The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 205

762nato · 10-09-2012, 07:17 PM

Hydro Head power using water

johnjen · 10-09-2012, 07:34 PM

I dunno, call me a traditionalist.

But wet head or sporkbike works well for me

And sporkbike is growing on me more and more.

JJ

dmac57 · 10-09-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cug

True. That's why people look completely confused at Germans when they order a weggie pizza ...

Actually, that would be Feggie.

Guy Jinbaiquerre · 10-09-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RetrogradE

Here is my list of names. Pick the one you like the best and let's run with it. Make it official right now.

1. Agua Strasse
2. Wassa Boxer (pron: Vass-ah Box-ah)
3. Golanda Wassa
4. Das Steam Vagon
5. Das Veener Sliden
6. Slicken-Zee-Dickens

Moisturecycle.

twinrider · 10-09-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjen

I dunno, call me a traditionalist.

But wet head or sporkbike works well for me

And sporkbike is growing on me more and more.

JJ

Problem is the head was wet before as well, with oil. How about Sporker?

JimVonBaden · 10-09-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by twinrider

Problem is the head was wet before as well, with oil. How about Sporker?

That is why an OILhead. Don't over think it. It is a Wethead.

Jim

JoeDuck · 10-09-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cug

It's "Wasser" in German.

Put some kirsch in that and you have part of a good fondue

Death by a thousand sporks? I'd rather avoid anything that would relate to the worlds biggest consumer of sporks (aka KFC).

Gun Smoke · 10-09-2012, 09:13 PM

I've got a new name for the radiator cowlings. "Sideburns" I absolutely love the looks of the new bike. It's gorgeous imo. I trade my bikes before the warranty is out so I'm not to worried about the reliability of the LED's and other tech. I wonder though is the new motor a compromise. It's my understanding water cooling was implemented to meet emission and sound requirements in Europe. I hate compromises. Does anyone describe why water cooling is that much better trading complexity for emissions? Before some butthole chimes in about how this has been discussed at length; I'm not going to spend the next week reading 3000+ post. It looks as though the bike uses the same cases. If so that's refreshing. $2000 bucks is a lot to invest in new cases. Jesse cases my be great function but they are butt ass ugly on the bike and the mounts are but ass ugly when you leave the cases at home. Can't stand em.

Gun Smoke · 10-09-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RetrogradE

Fellas,

I'm a little tired of BMW progressing their tech to the point of over-complication. My 1150 was cake to work on. The 1200 was harder because of CANBUS but still not a big deal. But I fear this new bike is going to be $20k plus the sexy options that I want and that's just too damned much.

At this point, I'm thinking a used 1200GSA or finding a used Tiger Explore or Tenere. The Tiger has a wet clutch, triple cyl, etc.

Anyway, not that any of you care. . .

Yup... no one cares. The Tenere is an 800# piece of shit btw.

cug · 10-09-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

That is why an OILhead. Don't over think it. It is a Wethead.

Totally agreed. Not that it matters though ...

EJ_92606 · 10-09-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by twinrider

Or Voxer as a nod to the fatherland.

Yes, that is the phonetic of Woxer. I think SporkHead has it beat though!

EJ_92606 · 10-09-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gun Smoke

I've got a new name for the radiator cowlings. "Sideburns" I absolutely love the looks of the new bike. It's gorgeous imo. I trade my bikes before the warranty is out so I'm not to worried about the reliability of the LED's and other tech. I wonder though is the new motor a compromise. It's my understanding water cooling was implemented to meet emission and sound requirements in Europe. I hate compromises. Does anyone describe why water cooling is that much better trading complexity for emissions? Before some butthole chimes in about how this has been discussed at length; I'm not going to spend the next week reading 3000+ post. It looks as though the bike uses the same cases. If so that's refreshing. $2000 bucks is a lot to invest in new cases. Jesse cases my be great function but they are butt ass ugly on the bike and the mounts are but ass ugly when you leave the cases at home. Can't stand em.

Kiss your cases good bye, at least the side cases as exhaust has moved to other side. I don't think top case will work either, but not positive on that.

EJ_92606 · 10-09-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jolly green giant

According to a two page report in today's local daily the multi controller is not only connected to the navi but also to a ride modes feature (4 different types), ESA and computer. It comes as an optional extra as does the LED headlamp and DRL and several other things.

Not sure where your local paper got that info as I've read every word of the detailed press info from BMW on the GS and don't see that. I talked to a friend that has an RT with Multi-controller and he says it ONLY controls navigation and radio...that's it. On the K1600 it handles everything...Nav, ESA, radio/Sat, heated grips & seat, and all the on-board computer functions. So, I hope it does more than just navigation, but I'd suspect not.

JoeDuck · 10-09-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ_92606

Not sure where your local paper got that info as I've read every word of the detailed press info from BMW on the GS and don't see that. I talked to a friend that has an RT with Multi-controller and he says it ONLY controls navigation and radio...that's it. On the K1600 it handles everything...Nav, ESA, radio/Sat, heated grips & seat, and all the on-board computer functions. So, I hope it does more than just navigation, but I'd suspect not.

I'll go with them (BMW) being too lazy to over edit their own video. It was clearly used to filter through suspension settings. Of course until a bike hits the showroom or someone helps themselves to a pre-prod manual its all academic. It would seem rather backwards to have the wheel only serve one native function: GPS (last I knew there is no ex works option for a GS radio system).

Gun Smoke · 10-09-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ_92606

Kiss your cases good bye, at least the side cases as exhaust has moved to other side. I don't think top case will work either, but not positive on that.

Ah shit. I didn't think of that. Well I know why they moved the exhaust; great way to sell more cases.

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johnjen Mod-U-Later Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 13,510	I dunno, call me a traditionalist. But wet head or sporkbike works well for me And sporkbike is growing on me more and more. JJ __________________ QUOTE from vermin I lie to myself because I am the only one who continues to believe me.

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Gun Smoke Word Up Joined: Apr 2012 Oddometer: 245	I've got a new name for the radiator cowlings. "Sideburns" I absolutely love the looks of the new bike. It's gorgeous imo. I trade my bikes before the warranty is out so I'm not to worried about the reliability of the LED's and other tech. I wonder though is the new motor a compromise. It's my understanding water cooling was implemented to meet emission and sound requirements in Europe. I hate compromises. Does anyone describe why water cooling is that much better trading complexity for emissions? Before some butthole chimes in about how this has been discussed at length; I'm not going to spend the next week reading 3000+ post. It looks as though the bike uses the same cases. If so that's refreshing. $2000 bucks is a lot to invest in new cases. Jesse cases my be great function but they are butt ass ugly on the bike and the mounts are but ass ugly when you leave the cases at home. Can't stand em.