Forum: GS Boxers
06-07-2013, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 96
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Main seal
Main seal and output seal changed under warranty on my 05 at 14k miles. Clutch still ok. The rear output seal again bad now at 39k miles but main seal still looks intact. Taking it in today for the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-11-2012, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 20,060
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-01-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 12,785
First bike a little under 4 years ago was a 96...
First bike a little under 4 years ago was a 96 R1100 GS. Had never ridden a bike before. A number of my friends had GS's and I bought a friends used bike as he bought a new 1200GS. Took the MSF...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-19-2010, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 24
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rotors
Unfortunately you are correct BMW won't cover under warranty. I had mine changed and within 8000 miles they were again pulsating and warped. This is despite the fact that I am a fairly new rider and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-09-2010, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-30-2010, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 14,852
Yes, both of mine have been down. Dropped the...
Yes, both of mine have been down. Dropped the 1100 the first time I took it off the center stand. I had never ridden a bike before and friends dropped it off for me. 1200 has been down several times...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-14-2010, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,335
I have an 05 with no problems. I don't have an...
I have an 05 with no problems. I don't have an issue with the servo brakes although the brake fluid may be a little dirtier than I expect after only a year. Also have a 96 1100 which I run around to...
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Forum: Equipment
09-22-2009, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,876
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-06-2009, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,118
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-06-2009, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,925
BMW Shop
+1 for Brown's. Have been dealing with them for the 2 1/2 years I have had GS bikes. I have not had any of the horror stories in the service department others report. I did have a difficult issue to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-06-2009, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
congratulations
Congratulations on the "new" 1100GS. Wonderful bike! not quite as nimble as the 1200 but tons of fun and I would not hesitate to take mine anywhere. It seems that having both models, I miss...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-06-2009, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 4
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grip heater
Just happened on my 05 GS. unfortunately it was the grip that was faulty. replacement with labor was about $170. At least you only have to buy one! I was hoping it was simply a connection but no such...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-07-2009, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 29,392
Awesome ride report and pics. I have been...
Awesome ride report and pics. I have been following with rapt attention. I have done some of the ride in BC and hope to make the Alaska loop next year. The report is definately inspiring. Photography...
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Forum: Vendors
07-15-2009, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 906
Views: 122,404
Ohlin's for R1200 GS
Wondering if this is still going on. 05 R1200GS front and rear. 175 lb rider with 20 lbs riding gear and usually top case with another 10-15. Usually solo but would like the ability to ride 2 up and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-24-2009, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 869
final drive
43K on my 96 1100. no final drive issues but am on the 2nd transmission. Not up to the type of mileage you are talking about but interested in the responses.
:1drink
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-19-2009, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,571
Bulb life
14K out of the first low beam. switched to HID both hi and low beam at 18K and no failures since.
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Forum: Equipment
06-18-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 31
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tourance mileage
I have found that I get about 6K out of a rear
Tourance with 95% road. That is on those smooth southern california roads. Just had a front Anakee wear out in under 6K but had another last just...
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Forum: Vendors
06-08-2009, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 973
Views: 166,630
SAS-Tec Armor
thanks for your reply about the armor for the Ignition and Off track. Will be ordering to try to trim it down.
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Forum: Vendors
06-08-2009, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 973
Views: 166,630
sas tec for Off road Jacket
Can a SAS TEC back protector fit in the back of the off road jacket or must it be trimmed as with the Ignition. I have both jackets and would like to upgrade the back protection.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-02-2009, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,740
GS1100 purchase
Great price on the bike. The transmission can be problematic but can be repaired/replaced. I did have to put a new transmission on my 96 1100 at just over 40K miles. was able to get a transmission...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-25-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,906
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-08-2009, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 629
Missing R1100GS
Had a somewhat similar problem with my R1100GS. It would run fine, and then begin to miss, bog down and eventually quit. It would then fire up once cooled. Lots of black smoke and carbon. Tried many...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-13-2008, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,218
rear pad life
Just replaced the rear pads on my 05 GS at 14K. I rarely use the rear brake unless off road but of course there is the linkage to the front brake. I was surprised that they had gone that fast but...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-16-2008, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,786
Awesome report. Did a part of this trail last...
Awesome report. Did a part of this trail last October with 3 friends. i was a total N00B on dirt having been off road just twice before which was the previous 2 days. We started late and were going...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-04-2008, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,059
Old vs New
Congrats on the new bike. I made the other choice. Picked up an 05 GS last May with only 1000 miles on it. I do not mind the servos at all. I love the bike and the difference in price allowed me to...
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