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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-23-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 9,731
Posted By Rootboy
Fairing Support Bracket

Fairing support bracket is a pretty easy fix... All the wiring is zip tied to the frame and pretty much retains it shape when you remove the ties. The biggest challenge is finding a replacement...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-21-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,296
Posted By Rootboy
Ebay: Yes, CL: not so much

I've bought two bikes off Ebay... both transactions were flawless. I think a lot depends on what you are buying. KTM 250 EXC: included a ton of high res photos (I've found that the better the photos,...
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 10-28-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By Rootboy
2001

My mistake...thanks for the catch....
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 10-26-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,033
Posted By Rootboy
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-10-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3,724
Views: 718,403
Posted By Rootboy
No mine. Was delivered to my brother's place of...

No mine. Was delivered to my brother's place of business... it was supposed to be a piano!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads23/IMG_20140910_1000408211410364601.jpg
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-06-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,724
Views: 718,403
Posted By Rootboy
New toy

One of the most adequate bikes I've ever ridden... and I mean that as a compliment. 2007 with just over 2K miles and I got it for a steal. The only real downside is the seat would make KTM...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-27-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 447
Posted By Rootboy
Selll with or without bags?

Sorry for the double post...

Preparing to sell my nearly stock 2001 R1100S Non-ABS. What are member's experiences buying/selling with or without bag/city lids? Do I keep them on or do I pull them...
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 07-27-2014, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By Rootboy
Bags or No Bags

Preparing to sell my nearly stock 2001 R1100S Non-ABS. What are member's experiences buying/selling with or without bag/city lids? Do I keep them on or do I pull them and sell them separate?
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 04-21-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,915
Posted By Rootboy
He lives!SmileWavy

He lives!SmileWavy
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-17-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,647
Posted By Rootboy
You boys are ruthless...you don't want to know...

You boys are ruthless...you don't want to know what my 2001 has on it...alls i know is that its paid for and if i sell it, the buyer is going to make out like a bandit....SmileWavy
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-31-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 857
Posted By Rootboy
I believe I have the same set-up... low beam just...

I believe I have the same set-up... low beam just died this summer. Did we not group buy these things back in the day? I believe I payed something like $150 for these units! Correct me if I am...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-01-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,743
Posted By Rootboy
Marketing writer for a large fleet management...

Marketing writer for a large fleet management company owned by an even larger car rental company. Spent many years in public accounting marketing. Formal education/training in...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-27-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,849
Posted By Rootboy
Thought about selling my '99 with 8,000 miles on...

Thought about selling my '99 with 8,000 miles on it, but whoever buys it would make out like a bandit. Its paid for, it costs me nothing to maintain and I have room for it in the garage. Now more...
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 06-13-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,515
Posted By Rootboy
I have the same bike with half the miles... i...

I have the same bike with half the miles... i tested the waters a couple of years ago and came to the realization that whoever bought it would be making out like a bandit...thus the reason i still...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-17-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
Posted By Rootboy
I have never been so disappointed than when I...

I have never been so disappointed than when I spent 30 seconds walking thought the Honda exhibit at the recent Internationall Bike show in Chicago (Granted there were very few bikes I would be...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-08-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By Rootboy
I covered that rally for a local radio station in...

I covered that rally for a local radio station in my college daze (1978?). The Mill in Iowa City was a popular hangout for BMWs and other Euro brands. I was hooked from then...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3,724
Views: 718,403
Posted By Rootboy
Had an RD350 in college: Loud, Dirty and ALL...

Had an RD350 in college: Loud, Dirty and ALL fun...Nobody liked me on that bike and I loved it...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-04-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,421
Posted By Rootboy
Yes, there is/was a sticker back there... I...

Yes, there is/was a sticker back there... I pulled mine off the day I bought my bike, because, well, it looked like a sticker. If I could, I would pull the Rondel as well... personal preference....
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-19-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 26,084
Posted By Rootboy
For what its worth... I like when the rider honks...

For what its worth... I like when the rider honks his horn to pass!!!! Classic!

GoPro Highland Park Hare Scramble on KTM 950R Supe - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOdg_rWMjc)
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-14-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 26,084
Posted By Rootboy
Two for the price of....two! KTM : Other in KTM...

Two for the price of....two!
KTM : Other in KTM | eBay Motorcycles...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-10-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 26,084
Posted By Rootboy
Or you can go a different direction like I did (I...

Or you can go a different direction like I did (I ride private land with the occasional gravel road). 1999 200 EXC...Think mountain bike with a motor..I think I weigh more than the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-04-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3,724
Views: 718,403
Posted By Rootboy
That is not an original color so you will not be...

That is not an original color so you will not be able to match a number to the color. I do like the matte finish, though....Reminds me of the newer versions ofsome American football helmets..
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-30-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 99,196
Posted By Rootboy
Growing up, I had two neighbors with VW vans. One...

Growing up, I had two neighbors with VW vans. One had six kids, the other was a pro photog with lots of equipment. Both families (and the van) were way ahead of their time...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-04-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,909
Posted By Rootboy
Glad to hear you are O.K. Looks like my neck of...

Glad to hear you are O.K. Looks like my neck of the woods... I spend a lot of time on the Illinois side of the Mighty Miss. Keep me in mind if you rebuild, I have a very slightly bent front faring...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-02-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,981
Posted By Rootboy
I promise.. before spring... For the last two...

I promise.. before spring... For the last two years, I've been riding the bike to the train and back (1.5 miles, 3 turns) and before that it was pickled in the garage...unfortunately, job, or lack of...
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