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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-24-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,410
Posted By BigDav
I'd plan on replacing the fluid. The vent is...

I'd plan on replacing the fluid. The vent is there because the fluid expands when it gets hot and it prevents the other seals from leaking because of the increase pressure.

The hot fluid could...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-23-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,030
Posted By BigDav
There are wiring diagrams a couple threads down. ...

There are wiring diagrams a couple threads down.

Wiring burns up like that because the intended circuit resistance has gone down either by a wire shorting to ground are one of the loads on the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 01-26-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,144
Posted By BigDav
I missed this thread. I am glad I am not the...

I missed this thread.

I am glad I am not the only one http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat5.gif
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 12-18-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,174
Posted By BigDav
Looks a lot like my bike that I have owned since...

Looks a lot like my bike that I have owned since new SmileWavy

I have my own theory of spline failure. (the hub is not protected by a damper and the spline contact area is too small). Ride it...
Forum: BMW General Discussion 06-06-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,358
Posted By BigDav
No E36 forum?

I usually spend time in the motorcycle area. SmileWavy

However, my neighbor gave me his '95 M3.
I fixed a few things and have been keeping it around because my son wants to drive it as his...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-31-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,139
Posted By BigDav
In the first 10k miles I had replace the fuel...

In the first 10k miles I had replace the fuel pump and in-tank fuel lines, brake hoses, crank sensor, cam chain tensioner, headlamp bulbs and the tire valves rotted out of the rims.

I like to...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-09-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,357
Posted By BigDav
I have a cheap cat eliminator pipe and the fit on...

I have a cheap cat eliminator pipe and the fit on the muffler pipe isn't real tight but there is a 3" wide band clamp overlapping the two.

ps. mine in stock form does OK on fuel. Usually 42-45mpg...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-06-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,920
Posted By BigDav
Thanks, the link says the recalls have not been...

Thanks, the link says the recalls have not been done.

Looks like my GS needs the rear wheel flange replaced also :(
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-06-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,920
Posted By BigDav
So this current recall is only for units that...

So this current recall is only for units that were repaired under the previous recall?

That recall, 13v617, mentions that the defective parts are within a range of VIN numbers but doesn't list the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-06-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,920
Posted By BigDav
I have a bike in that list. I wonder what the...

I have a bike in that list. I wonder what the criteria is for replacement since only 10% are affected?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-06-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,037
Posted By BigDav
Like you, when I installed the AF-XiED, the fuel...

Like you, when I installed the AF-XiED, the fuel economy went into the ****ter. Back to stock it went.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-28-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,819
Posted By BigDav
Why couldn't you rotate it slightly to prevent it...

Why couldn't you rotate it slightly to prevent it from contacting the caliper?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-28-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,448
Posted By BigDav
Sure looks like snake oil. A spark plug...

Sure looks like snake oil.

A spark plug anti-fouler as a performance enhancer?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-15-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,801
Posted By BigDav
I bought my R1100s from an out-of-state dealer. I...

I bought my R1100s from an out-of-state dealer. I still had to arrange my own shipping. It was nearly 18 years ago. I don't remember who I used. I just remember I went cheap and opted for an open...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-22-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,546
Posted By BigDav
Are the retrofit LED's better than they use to...

Are the retrofit LED's better than they use to be?

I installed LED's in a couple of my 4 tire vehicles and the H/beam of the R1100S.

LED's are bright but they don't seem to project the light...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-16-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,771
Posted By BigDav
Is it fair to compare a pre-production prototype...

Is it fair to compare a pre-production prototype model to bikes made two or three years later?
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 09-15-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,771
Posted By BigDav
I was pretty close to buying a Motus. The MSRT ...

I was pretty close to buying a Motus. The MSRT

Ugly? No....Beautiful? Not really. But I ride for function and the Motus is quite an experience.

But like BikerMiker said....no shaft on a sport...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-20-2018, 05:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,451
Posted By BigDav
You say the tires are new but when is the last...

You say the tires are new but when is the last time you checked the pressure?

Mine was acting squirrelly and the tires were low. Aired them up and the next ride it was acting squirrelyl again....
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-12-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,858
Posted By BigDav
Glad I am not the only one. Mine was a leaking...

Glad I am not the only one. Mine was a leaking sending unit o-ring
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-28-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,398
Posted By BigDav
I am doing something wrong. Only 12.5k on the...

I am doing something wrong. Only 12.5k on the odometer and I am on my third set of tires.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-14-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,077
Posted By BigDav
Dim lights and a hot battery sure sounds like a...

Dim lights and a hot battery sure sounds like a loose/bad battery cable. Check both ends.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-31-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,576
Posted By BigDav
Not in California but Texas. Progressive...

Not in California but Texas.

Progressive liability only.

R1100S and R1200GS less than $100 a year
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-22-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 28,772
Posted By BigDav
Thanks for documenting the process. Does the...

Thanks for documenting the process. Does the service manual say to oil the clutch cover bolts?

Standard procedure is to not lubricate bolts unless specifically addressed in the manual.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-08-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,260
Posted By BigDav
Is there suppose to be friction on the fast idle...

Is there suppose to be friction on the fast idle lever? It's a hassle to hold it in position when I could be using that hand to buckle my helmet or putting on my gloves
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-07-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,260
Posted By BigDav
I bought mine new and it never liked to idle...

I bought mine new and it never liked to idle cold. Usual routine is to stall 2-3 times before it stays running.

Is there a temp sensor for the ECU on these? Otherwise they run pretty lean.
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