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Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 581
Posted By simoneau
I think you can use the fill hole on the latest...

I think you can use the fill hole on the latest version of the final drives, both hexhead and H2O to fill to the bottom of the hole.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-16-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,483
Posted By simoneau
Found this the other day, looks very good. Would...

Found this the other day, looks very good. Would need an acetylene/oxygen torch to get enough heat into the swingarm for the braze, but I think it would work well. ...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-09-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,907
Posted By simoneau
http://rllemke.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/New-GS/i-pQ...

http://rllemke.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/New-GS/i-pQhP96m/0/L/P90104995-L.jpg Per this image, starter gear engages four more gears to rotate sprag clutch on crankshaft next to alternator. Any one of...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-05-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By simoneau
Remove #10 by installing #12 about 4 or 5 turns...

Remove #10 by installing #12 about 4 or 5 turns only and hammer #12 to drift #10. Use a longer bolt than #12 if required to drift #10 all the way out. Then an appropriately sized socket slightly...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By simoneau
Mine did the same thing, it was the electrical...

Mine did the same thing, it was the electrical connection to the fuel pump controller on top-outside of the fuel pump flange, the connection was loose from a prior service. Could be this or the fuel...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-27-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,157
Posted By simoneau
The front forks are not necessarily 90 degrees to...

The front forks are not necessarily 90 degrees to the top fork crown. The front forks are actually mounted to the top fork crown in spherical bearings or rubber bushings and require movement plus or...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-24-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By simoneau
Go to www.RealOEM.com , click on motorcycles, K50...

Go to www.RealOEM.com , click on motorcycles, K50 (at top of list), europe or usa,year.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-19-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0A11...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0A11&mospid=55471&btnr=33_1715&hg=33&fg=74

If you look here you'll find the final drive has a drain plug on the bottom outside, a filler plug on the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 193
Posted By simoneau
The upside down Marzocchi is optional. The...

The upside down Marzocchi is optional. The standard telelever front end is standard. Your choice is forks or telelever.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
The tool use preexisting dimples in the fork tube...

The tool use preexisting dimples in the fork tube to grab hold of the fork tube to tighten the top fitting to the tube. After tightening the relationship between the fork tube top fitting and the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-13-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 85,042
Posted By simoneau
2007 R1200 GSA, purchased FEB 22, 2007---as of...

2007 R1200 GSA, purchased FEB 22, 2007---as of MAR 13, 2013, 161,800 miles with no parts replaced except one drive shaft at 60,000 miles, fuel pump flange at 120,000 miles, Ohlins shocks at 22,000...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-28-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,494
Posted By simoneau
For R1200GS or GSA final tightening is 60 Nm!!

For R1200GS or GSA final tightening is 60 Nm!!
Forum: GS Boxers 01-30-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By simoneau
The LFX36 won't fit but the LFX21-A6 will.

The LFX36 won't fit but the LFX21-A6 will.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-25-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,653
Posted By simoneau
You really should remove the valve covers and...

You really should remove the valve covers and eyeball the timing chain tensioners and slide rails. A friend of mine did the same overheat to his engine and his rails and tensioners warped to the...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-21-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By simoneau
Possibly a rod end on a shock if it happens only...

Possibly a rod end on a shock if it happens only when the suspension is moving. Or the internals of the shock can squeak if low on lube.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-19-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By simoneau
Just a reminder: the oil has to be up to...

Just a reminder: the oil has to be up to operating temperaure before the oil level sensing will send the OK.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-05-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,848
Posted By simoneau
Also check the preload on the rear shock. If the...

Also check the preload on the rear shock. If the preload adjusment device has lost fluid, the shock may be at too low a preload for your weight and luggage. The original shock spring is sized for a...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-03-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
The valve cover actually has 7 sides, making it a...

The valve cover actually has 7 sides, making it a Hepta Head.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-03-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
Interesting note: No oil cooler that I can see. ...

Interesting note: No oil cooler that I can see. Not even finned oil pan. Water and oil must pass by each other internal to the engine plus the finning on the cylinders to the extent the oil is...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
Note engine HP is max at 7700 rpm, yet tach...

Note engine HP is max at 7700 rpm, yet tach indicates redline at 9000 rpm.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
Found: Variable valve timing on fwd end of...

Found: Variable valve timing on fwd end of exhaust valve. Also possible VVT on the aft end of the intake cam.
Found: Counterbalance shaft coaxial to the clutch output shaft which also drives the...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-22-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,172
Posted By simoneau
I would say you've torn up a crank or con rod...

I would say you've torn up a crank or con rod bearing.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-17-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By simoneau
"I've changed my riding boots, and their height...

"I've changed my riding boots, and their height is right between two of the shifter lever splines, which of course means I either change my foot position or be far more deliberate on upshifting....
Forum: GS Boxers 09-17-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
The gears up front run the counterbalance shaft...

The gears up front run the counterbalance shaft and the chain drive up front runs the cam countershaft, along the same axis, just as they do in the present design. The alternator IMO will be...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By simoneau
Here you go. ...

Here you go. http://www.powerbronzeusa.com/2244701/818267/831915/STANDARD---BMW-R1200GS-(370-MM)---CLEAR.item
Forum: GS Boxers 09-04-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,495
Posted By simoneau
Try this skidplate:...

Try this skidplate: http://blackdogcw.com/black-dog-shop/bike/bmw-r1200gs/bdcw-skid-plate-for-the-r1200gs-gsa-detail.html No affiliation.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-04-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
I like what I see in the spoked wheels. The rim...

I like what I see in the spoked wheels. The rim is so much easier to clean and the spokes are straight rather than right angle variety used by Triumph and Yamaha. Straight spokes are much stronger...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-04-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
After analyzing the head photos released earlier,...

After analyzing the head photos released earlier, I conclude the cams will again be of the tapered variety and the valves radially splayed just as the vales in the cam heads presently. The...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-04-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
Water is a better medium for heat transfer and...

Water is a better medium for heat transfer and the quantity of water is not relavent as long as sufficient flow and radiator capacity dissipates the heat in the water prior to the next heating event...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-03-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9,041
Views: 1,369,740
Posted By simoneau
With the wet clutch we finally have a single oil...

With the wet clutch we finally have a single oil crancase for the engine, transmission and alternator with the subsequent minimum number of shaft oil/air seals involved (actually ony one-the output...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-01-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By simoneau
The preload hydraulics may be low on fluid and...

The preload hydraulics may be low on fluid and not provide the full range.
Forum: GS Boxers 08-07-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,160
Posted By simoneau
I,too, have an '07 GSA and my front u-joint went...

I,too, have an '07 GSA and my front u-joint went out at 60k miles. Does anyone know the difference between the '06-'07 driveshaft at approx $800 and the '08-'09 driveshaft at approx $1000? Btw, my...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-15-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,236
Posted By simoneau
http://www.ztechnik.com/pdf/Z5400_HeadlightGuard.p...

http://www.ztechnik.com/pdf/Z5400_HeadlightGuard.pdf Just saw this at the dealer and it appears to be a quality product and good looking.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-21-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 636
Posted By simoneau
That backlash you see at the rear wheel is not...

That backlash you see at the rear wheel is not final drive ring gear, though it is in there to a very minor amount, but it is the backlash int the dog clutches in the trans used for engaging each...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By simoneau
Of course every dyno is different but I had my...

Of course every dyno is different but I had my 2007 GSA on a dyno and got two consistent runs at 90 hp at the rear tire and this on a warm afternoon. Anakee rear tire. Booster Plug installed. I'm...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,117
Posted By simoneau
As previously reported, my 2007 R1200 GSA bought...

As previously reported, my 2007 R1200 GSA bought Feb '07, now 63 months old with 143000 miles. That's 2270 miles per month average with no commute. No issues except driveshaft at 60000 and fuel pump...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-03-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,041
Posted By simoneau
Look here for fasteners and mounting parts plus...

Look here for fasteners and mounting parts plus instructions
http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=51558&rnd=05012012 under accessories.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,436
Posted By simoneau
http://www.airtrikes.net/engines.shtml

http://www.airtrikes.net/engines.shtml
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,436
Posted By simoneau
HP@ Sport = 130 hp, 2009-up GS & RT & R = 110...

HP@ Sport = 130 hp, 2009-up GS & RT & R = 110 hp
Forum: GS Boxers 04-26-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By simoneau
You need to put a restriction in each manometer...

You need to put a restriction in each manometer tubing (plug with a tiny hole in it) to dampen the pulse strength.
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