Hi from Ireland

bcr_rep05 · Postby **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:21 pm

Hi,

I just joined the site as I've recently bought myself something I always
wanted - a Boxer Cup Rep. After going through some classic Kwaks
(Z900's and still have a Z1300), Yamaha's and a Triumph triple I bought
my 2005 BCR last week with just 1800 miles on the clock from a BMW
dealer. They seem to be very rare over here in Ireland.
Anyway, this seems like a great site for people into R1100S's and just
wanted to say hi so ......Hi !

Mark.

JoeC · Postby **JoeC** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:29 pm

Welcome aboard.

andrew s · Postby **andrew s** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:38 pm

Welcome Mark,

I hope we can be of some help and advice to you in the future. Please ask any questions as I am sure there is somebody here who will be able to answer it.

Enjoy riding your new bike. How about posting some photo's of it on the bike pic page.

Andrew :roll:

Blackal · Postby **Blackal** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:56 pm

Good choice of bike, Mark

Lots of info on the site, and no sniping

Al

bcr_rep05 · Postby **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:10 pm

Thanks guys !

Yeah I've been very impressed with this site ! So much info here....'specially
for a boxer virgin !
The funny thing is, I went to a BMW dealer to look at a K1200R that a
friend of mine bought.....that's when I saw the BCR 1100 in the corner !
It was a case of love at first sight. Having said that, I think all R1100S are
a great bike. I especially love the handling and the "engine brake".

I'll look into posting a few pics now..........

Thanks again for the replies !

Mark.

Boxadog 2000 · Postby **Boxadog 2000** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:37 pm

Wellcome to the madhouse and infinite store of boxerbolox.

Do you ever get across the water :?:

bcr_rep05 · Postby **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:41 pm

Thanks for the welcome !

I've been to the UK but never on the bike. Although that may very well
change ! I need to knock up some miles on it.........
By the way, how long does it take before these engines "open up" ?

Boxadog 2000 · Postby **Boxadog 2000** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:49 pm

10K plus

bcr_rep05 · Postby **bcr_rep05** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:52 pm

There was only 1800 miles on it when I bought it last week. Is it true that
they use a bit of oil when the engines are new-ish ?

Blackal · Postby **Blackal** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:13 am

All depends.................

Mine used a bit for the first 6k miles, but now (15,000) it hardly uses a drop

Can't think of anything special I have done with it - just used good mineral oil.

Mate of mine with an S just told me to buy the cheapest oil out there.

Gromit recommends the Harley oil, and if the bike doesn't consume much - I might just try it.

(The can's probably got leather tassles on it :roll:

)

Al

bcr_rep05 · Postby **bcr_rep05** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:45 am

LOL @ leather tassles...........you might be right there !

When I bought it from the dealer's, they said to watch the oil until some
more miles go on it as it might use a small bit.

I'm slowly learning the ways of the boxer motor.........! (Thanks to this
forum).

cc mac · Postby **cc mac** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:04 pm

When you get to the UK check out North Wales, trust me, spend a few days exploring and it'll blow your mind. All the best, Mac.

nab 301 · Postby **nab 301** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:25 pm

Welcome Mark, from the real capital :wink:

bcr_rep05 · Postby **bcr_rep05** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:29 am

@ cc mac: Thanks for the tip ! Handy since North Wales is too far from the
ferry port. Good roads I presume ?

@ nab 301: Hey nab, how are things in the "real capital" ??! Have you
been up around the Wicklow Mts. on the R11 ?

nab 301 · Postby **nab 301** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:53 pm

bcr_rep05 wrote:@ cc mac:
@ nab 301: Hey nab, how are things in the "real capital" ??! Have you
been up around the Wicklow Mts. on the R11 ?

Early midweek (evenings is good )at this time of year ,keep well away at w/ends especially sundays , (and i'm not worried about the uniformed guys , more likely to get collected by some lunatic on a bike).

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