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whats up everyone i bought an 01 r11s 2 months ago just have a few questions. how do i know if its the r1100s light? and what viscosity oil should i use
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03-05-2008, 09:11 PM
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...it's the light if it has carbon fiber all over and no ABS, 5.5" rear rim... don't ask the oil question... DON'T!
 Oh, and welcome to the nut-house!
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03-05-2008, 09:34 PM
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Didn't perhaps buy that bad boy from a person in Overland Park, KS did yea?
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How do they do it? Why do they do it? Riding, and crashing, and riding, and winning. and always faster, and faster, and faster - Faster '01 BMW R1100S |
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03-05-2008, 09:42 PM
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no im in houston
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03-05-2008, 09:43 PM
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03-05-2008, 09:44 PM
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Welcome, brocklanders! Main tip-off would be a black engine block. Use 20W/50 made for motorcycle engines.
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03-05-2008, 09:47 PM
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thankx this is my first bike wasn't sure, i didn't get an owners manual
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03-05-2008, 09:52 PM
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I know of at least one 2001 Light (only year offered) that DOES have ABS, straight from the factory.
CF panels for gas tank and headlight surrounds, CF spark plug covers, 5.5" wheel, long sport shocks (yellow springs), CF heel guards, CF seat cover, CF belly pan, blacked engine and trans, black plastic starter cover, CF cover on upper triple brace. The CF was BMWs "blue-thread", no one else used that variety. From what i can see, yours seems to be a Light. for oil questions and such ("such" meaning most anything else that you might possibly think someone else on this board has ever asked in the last 5 years), learn to use the search function, or grow thick skin.
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03-06-2008, 04:32 AM
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Welcome, my niece had twins (boys) in Houston yesterday! Please please use the search function on oil or use what the previous owner did--after all the bike is still running.
Don't use heavy oil in a light R11S. Why would you put ornamental CF on a bike you're trying to lighten up. Is that a oxymoron?
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03-06-2008, 06:01 AM
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I have a 2001 Lite with ABS and all the carbon fiber.
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03-06-2008, 07:16 AM
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Nice first bike!
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03-06-2008, 07:24 AM
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Awesome
Nice bike. Like the color, too. Awesome machines. Good choice.
Enjoy. dp
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03-08-2008, 07:44 AM
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welcome to the best forum for the R11S!
best of luck!
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03-08-2008, 04:12 PM
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Welcome. Good to see some new blood show up.
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03-08-2008, 05:38 PM
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Hey Welcome,
 Nice bike. Don't be surprised when it uses some oil. This is normal. |
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03-08-2008, 06:49 PM
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Black ones are the best.
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03-09-2008, 10:17 AM
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thx
thanks for the warm welcome everyone, this is a really good forum for both cars and bikes. ooh! also thanks for taking it easy on me with the questions
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03-11-2008, 06:16 PM
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welcome,
nice bike, black is nice becareful nubs tend to get hurt, learn about braking and corners please jeff
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