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My New to me BMW R1100RS pics!
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daveredman
New member
Really nice photos of a great condition bike.
You rode it 1267 from North Carolina to where?
In the early days of the R1100RS technical info was scarce. A number of early owners compiled a series of tips for servicing the bike. This was also when the internet was rapidly growing and the Internet BMW Riders (IBMWR) was started - all members were given the title of "president". Now the IBMWR site is a good place to buy stuff and find technical info compiled by previous owners. The R11xx manual is a recommended download. The link is here -
http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/oilheads/index.shtml
http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/oilheads/index.shtml
I drove from TX to NC. It was a nice ride back. It took me about 24 hours straight including stopping, eating, taking breaks. No sleep though! I left my bank card at home, and only had cash. And I couldn't find a hotel, or motel to work with me lol.
The worst thing was I left TX at bedtime about 11PM, then drove 24 hours straight. So I was exhausted on the way back.
It's good to be back home in NC though.
I appreciate all the input, and help everybody!
rxcrider
New member
on that subject,
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthrea...much-oil-what-to-do/page2&p=727818#post727818
I get my most consistent oil level readings by parking it on the side stand for at least 15 minutes when it is hot, putting it on the center stand over night and then checking the oil level when I check my tire pressures before the next ride. 5 minutes on the side stand and a few more on the center stand is enough to get me in the ballpark.
They have a few quirks, but wonderful bikes, especially for the price. If appearance is any indicator, yours looks like it has been well cared for. Put braided stainless brake lines on your sooner than later upgrade list.
gsaddict
Pepperfool
Very good points!
Do the braided stainless upgrade asap.
It is a serious safety issue.
The OE rubber lines all fail either by balloning or by deteriorating on the inside and blocking critical passages.
snookers
DBLUPPR
Congrats on the purchase, and it sounds as if you've just completed an undocumented IronButt ride
lowndes
New member
Hey, Tim,
Hornig in Gemany has them. http://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com
1x T-r1100s-k - Touring screen clear
Price: 71,34 EUR / Total: 71,34 EUR
Shipping costs: 39,90 EUR
Total: 111,24 EUR (Paypal says $123.50 USD)
It should be here in a week or so.
An ad-on air deflector that mounts on the top edge of the screen might help, too.
Lowndes
