2005, 05:35 PM

... What are the odds of both tyres having some problem at the same time????? Better than striking 4D, I'd say.

Dont forget to buy 4D, kekeke.

[Suzu]

Originally posted by PL@May 24 2005, 02:58 PM

Yeah, he GAVE himself the excuse to change....bahh...cunning fellow

Hey Come On ..... dont use excuse lah ...... give yourself a REASON to change bike lah

 

Ditch Bertha n get yourselg a new babe with big BooBzie

[PL]

Originally posted by Suzu@May 24 2005, 10:06 PM

Hey Come On ..... dont use excuse lah ...... give yourself a REASON to change bike lah

 

Ditch Bertha n get yourselg a new babe with big BooBzie

Eh eh eh, kenot use this kind of language one...kenot let Bertha hear. Later she becomes sad. shhhh.....

 

Guys, just uploaded some more photos, this time with candid captions, courtesy of Cyclop

The link is the same as what I've sent thru email.

[GSGabes]

Great Ride guys.

 

SDR... hehehe when u wanna help me take picture while I corner? wahhaha.

 

I was at the agent today, and there was a 1150 who blew his gear box on the way back from hatyai, due to a bearing. clutch gone too..... damage $8k.

[SDR]

Originally posted by GSGabes@May 25 2005, 02:27 AM

Great Ride guys.

 

SDR... hehehe when u wanna help me take picture while I corner? wahhaha.

 

I was at the agent today, and there was a 1150 who blew his gear box on the way back from hatyai, due to a bearing. clutch gone too..... damage $8k.

$8k, ouch.

 

Friend's sis just scrapped her SV400 as repair cost est abt $3k, engine oil dried up on e way back fm back Hatyai.

 

Picture while cornering, possible, now planning to get those cheap cheap cam-corder to mount it on e bike. question is, will i b fast enough to "shot" u http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/smilie_shoot.gif . hehehe.

 

[Suzu]

Originally posted by GSGabes@May 25 2005, 02:27 AM

Great Ride guys.

 

SDR... hehehe when u wanna help me take picture while I corner? wahhaha.

 

I was at the agent today, and there was a 1150 who blew his gear box on the way back from hatyai, due to a bearing. clutch gone too..... damage $8k.

How the hell did he ride till his gear box blew

 

$8k ??? Jia lat man

 

Hey SDR, the SV400 dried up but how abt the girl huh :cheeky:

 

I bet she must be travelling alone ....

[Suzu]

Originally posted by PL@May 24 2005, 05:35 PM

Hey guys, they said that non-member can also join their weekend breakfast rides. So, maybe you guys want to consider joining.

 

Yep, non members can oso join in their usual monthly BF ride. Nothing much really.... just a half day ride on the nearby twisties for u to warm up bike,tires and balls then back to S'pore by mid noon latest.

 

Great for those with no time to tour. Only thing is tat they expect all riders joining the ride to be fully suit up for safety reason

 

I joined them only after a couple of BF rides:smile:

[Suzu]

Originally posted by GSGabes@May 25 2005, 02:27 AM

SDR... hehehe when u wanna help me take picture while I corner? wahhaha.

 

Hey Gabes, no need to go thru the hassle, just send your pic to Cyclops and yr can have a good corner

 

Remember wat he did for PL

[SDR]

Originally posted by Suzu@May 25 2005, 08:24 AM

How the hell did he ride till his gear box blew

 

$8k ??? Jia lat man

 

Hey SDR, the SV400 dried up but how abt the girl huh :cheeky:

 

I bet she must be travelling alone ....

hmm, I m not very sure, infact never get the chance to see the gal, u know lah, brother alway very protective over sister and guess friend don't wish to be my brother-in-law. kekeke.

 

Was told she travelled with a group of friends, engine dried up on the way back, ditched the bike at Malacca, later, her friend uses ST11 to tow it back and towage fee is $175/-. Singapore bike shop quoted her $3k, her bike price is only $5k and she rode it for less than 3 months.

[ashenZ]

Originally posted by SDR@May 25 2005, 07:35 AM

$8k, ouch.

 

Friend's sis just scrapped her SV400 as repair cost est abt $3k, engine oil dried up on e way back fm back Hatyai.

 

Picture while cornering, possible, now planning to get those cheap cheap cam-corder to mount it on e bike. question is, will i b fast enough to "shot" u. hehehe.

 

tink i know who issit..... she shud be on the the ladyriders....

 

tink she juz bot the bike not long ago... but hvn done any maintenance on it.. now check it up...

[SDR]

Originally posted by Suzu@May 25 2005, 08:24 AM

How the hell did he ride till his gear box blew

 

$8k ??? Jia lat man

Guess he must be pushing his bike @ 200km/hr all the way non stop to and fro Hatyai. I don't know him or I will suggest him to repair elsewhere, guess problem lies on the 6th gear only - let me KP to do an est for him :

 

aa) Clutch - don't hv to replace - save at least $2.2k, that bloody clutch can last you a good min. 200,000km (click, click, hv a check on the net).

bb) Gear box - replace 2 x bearings & 2 x gears plus workmanship - $1k or less.

(all he needs to repair is number 6th gear only, as 1st to 5th are for starting and stopping, usually use it for less than 10km, unless this fellow is trying to chase the Hayabusa, downshift to 2nd or 3rd at corners just to hv sufficient power to see the Busa's taillight 3km away or he didn't know there's a sixth gear, uses 4th or 5th all the way)

 

total est - $2k plus change engine oil, axle oil, plugs, filters and etc... (inclusive of $800 for my suggestion fee, kekeke).

 

You may ask, outside no warranty leh, who cares, he saves about $6k, he can use that money to repair another 2 times and balance of $2k to go KaraOK to celebrate with PRC mei mei.

 

[SDR]

Originally posted by ashenZ@May 25 2005, 09:47 AM

tink i know who issit..... she shud be on the the ladyriders....

 

tink she juz bot the bike not long ago... but hvn done any maintenance on it.. now check it up...

pretty? http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif

[SDR]

http://baldy.smugmug.com/photos/1284227-M.jpg

 

Found this picture at AD, seem like this rider has a different thinkg, bike should adjust to his need, his route instead of he adjusting to the purpose of the bike.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by PL@May 24 2005, 12:27 PM

Hey cyclop, did your wife pull your ears or make you do squat-down 50 times last nite? Wait wait wait...did you even tell her abt your exhaust in the 1st place??? muahahahahahaha

See nothin, hear nothin, say nothin............. she has not inspected me bike yet...... kekekeke

 

Hope Mr. Technoflex can get my can in fast................

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by Suzu@May 24 2005, 10:06 PM

Hey Come On ..... dont use excuse lah ...... give yourself a REASON to change bike lah

 

Ditch Bertha n get yourselg a new babe with big BooBzie :lol:

Hey Suzu,

Big Bird has managed to convince 3 more riders on the ride and I guess we could be seeing 3 more new GS12 in the club............ and guess what............. they'll all be YELLOW http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/yelrotflmao.gif Wuhuahuahua!!!!!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@May 25 2005, 07:35 AM

Friend's sis just scrapped her SV400 as repair cost est abt $3k, engine oil dried up on e way back fm back Hatyai.

See see..... non BM can breakdown too http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/deal.gif

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by Suzu@May 25 2005, 08:24 AM

How the hell did he ride till his gear box blew

 

$8k ??? Jia lat man

Either spend small money regularly for preventive maintenance and enjoy the peace of a reliable ride most of the time........

 

or.....

 

tong until bike blows up or suffers a catastrophic failure and then spend BIG money.....

 

Your bike, your ride, your budget, your safety, your choice http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by Suzu@May 25 2005, 08:35 AM

Hey Gabes, no need to go thru the hassle, just send your pic to Cyclops and yr can have a good corner

 

Remember wat he did for PL

Gabes's only interested in the REAL thing man http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/ricky.gif

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@May 25 2005, 10:14 AM

..........seem like this rider has a different thinkg, bike should adjust to his need, his route instead of he adjusting to the purpose of the bike.

Yep.... driven by principle and get stuck in the middle of nowhere....... hats off to him/her mun http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/clap.gif

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@May 25 2005, 10:37 AM

See see..... non BM can breakdown too http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/deal.gif

hmmm, dare to say, if BMW allow more authorised agent, like Yamaha to help them to sell their spares and more bike shop "dare" to repair BM bikes, I dare to say BM bikes are cheaper to maintain/repair than the Jap/Italy bike. Tech idiot like me can repair my own bike, when I was ridding Jap racing bike, I don't dare to touch it at all.

 

Check on the net, look at the structure / cross-section of the your own bike, you will be amaze how simple a BMW bike is.

[SDR]

CYCLOP, sorry, didn't date you to dismantle on the Bing Carb, backside damn itchy and decided to dismantle it over the last weekend, was quite surprise to know that it it is as simple as my other 2 carbs - 28mm Flat slide mikuni and 28mm keihing carb used on my SDR. Clean it and tune it but think there's room for improvement, I just anyhow gasak gasak on the fuel/air mixture screw, turn it to min but still encounter very strong fuel smell, I check on the plugs and seem too much fuel has been release, guess previous owner has mod the Jet needle from 42mm Bing carb, now has more power on low end, havent got the chance to try top. May be not lah, later, gearbox fried. kekekeke.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@May 25 2005, 11:26 AM

CYCLOP, sorry, didn't date you to dismantle on the Bing Carb.........

No Prob man....... so was it good for you as it was for "her"? http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/polite.gif

 

Chk plugs for fouling, better not be too lean else will overheat..........yadah yadah yadah........

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

For the ADV fans:

 

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/jpeg/244/4675964.jpeg

 

May 24 2005

BMW Adventure special

BMW has launched a special edition version of its R1150GS Adventure, offering even more focus on enduro and long distance riding.

 

The bike takes the already off-road focused Adventure and adds the Integral ABS braking system, crash bars, heated grips, and white indicator lenses. It will cost you almost £800 more than the standard R1200GS but will be more than £500 cheaper than buying the Adventure and adding all the bits separately.

 

Only 90 of the bikes will be coming to the UK and they will all be Blue and white. And BMW will even fit knobbly tyres free of charge if you want.

 

The firm has also recently released its sales figures for the last year confirming what our monthly reports have already shown, that the firm is showing unprecedented sales success.

 

Sales of the R1200GS have pushed it up to the third biggest selling bike in the UK while the R1200RT has outsold it’s nearest rival, the Pan European, by 26 percent. In all the company’s sales are up 46 percent in the last year