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Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 02:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 575
Posted By Steptoe
Never puncture the filter. You're not going...

Never puncture the filter. You're not going anywhere once you've gone down that route....

Wrap some wet and dry or sandpaper around the inside of the filter tool and hit it onto the filter.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 367
Posted By Steptoe
Good news...... a 1999 model doesn't use stick...

Good news...... a 1999 model doesn't use stick coils, and it doesn't have a twin spark engine :lol3

They arrived in late 2002/2003.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By Steptoe
Try jumpstarting the bike with the jump leads...

Try jumpstarting the bike with the jump leads connected direct onto the starter motor.
If the starter doesn't turn i suspect your starter motor has failed.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 367
Posted By Steptoe
I think biometric is thinking about the 1200...

I think biometric is thinking about the 1200 models, which have 4 stick coils. :wink:
Unlike the 1150 twin spark which only have two.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 367
Posted By Steptoe
Very simple - Both your stick coils have failed.

Very simple - Both your stick coils have failed.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Steptoe
Note the words "refill". Refill amount is...

Note the words "refill". Refill amount is assuming there's still some oil remaining in the gearbox. :D

Fill the gearbox up to the threads on the filler hole. Same as it ever was.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 383
Posted By Steptoe
Old BMW airheads do it, old BMW K75/K100 models...

Old BMW airheads do it, old BMW K75/K100 models do it.
There is a perfectly good reason for it, but what's the point in a long typed explanation that doesn't change anything ...

Don't worry...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-18-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 531
Posted By Steptoe
I always remove the gearbox with the swing arm...

I always remove the gearbox with the swing arm and final drive still attached - if the gearbox is seized on the locating dowels just lift the final drive and down very hard with some force as far...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-05-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By Steptoe
The 1100 uses a cable operated clutch. The 1150...

The 1100 uses a cable operated clutch.
The 1150 is an hydraulic operated clutch.

Along with the 1150 rear subframe, flywheel, clutch slave cylinder.
If you use the 1150 swinging arm you'll...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-03-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Steptoe
It could also be the input shaft seal output end...

It could also be the input shaft seal output end ( behind the slave cylinder). gearbox oil leaks past, finds it's way along the pushrod tunnel and appears in the clutch housing :D
Forum: GS Boxers 04-21-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,023
Posted By Steptoe
If you run out of fuel on an 1100 or 1150, lay...

If you run out of fuel on an 1100 or 1150, lay the bike completely on it's righthand side... you'll now be able to drive a further 10 miles.

Also works with the ADV tank. I know because i've had...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 827
Posted By Steptoe
Just a thought as i haven't seen it mentioned. ...

Just a thought as i haven't seen it mentioned. On the 1200 models DON'T use dot4 brake/clutch fluid.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,124
Posted By Steptoe
Wrong. More splines means more surface...

Wrong.

More splines means more surface area. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 04-04-2013, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By Steptoe
The rail can easily be replaced without splitting...

The rail can easily be replaced without splitting the engine. :wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 03-31-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 330
Posted By Steptoe
As has been said, it's not a choke as such, it's...

As has been said, it's not a choke as such, it's a simple fast idle.

Keep it simple - Just undo the big brass screws a half a turn each until you get it idling how you like.
If that sorts...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 849
Posted By Steptoe
For the 1150 models have a look here...

For the 1150 models have a look here http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28293 first posted in 2004. Also posted about on ADV rider, with lots of satisfied riders over the years. .
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 849
Posted By Steptoe
That map/plan is for bikes that have BB chip...

That map/plan is for bikes that have BB chip fitted in the motronic to replace the standard chip. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 489
Posted By Steptoe
Check the instrument wiring loom. It's the large...

Check the instrument wiring loom. It's the large thick loom that runs from under the instruments to the bank of plugs under the tank.

Inside the loose outer casing is a main earth point, where...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-27-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,616
Posted By Steptoe
You'll ruin the slave cylinder prematurely over...

You'll ruin the slave cylinder prematurely over time. It has a tiny little bearing and is ok for short periods spinning at engine speed, but it fails if over worked.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-18-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Steptoe
Check the butterflies are fully closed. If...

Check the butterflies are fully closed.

If it helps in your injector testing the resistance across the injector terminals should be 16
Forum: GS Boxers 03-18-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,309
Posted By Steptoe
Stop - it's not your injectors. Your...

Stop - it's not your injectors.

Your throttle cables aren't seated, either at the throttle body or as you just replaced the clutch at could also be at the splitter box :lol3


...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-17-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,737
Posted By Steptoe
There is no such thing as "The best seat". ...

There is no such thing as "The best seat".

It depends on what suits you and the type of arse you have. :D

I tried all types on my 1150GS, and i mean all the well known makes. And the corbin...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 624
Posted By Steptoe
That's what it is, a jump starter post. And at...

That's what it is, a jump starter post. And at the rear of the L/H cylinder you'll see another similar stud, that one is the earth post.

Some of the other info posted above doesn't concern your...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By Steptoe
1997 R1100.............. Sorry to be the bringer...

1997 R1100.............. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news but your description sounds like the well known 1100 gearbox bearing problem.

Another way of describing it is of a chain jumping a...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-06-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By Steptoe
The newer belts fitted to the 1200 and late 1150...

The newer belts fitted to the 1200 and late 1150 models maybe maintenance free but they still need to be replaced at 24k miles. .
Forum: GS Boxers 02-26-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 986
Posted By Steptoe
Yes it's a CO pot. twiddle the screw and see...

Yes it's a CO pot. twiddle the screw and see if the idle alters. You'll need to turn it 3-4 turns before you hear the idle alter.

Don't be surprised if the screw is seized. :D CO reading...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-19-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,587
Posted By Steptoe
Yes, very stupid. And why they changed the design...

Yes, very stupid. And why they changed the design in 2001 :D
On the post 2001 bars you can unbolt the lower section tubes. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 02-18-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By Steptoe
You made it difficult for yourself. Just...

You made it difficult for yourself.

Just unscrew the small electrical unit from servo (4 screws) and leave it plugged into the loom. Remove the rest of servo and dispose of :D
Forum: GS Boxers 02-18-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,608
Posted By Steptoe
Beware.......... This lasted less than 30...

Beware..........

This lasted less than 30 miles from the first signs of failure to terminal damage.

The resulting damage..

http://i46.tinypic.com/23w8wn8.jpg

And what it should...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-12-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 851
Posted By Steptoe
Make sure the throttle cables have play in them,...

Make sure the throttle cables have play in them, and your idle isn't operating under throttle cable tension.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,857
Posted By Steptoe
It is possible - i've done it on average twice a...

It is possible - i've done it on average twice a month over the last few years :D

It comes out under the bar and inbetween the swingarm. The secret is getting yourself some slack in the clutch...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-09-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,167
Posted By Steptoe
The pictures are of an 1150 slave cylinder - it's...

The pictures are of an 1150 slave cylinder - it's brake fluid.

1200 has mineral fluid.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By Steptoe
One small problem -they aren't the BMW ADV bars....

One small problem -they aren't the BMW ADV bars. They are just plain BMW GS crashbars. :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By Steptoe
The factory ADV crashbars are a liability. They...

The factory ADV crashbars are a liability. They cause far more damage than they prevent. The bikes use the top of the bars as a fulcrum point and roll over onto the tank/bars/instruments etc,...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,166
Posted By Steptoe
Turn the idle screws inwards 1/2 - 3/4 of a turn...

Turn the idle screws inwards 1/2 - 3/4 of a turn each side. Job done :D
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,432
Posted By Steptoe
That's the method i've used for the last 7 years...

That's the method i've used for the last 7 years on hundreds of bikes.

But it's far too simple and cheap for internet mechanics with more money than sense. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 02-02-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Steptoe
Screwdriver in where the wires enter, lever up...

Screwdriver in where the wires enter, lever up and the cover pops off.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-01-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,491
Posted By Steptoe
Thanks for the write up - but pretty pointless in...

Thanks for the write up - but pretty pointless in the real world .


Really you can't compare seats with a write up. Different arses suit different seats. The only way you'll find what suits you...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-29-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,098
Posted By Steptoe
Because it'll lose them stickcoil sales...

Because it'll lose them stickcoil sales...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-29-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,385
Posted By Steptoe
How do you pour the fluid into the funnel, and do...

How do you pour the fluid into the funnel, and do you close your eyes when pouring. :lol3

If you can do that you can pour it into the reservour. You're doing the same thing.
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