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by 1200boxer
Thu May 04, 2017 11:12 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Wider rear wheel for R1200S
Replies: 5
Views: 5261

Re: Wider rear wheel for R1200S

I think you'll find that the bike may feel nimbler with the narrower wheel.I have the wide wheel and when I changed for a 55 tyre it felt like it had shed 20kgs. Don't know if it's related but could be.
by 1200boxer
Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: R1100s Wanted
Replies: 6
Views: 5820

Re: R1100s Wanted

Not the same but you can do worse than my own R1200S. Mint condition,27K Kms. Downside, it's in the Algarve. Upside, Ryannair is cheap!
by 1200boxer
Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: 1200S throttle,how?
Replies: 2
Views: 2735

1200S throttle,how?

How does the eccentric throttle on the 1200S work? I'm just curious. I've just made a new twistgrip for my KTMRC8 with a less aggressive profile that has transformed the bike. It went from dangerous to docile at low revs without loosing anything higher up.
by 1200boxer
Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: '01 1100s clutch slipping.
Replies: 16
Views: 9394

Re: '01 1100s clutch slipping.

The thing with the R1100S is that BMW seems to have gone out of it's way to make disassembly complicated,starting with fiddly hidden screws in the fairing to everything being in the way of everything else making the job a test to anyone's patience. It's not difficult however, just do it slowly and m...
by 1200boxer
Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:44 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Crazy cop bike chase
Replies: 11
Views: 6631

Re: Crazy cop bike chase

Dangerous and stupid police chase. The guy sure could ride that monster, pillion and all. I tought it could be a Diavel too.
by 1200boxer
Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Stubborn Nut
Replies: 6
Views: 5931

Re: Stubborn Nut

Better use an hexagonal socket or a Metrinch one that applies force in the middle of the flats.Those corners don't look too happy.
by 1200boxer
Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Bike mag reviews of our sporty boxers, are they ever fair ?
Replies: 15
Views: 5816

Well the man had a point about the flimsy plastics and weather resistance. The R1200S stickers on mine are not varnished over and one of the brake discs bolts is rusting despite the bike never having seen a rainy day and living in the Algarve. I never found that the bike vibrates harshly at all,in f...
by 1200boxer
Tue Dec 27, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Motorcycle jacket/armour
Replies: 1
Views: 3111

I personally used to wear something of this concept similar https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorbike-Motorcycle-Protective-Armour-Motocross/dp/B00LE61UAS and waterproof overalls in a bag... Not great, as it is still hard, restrictive, heavy and not that good of an protection. Summer Leather kit seemed be...
by 1200boxer
Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Motorcycle jacket/armour
Replies: 1
Views: 3111

Motorcycle jacket/armour

I saw this on Ebay. The atrocious English tells me it's probably from China but the specs look good. Or not
I live in the Algarve where it can be too hot (42ºC last Summer) to don a proper jacket so I tend to leave the bikes home which is a pity.
Any opinions? The thing looks nice and airy...
by 1200boxer
Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Gear box Clutch issue.
Replies: 12
Views: 10020

Neil, splines on the clutch are fine, it's just a build up of moly grease ar the back that makes them look less worn. Got most of it back together tiday after losing about 3 hours fighting to get the prop shaft on. Long story but my mate that helped me didn't make sure it was properly engaged so ha...
by 1200boxer
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Great viewing
Replies: 1
Views: 2733

What an amazing Rudge....
by 1200boxer
Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: MCN
Replies: 21
Views: 9262

What happens if I don't get my Ohlins done? 26K kms now.
It's a whole lot of money if you ask me...
by 1200boxer
Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: R1200S Tyres
Replies: 40
Views: 18332

Quote "Did you fit the 190/55 to the wider, 6" rim, rear wheel?" My bike came with the wider rim. The handling became much lighter with the bike more eager to turn. So much so that I had to restrain myself for a while until I got used to the new feel.Like taking a lot of weight off th...
by 1200boxer
Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Thieves
Replies: 34
Views: 13344

I always thought that rechargeable grinders should be banned. They make breaking in far too easy. Or bike theft.
by 1200boxer
Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Omg😳
Replies: 1
Views: 2730

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