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Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2009, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,298
Posted By WillieJ
Ya, last time I changed a rear, I forgot in 50...

Ya, last time I changed a rear, I forgot in 50 feet. Gave a little squirt of throttle and had a little recoverable fishtail. Good thing I didn't get really stooopid.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Status check

As soon as I get the '79 R100RS airhead off the lift, the GS goes on to inspect the splines on the used transmission I installed. I bought a used transmission hoping that if misalignment was the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-04-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 910
Posted By WillieJ
Wheel chock

What kind of wheel chock is on your lift? I gotta get rid of the POS wheel clamp that came with my HF lift and replace it with something useful.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-14-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,014
Posted By WillieJ
If Skert can do it-----

http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/Videos/drop05.mpg
Forum: GS Boxers 02-13-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 55,348
Posted By WillieJ
Ya the sharp cutoff is definately preserved - had...

Ya the sharp cutoff is definately preserved - had it with the halogen and have it with the HID on my 1150. The aim was really close to where it had been with the halogen when I installed the HID. I...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-12-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 55,348
Posted By WillieJ
Ballast mounting

And if you don't have the fabrication skills and tools of GS Addict, you will mount your ballast like I did with big wire ties to the frame tucked under the tank. The self stick felt tab is just in...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-04-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Anton, is that runout in the clutch housing which...

Anton, is that runout in the clutch housing which would cause the clutch disc to "wobble" on the input shaft creating the wear on the input shaft which I and others have seen? If so could a machinist...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-04-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Patrick, your skill set ( and tool set) is waaaay...

Patrick, your skill set ( and tool set) is waaaay beyond mine. So based on your experience, did you think the axial misalignment resulted from improper machining of the transmission's mating surface...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-04-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Clutch carrier

So is it feasible to take the carrier/housing to a machinist and have the mounting surfaces "trued" rather than spending the $329 for a new one?

Anton, you out there? Any suggestions?
Forum: GS Boxers 02-04-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Time for an inspection?

In reading many of the posts surrounding this, the misalignment issue keeps emerging. In fact that is why I installed a low mileage used transmission rather than repairing the original, reasoning...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-01-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,351
Posted By WillieJ
Here's what it looks like apart

I did cuz I had bad input shaft splines. Here's what it looks like apart.
http://williej.smugmug.com/photos/466110514_EFyBE-M.jpg

Take your time, draw sketches, take digital photos. Look around...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-24-2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,683
Posted By WillieJ
Its normal and its the tires. I first noticed it...

Its normal and its the tires. I first noticed it on my '02 1150 GS when I got it with 8500 miles on it. Its got 20000 on it now-no FD troubles.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-24-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,335
Posted By WillieJ
If you RTFM :D, you will find that E stands for...

If you RTFM :D, you will find that E stands for "extra"
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-05-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,434
Posted By WillieJ
It's 60 in the stretch of I5 they were on.

It's 60 in the stretch of I5 they were on.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-05-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,663
Posted By WillieJ
You'll know that you are getting really good at...

You'll know that you are getting really good at this when you can have the bars at full lock with the bike leaned over. Clutch, brake, throttle, head and eye placement.

When police departments...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 706
Posted By WillieJ
Colder makes a 5/16" metal QD fitting, but...

Colder makes a 5/16" metal QD fitting, but McMaster doesn't carry it. When I get back from Maui :lol3 I'll look it up and post the P/N and vendor info.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 02-29-2008, 12:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,070
Posted By WillieJ
Is that the water you drink in the 5000 square...

Is that the water you drink in the 5000 square foot tread-lightly-on-the-environment Edgemoor yurt you live in?
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 02-29-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,070
Posted By WillieJ
Is that the water you drink in the 5000 square...

Is that the water you drink in the 5000 square foot tread-lightly-on-the-environment Edgemoor yurt you live in?
Forum: GS Boxers 11-20-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,052
Posted By WillieJ
Check for smooth shifting. While BMW's are known...

Check for smooth shifting. While BMW's are known for being a little clunky, it shouldn't be balky or stick in gear. If it does this, it could need a spline lube to the transmission input shaft or...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-20-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By WillieJ
+1 Worked great.

+1 Worked great.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-11-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 978
Posted By WillieJ
Adjust the valves first, then do the rest. ...

Adjust the valves first, then do the rest.

If you have vacuum ports on the throttle bodies, make a cheap sync guage like this: http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp
Use ATF in the tube instead...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-05-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 56,039
Posted By WillieJ
I just ordered for my '02 GS. 4300K, H1. Same...

I just ordered for my '02 GS. 4300K, H1. Same vendor, VVME kits are available in Ebay for 72.99.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-30-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By WillieJ
I like ATF because it is easy to see.

I like ATF because it is easy to see.
Forum: Face plant 09-20-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,961
Posted By WillieJ
Reckless driving

1/ Get an attorney. As you can see below, Reckless driving can have serious consequences.

2/ Reckless driving is difficult to prove based on the "wilful and wanton disregard" portion of the...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-15-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By WillieJ
Beaudry sells a lot of police bikes to Washington...

Beaudry sells a lot of police bikes to Washington and Oregon Agencies. Maybe a little preoccupied with that segment of their business.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-15-2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By WillieJ
Steering head bearings

Everything you could hope to know about airhead steering head bearings including adjustment, cleaning, replacement:

http://pweb.jps.net/~snowbum/steering.htm
Forum: GS Boxers 08-01-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By WillieJ
R1150 Gs-p

Yes they build a police version. There is not much info about it, but if you go to http://www.bmwmc.net/mc.asp?O=frames and nose around, you will find a build list for the GS-P along with some other...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-22-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By WillieJ
A lift is nice, but not necessary.

A lift is nice, but not necessary.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By WillieJ
Spline lube or bad splines. Have it taken care of...

Spline lube or bad splines. Have it taken care of before you are out of warranty.

'02 1150 GS was out of warranty but had only 12800 miles on it when the splines failed. No love from BMW on...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,486
Posted By WillieJ
Torques

Slave cylinder to gearbox- 9 Nm
Hydraulic line to slave cylinder- 9 Nm


Use a small (inch-pound size) torque wrench.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-18-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,725
Posted By WillieJ
Wilbers may not be available for now

This was posted on the IBMWR list regarding Wilbers cutting off Wilbers USA as distributor:


Wilbers USA
April 16, 2007

Ref.: Wilbers line of products, manufactured in Germany

Dear...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By WillieJ
GPS V connection

I hardwired mine to the battery. Less chance of vibration at the socket causing a disconnect. The also suggest using dielectric grease on connections and spring type fuse holders.


See this...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 861
Posted By WillieJ
Unless there is something really special about...

Unless there is something really special about this bike (can't imagine what that would be), you should expect to pay less than dealer retail in a private party sale, not dealer retail plus. That KBB...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-23-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
If you make some of these spline lube needles,...

If you make some of these spline lube needles, I'm in.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
So by looking at what you did, was the lathe and...

So by looking at what you did, was the lathe and bench time to fabricate a stiffening sheath and mounting collar to go over the needle that came with the syringe?

Trying to figure out a way to do...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-21-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Kinda like this thread at BMWSporttouring: ...

Kinda like this thread at BMWSporttouring:

http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/601780/page/0/fpart/2/vc/1
Forum: GS Boxers 03-21-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,574
Posted By WillieJ
Was feeling good about swapping transmissions

Wish I had your skills/cojones. I was feeling mighty fine about swapping a good used transmission out for the one that had bad input shaft splines in my '02 GS 'til I read your thread. Wish I had the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-20-2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Up and running again

I installed the low mileage new/used (6500 miles) transmission in the GS. Finally finished this evening and took a short test drive. I used Honda Moly 60 as my spline lube which is the same as I use...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-17-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 33,681
Posted By WillieJ
Show him the pictures of my input shaft from the...

Show him the pictures of my input shaft from the beginning of this thread.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 03-11-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By WillieJ
Vmw

Try this guy. Former Ride West tech. More reasonable rates.

http://www.vmwmotorcycles.com/


If he is mechanically inclined at all he should check out:

http://www.airheads.org/
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