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Aftermarket Suspension List

Last post by marksmotorcycleparts « Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:32 am
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by winger » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:51 pm
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The 'Search' function

Last post by PBBoxer « Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:11 am
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by Gromit » Sun May 16, 2004 6:57 pm

As time goes by, there are bound to be topics/questions/requests for info which get repeated. As a reminder to folks who haven't used it, the...

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Last post by PBBoxer View the latest post
Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:11 am
R1100s foot peg lowering

Last post by Pooko « Sat May 27, 2023 5:56 pm
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by Pooko » Fri May 26, 2023 5:41 pm

I have MV Lowered Footrest Rider BMW R1100S - 50 mm lower kit. Can this be installed by twisting the ABS hard tube. Or do you have to install an...

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Sat May 27, 2023 5:56 pm
Engine Paint?

Last post by JamesL « Mon May 22, 2023 7:27 pm
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by JamesL » Mon May 15, 2023 9:50 am

Post the Welsh Weekend my next upgrade is to touch up the engine paint where the OE coating has spalled off mainly around the headers, but also the...

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Mon May 22, 2023 7:27 pm
Lightweight wheels.

Last post by Blackal « Tue May 16, 2023 5:02 pm
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Attachment(s) by dobbo » Tue Sep 28, 2021 5:46 am

Lightweight or carbonfibre wheels.
1/ can anyone tell of their experience of carbonfibre wheels eg how different/ better they made the bike handle?...
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Last post by Blackal View the latest post
Tue May 16, 2023 5:02 pm
Oil Sight Glass

Last post by popsky « Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:00 am
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Attachment(s) by Grip Fast » Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:32 pm

Does this sight glass look full of oil? My R12S was serviced last May, and I’ve checked the oil level several times since then, and it has looked...

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Last post by popsky View the latest post
Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:00 am
S1000R rear indicators on R1100S

Last post by Pete. « Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:38 pm

Attachment(s) by Pete. » Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:38 pm

I bought some S1000R indicators and fitted them to my R1100S at the rear. They are smaller and less likely to catch when swinging a leg over, plus...

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Last post by Pete. View the latest post
Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:38 pm
ECU

Last post by Topcat « Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:14 pm
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by Topcat » Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:27 pm

Hello all,

It appears that the ECU on my R1200S has blown, think it was the power commander. Bike is in my local dealer in Taunton but they can't...

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Last post by Topcat View the latest post
Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:14 pm
Tyre enquiry.

Last post by 2Twins « Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:54 pm
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by 2Twins » Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:59 pm

Hello folks

I wonder if anyone can offer some guidance regarding tyre compatibility please?

I been using Michelin Pilot Road 4 GTs on my R1100S...

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Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:54 pm
R1100s discs

Last post by bfisher « Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:38 pm
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by Stilo » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm

Hi Newbie here so apologies if this has been asked before. I have a 2002 R1100s with ABS. I need to renew the front discs, any suggestions, will...

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Last post by bfisher View the latest post
Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:38 pm
Won't start

Last post by slparry « Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:07 pm
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by hooperman » Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:53 am

I have just replaced the gearbox and put it all back together. However it won't start! Both plugs are sparking, the fuel pump runs when I turn the...

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Last post by slparry View the latest post
Tue Jan 24, 2023 4:07 pm
R1100S Centre stand options?

Last post by jeznewsome « Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:09 pm
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by KTM AL » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:43 pm

Hello Chaps
I have raised the rear a tadge buy using a GS torque arm , so now the rear wheel touches the ground when the bike is on centre stand....

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Last post by jeznewsome View the latest post
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:09 pm
Oil specs for R1100S

Last post by Crazy Kev « Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:23 pm
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by slparry » Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:51 am

Just to pass on info :)

BMW's official recommendation for oil for the 11S is

"SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based)...

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Last post by Crazy Kev View the latest post
Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:23 pm
Restore or Replace?

Last post by dave the german « Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:57 am
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by Grip Fast » Sun Oct 16, 2022 6:53 pm

The valve covers on my R1200S are quite badly chipped and marked, especially around the leading edge. Ideally, I’d like to keep the originals and...

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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:57 am
Remus uninstall

Last post by dave the german « Sun Oct 09, 2022 4:34 pm
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by Crazy Kev » Sat Oct 08, 2022 5:17 pm

Trying to get the exaust (remus) off and to remove the shock for a service anyone done this?

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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Sun Oct 09, 2022 4:34 pm
No clock or dash lights - faults fixed for info only.

Last post by Pete. « Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:32 pm

Attachment(s) by Pete. » Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:32 pm

I had my bike stolen a few weeks ago and got my bike back but after fixing the damage (front frame, top yoke, ignition barrel) I found that I had no...

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Last post by Pete. View the latest post
Sun Sep 25, 2022 3:32 pm
Ilmberger hugger - R1200S

Last post by Topcat « Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:41 am
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by Topcat » Sun Sep 04, 2022 12:14 pm

Hello,

If anyone still has the fitting instructions for the above, can you tell me the torque setting please?

Many thanks

Dave

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Last post by Topcat View the latest post
Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:41 am
Lower ball joint top nut

Last post by Crazy Kev « Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:04 pm
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by Crazy Kev » Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:20 am

Hi all, cannot find the torque setting for the nut on top of the lower balljoint! Would anyone know, TIA

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Last post by Crazy Kev View the latest post
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:04 pm
R1100s igition coil spark plug cover

Last post by Karl Palin « Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:27 am
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by Karl Palin » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:53 pm

Hi,
I lost the right hand side cover
I bought a new set off eBay not the cheap ones. It didn't fit properly and I've lost that now too :|
Can...

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Last post by Karl Palin View the latest post
Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:27 am
R1100s - No start, no lights, and no indicators!

Last post by Crazy Kev « Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:09 am
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by Crazy Kev » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:16 pm

After fitting new pads took the bike out for a short trip
After getting back left for 5mins went to go out again and silence from the starter button...

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Last post by Crazy Kev View the latest post
Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:09 am
Indicator not working?

Last post by slparry « Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:21 pm
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by David_S_Walker » Tue Jul 19, 2022 4:53 pm

Hello,

Strange one with my R1200S….

Near side front indicator wont work.Changed with known good bulb made no difference. Then tested cable for...

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Last post by slparry View the latest post
Fri Jul 29, 2022 2:21 pm
Starter button lost

Last post by Crazy Kev « Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:30 pm
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by SLOSR11S » Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:33 pm

Hi folks

Seems I lost the starter button from my R11S. It's somewhere on the A21 I guess! Anyway I picked up a replacement from the ever helpful...

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Last post by Crazy Kev View the latest post
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:30 pm
ABS Modulator control unit

Last post by NevHarrison « Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:28 am
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by NevHarrison » Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:30 pm

Hello Gents
I am seeking some guidance. I have an R1100S - 2004, had it for about 5 years and no major problems at all, other than the well...

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Last post by NevHarrison View the latest post
Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:28 am
Cracked FR Fork leg ??? !!!

Last post by kfrogzx7 « Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:39 pm
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by kfrogzx7 » Tue May 31, 2022 5:06 pm

Sorry it's a link, not a picture ... I can't add it as an image.

Did a track day at Snetterton today and after a couple of sessions ( rained off...
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Last post by kfrogzx7 View the latest post
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:39 pm
R1100S final drive help needed

Last post by dave the german « Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
Replies: 4
by dave the german » Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:09 pm

Can someone from this wonderful posse possibly remove the bolt securing the speedo sensor and see if the hole goes through to the final drive or if...

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Last post by dave the german View the latest post
Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
r12s de-cat choice

Last post by yinyang « Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:51 am

by yinyang » Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:51 am

Hi guys, I have 100% std r12s 25k miles.
I have a used straight through Remus head system in the post to me and a standard header system with the...

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Last post by yinyang View the latest post
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:51 am
R1200S Misfire troubleshooting - Bristol

Last post by Keith_P « Fri May 27, 2022 3:38 pm
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by Keith_P » Mon May 23, 2022 7:53 pm

2 plugs per cylinder is a bit of a pain to diagnose when you've got a misfire! Thought I'd sorted it with new plugs - possibly only one needed - but...

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Last post by Keith_P View the latest post
Fri May 27, 2022 3:38 pm
Anyone fitted Barbacks to BCR-how long cables?

Last post by stivesvelo « Fri May 20, 2022 8:49 pm
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by stivesvelo » Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:30 pm

Just bought some barbacks (Moto CNC) for my Boxercup & find the throttle & choke cables are now too short.

Looked at all the regular...

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Last post by stivesvelo View the latest post
Fri May 20, 2022 8:49 pm
Bcr rev counter bulbs.

Last post by das bike u1100s « Sun May 15, 2022 12:18 pm
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by das bike u1100s » Sun May 01, 2022 1:10 pm

Only the bottom part of my rev counter lights up, so I'm presuming two bulbs and the top one has expired. Has anyone had to change one and how...

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Last post by das bike u1100s View the latest post
Sun May 15, 2022 12:18 pm
Clutch Replacement 1200S

Last post by Humbug « Sun May 08, 2022 2:29 pm
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by Humbug » Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:46 pm

Anyone had this done? Mine is starting to slip after a long run. Mike at Overland and Adventure reckons close to £1000. A bit cheaper if you just...

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Last post by Humbug View the latest post
Sun May 08, 2022 2:29 pm
input shaft removal

Last post by Magic Man « Tue May 03, 2022 6:02 pm
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by Magic Man » Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:34 am

Hi Guys, i have an 1100s and the input shaft went south last weekend. I have removed the clutch and transmission, and split the gearbox. my question...

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Last post by Magic Man View the latest post
Tue May 03, 2022 6:02 pm
Sena 10U

Last post by ianbcr « Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:01 pm
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by dave the german » Sat Apr 23, 2022 2:46 am

Any of our esteemed members managed to fit a Sena 10U for a shoe Neotec into a Neotec 2 helmet?
It's time for a new helmet and I don't really want to...

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Last post by ianbcr View the latest post
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:01 pm
MoT QUERY-ish

Last post by simon « Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:53 pm
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Attachment(s) by JamboBoof » Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:19 pm

Hi,
First post...be gentle!

'98 R1100S went for its MoT yesterday. Non-bike specialist garage has an ABBA stand but couldn't figure out how to use...

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Last post by simon View the latest post
Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:53 pm
r12s 190/55 too big for you ilmburger hugger? Do this

Last post by yinyang « Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:02 am
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Attachment(s) by yinyang » Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:22 pm

After fitting a dunlop roadsmart IV 190/55 I realised that my ilmburger hugger was now unusable ! After research I realised that I needed an HP2...

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Last post by yinyang View the latest post
Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:02 am
Tank gripper pads

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:11 am
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by 328isport » Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:37 pm

Hi guys,

I'm looking into some tank pads for my r1200s as finding I tend to slip forward on the seat and with no grip on the sides of the tank there...

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Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine View the latest post
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:11 am
10w 30 oil in R1200S

Last post by Mitch1100 « Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:48 pm
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Attachment(s) by 328isport » Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:33 am

Hi All,

I've just got my R1200S and have been having my first rides on it over the weekend :-) its done 12k miles.

I've been looking through the...

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Last post by Mitch1100 View the latest post
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:48 pm
Lubing driveshaft splines HP2 Sport

Last post by dobbo « Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:59 am
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by capt howdy » Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:39 am

Greeetings from the antipodes
I want to lube the the splines on the HP2 Sport driveshaft but the Reprom dvd talks about removing the swingarm. When...

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Last post by dobbo View the latest post
Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:59 am
Leaking steering damper.

Last post by jeznewsome « Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:31 am
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by dobbo » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:11 am

Anyone here changed their S/damper prices,brands etc thanks Dobbo.

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Last post by jeznewsome View the latest post
Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:31 am
Aftermarket exhaust headers

Last post by WilyECoyote « Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:02 am
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by Madmax » Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:44 pm

After looking for aftermarket headers for 12s. I,ve noticed that they are smaller diameter. Well zard etc. Dont know bout the akro.
The std ones on...

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Last post by WilyECoyote View the latest post
Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:02 am
Strange vibration on my R1100S

Last post by Humbug « Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:16 am
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Attachment(s) by GerryB » Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:27 pm

My bike , now over 60 thousand miles seems to have developed more than a tingle when riding , mid rev range.

Before I pop the wheels off, new tyres...

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Last post by Humbug View the latest post
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:16 am
R1200RS Heads Up GPS Mount

Last post by ianc53 « Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:15 am
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by jeznewsome » Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:33 am

Just put a deposit on an R1200RS with the normal (daft) BMW GPS Mount on the yoke. I will be looking to move this as soon as possible to a heads up...

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Last post by ianc53 View the latest post
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:15 am
Ceramic coating.

Last post by das bike u1100s « Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:43 pm
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by Madmax » Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:41 pm

Has anyone had there exhaust coated.

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Last post by das bike u1100s View the latest post
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:43 pm
R1100S rear frame removal

Last post by KTM AL « Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:52 am
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Attachment(s) by DampCamper » Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:47 pm

Hi,
I'm stripping down a 2000 R1100S with the aim of doing a tidy up restoration on it, it's mechanically sound but the engine needs painting. I've...

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Last post by KTM AL View the latest post
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:52 am
R1200s Cylinder oil leak - numpty question!

Last post by popsky « Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:32 pm
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by Hayden » Mon Aug 30, 2021 6:54 pm

Hi learned ones
I`ve discovered the reason the last man got shut of my R12, it has an oil weep from the LH cylinder barrel, only takes 10 miles or...

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Last post by popsky View the latest post
Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:32 pm
To Iridium or not. That is the question

Last post by nab 301 « Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:25 pm
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by templen » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:35 pm

All, looking for the general consensus & wisdom.

I'm currently home servicing my R12S.

I've been kicking around the idea of all four plugs...

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Last post by nab 301 View the latest post
Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:25 pm
Main & Dip upgrade

Last post by FuzzyEdges « Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:06 pm
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by SP250 » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:44 am

Went out for a great spin through North Wales yesterday with Steve and Paul (WW tail end Charlie) to check out an alternative hotel for the 2022 WW....

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Last post by FuzzyEdges View the latest post
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:06 pm
REAR ENGINE BALANCER SEAL LEAKING

Last post by hellboyrich « Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:37 pm

by hellboyrich » Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:37 pm

Bollocks Bollocks and Bollocks

Nightmare just noticed on Sunday a small pool of oil right under the sump from the 1200s whilst it was wintered and...

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Last post by hellboyrich View the latest post
Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:37 pm
Play at top yolk? Ball joint, bearing or both?

Last post by Pete. « Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:37 pm
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by Rufus » Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:57 pm

The R1100S has recently developed some play at the top yolk.
Is it more likely to be the ball joint, the bearing or a combination ot the 2?
Tempted...

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Last post by Pete. View the latest post
Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:37 pm
Barbacks: Rapid Dog's vs Moto-CNC's

Last post by Marra « Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:24 pm
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by Marra » Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:23 pm

Hi all, I want to raise my handlebars of my 1998 reg R1100s above the top yoke and move them nearer to my armpits! I've seen the RD Barbacks on this...

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Last post by Marra View the latest post
Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:24 pm
ALTERNATE THROTTLE TWSIT GRIP ASSEMBLY

Last post by Hay Ewe^ « Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:56 pm
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by Hay Ewe^ » Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:12 am

Morning All
Has any body changed out the normal twist grip throttle assmbly for another brand e.g. Domino?
I am doing a little project on an 1100GS...

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Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:56 pm

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