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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-20-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,081
Posted By FastGaas
I broke my collar bone into 3 pieces and snapped...

I broke my collar bone into 3 pieces and snapped 3 ribs in a high side get-off at Thunderhill racetrack in CA on my r1100s. I totally feel for you, I remember lying on the ground and once I got some...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-31-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 88,192
Posted By FastGaas
me, 200 miles north of the artic circle,...

me, 200 miles north of the artic circle, Coldfoot, Alaska, 10 years ago. Dam, I wanna go back.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads16/COLDFTBK1257042872.jpg
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-27-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 47,788
Posted By FastGaas
I did the trip in 1998 all the way to Prudoe Bay...

I did the trip in 1998 all the way to Prudoe Bay and all I can say is 1/2 the stuff I brought I never used. I will go back again on my GS and now that there's cell phones and GPS and I know there's...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-30-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,034
Posted By FastGaas
Sounds like the well known cam chain tensioner....

Sounds like the well known cam chain tensioner. Look back at posts about 1-2 years ago, there is a easy fix.

Well know design flaw with the earlier R1100 engins is that the cam chain tensioner on...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-09-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,524
Posted By FastGaas
OK, I replaced my clutch slave cyl and drilled a...

OK, I replaced my clutch slave cyl and drilled a "weep" hole about 5 months ago on my '02 R1100s . So far (3K miles) so good.

Symp: slippling clutch when hot, high speeds. I noticed it once and...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-07-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,866
Posted By FastGaas
We deal a lot with moisture in my business ...

We deal a lot with moisture in my business

While Nitrogen may be dry when it goes in, a tire is not hermetic. Rubber and plastic typically absorbs 2% by volume in moisture by exposure and by...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-05-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,683
Posted By FastGaas
I also have a '99 R1100s I bought with 3K in...

I also have a '99 R1100s I bought with 3K in 2000. Some good changes and additions were:
1. New type cam chain tensioner. This eliminate any click, click, click at start-up and low rpms. Best $50 I...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-10-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 24,489
Posted By FastGaas
I guess I've been a wildcat engineer last 23...

I guess I've been a wildcat engineer last 23 years. I don't like following the book much, would of been a crappy navy officer. But I do have a knack for solving very difficult problems with what...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-18-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 882
Posted By FastGaas
There is a easy way to check for vacum leaks that...

There is a easy way to check for vacum leaks that I found by accident. With the bike running simply pour a cup of water over the boot area. If you have a leak the bike will change idle and you know...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-20-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,339
Posted By FastGaas
Here are some pictures of a stock 99 R1100s...

Here are some pictures of a stock 99 R1100s Mandrian. UK version
-Henrikhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/DCP001801166668553.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/DCP001811166668579.jpg...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-30-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,962
Posted By FastGaas
After my brother messed up his ankle while riding...

After my brother messed up his ankle while riding head-on into a car when he was 19 (and loosing his football career) I have ridden with quality boots, always. Used to ride with AlpineStars and they...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-01-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 950
Posted By FastGaas
In the left hand "tray" under the front faring...

In the left hand "tray" under the front faring there is both a continual "hot" and switched in "hot" 12V supply. I tapped into both when I installed a low cost alarm, voltage monitor, and GPS for my...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-29-2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By FastGaas
I've repaired, re-painted, removed many scratch...

I've repaired, re-painted, removed many scratch on my cars and bikes. Not a professional, but I did get some lessons from a professional helmet, customer painter. Here's some advice, don't flame me...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-23-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,810
Posted By FastGaas
I did this mod about 3 weeks ago and it's great....

I did this mod about 3 weeks ago and it's great. IT was easy and took maybe 1 hr for me... and I was being careful. The sharing of information like this is truely the power of this BBS. Between this...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-08-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By FastGaas
I've had oil misting on my the head fins twice...

I've had oil misting on my the head fins twice that drove me nuts as to where it was comming from.

First time it was the oil sight glass that seeped when real hot and misted the side and bottom...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-08-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,048
Posted By FastGaas
I've driven the Cottonwood Rd. out of Tuolumne to...

I've driven the Cottonwood Rd. out of Tuolumne to Cherry Lake many times. It's a GREAT motocycle road, but I don't recognize the arial view. That area used to be very forested but a fire about 6...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-01-2001, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By FastGaas
Post Try again ...

Try again
"http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/image_uploads/Thunderhill.jpg"

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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-01-2001, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By FastGaas
Post Here I am, 10 minutes before crash. I just...

Here I am, 10 minutes before crash.

I just put a new valve covers on my R1100s last Sat ($60 each new!, such a deal). Pressed the start button and she started up as if nothing had happened (no...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-01-2001, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 690
Posted By FastGaas
Post Sears also sells a wrench (hex 1/2, 7/16,3/4) to...

Sears also sells a wrench (hex 1/2, 7/16,3/4) to socket box set short converter. (used normally for tight clearance and using standard wrenches with sockets, here it's used in reverse). The 7/16 hex...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-24-2001, 01:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By FastGaas
Post Thank for the kind words guys. Doctor today said...

Thank for the kind words guys. Doctor today said I'll be back on a bike in 6 weeks or so. He said my injuries should have no long term problems or pain, I'll be able to ride all I like again. Worst...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-23-2001, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By FastGaas
Post Oh Yes, tires I was using stock BT56 with...

Oh Yes, tires

I was using stock BT56 with abut 4K of street use on them. They were good and predictable. After a few hours on the track I was totally wearing out the side. Big ball of rubber were...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-22-2001, 09:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By FastGaas
Post To answer some questions: Done...

To answer some questions:

Done differently? Not been distracted by another rider. I've ridden fast and passed/be passed. This part of the track was by far the most trickiest. Totally blind as...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-21-2001, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 783
Posted By FastGaas
Unhappy R1100s crash on trackday

I was involved in a motorcycle trackday crash last Mon, May 14th. Myself and a number of friends (25) rented Thunderhill racetrack for the day. I trucked my R1100s BMW up there for a day of...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-25-2001, 11:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,888
Posted By FastGaas
Unhappy Sorry I'll miss you guys, I'm flying back from...

Sorry I'll miss you guys, I'm flying back from Malaysia this Sunday (I'm there right now).

Just a few hints for Mines road:
- The first 10 miles or so of Mines has a littles loose gravel on it...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-07-2001, 08:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,888
Posted By FastGaas
Post Skaggs is a great road, but it's pretty short,...

Skaggs is a great road, but it's pretty short, you have to content with boats and bikes, and recently it's been patrolled a lot by police.
Mines Rd. is still clear and free. You can drive for 3 hrs...
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