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Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale

09-09-2010, 05:49 PM

Replies: 19

R1100S Ohlins & Corbin saddle for sale

Views: 1,499

Posted By oilhead

Status Update

The Ohlins are sold, shipped yesterday. The Corbin saddle is still available.

Thanks for your interest.

Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale

08-24-2010, 03:32 PM

Replies: 19

R1100S Ohlins & Corbin saddle for sale

Views: 1,499

Posted By oilhead

R1100S Ohlins & Corbin saddle for sale

I have front and rear Ohlins shocks for a R1100S. Front spring is stock, rear spring is one step up to a 1093-64-160 (for a rider weighing approximately 185 with gear).

These shocks were purchased...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

04-14-2010, 03:25 PM

Replies: 27

Sticky Shifter on Downshifts

Views: 2,049

Posted By oilhead

I should mention that I only paid for one of the...

I should mention that I only paid for one of the 5 transmission input shaft/clutch assembly replacements.

The one I paid for was on a motorcycle with over 60K miles and 8 years old. That repair...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

04-12-2010, 04:35 PM

Replies: 27

Sticky Shifter on Downshifts

Views: 2,049

Posted By oilhead

I hate to be the one to break the bad news to...

I hate to be the one to break the bad news to you, Deanoism, but the condition you describe is frequently the precursor to failure of the transmission input shaft/clutch spline.

I have had five...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-28-2007, 03:36 PM

Replies: 24

Soliciting GPS recommendations

Views: 1,908

Posted By oilhead

Thanks for all of the input. Based on your...

Thanks for all of the input. Based on your comments, I think I will forget about the Quest and concentrate on the Zumo, 2720 or 2820.

Does anyone care to provide some details about the MP3 player...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

06-26-2007, 03:23 PM

Replies: 24

Soliciting GPS recommendations

Views: 1,908

Posted By oilhead

Soliciting GPS recommendations

I have been looking at GPS devices for my motorcycle, and have been pretty impressed with the Garmin Quest 2. Does anyone have experience with the Quest or Quest 2 for their motorcycle?

The one...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

11-22-2005, 08:49 PM

Replies: 11

Autocom problem, any experts out there?

Views: 866

Posted By oilhead

Have you ruled out a malfunction in the headset? ...

Have you ruled out a malfunction in the headset?

I use an Autocom system and this summer purchased a set of helmet speakers via Ebay. When I laid the speakers on the gas tank and plugged them...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-09-2005, 09:40 AM

Replies: 44

Oil Question...synthetic....Mobil One 15w-50 automobile?

Views: 4,306

Posted By oilhead

Ok, for those not inclined to look at the service...

Ok, for those not inclined to look at the service bulletin, here is the reason.

The API specification SJ is not approved for use in any BMW
motorcycle. This latest API classification does not...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-09-2005, 08:10 AM

Replies: 44

Oil Question...synthetic....Mobil One 15w-50 automobile?

Views: 4,306

Posted By oilhead

BMW has issued a service bulletin recommending...

BMW has issued a service bulletin recommending against using oil with the API rating of SJ. Most automotive oil found at discount suppliers is SJ rated oil.

You can see the bulletin at the BMW...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

11-16-2004, 02:58 PM

Replies: 24

Does anyone know anything about this Jacket?

Views: 3,610

Posted By oilhead

BMW Motorcycles of Detroit is selling the Eco...

BMW Motorcycles of Detroit is selling the Eco jacket for $175. This is a close-out price. There is only one jacket left, a size Large Tall.

If you are interested call 586-274-4000 Tuesday through...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

11-15-2004, 03:32 AM

Replies: 24

Does anyone know anything about this Jacket?

Views: 3,610

Posted By oilhead

I don't remember the price of the Eco jacket, but...

I don't remember the price of the Eco jacket, but I can post it on Tuesday. I believe we are currently selling it for somewhere around $250.

We typically don't list prices on the web site since we...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

11-14-2004, 07:29 PM

Replies: 24

Does anyone know anything about this Jacket?

Views: 3,610

Posted By oilhead

We carry both the Eco and Cycloak jackets at BMW...

We carry both the Eco and Cycloak jackets at BMW Motorcycles of Detroit. The Cycloak is a much more popular jacket, outselling the Eco by a factor of at least 10 to 1.

In fact, I believe that...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

07-05-2004, 09:22 PM

Replies: 25

Oil

Views: 1,671

Posted By oilhead

My dear frienc PressureDrop, I was only providing...

My dear frienc PressureDrop, I was only providing the BMW service bulletin since the original post because of your admitted OCD regarding engine oil.

The service bulletin identifies the reasons...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

07-05-2004, 09:52 AM

Replies: 25

Oil

Views: 1,671

Posted By oilhead

BMW recommends that motor oil with the API...

BMW recommends that motor oil with the API specification SJ not be used in any motorcycle. Most motor oils found in commercial discount and auto supply stores are now API SJ classification and should...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

04-05-2004, 10:46 AM

Replies: 12

Slammed by SUV

Views: 1,309

Posted By oilhead

The same thing happened to me a few years ago,...

The same thing happened to me a few years ago, although in my case it was a Chevette that turned right from the left-hand lane. I was riding a R75-7 with a Windjammer fairing. The left jug put a hole...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

02-27-2004, 06:19 AM

Replies: 7

Heated grips question. -01 S

Views: 658

Posted By oilhead

The wires are inside the rubber grip. If you want...

The wires are inside the rubber grip. If you want the new style I believe you can buy the heated grips separately, but the price of both may be higher than buying a whole new kit.

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

02-08-2004, 07:24 AM

Replies: 9

What brand of helmet is this

Views: 2,187

Posted By oilhead

I have one of these helmets and I wouldn't...

I have one of these helmets and I wouldn't describe it as "great."

The mechanism used to hold the visor in position routinely breaks, and replacing it isn't easy. I know because I've replaced...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-31-2004, 05:27 PM

Replies: 2

Autocom - where do you put it on the bike?

Views: 596

Posted By oilhead

I have used the Autocom equipment for about the...

I have used the Autocom equipment for about the past 7 years and have been very pleased with it. Sound quality and reliability are both excellent.

I have a Eurocom, which I don't believe is...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-16-2004, 07:02 AM

Replies: 9

First riding impression new GS

Views: 1,283

Posted By oilhead

The BMW Motorcycles of Detroit web site has a new...

The BMW Motorcycles of Detroit web site has a new page featuring information and pictures of the new R 1200 GS.

The information comes from the BMW South Africa web site, but their server seems a...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-09-2004, 07:25 AM

Replies: 15

20K Surveillance

Views: 1,032

Posted By oilhead

For those who wanted a part number for emergency...

For those who wanted a part number for emergency alternator belt replacement, bmwmick posted the following on the BMW Sport Touring bulletin board:

"... I went to a Goodyear Gatorback belt. The...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-07-2004, 11:17 AM

Replies: 15

20K Surveillance

Views: 1,032

Posted By oilhead

I don't have the number for the NAPA belt, but it...

I don't have the number for the NAPA belt, but it would be better to identify the make, model and year of the vehicle it is used on since part numbers may change.

The technician who replaced my...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-07-2004, 07:26 AM

Replies: 15

20K Surveillance

Views: 1,032

Posted By oilhead

Since SCOTTinNJ mentioned the alternator belt, I...

Since SCOTTinNJ mentioned the alternator belt, I would recommend carrying a spare when going on long trips.

I had one fail in the middle of Nebraska due to small stones that had gotten past the...

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

01-06-2004, 03:47 PM

Replies: 15

20K Surveillance

Views: 1,032

Posted By oilhead

You may wish to check out the "official" BMW...

You may wish to check out the "official" BMW recommended maintenance schedule. You can find it on the BMW Motorcycles of Detroit web site.

The URL is www.bmwdetroit.com and you can find it by...

Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale

12-17-2003, 03:57 AM

Replies: 6

R1100s and K1 parts for sale

Views: 894

Posted By oilhead

I have put together a copy of the installation...

I have put together a copy of the installation instructions for the cf spoiler in pdf format if anyone wants it.

Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum

11-29-2003, 01:33 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 768

Posted By oilhead

You can view and/or download the official BMW...

You can view and/or download the official BMW maintenance schedules from the BMW Motorcycles of Detroit web site.

The url is www.bmwdetroit.com

Just click on the words NEW Maintenance...

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