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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-04-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,442
Posted By thomasacto
No R1100S Logos?

Hi everyone! I am trying to sell my 2001 R1100S (I'm the second owner of about 6 years now) - and somebody interested just inquired about the lack of the "R1100S" decals on the back of the bike -...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-07-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,476
Posted By thomasacto
Hey dudes. I have a leak in one of the rigid...

Hey dudes. I have a leak in one of the rigid lines that connects the main fuel lines from the tank to the injectors. Anybody have a PN for those rigid, plastic lines?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-23-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By thomasacto
Will a 2004 tank fit onto a 2001 R1100SA

The subject asks it all! But just in case: Will a 2004 tank fit onto a 2001 R1100SA?

Thanks!

- Tom
Forum: R1100S Bikes and Parts For Sale 06-08-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,361
Posted By thomasacto
2001 R1100S Motor for Sale - Needs New Bearing - Make Offer

Hi all! I've got the old motor from my 2001 R1100S - considered keeping it for spare parts, but it's been in my garage now (untouched) for a few years. The main bearing is shot - so it does need to...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-22-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By thomasacto
Throttle Cable Replacement...

Any advice? My bike wouldn't drop below 4k RPM's - a little jiggling of the cable near where the housing meats the main assembly and it was fine. When trying to lubricate it, noticed considerable...
Forum: BMW 3-Series E46 (1999-2005) 12-28-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By thomasacto
Oil Leaking around Valve Cover

Hey there - I noticed a small leak around the front end of the valve cover in my 2000 328ci - how hard would it be to replace the valve cover gaskets and can anybody post some tips or special...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-26-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,501
Posted By thomasacto
Man... This has been quite the thread! I can't...

Man... This has been quite the thread! I can't wait for the conclusion (for your bike to be running correctly and what boybiker3/roger have to say). Good stuff.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-14-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By thomasacto
Lightbulb Whoever came up with these is an absolute...

Whoever came up with these is an absolute genius!!! Well, comedic genius - I hope some of you laugh as hard as I did... and many more are available:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5fjKEdIH4M
...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-14-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By thomasacto
Wow... Thanks for the elaborate backup on this...

Wow... Thanks for the elaborate backup on this one, geo!



...but let's not get too carried away here... hmmm.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-13-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By thomasacto
Thumbs up Welp - the trip was a success! Below is the...

Welp - the trip was a success! Below is the official map of stops along the way - and I was able to cover roughly 2400 miles in 13 days... not bad at all. The R1100S does make a surprisingly...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-13-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By thomasacto
Ugh. Toto... The only way to make a Toto song any...

Ugh. Toto... The only way to make a Toto song any better is by turning it off!!! :p
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-13-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,474
Posted By thomasacto
Thumbs up I started this topic... and what did I end up purchasing?

Hey everybody - again, and as always, thanks for all of the helpful insight.

I ended up going with the Shoei X-11 in a gloss black finish with an extra, dark-smoked visor for my trip up north.
...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-12-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,501
Posted By thomasacto
I had some surging issues - but it was all cured...

I had some surging issues - but it was all cured with a TB sync and my bike runs smoother than ever... If you are doing an off-idle sync and the results are good, not sure why it's performing a tad...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-02-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,739
Posted By thomasacto
Alright! So Canola oil it is...

Alright! So Canola oil it is...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-01-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,739
Posted By thomasacto
Hmmmm... So is the BMW brand synthetic? I'm...

Hmmmm... So is the BMW brand synthetic? I'm simply looking to top off a little before my trip - I've burned off just below the sight-glass circle in a little over 2000 miles and have another 4-500...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-01-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,917
Posted By thomasacto
Ha! I'm on the same ride from Sacramento. 400...

Ha! I'm on the same ride from Sacramento. 400 miles to go! Where are you from?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-01-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,739
Posted By thomasacto
BMW 20W50 Alternative?

Hey everyone - if I'm not within reasonable driving-distance of a BMW dealer, what type (brand) of oil should I pick up if I typically run with BMW's 20W50 Special Performance Lube?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-23-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By thomasacto
Trip Journal...

Yo! Nothing nearly as epic as Alaska, but if you're interested - you can check out my trip (since this forum does not allow four-lettered words, you may have to type the URL in manually):...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-23-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,012
Posted By thomasacto
Question 300 Miles into my trip to BC - leaky final drive?

Ahhh... Thank God for the internet, this forum and all of you! Welp, I am 300 miles into my trip - bike is running wonderfully - eh, although, when taking a closer look on a stretch break, I noticed...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-08-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By thomasacto
Yo! Thanks for the info! I thought that Schwartz...

Yo! Thanks for the info! I thought that Schwartz ferry from the North end of Victoria would take me to Vancouver?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-08-2009, 09:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By thomasacto
OT: Riding the Northwest US Coast to Vancouver, British Columbia

Anybody ever ride up the Northern California, Oregon and Washington coasts up to Port Angeles and ferry across to BC? Anything that I should check out or avoid along the way?

- Tom
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-08-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,474
Posted By thomasacto
OT: New Helmet Suggestions

Yo! Hope everybody's having a great summer (or winter, in some cases).

Welp, it's definitely time for me to retire my old Arai Quantum II - and I'm just curious to know if there are any...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-14-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,273
Posted By thomasacto
Talking It's been awhile...

It's been awhile, and for anybody (especially new R1100S owners) in the same situation - I would like to shed some light and advice!

First off - the solution: I was able to find a motor with...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-12-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By thomasacto
Thanks for the observation! ...but that's how I...

Thanks for the observation! ...but that's how I prefer to answer the phone while I'm on vacation. :)
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-12-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By thomasacto
Thumbs up The Lovely Pro Pad - Wonderful Seat Investment...

It's been a few weeks since my trip from NorCal to LA and back up the PCH (any more acronyms I can think of, I'll be sure to add later) - just wanted to give praise to an alternative seat/comfort...
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