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[bones78]

Great forum .... my current ride is a 2006 R1200S, bought new and raced since new. It replaced a R1100S Boxer Cup bike, which met an unfortunate early demise in a qualifier. Raced an HP2 Sport for one year, but too much like a jewel to keep racing, so back to the trusty R12S.

[popsky]

Hello there,

Sounds good, where and what series do you race, and Gus from this parish is signed up to race his 12s in the German series next year, I suspect there may be a bit of help either way between you both.

[ted]

hi bones, have you had any issues at all with the 1200 during its racing career? i was wondering just how tough they really are?

[tanneman]

Hallo and welcome.

Probably the only thing that went bang is the short little push rod if anything went wrong. Give Gus a pm. You'll have a lot to talk about.

[tanneman]

This you Bones?

Very nice.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-r110 ... re-19.html

[bones78]

yup ... that's me !

The R12 has been flawless. Two clutches in 6 years, which I think is amazing. No other issues at all.... valve adjust every two years, but that's about it.

[Wilsdorf]

Any tips for more power, without losing reliability on the R1200S?

[Wilsdorf]

Well, I am trying out a Powercommander V this weekend and I hear that Remus downpipes with Akra end can is a preferred approach - so I may try and track down those.

Interested to here what you have tried on the track though, and that works well - or just what to avoid spending money on that doesn't work s well.

[Dai wiskers]

Hi and welcome to all

Remember chasing horse power is the most expensive way of getting a faster bike you would be better off making the bike stop quicker and make the most of the power you have try rocket sprockets (Lennie in my sig ) to level out the torque curve and give a good mid range boost
Have the suspension looked at by someone who knows what they are doing and how you ride
That just leaves brakes and tyres
A couple of hours learning how to get the best out of what you have will do you more good than spending hundreds on engine work
We are working with a pretty agricultural motor here spend the money on track days not chasing horse power

Edit get some bespoke made to measure leathers flapping leathers sap power more than you'd think

[Wilsdorf]

Thanks Dai

I am just looking for a little more top end power- I am happy with the midrange, as I generally ride about 6,500 + revs. I have the GS Twin Cam for slower stuff, and a fireblade if I want go faster. I simply want my R1200S to be as good as it can be, within reason/price.

I am lucky that I get to ride on unrestricted roads.

The brakes are fine - but I will improve the rotors when I replace them and I'll look into the pads.

Also, I'll get the Ohlins dialled in properly for me, and eventually get them set up for my weight - I am a little over 100kg, so they might need Ohlins to sort them - I am not sure what is possible with the stock set up.

[Dai wiskers]

To notice any improvement you will need a 10% gain getting that 10% is going to cost big time i would try to get some weight off the bike and possibly my belly (no offence meant)
I believe that a few have had the ecu flashed with good results this could be the best way to go

[Wilsdorf]

A 5% gain would be good. I have been reading about the 2010 ECU update from BMW and that some bikes, with standard exhausts etc. where putting up 126 crank bhp afterwards - that would be useful.

I sat nav my bikes, so would notice a change in top speed with a few more bhp on a falt out run.

The S is noticeably quicker than twin cam GS in a straight line - I would guess it's quicker then a LC GS too.

Any way, I'll try and get the ECU update, and a powercommander first and then probably move on to a full exhaust system and piper x.

I want the bike to bike rideable and reliable, so don't want to go too crazy on mods, just sensible.

I can't lose too much more weight - there would be nothing left of me, I am not Dani Pedrosa