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Reevie
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Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby Reevie » Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:38 am

Hi i'm Chris,
new to Beemer bikes, just chopped a Ducati Diavel in for a R1100S Mamola replica.
So the first step to Boxer ownership, and i have to say the ride back form the dealer was very enjoyable (apart from getting used to the indicators)

Current stable mates:
1993 ZZR1100 D1 (seriously Fettled)
2006 ZZR1400 (mildly Fettled)
1985 GPZ900r (totally restored and standard)
1984 VF1000 (next project)

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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby Paul » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:33 pm

Welcome on board Chris. The indicators become second nature after a wee while, and you soon start thinking that the rest of the world has got it wrong with the silly toggle on the left hand bar.

Cheers,

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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby Reevie » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:05 pm

I'm sure i will Paul, until i hop on one of my Kwacks :D

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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby Humbug » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:36 pm

Welcome along Chris, not too far from me then. Enjoy the forum, loads of clever boffins to help you in your ownership. Might even see you on a trackday at Cadwell?
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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby BoxerCup R » Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:19 pm

Hi Chris

Welcome to Boxertrix, enjoy getting to know the Mamola Rep but the indicators are the work of the devil and don't even try to look for the battery on your bike :shock: :bom:
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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby dave the german » Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:16 am

Welcome along - John, I'm with Paul on this one - the indicators are in the proper place - much prefer them to "that silly toggle on the left hand side" :wink:
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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby Reevie » Sat Sep 26, 2020 11:30 am

Thanks all,
yep the indicators do make sense (i suppose) don't forget iv'e been riding Italian and Jap for a lot of years
As for the battery -----Found it when fitting the supply for my twat nav :D

Track days are out i'm afraid (cant afford to have any more metal inside me)----mind you safer on the track than the road these days i suppose :oops:

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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby dmmsta » Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:03 am

Hi there!!

I’ve yet to ride my R11S... world/family/Corona scare.

I’ve had her running over in the garden and having never ridden a boxer before (in any guise) totally wasn’t expecting lateral throw of the engine when you blip the throttle.

Waiting for a clear day to get out on the tarmac for a few hours.
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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby Blackal » Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:47 am

Don’t be tempted to leave the engine idling in your garden - these Boxer twins are renowned for overheating one exhaust port/header in that situation.

That is why BMW recommend start - idle for a few seconds - ride off slowly, letting engine heat up before giving it some welly.
If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........

See if that works .....
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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby dmmsta » Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:47 pm

Blackal wrote:Don’t be tempted to leave the engine idling in your garden - these Boxer twins are renowned for overheating one exhaust port/header in that situation.

That is why BMW recommend start - idle for a few seconds - ride off slowly, letting engine heat up before giving it some welly.


This sort of info is why I love owners forums!!

Thank you!!!
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Re: Hi from Lincolnshire

Postby box-doctor » Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:26 pm

Owe do Vicar - welcome aboard.
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