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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-24-2008, 07:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
Nail24, Heck, just filling the tank these days...

Nail24,
Heck, just filling the tank these days feels like you're buying shares of oil company stock! But your advice is certainly right on, along with buying gold, or a big cornfield somewhere.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-24-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
Okay, to anyone who is still following this...

Okay, to anyone who is still following this thread... As Bill recommended, I pulled the starter out for the first time and took a look inside, viewing the exposed section of the input shaft. ...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-20-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
Bill, thanks again for the recommendation. I...

Bill, thanks again for the recommendation. I think it makes the most sense in my situation. Thanks also for everyone else who took the time to contribute their opinions.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-19-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
Bill, and others, I guess I'd forgotten about the...

Bill, and others, I guess I'd forgotten about the technique that had been discussed previously of pulling the starter to check for evidence of spline wear. I think I'll take a look this weekend as...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-18-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
Thanks for your thoughts, folks. Good...

Thanks for your thoughts, folks. Good recommendations, all. I've been on the fence about this because of the two schools of thought: 1) Check/lube the splines before you're stranded without...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-17-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
It is Holt BMW in Athens, OH. When I bring the...

It is Holt BMW in Athens, OH. When I bring the bike in, I'll have them write up the estimate. The shop has been around a long time, and they also specialize in painting and restoration.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-17-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By FWC
Spline Lube Appointment Set

I booked an appointment with a local BMW shop to do the first time preventative spline inspection and lube on my '99 R11S. Bike has 42K miles on it and has no shifting problems or leakage. Here's...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-17-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,145
Posted By FWC
On my 1100S, I had mine done about eight years...

On my 1100S, I had mine done about eight years ago by HPC. They looked just like yours when they were done, and they stayed that way for several months. However, over time, the first several inches...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-14-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,489
Posted By FWC
How does one ensure that the tranny and crankcase...

How does one ensure that the tranny and crankcase are aligned correctly when reassembled so that added stress is not placed on the splines? Or is this an issue regarding how the components were...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-11-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,489
Posted By FWC
Okay, folks. I appreciate all of your responses....

Okay, folks. I appreciate all of your responses. Sorry I've been offline for the week.

So I'm hearing some advice about perhaps avoiding the disassembly so long as I have no problems. That's...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-04-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,489
Posted By FWC
Spline Inspection and Replacement Items

Hey Folks,

My '99 R1100SA just clicked past 42,000 miles recently, and I thought that this winter I'd finally do its first spline inspection and lube. I've never had any problems with it so far,...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-29-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By FWC
Like Moybin, I epoxied my pods as well. Unlike...

Like Moybin, I epoxied my pods as well. Unlike Moybin, I simply applied a thin bead behind the pods around their screwholes. After they dried, I installed the pods and tried not to overtighten the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-16-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Posted By FWC
E85 Conversions for Bikes?

Has anyone seen sites on the net regarding converting fuel injected (non-flex fuel) car and motorcycle engines to be able to accept E85? I saw this site where they sell plug-in modules that claim to...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-16-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,568
Posted By FWC
My 99 S has done the same thing for years. I've...

My 99 S has done the same thing for years. I've found that a very precise synching of the TBs, plus keeping the idle set at 1100-1200 rpm keeps the rattling sound to minimum or eliminates it...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-21-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By FWC
Phillip, I do have the printed manual and I'll...

Phillip, I do have the printed manual and I'll take a closer look at it. I assume the black plastic thing is part of the venting circuit. Thank you.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-21-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By FWC
Phillip, what is peculiar to me is that the hole...

Phillip, what is peculiar to me is that the hole on the rim of the filler neck does indeed catch overflow when you spill gas there when filling up. I tested it to make sure it works. But when I...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-20-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By FWC
Thanks Bobby, Bob, Phillip and Klennop. All good...

Thanks Bobby, Bob, Phillip and Klennop. All good advice. Can anyone tell me what that black plastic thing inside the tank on the vent tube does? And can anyone tell me what the other hose is for;...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-20-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By FWC
Canisterectomy Woes

Hey folks... Looking for some advice here. After searching old posts, I finally did a canisterectomy on my 99S. Removed the canister, solenoid and the hoses that ran from the canister to each...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-12-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,508
Posted By FWC
Okay, the point of my original post was to...

Okay, the point of my original post was to discuss the spline issue as highlighted by Anton's research. I didn't intend to turn this into a BMW RA membership drive. One of the points Anton makes is...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-11-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,508
Posted By FWC
I didn't mean to open a little can of worms. My...

I didn't mean to open a little can of worms. My place of employment subscribes to OTL. I understand about copyright restrictions, but agree with markjenn. In fact, a link from here to Anton's...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-10-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,508
Posted By FWC
OTL Clutch Splines, Part 2 Article

I'm not sure if this has already been discussed on this forum, but I was wondering if anyone has read the Clutch Splines, Part 2 Article in the June issue of On The Level? It was written by Anton...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-19-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,489
Posted By FWC
I'm among a dwindling minority that still uses a...

I'm among a dwindling minority that still uses a Honda Hawk 650 as a track (and sometimes street) bike. At one time, they were the SV650 of track bikes. I've got a bud who has a garage full of...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-04-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,410
Posted By FWC
Thanks, BobP. My bike needs the engine screw kit...

Thanks, BobP. My bike needs the engine screw kit for sure.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-02-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,955
Posted By FWC
Good points, Mark. That's exactly what's so...

Good points, Mark. That's exactly what's so maddening about this: Low mileage bikes that have "polished their splines" (borrowing the phrase of one S-bike owner from England), verses the high...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-02-2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,955
Posted By FWC
Hi Bobby, Thanks for your recommendation. If I...

Hi Bobby, Thanks for your recommendation. If I might ask, what would be the cost of spline inspection, lube and clutch replacement on a '99 S at BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta? My choice of local shops...
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