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JackDaniels
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PostPosted: 04:48 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: My New Toy :) Reply with quote

Hi Guys,

I've just bought myself a R1150GS, not done many miles yet but really enjoying it Smile

https://i67.tinypic.com/x4q5io.jpg
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PostPosted: 09:41 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where's the F. off size lock? nice bike
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PostPosted: 10:15 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Believe it or not, not everywhere in the UK is a crime ridden filth hole. Never lock mine, don't own a lock other
than for brakedisc. Don't give a hoot if it gets baklaffed either because gap insurance, and my machine is becoming
the new steed of choice for our tea leafing pals so is likely to be targeted. It just means I get to choose another shiny
brand new bike, may as well upgrade eh? Buying new has its advantages. Nice bike OP, I've always liked those.
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PostPosted: 10:58 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeeeze! Shocked that’s err umm very yellow Shocked !
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PostPosted: 11:00 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice, I like the older style GS looks
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PostPosted: 11:03 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

custar....... oh you have Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: 14:52 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I loved my 1150.
They are built like tanks and surprisingly fast due to the ridiculous amount of low end torque. just keep an eye on the shaft drive as that isn't cheap when it goes. Easy way to check is to see if there is any play in the rear wheel.
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice. Looks pretty good in yellow, and not covered in adventure crap.
Other than the seat looking a little tired, it looks clean and cared for.
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tentativebike...
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PostPosted: 15:37 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is this the custard version?
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

grr666 wrote:
Believe it or not, not everywhere in the UK is a crime ridden filth hole. Never lock mine, don't own a lock other
than for brakedisc. Don't give a hoot if it gets baklaffed either because gap insurance, and my machine is becoming
the new steed of choice for our tea leafing pals so is likely to be targeted. It just means I get to choose another shiny
brand new bike, may as well upgrade eh? Buying new has its advantages. Nice bike OP, I've always liked those.


So, uh... What's your address?
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 18:27 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Someone's already had the 8' wide Touratech panniers away.
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will the sub frame snap before the rear shock bursts, or will the shaft drive explode?

Nice bike OP. I wish you many trouble free miles. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 18:44 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wafer_Thin_Ham wrote:
Will the sub frame snap before the rear shock bursts, or will the shaft drive explode?

Nice bike OP. I wish you man trouble free miles. Thumbs Up


On that note, keep an eye for play in the final drive and the paralever bearings-

get the wheel off the ground and crack for side to side movement.

the bearings that join the final drive to the swingarm can also go.

neither are hard to sort if you catch them early.
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 03 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice buy! Only other thing i'd suggest to keep an eye on in addition to the things already mentioned is the oil level window, they can leak and eventually blow out if not repaired.
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PostPosted: 10:16 - 04 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

After that list of potential terminal failures I expect OP has committed suicide Laughing
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Tankie
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PostPosted: 10:21 - 04 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Polarbear wrote:
After that list of potential terminal failures I expect OP has committed suicide Laughing


In your case throw yourself in the cut Laughing
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PostPosted: 10:51 - 04 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

He could downgrade to a 2013 R1200GS and it'll do the job for him.
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JackDaniels
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PostPosted: 11:16 - 04 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Polarbear wrote:
After that list of potential terminal failures I expect OP has committed suicide Laughing


Still alive Very Happy I purchased from a family menber who recently rebuilt most of it, bought a smashed up 34k bike and used the back end from it so final drive only on 34k the original rear dif was starting to get noisy but bearing hadn't completely destroyed itself so with a bit of live should have a spare diff Haha.

Il take a look at the oil window, is that a simple fix ?

Thanks
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PostPosted: 18:10 - 04 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

None of the issues are terminal, most of the ones that shat their shaft drives were ignored to death (either by not knowing any better or getting dealers to ignore it for you).

final drive repair is 60-70 quid of bearings and a few hours.
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PostPosted: 09:23 - 05 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hope its better than the R1100rs that bike was incredibly dull almost making me go asleep. Great for a long commuter though adustable seat height, adjustable screen. Just not fun at all.
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PostPosted: 09:42 - 05 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

TheSmiler wrote:
Hope its better than the R1100rs that bike was incredibly dull almost making me go asleep.

That would explain a lot.
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 06 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

JackDaniels wrote:
Polarbear wrote:
After that list of potential terminal failures I expect OP has committed suicide Laughing


Still alive Very Happy I purchased from a family menber who recently rebuilt most of it, bought a smashed up 34k bike and used the back end from it so final drive only on 34k the original rear dif was starting to get noisy but bearing hadn't completely destroyed itself so with a bit of live should have a spare diff Haha.

Il take a look at the oil window, is that a simple fix ?

Thanks


Easy fix, instructions are here > https://www.micapeak.com/bmw/gs/gs_tel2.html#sightglass
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PostPosted: 13:56 - 08 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, got myself a new oil window and seal from motorworks for £22 it looked like it was weeping a little bit so figured better safe than sorry, will probably buy a 2nd one to keep under the seat if it's a issue that's common, I'm looking to go round Europe in the new year so gonna carry some spares Smile
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PostPosted: 18:28 - 09 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had the bike for 3-4 years and never had an issue with the window.
Apart from the paralever thrust bearing I didn't have issue with anything.
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