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Last post by Gromit « Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:02 pm

by Gromit » Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:02 pm

This forum's designed as a place where folk can list and describe the various mods they've made to their bikes. It can act, not only as a place to...

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Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:02 pm
My R1200S project so far

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Attachment(s) by scottie58 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:50 pm

I have created a blog on what I am up to regards rebuilding my previously yellow R12 - much easier for me than posting pics on the forum!

I hope you...
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Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:53 pm
DIY gear indicator

Last post by dave the german « Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:28 pm
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This topic has a poll. by buzzz90 » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:22 pm

1) From the idea to the shopping basket

After seeking for a turnkey solution on the net, I have come to the conclusion that the Acumen, Datatool...
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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:28 pm
Conversion complete

Last post by Al « Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:45 pm
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Attachment(s) by big rob » Sun Mar 15, 2020 4:28 pm

Aye, getting older and was finding BCR a little too cramped for my 6'2" frame.
Bought the ABM (German) superbike handlebar conversion kit and...

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Last post by Al View the latest post
Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:45 pm
What panniers fit r11s

Last post by dave the german « Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:02 am
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by Skippy » Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:47 pm

As per the title really,
Any ideas what other bmw panniers fit the r11s any experience or experts out there..
Got a r11s
Got a set of rails
Just...

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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:02 am
BMW R1100S Luggage options

Last post by Phillip « Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:25 pm
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Attachment(s) by chazmeister » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:33 pm

Hi there everyone,

I own a beautiful 04 BMW R1100S. It has two BMW Touring side panniers that i can use for days out.

I am heading over to france...

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Last post by Phillip View the latest post
Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:25 pm
Curing my rattling throttle bodies

Last post by KTM AL « Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:05 am
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Attachment(s) by Pete. » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:51 pm

With my bike approaching 80k miles my throttle bodies have developed an embarrassingly loud rattle. I was aware that it's a common complaint and also...

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Last post by KTM AL View the latest post
Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:05 am
terrible question

Last post by NewbeeBMW « Sat May 25, 2019 7:41 pm
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by NewbeeBMW » Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:02 pm

What is the go to tyre for the boxer cup at the moment the Pirelli angels need replacing due to age not to worried about miles per tyre but a decent...

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Last post by NewbeeBMW View the latest post
Sat May 25, 2019 7:41 pm
BCR rebuild/recommission

Last post by Hay Ewe^ « Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:11 pm
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by NewbeeBMW » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:54 pm

I'm expecting a parcel from Lennie in the next few weeks so sprockets, tube and chip ordered.

Going for the Michelin pilot 4 tyres as they have been...

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Last post by Hay Ewe^ View the latest post
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:11 pm
Fixing a broken ignition lock after attempted theft

Last post by dave the german « Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:08 am
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Attachment(s) by Pete. » Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:59 am

Just recording this here in case it's useful to someone later if they have their ignition torn out like I did this week.

After someone ripped out...

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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:08 am
BMW R1200S pillion seat cover

Last post by dave the german « Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:44 am
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by andy griff » Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:49 am

Attention R1200S owners....

I had idly wondered about fitting the BMW pillion seat cover to my bike - but been put off by the listed price of £207...

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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:44 am
Mamola Boxercup v BCR seat height

Last post by Yankee Lima « Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:00 am
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by Yankee Lima » Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:16 pm

Hi folks

Could anyone on here shed some light on actual seat heights between these models?
Mamola looks much lower than BCR and what is the...

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Last post by Yankee Lima View the latest post
Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:00 am
R1100s Sat Nav mount

Last post by twigg « Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:02 pm
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Attachment(s) by Tunneruk » Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:58 am

Since raising my bars above the yokes on my R1100s I've been very dissatisfied with the look of the positioning mounts cast into them.

I decided...

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Last post by twigg View the latest post
Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:02 pm
Left hand switch gear loose on R12rs

Last post by adam « Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:07 pm

by adam » Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:07 pm

I've recently read on another Forum that this problem isn't unheard of. I nearly 5k miles it's the only minor niggle I've encountered. To cure it,...

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Last post by adam View the latest post
Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:07 pm
R1200RT Lowering the pegs - Now with photos

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:43 am
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Attachment(s) by The Teutonic Tangerine » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:06 am

Mr R1200Rt is almost perfect but at 6ft and 33 inside leg I still find the foot pegs too high (too near to the seat) my knees and ankles are too bent...

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Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine View the latest post
Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:43 am
24 litre fuel tank.

Last post by adam « Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:12 pm
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by Pete. » Thu May 21, 2015 7:30 pm

Here's a photographic essay of how I modified my fuel tank to hold 24litres from empty. You'll have to excuse the welding I'm somewhat the novice at...
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Last post by adam View the latest post
Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:12 pm
Rimming

Last post by adam « Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:27 pm
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by austinpowers » Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:42 pm

My 11S has the five inch rim. Looking at it next to another machine with a five inch, the S appeared to be wider all round. Out came the Verniers,...

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Last post by adam View the latest post
Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:27 pm
Home made SatNav mount

Last post by dysondiver « Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by adam » Sun Dec 24, 2017 7:42 pm

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I got some ideas off the RS forum and decided to make one for my Bike....

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Last post by dysondiver View the latest post
Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:11 pm
R1200rs Hugger

Last post by adam « Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:50 pm
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by adam » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:46 pm

I collected a fibreglass hugger for the RS today and have just done a trial fit up. I may be over thinking this, (I'm not an engineer) so I'd value...

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Last post by adam View the latest post
Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:50 pm
Pannier supports

Last post by andy griff « Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:58 pm
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Attachment(s) by adam » Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:05 pm

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I knocked these up today, being a tight arse and not wanting to pay BMW £600+. They're a bit overkill,...

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Last post by andy griff View the latest post
Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:58 pm
Cleaning up the 11s

Last post by victorlaszlo « Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:05 pm
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by Ronwash80 » Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:37 pm

I'm starting to clean up my Moto repainting, polishing and degrease and I haven't found an effective way to get all of the grease and grime off of...
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Last post by victorlaszlo View the latest post
Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:05 pm
painting my top box

Last post by boxerscott « Tue May 16, 2017 9:53 pm
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Attachment(s) by Paul » Tue May 09, 2017 8:50 am

I decided to have a go at colour matching my Givi top box to my tastefully grey R1200RS and it's matching panniers. There is a decor panel in the lid...

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Last post by boxerscott View the latest post
Tue May 16, 2017 9:53 pm
Horn switch R1100s

Last post by Crazy Kev « Thu May 04, 2017 7:21 pm
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by arcotplayer » Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:49 pm

I can't get used to the BMW handlebar horn switch and by the time I've remembered how to use it it's too late. Anyone found a solution like an old...
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Last post by Crazy Kev View the latest post
Thu May 04, 2017 7:21 pm
Final drive service

Last post by Crazy Kev « Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:31 am
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by f90x » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:43 pm

Finally got around to servicing the final,drive. The spline greasing is easy. The oil change is more awkward as BMW in their infinite wisdom decided...
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Last post by Crazy Kev View the latest post
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:31 am
BMW / Vanderlinde Special

Last post by bfisher « Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:32 pm
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by smudger7 » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:53 pm

Have recently bought 1998 R1100S with special adaptations by BMW Motorrad and subesquently their employee. Story is that BMW trialled adaptations to...

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Last post by bfisher View the latest post
Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:32 pm
R12S luggage options

Last post by Boxermed69 « Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:40 am
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by Boxermed69 » Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:40 pm

Some time ago my interest was piqued when a Trixster announced that he'd ordered a rack affair for his 12S from Hattech in Germany. I don't plan on...

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Last post by Boxermed69 View the latest post
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:40 am
Hope this is genuine

Last post by tanneman « Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:35 pm
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by tanneman » Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:12 pm

Should have it next week.

Then the missus will get excited. This purchase benefits no one except the seller.

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Last post by tanneman View the latest post
Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:35 pm
International Shipping

Last post by boxerscott « Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:37 pm
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by HarrisBikeNut » Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:24 pm

Got the chance of some tasty parts for my 2003 BCR. Anyone know of an organisation that ships from Europe to the UK that don't charge silly money and...

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Last post by boxerscott View the latest post
Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:37 pm
Tourque values for everything

Last post by f90x « Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:29 pm
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by f90x » Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:22 am

I was looking for a couple the other day and found this online.

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Last post by f90x View the latest post
Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:29 pm
R12s

Last post by RoLoo « Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:21 am
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by PaulF » Wed May 11, 2016 7:12 pm

Ok, So hypothetically if you you get the exhaust cut it open take out the cat, weld it back up and put it back on the bike.

Take out the air filter...

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Last post by RoLoo View the latest post
Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:21 am
R1100S Repaint + Refresh

Last post by Tunneruk « Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:40 am
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by Tunneruk » Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:12 pm

I bought my R11S a couple of months ago, despite it being a 99 with 50k on the clock it's a really clean bike with minimal corrosion. It seems to...
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Last post by Tunneruk View the latest post
Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:40 am
My R1100S

Last post by nab 301 « Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:11 pm
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by mcg » Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:55 am

My bike when i first got her blown clutch and pressure plate

gone through the bell housing.

Been a slow rebuild but getting there slowly

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Last post by nab 301 View the latest post
Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:11 pm
High Bars

Last post by Ekimyrf « Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:06 pm
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by Tunneruk » Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:01 pm

Ello Ello!

Have any of you guys fitted a high bar kit to your 11s? I have the clipons above the yokes but have picked up a lovely set of Renthal...

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Last post by Ekimyrf View the latest post
Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:06 pm
My winter project: "Not quite a BCR"

Last post by stevesilver « Wed May 11, 2016 5:43 pm
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by Henners » Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:21 pm

Well, some of you may remember me looking for a BCR last summer and ending up buying a yellow/silver 2001 1100S in need of TLC last September.

My...
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Last post by stevesilver View the latest post
Wed May 11, 2016 5:43 pm
S1000RR Mirrors

Last post by Dog Tyred « Mon May 09, 2016 9:04 pm
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by Blackal » Fri Apr 01, 2016 6:35 pm

Got a pair of these little tinkers - on Ebay........ for £150 including the Sandbar brackets for the HP2s.

As-new condition - and a huge...

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Last post by Dog Tyred View the latest post
Mon May 09, 2016 9:04 pm
FF Carbon and vinyl wrapping questions

Last post by Mitch1100 « Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:48 pm
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by Raider » Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:19 pm

Think of added some carbon bits to my R1200S, starting with the center tank panel. Does anyone have experience with FF Carbon ?

I like that...

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Last post by Mitch1100 View the latest post
Mon Mar 21, 2016 10:48 pm
R1100S History (model specifications over the years?)

Last post by stoveboltslim « Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:04 am
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by bfisher » Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:39 pm

Hi Guys,

I'm still a newbie to the r1100s and what i'm struggling to get to terms with is the history of the various models between 99 - 05...

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Last post by stoveboltslim View the latest post
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:04 am
RAM-MOTO "Marmite" Cafe Racer

Last post by beachcomber « Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:16 pm
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by beachcomber » Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:28 pm

Here it is then - the results of our last 6 months or so development - the RAM-MOTO "Scream"............here in POC form, stilll, some...
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Last post by beachcomber View the latest post
Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:16 pm
R1200s timing cover repaint

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:26 am
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by Sandy » Fri Nov 21, 2014 4:00 pm

The paint on the timing cover of my recently purchased R1200s ('08, 21k miles) was in a very poor condition, as you can see in the first photo it was...

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Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine View the latest post
Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:26 am
RAM-MOTO "Stealth" Turbo project

Last post by beachcomber « Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:46 pm
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by beachcomber » Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:49 am

The ST has now been divested of most of it's fuggly. :wink:. Just the front end and tailpiece to remove.

This view has given us a good idea as to...

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Last post by beachcomber View the latest post
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:46 pm
Fool rushing in... on bike mods....

Last post by Abbadon50 « Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:10 pm
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by EenyBear » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:47 am

Interesting discussions throughout this site regarding modifications to sport bikes. Some riders make mods, others either applaud (exhaust, clear...
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Last post by Abbadon50 View the latest post
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:10 pm
BMW / Suzuki cafe racer mash-up

Last post by Boxermed69 « Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:08 pm
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by bfisher » Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:29 am

I'm not a huge fan of the cafe racer fashion (that said if i had the time i would have a go at one) but i do like the look of this; great idea to...

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Last post by Boxermed69 View the latest post
Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:08 pm
R1100S Motronic Coding Plug

Last post by HerrFlick « Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:03 am
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by A.J.T » Mon May 25, 2015 8:36 am

According to the table, the coding plug on my R1100S (with ‘Y’ pipe), should be Light Brown and connect pins 30 and 87a. Strangely, the plug fitted...

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Last post by HerrFlick View the latest post
Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:03 am
Oilhead projects

Last post by beachcomber « Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:48 pm
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by beachcomber » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:02 am

I've been around BMWs for some time now - several Airhead Cafe Racers, a few Kay Streetfighters , Y Trike project , and now a modern take on the Cafe...
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Last post by beachcomber View the latest post
Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:48 pm
Taller centre stand

Last post by Pete. « Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:46 pm

by Pete. » Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:46 pm

I made a centre-stand for my R1100S. The stock one is too short for bikes fitted with the factory sports pack and don't lift the wheel off the floor...

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Last post by Pete. View the latest post
Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:46 pm
Thor – Programmable Brake Light Modulator

Last post by Mitch1100 « Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:22 am
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by Mitch1100 » Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:00 am

Just fitted this product to my BoxerCup Replika. A fast easy fit, easy to conceal, adding extra safety/visibility. Pleasure to deal with! Tape...

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Last post by Mitch1100 View the latest post
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:22 am
Got the wind up!

Last post by dave the german « Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:27 pm
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by madthemad » Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:54 pm

Last week when I was tucked up in bed nice and snug the bloody wind blew my bike over. The only damage was to the rear fairing as you will see. I've...
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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:27 pm
R1100S Handlebars

Last post by A.J.T « Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:16 am
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by A.J.T » Wed Dec 17, 2014 5:53 pm

I've turned my handlebars upside down, and swapped them over. Rather than angling slightly down, relative to the forks, they now angle slightly up,...

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Last post by A.J.T View the latest post
Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:16 am
BMW repair costs

Last post by f90x « Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:02 pm
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by bikerboy » Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:47 pm

Could anyone give me a rough estimare on what BMW would suck from me to have a break in the ignition wire 3inches below the barrel?

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Last post by f90x View the latest post
Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:02 pm
Easier gear-changing

Last post by bmwr1100s « Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:47 am
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by R-man » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:18 pm

Over the last year I have developed pain in my left big toe, and realised that the gear lever has been the cause -despite wearing good boots.

Took...

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Last post by bmwr1100s View the latest post
Sat Sep 13, 2014 11:47 am

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