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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

02-22-2013, 05:08 AM

Replies: 6

Clutch question

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Posted By irrational

Clutch question

I have a question regarding clutch issues I am having.
My 2004 "S" has 40 000miles and the following symptoms developed recently.

1: Sometimes when pulling of, after releasing the clutch...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

02-08-2013, 03:56 AM

Replies: 113

How long did it take you to find your 911?

Views: 6,634

Posted By irrational

I bought a silver '80 SC after 5-6 months of...

I bought a silver '80 SC after 5-6 months of looking, not knowing much about the cars and having a severe budget.
I sold that one at 315 000km (195 000 miles).
6 Months was all I could hold out...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-12-2012, 05:44 AM

Replies: 245

Thread of Every P-Car On Pelican

Views: 44,038

Posted By irrational

First 1980 SC - SOLD at 315 000km(200 000miles)...

First 1980 SC - SOLD at 315 000km(200 000miles) Leather interior and dash, fog lights, rear wiper and aircon. All original factory options.
...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-11-2012, 12:56 PM

Replies: 1

A little goes a long way

Views: 432

Posted By irrational

A little goes a long way

Just a quick share because I am excited!

I made a few minor fixes to my 1980 SC and 2 things really stood out for me.

Firstly, I replaced my 15" dunlop SP9000 tyres on cookie cutters with Kumho...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-10-2012, 12:08 PM

Replies: 64

Your SC or 3.2 experience, one year later

Views: 5,721

Posted By irrational

I owned a 1980 SC (ROW) with factory aircon and...

I owned a 1980 SC (ROW) with factory aircon and foglights for 6 years and progressed it from about 130k miles to 200k miles. In that time I had a few small issues with the fuel pump, shifter...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-29-2012, 11:47 AM

Replies: 153

Tires for 15" wheels?

Views: 38,871

Posted By irrational

I am in the same boat myself. I have a 1980 SC. ...

I am in the same boat myself. I have a 1980 SC.
The previous owner put a set of 205/55 and 225/50 15" Dunlop SP9000 on. Its the worst tyre I have ever had on a 911. Harsh, bouncy, slidey and...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-09-2012, 12:11 PM

Replies: 12

911 SC loose wiring

Views: 1,547

Posted By irrational

Thanks a lot for all the great advice! I will...

Thanks a lot for all the great advice!
I will look out for the Bentley manual. I have also read about the 101 Projects book and using the 2 together.

I reconnected the wiring and at least nothing...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-09-2012, 12:04 PM

Replies: 12

911 SC loose wiring

Views: 1,547

Posted By irrational

That's a beautiful colour! I will slowly get my...

That's a beautiful colour!
I will slowly get my car to this condition as well. A good respray and fresh sealing rubbers will be around $5000 here. Saving for that.
I love the clean engine bay....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-09-2012, 11:56 AM

Replies: 12

911 SC loose wiring

Views: 1,547

Posted By irrational

Wow, thanks for the link! I have the "Porsche...

Wow, thanks for the link!
I have the "Porsche 911SC - The Essential Companion" by Adrian Streather which has already been very useful in showing differences between the years as well as info on a...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-08-2012, 07:26 AM

Replies: 12

911 SC loose wiring

Views: 1,547

Posted By irrational

Ah, thanks. I think the previous owner...

Ah, thanks.

I think the previous owner disconnected it because the automatic heater did not seem to work. Luckily its rarely all that cold around here and defrost is rarely needed. Something to...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-08-2012, 06:06 AM

Replies: 303

Post your wheel combination pictures here!

Views: 105,041

Posted By irrational

1980 SC - dead standard original OEM rims: ATS...

1980 SC - dead standard original OEM rims:
ATS "Cookie Cutters" in Aluminium
6J X 15 front
7J X 15 rear
Tyres: Dunlop SP 9000
Front: 205/55/15
Rear: 225/50/15

Both tyres are smaller...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-08-2012, 05:49 AM

Replies: 12

911 SC loose wiring

Views: 1,547

Posted By irrational

911 SC loose wiring

Hi there.
I have a 1980 SC (ROW) and when cleaning the car after a trip, I noticed a loose connection in the engine bay.

I don't have a manual and was hoping someone here would know what that...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

02-28-2012, 11:32 AM

Replies: 20

R1100S modifications out of curiosity

Views: 7,585

Posted By irrational

I never considered the CF wheels really. But...

I never considered the CF wheels really. But after looking at the CF parts, I think some selective changes can look damn good, even though they are soo expensive.
With the Mandarin/Grey I think CF...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

02-28-2012, 09:41 AM

Replies: 20

R1100S modifications out of curiosity

Views: 7,585

Posted By irrational

R1100S modifications out of curiosity

Hi.
I have just been curious about getting more performance out of my R1100S.
I love it as it is (Only modification is the Van Der Linde exhaust system most of them in South Africa have).

But I...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

02-02-2012, 01:04 AM

Replies: 16

Detailed SC information requested

Views: 1,916

Posted By irrational

Thanks for the help! The engine type is correct...

Thanks for the help!
The engine type is correct at 930/09. Its just pulling like a train! Much better than my previous 1980.
I now firmly believe that people are correct when they say there is no...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-31-2012, 11:45 AM

Replies: 16

Detailed SC information requested

Views: 1,916

Posted By irrational

Hi again. I tried to have a look at the engine...

Hi again. I tried to have a look at the engine type having taken delivery of the car today, but I couldn't find it.
Do I have to be under the car to see the type number?
Can you please explain to...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-29-2011, 01:55 PM

Replies: 5

R1100S Electrical Help

Views: 484

Posted By irrational

Excellent answer, thanks! I have never really...

Excellent answer, thanks!
I have never really studied electrics, so did not know if anything other than heat could be a significant factor...

All that racing experience and a 944? Prefer its...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-29-2011, 01:44 PM

Replies: 24

R1100S handling?

Views: 3,092

Posted By irrational

Oh I also forgot to mention... Besides tyre...

Oh I also forgot to mention...
Besides tyre wear, my S is also VERY sensitive to tyre pressure...

If your front is low on pressure, you'll feel like you have to fight the bike through the corners...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-29-2011, 12:14 PM

Replies: 24

R1100S handling?

Views: 3,092

Posted By irrational

I can't comment on the KTM, but I think most...

I can't comment on the KTM, but I think most people struggle to get to grips with the telelever suspension on the BMW.
In other words you are used to having the front end respond with dips and...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-29-2011, 11:56 AM

Replies: 5

R1100S Electrical Help

Views: 484

Posted By irrational

Oh this is not in the USA, but South Africa. 8) ...

Oh this is not in the USA, but South Africa. 8)
But it is a BMW sanctioned motorcycle dealer with the Motorrad layout and everything.

Seems like these guys fall to pieces if the "Diagnostic...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-29-2011, 10:29 AM

Replies: 5

R1100S Electrical Help

Views: 484

Posted By irrational

R1100S Electrical Help

Hi there.
I was wondering if someone on this forum has excellent knowledge of the R1100S electrical system and could offer some help.

I have had an absolute nightmare run-in with a dealer and I...

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