[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Who knows what about the R100S? #8523

The bars don't look that bad.  What a cool bike.[img width=800 height=594]http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photos/photophotos/R100S%20Exclusive%20Sports.JPG[/img]

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Muriwai Beach #8435

I ended up riding on my own today. A quick gravel ride to Puhoi and back. The roads were in good condition despite the recent bad weather. Since the R80 refused to start I took the 1150. My Battletwin tires still did ok,even tough they now have done 10000km. I reckon they're good for another 3000. However, I may stay off the gravel now, it seem to cut them up a bit. I need some slightly more challenging roads, the ones I know nearby are almost like sealed roads.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMW Accessories Cat #8515

A Register member, currently on tour in Europe, makes panniers every now and then. If you are not in a hurry I would wait for him. The panniers are well made and a fraction of the cost of any of the big names. He doesn't do one off construction, but he might be tempted to if there were a number of people interested in buying.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMW Accessories Cat #8513

Hi Dave,will this help? http://maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/fiche.aspCheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Muriwai Beach #8433

Are you still keen for a ride tomorrow, Des? It's going to be muddy if you want to go off the road :-).Garry:Yep, I'll see you at the AGM, that reminds me, I still have to pay. At this stage it looks like I won't be able to make the Waikato ride, because every weekend is booked out until December 15. I may be able to ride down Saturday afternoon and come back up on Sunday. It will depend where you guys are at the time.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Viscoelastic seating pads #8466

(A Harley riding designer is surely an oxymoron?)

That would be a Harley riding engineer, I wouldn't put it past a designer. For them function follows form. 😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R80GS Endfloat question #8489

Someone suggested I should also have the gearbox bearings replaced at the same time, as it is only a little bit more work. The bike has 108000km on the clock. It's an ex-rental bike, so the transmission may have had a hard live. On the other hand, it's more likely that an enthusiast has chosen to ride a bike like the R80GS and has taken the required care. I have no idea how long one would expect the bearings to last, but even another 20000kms probably means four years of riding for me on this bike. Just because I found a little loose end, I don't want to unravel the whole weave.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMW HP2 Sport #8500

I like it too, but it will be well in future before I can consider one 🙂

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: BMW HP2 Sport #8498

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R80GS Endfloat question #8487

Hi Steve,I have done a bit of research on the topic, and now I am thinking that I can probably handle the spline lube, but changing the seal is beyond me. It seems the locknut you are talking about is torqued to 210nm and I can see myself doing all sorts of damage. At this stage there is only a dusting of oil coming from the final drive boot area, probably looking worse than it is, due to the dust that has settled there. I am tempted to leave it alone for now, until it starts to at least drip.Then I thought, I'd take the gearbox out and take it to someone who knows what they're doing and let them deal with the seal.I have measured the end float gap on three of the rocker arms it's about .08. One of them seem to be fine. I have ordered some shims, they are cheap enough, and will have a go at reducing the gap at the next valve adjustment.I have absolutely no reference when it comes to Airheads. Chances are I am over cautious. I just don't like having to do things twice, if it can be avoided. Haven't had all that much luck avoiding it in the past :-).Thank you for your input.Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Muriwai Beach #8430

GarryThat may be, but I can't stand salt water or sand near my bikes. Even hosing it down won't get all the salt out. Des, I might not be able to use the basic next week. I've adjusted the valves, but one of the old brittle gaskets broke and it is now dripping a bit of oil. If it's only a shortish ride around the Riverhead Forest area it should be fine.I've got new valve covers coming, so I won't install new gaskets with the old covers. I am also looking at taking the transmission out to replace the transmission output seal and to grease the splines at the same time. It will no be a gravel ride only with the 1150, or short but off-road with the Basic. I'll go for a test ride tomorrow to check how much it is dripping.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: R80GS Endfloat question #8485

That's a word. Thanks Steve. I've ordered some shims anyway. The next job will be a spline lube. The bike is seeping a little bit of oil on the paralever rubber sleeve. I've got the seal to fix it. Should those two jobs be done at the same time? There is still so much to learn about my airhead, but it's a lot of fun working on it. Cheers,Alex

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Grinnall Cars U.K. #8448

Thanks for the report Ingel and Lesley. These guys do an amazing job. The R1200C conversion seems to work particularly well. I agree with your comment on the R1200C. I can see it becoming a future classic.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Muriwai Beach #8428

It has done 16km up Muriwai Beach and out to Rimmers Rd with me. Who knows where it has been with the previous owners. I have no intention of making a habit of it. I much prefer gravel roads and light off-road excursions.However, I intend to use it and I am not too concerned if it is not clean all the time. It's much more fun to ride a bike than to admire one that's on display duty. Once I am too old to ride it properly I'll have plenty of time to clean and polish it.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Muriwai Beach #8426

What's the basic Alex?

This. Full name is R80GS Basic

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