Two weeks of R1100S ownership - thoughts.

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Two weeks of R1100S ownership - thoughts.

Postby Daz555 » Wed May 16, 2007 10:31 am

- Damn, that engine is vibey under hard acceleration.
- The seat is lurvley.
- The switch gear is not.
- I don't need to change gear in town.
- I love the lack of dive under braking.
- Blimey! it's heavy.
- It uses oil - what's that all about?
- I miss the 13K redline on my old Hornet.
- The unfussed pull from the engine is sweet.
- Manufacturers of add-ons think that you must have money if you own a BM - everything is 50% more expensive.
- Silver and yellow bikes are slightly quicker off the mark.
- It looks awesome and somehow repels dirt more than my Hornet.
- I need a dry day to rid myself of the previous owner's chicken strips.

Overall I'm more than well pleased with my purchase. :D

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Postby Gromit » Wed May 16, 2007 10:59 am

You'll get used to the switchgear Daz - I find the one-button-does-all a major PITA on the Blackbird. The BM system, imho, is light years ahead of the 'normal' way.

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New bike

Postby Ruffy » Wed May 16, 2007 11:21 am

:D Your new bike sounds good daz,how new is it and did you buy it of this site and can we see some pics?
ruffy

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Re: New bike

Postby Gromit » Wed May 16, 2007 11:30 am

Ruffy wrote:can we see some pics?


Have a look around ;)

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Postby Cobbster » Wed May 16, 2007 12:16 pm

Vibey engine? uses oil? expensive add-ons? funny switch gear?
They're all like that sir!!! welcome to R1100s ownership :wink:

The vibey engine bit I can comment on. I've just had my valve clearance and end float checked, also the throttle bodies balanced and its made a big difference, smooth as silk now, well in a BMW R1100s way!!!
You'll get used to the oil consumption, apparently it gets better after 10-15K miles.
Cheers cobbster.
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Postby gripperod » Wed May 16, 2007 1:05 pm

I switched from a ZRX1200 and have been riding the R1100S since March, a bit of a shock to the system after the Kwak but there is definitelely a R1100s "groove" you need to get into when riding it. It took me a while to find it but once I did it all dropped into place and the grin just got bigger and bigger.

Or am i just talking Boxerbollox................................... :roll:
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Postby Cobbster » Wed May 16, 2007 3:06 pm

I agree with Gripperod 100%. There is a defined moment when you suddenly realise what this bike is about. I remember the salesman telling me this when I bought it and at the time I thought it was just bollox, though I did admire him sticking his neck out and possibly losing a sale. At one point soon after buying it I almost jumped ship but persevere and all will be revealled.

Cheers cobbster.
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Postby Twodogs » Wed May 16, 2007 5:45 pm

Hi Daz and welcome to the vibe,its not a real boxer unless it makes go numb :lol: I've had my Phoenix grey (definitely one of the fastest colours) 11s for just over a year,and apart from not being able to feel my hands and feet any more its the best bike in the world....ever :D And try Motorworks.co.uk for all your retail therapy needs,i've melted :shock: my debit card with them a few times and they really can't be faulted.
To old to die young!

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Postby snavetrauts » Wed May 16, 2007 7:13 pm

Two responses.....

Two dogs is spot on... Motorworks are the boys.... always responsive and very helpful... forget Moto bins.. they don't care enough.

The winkers are a joy.... so logical... If we had a vote amongst those that have used this system for 6month or more...I bet the result would be.. the majority in favour- by a big margin

Enjoy your bike.... I do

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Postby BlueBoxer » Wed May 16, 2007 7:44 pm

I've had mine for 9 months + 7000 miles. I commute every day ~25 mile round trip.
I've got used to the indicators :) The horn, I've never found it when I wanted it.:cry: The main/dip if I concentrate. :?

The engine's great. It doesn't seem to vibrate that much, when I start to notice it, it's generally time to change up.

I like the styling and the general look of the bike :roll:

The finish isn't that good, so keep it clean and salt free.

I think it's light. and tyre wear seems fine.

Overall, I'm well pleased :!:

Steve
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winger

Postby winger » Wed May 16, 2007 9:37 pm

I rode just under 800 miles on mine last wednesday,you get used to vibes after a while!!!.

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Postby Twodogs » Thu May 17, 2007 6:28 am

Now thats what you call a ride! Where did you go to/come from Winger?
I did 750 mile day last summer,Sermione on Largo di Garda in Italy to Amsterdam,and after i got thru the pain barrier it was a good ride. But it did hurt for while thats for sure :(
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Postby snavetrauts » Thu May 17, 2007 8:04 am

Winger.... that was from Spain then??.. you didn't call in :wink:

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Postby guards1656 » Thu May 17, 2007 9:12 am

i came to the r11 after 5 years on an R1, and i found you have to recalibrate your brain to get your get your kicks out of it. i've owned the beemer a year and am very happy with it

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Postby Daz555 » Fri May 18, 2007 7:45 am

I'll post some more pics on here when I've cleaned it. It has rained every day but one since I bought it and as a result it is now covered in crap. It was showroom clean when I bought it.

For those who didn't see my thread in the new trixters section the bike has the the silver/yellow "Highway Maintenance" colour scheme, is a totally standard R1100S (2000 model), and only had 3300miles on it when I picked it up. :D

Still waiting for a warm, sunny ride to see what she can do in the twisties.


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