http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ BMW motorcycle discussion forum en Wed, 16 May 2012 13:44:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/approx/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60580&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:14 GMT Ya In, Ya Out???

The Gypsy Tour is accepting registrations and will be capped at 100 participants. Who's in for the best dang time you can have on two wheels? More info is here: GSG - Mo Bigga!

Register here: http://www.advsummits.com/ (yes, it's a little confusing so if you have trouble, PM me.

If you're not doing the Gypsy Tour but want to participate at the rally, let's hear from you too.

So......ya in, ya out? ]]> Off the Beaten Path Newstar http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60580 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60579&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:28 GMT Decided to replace my 60w 55 Bosch bulb since it seemed to be very dim. Replaced it with a 100/80w. took her for a 30 minute spin after dark and what a difference! After reading about all the dangers of running higher wattage bulbs without relays and heavier wiring I changed it out for the 60/55w... Decided to replace my 60w 55 Bosch bulb since it seemed to be very dim. Replaced it with a 100/80w. took her for a 30 minute spin after dark and what a difference! After reading about all the dangers of running higher wattage bulbs without relays and heavier wiring I changed it out for the 60/55w Sylvania SilverStar Ultra which is as bright as the the 100/80. It says Osmar Sylvania on the package which I guess is a good thing. Very happy with the new upgrade. ]]> Flying Brick K-bikes birddogone http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60579 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60578&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:17:18 GMT I own a 1983 R100RT (picked up in Munich in 1983) and I want to replace the transmission, final drive and drive shaft oils with synthetic oils. Can it be done and if so, what type and grade should I use? It presently has natural oils with moly added. This bike has the original seals and has 98,700... I own a 1983 R100RT (picked up in Munich in 1983) and I want to replace the transmission, final drive and drive shaft oils with synthetic oils. Can it be done and if so, what type and grade should I use? It presently has natural oils with moly added. This bike has the original seals and has 98,700 kM. ]]> Airheads 9709 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60578 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60577&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:38:33 GMT Hello,

I am going to be in Toronto Ontario Canada from Friday May 25th - Tuesday May 29th. My hotel wants $40/day "valet" fee to park. Can anyone suggest somewhere with free parking or less expensive parking in downtown Toronto?

Thanks
Jonathan ]]> Ride Reports Jonathan_pa http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60577 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60576&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:18:55 GMT Has anyone been able to pair an iPhone 3GS and a bluetooth dongle to the SMH10 using version 4 of the firmware? I can pair the phone using the phone button setup, but I lose the dongle. I am using a Miccus BluBridge. (please don't say "search the forum").

** UPDATE **

Nevermind, I used mutlitpoint pairing for the phone and mobile phone pairing for the dongle. It seems to be working now. ]]> Gear tonyfr http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60576 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60575&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:32:17 GMT I am in need of the top half of the tail fairing in alpine white for a 2010/11 S1000RR. This piece is on back order and I need one urgently. Thanks! Sean I am in need of the top half of the tail fairing in alpine white for a 2010/11 S1000RR. This piece is on back order and I need one urgently. Thanks!
Sean ]]> S1000RR, the Hothead. rydor http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60575 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60574&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:16:12 GMT Hi all, I am new to BMW’s – coming from a Ducati M900. I purchased a pristine 2004 R1150RS with 1200 miles last month (currently have 1800 miles) and just enjoying this new form of riding. Thanks to this site I learned about pre-loading my shifts and it has helped out a lot since the R/RS... Hi all,

I am new to BMW’s – coming from a Ducati M900.

I purchased a pristine 2004 R1150RS with 1200 miles last month (currently have 1800 miles) and just enjoying this new form of riding.

Thanks to this site I learned about pre-loading my shifts and it has helped out a lot since the R/RS is a much different animal shifting than the Monster however I seem to have a real issue when it comes to shifting quickly– for some reason I find that I cannot for the life of me get the bike to shift if I really "get on it" – it’s the weirdest thing – I try to work the gears in quick succession and I can’t get it out of first – if I am able to get to 2nd forget 2nd to 3rd. If I go slower the bike shifts fine – but it’s when I really get on it I can’t move the lever – am I doing something wrong? Any input is greatly appreciated.

~jim ]]> Oilheads Jambx http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60574 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60573&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:46 GMT I had an R100S that had 10mm holes in the back of the airbox. I'd like to get a little more punch at 80-90mph on my R90/6. Any advantages to the ol' holes in the airbox routine for an R90/6? Thanks! ]]> Airheads banzaibob http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60573 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60572&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:07:57 GMT I need to replace my mesh pants and am considering the Rev It Tornado Pants. They look well made, fit me well, and appear stylish. Anyone have these and like them, or not? I need to replace my mesh pants and am considering the Rev It Tornado Pants. They look well made, fit me well, and appear stylish. Anyone have these and like them, or not? ]]> Gear KevinRT http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60572 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60571&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:33:23 GMT Hi everyone, I just have a few stupid questions and I would appreciate some help please. My bike is leaking oil from the front boot on the final drive. I removed the swing arm and there was a lot of dirty oil coming out of the housing, my clymer manual states that the drive shaft has it own oil... Hi everyone, I just have a few stupid questions and I would appreciate some help please. My bike is leaking oil from the front boot on the final drive. I removed the swing arm and there was a lot of dirty oil coming out of the housing, my clymer manual states that the drive shaft has it own oil supply ? I assumed it was the rear output seal on the tranny. It does show signs of clean transmission oil on the outside.
How much oil is suppose to be in the drive shaft housing and where do I put it in??
I then dicided to pull the tranny to lube the splines, btw they were bone dry. Could this be my down shifting problem that I havent mentioned yet?
My other question is about the circlip in the tranny, is there a way to find out if it has it in or not without disassembling the tranny?
I tried to search this and other forums without much luck so any help would be appreciated. I would also like to see some picss of a flange holding tool (homemade) if anyone has one, please.
Thanks. ]]> Airheads sarelp http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60571 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60570&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:18:22 GMT Deal Alert on Forma Boots

really lucked out with my Forma GT boots. an ADV posted a long term report and raved about it's excellent performance. best of all they were on clearance for $160 shipped. Forma makes boots for BMW so quality was excellent.

have been really pleased with how they have performed so far ... about 6 months use so far.

check out the current close out specials!!!!
they are really nice folks to deal with to get a proper fit.

pricing are $95 to $170 for the Adventure boot below, at about 50% off, absolutely the most boot for the $$$ you can get.

http://www.real-rider.com/index.php?...65d43b669c97e1

]]> Gear _CY_ http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60570 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60569&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:32 GMT I had my head bearing repaired by Grand Rapids BMW, well to make a long story short, do not take a bike to them.
It seems the tattoo 'tech' most of removed the fairing ( he screwed everything he did up) I had to take it back the day after picking it up because I noticed the damper was install upside down. I was riding the next weekend and the fairing started to wobble. I took it back, and another tech "fixed it". This work was done in the fall. 3 trips back and all I got was a long wait each time, the service manager acted like they already had my money and I should go away.

Well last month, it started to wobble again, and this time it was not going back to them. I found when I removed the fairing, there was a 16 mm long 8 x1 bolt laying in the bracket (other bolt was gone). This bolt was stripped, and so was the thread in the frame. I managed to fixed them with a heli-coil (yep a I know, but it worked).

When I was making a map of the wiring on the ignition switch I only noted 4 wires, and now I see there are 5 terminals. Is one open? or did I miss one? If you ever worked on a bike 4 months after having you back fused, you will understand why I may of missed something. ]]> Airheads MIAirhead http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60569 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60568&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 23:47:22 GMT You just have to wait for a while for the action....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pgm8...layer_embedded ]]> Campfire PeoriaMac http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60568 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60567&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:24 GMT It's a longer story but I'm wondering if there is an easy way to tell if this bike really is using the CANbus system. I need to verify before I call the electrical supply owner back and start ordering things.
Thanks,
phil ]]> Hexheads/Camheads psikora http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60567 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60566&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 23:33:41 GMT Yes, tires, but don't stone me, yet.

First, I'd "warn" folks about the very fast wear (at least on the rear) for Continental K112's. Down to the wear bars in only 3,000 miles of touring with a very lightweight rider (140#) and not much weight in the bags. NO 2-up riding, at all. Similar comments on BikeBandit website, which I wish I'd read before buying these. This on a '78 RS. Otherwise, they look good, and handle well, as you'd expect with what must be the softest compound in tiredom. Fine for blasting around the 'hood on weekends, but don't take them on tour is my advice.

After spending some time in a tire search this afternoon, I finally found the Dunlop K70 in exactly the right size: F - 3.25 x 19 for $69.10 and R - 4.00 x 18 for $73.40. (BikeBandit) These may not last for very many miles, either, but these "inch" sizes are damn hard to find these days, and are probably getting more scarce all the time. Also, I paid a whopping lot more for the Conti's, so even if the wear is similar, I can replace at a low, low price.

Q: Has anybody run these? What kind of wear can I expect? Aggressive rider.

Walking Eagle ]]> Airheads Walking Eagle http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60566