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Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 10-13-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By va011101
Update: Sold for $3,300.

Update: Sold for $3,300.
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 06-10-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By va011101
Bump

Bump.
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 06-08-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By va011101
2002 R1100S For Sale

2002 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Prep (non-ABS, sport suspension, 5.5” rear tire), 47,300 miles, $3,900

I have loved this bike, but it is time to let it go. I am the fourth owner (2-½ years), with the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-22-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,885
Posted By va011101
At the risk of stating the obvious, have you...

At the risk of stating the obvious, have you ruled out the normal maintenance stuff? Spark plugs and wires? Fuel filter? Valve clearances? Throttle body balance? (The last one can make a profound...
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 02-23-2021, 05:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By va011101
My advice would be to buy a unit with moderate...

My advice would be to buy a unit with moderate mileage (over 40K-60K mi) with good splines. As you know, there are various theories on the spline failures, but there seems to be some indication that...
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 01-21-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By va011101
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-R1100S-Centerstand-FR...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-R1100S-Centerstand-FREE-SHIPPING-/184628487025?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

This popped up on eBay. It’s priced higher than some I have seen, but they don’t come up...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-29-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,984
Posted By va011101
Ha! Yep - still here.

Ha! Yep - still here.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-28-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,984
Posted By va011101
I have a silver one in Richmond, VA, but that’s...

I have a silver one in Richmond, VA, but that’s not me!
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-27-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,482
Posted By va011101
A couple of thoughts: At one point, my R11S...

A couple of thoughts:

At one point, my R11S was vibrating at idle enough to make the glass in the mirrors rattle. I had previously used a vacuum liquid carb balancer and once I used a Twinmax, the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-18-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,175
Posted By va011101
FWIW, I replaced the OEM master/slave and bleed...

FWIW, I replaced the OEM master/slave and bleed lines with Spiegler and had no issues whatsoever. I read about someone else having trouble with the banjo bolt fit, but mine had no fit problems.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-02-2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,901
Posted By va011101
I have no issues with riding with a plug, but I...

I have no issues with riding with a plug, but I do closely monitor the air pressure. If I had a plug with a leak, I would replace the tire.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-20-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,679
Posted By va011101
Admittedly, my experience with owning different...

Admittedly, my experience with owning different types of bikes is limited (KZ550, R75/5 and R1100S), but I have really enjoyed the R1100S. As a sport-tourer, it is top-notch. It is lots of fun to...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-20-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By va011101
Ok Jozef, my turn with the crow. The 1% was...

Ok Jozef, my turn with the crow. The 1% was correct. I managed to take a photo of my installed Spiegler lines, with the OEM fitting next to the Spiegler fitting. The Spiegler fitting is clearly...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-19-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By va011101
Ha! I think we are getting to the same conclusion...

Ha! I think we are getting to the same conclusion - the issue may be incompatibility between the bolt and the banjo fitting.

My kit from Spiegler did not include the bolt. I reused the OEM bolt,...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-19-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,053
Posted By va011101
For what it is worth, I replaced my clutch lines...

For what it is worth, I replaced my clutch lines (both main and bleed) last year with a Spiegler set purchased through Tom Cutter. and had no issues I *think* that the banjo fitting on my Spiegler...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-10-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,025
Posted By va011101
That looks great! Has anyone tried to...

That looks great!

Has anyone tried to resurface a wind screen with a headlight lens resurfacing kit, like the ones 3M makes? I was impressed with how well the kit worked on my headlight lens.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-01-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,985
Posted By va011101
Go for it! Please post updates - I’d like to hear...

Go for it! Please post updates - I’d like to hear how it goes.

If you take the transmission in, it shouldn’t cost more than $200 or so, parts included. My shop did it while I waited.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-01-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,985
Posted By va011101
If you are replacing the shaft in the...

If you are replacing the shaft in the transmission, it sounds like you are moving towards a transmission rebuild and once you have it cracked open, you might as well change all of the seals since...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-31-2020, 04:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,231
Posted By va011101
I recommend Tom Cutter as the source for brake...

I recommend Tom Cutter as the source for brake lines. He carries Spiegler and will make sure you have exactly what you need. Rubberchickenracing@gmail.com
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-13-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,078
Posted By va011101
One consideration for the R1100S vs other...

One consideration for the R1100S vs other oilheads is that the main frame has to be moved (or removed) to access the transmission, meaning that it is not a simple as rotating the subframe up and out...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-04-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,985
Posted By va011101
I don't have much to add, except that I found...

I don't have much to add, except that I found this to be the clearest and well-reasoned discussion on the spline issues:

BMW clutch spline failures (http://largiader.com/articles/oilspline/)
BMW...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-11-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,255
Posted By va011101
Then it’s probably not the driveshaft phasing.

Then it’s probably not the driveshaft phasing.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-11-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,255
Posted By va011101
I have not experienced this first hand, but I...

I have not experienced this first hand, but I have heard that assembling the crankshaft out of phase can cause a vibration like that. Has your final drive been been removed and reinstalled recently?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-07-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,068
Posted By va011101
A couple of suggestions: 1. When you remove...

A couple of suggestions:

1. When you remove the left throttle body, take care with the o-rings between the joints of the TB and the cylinder and the airbox tubes. The o-rings can be displaced when...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-06-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,068
Posted By va011101
There are aftermarket versions available in the...

There are aftermarket versions available in the $85 range. See Euromotoelectrics for an example.
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