F800GS Urine sample replaced w/ Rizoma - Page 2

AKTroy · 12-14-2009, 02:35 AM

Just went to order it and they want 30 bucks to ship it to Alaska. WTF!

Dead Eye Dan · 12-14-2009, 09:25 AM

I dumped in death valley and the bobble head mount bent over but did not break. At that point a stopped hating it as much as I saw the function of it. I bent it back when I got home.

This one looks much better. I wonder how it would stack up in a fall?

GB · 12-14-2009, 09:34 AM

The F800 depot sells a direct bolt-on OEM replacement for the fluid reservoir for $50. The reservoir becomes attached directly to the master cylinder in the lever, just like on the 1200GS.. but as mentioned in the above post, there is a reason it's mounted as a bubble head and not attached solidly.

I let Touratech rip me off on their brake reservoir cover, it's pretty solid, no bubble head and the fluid level is visible from the rider's side.

whitham_wannabe · 12-14-2009, 11:31 AM

I have never even noticed mine bobbling around .... maybe I spend too much time looking where I am going?

brownsr · 03-01-2010, 08:11 AM

Rizoma looks cool... but I had the dealer install the 1200GS fluid cup and it works just fine and a lot less expensive.

FatBuoy · 03-01-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownsr

Rizoma looks cool... but I had the dealer install the 1200GS fluid cup and it works just fine and a lot less expensive.

Got a picture of that?

Ziptie · 03-15-2010, 09:14 AM

I find I'm developing a strange affinity for the bobble headed urine sample cup. I'm thinking of making a gauge background to measure the roughness of the road for it...................wonder if Touratech would be interested?!

Oso Blanco · 03-15-2010, 10:49 AM

I spoke to a BMW tech at a bike show and asked why they went with the booble head design. He told me it was because the parallel twin creates a vibration at "x"rpm that caused the brake fluid in the front res to aerate and it was causing issue with the ABS system. It was only at a very specific RPM but they decided better safe than sorry and rubber mounted the res to resolve the issue.

raider · 03-17-2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziptie

I find I'm developing a strange affinity for the bobble headed urine sample cup. I'm thinking of making a gauge background to measure the roughness of the road for it...................wonder if Touratech would be interested?!

Careful, you'll give BMW ideas! They'll fit a graduated face to it and call it an inclinometer, and charge extra for it as an "option".

CheckerdD · 06-30-2010, 06:22 AM

OK guys I am getting rid of the stock holder. It's only a matter of time till I get hypnotized if I don't. Are there any other choices than these mentioned here. Dave

woodsurfer · 07-10-2012, 12:26 AM

I installed the Schnitzer front brake cylinder – small and black, works fine.

polson · 11-30-2012, 04:55 PM

Has anyone recently replace the front brake reservoir on their 800gs? If so where did you get the part and any problems?

Thanks

Motorfiets · 11-30-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polson

Has anyone recently replace the front brake reservoir on their 800gs? If so where did you get the part and any problems?

Thanks

off a 990/950

polson · 12-02-2012, 04:58 PM

Has anyone used or ordered one of these from eBay? It looks like a decent replacement for the stock one

Oh yeah! 2 wheels!

moe.ron · 12-02-2012, 06:02 PM

Here is my solution, just covered it it up. 2 for $5 bucks, perfect fit, adds some protection, and I dont need to look at the urine any longer. They also come in like 10 different colors. If you are a Nike man, they got 'em too.

12-14-2009, 02:35 AM	#16
AKTroy BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,100	Just went to order it and they want 30 bucks to ship it to Alaska. WTF! __________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

12-14-2009, 09:25 AM	#17
Dead Eye Dan Questionable Reputation Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 117	I dumped in death valley and the bobble head mount bent over but did not break. At that point a stopped hating it as much as I saw the function of it. I bent it back when I got home. This one looks much better. I wonder how it would stack up in a fall? __________________ Dead Eye Dan (Careful with those bungee cords dumbshit) Blog: DANzGarage.net

12-14-2009, 09:34 AM	#18
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,466	The F800 depot sells a direct bolt-on OEM replacement for the fluid reservoir for $50. The reservoir becomes attached directly to the master cylinder in the lever, just like on the 1200GS.. but as mentioned in the above post, there is a reason it's mounted as a bubble head and not attached solidly. I let Touratech rip me off on their brake reservoir cover, it's pretty solid, no bubble head and the fluid level is visible from the rider's side. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

12-14-2009, 11:31 AM	#19
whitham_wannabe Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mukilteo, WA Oddometer: 804	I have never even noticed mine bobbling around .... maybe I spend too much time looking where I am going? __________________ From a WW1 RAF Flight Manual ... "If a crash at the home airfield is inevitable, try to hit something soft and, preferably, inexpensive" Travels With Bruce : More Travels With Bruce

03-15-2010, 09:14 AM	#22
Ziptie Second most favorite tool Joined: Aug 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Oddometer: 53	Urine sample - gauge I find I'm developing a strange affinity for the bobble headed urine sample cup. I'm thinking of making a gauge background to measure the roughness of the road for it...................wonder if Touratech would be interested?!

03-01-2010, 08:11 AM	#20
brownsr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Oddometer: 144	Rizoma looks cool... but I had the dealer install the 1200GS fluid cup and it works just fine and a lot less expensive.

03-15-2010, 10:49 AM	#23
Oso Blanco Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 964	I spoke to a BMW tech at a bike show and asked why they went with the booble head design. He told me it was because the parallel twin creates a vibration at "x"rpm that caused the brake fluid in the front res to aerate and it was causing issue with the ABS system. It was only at a very specific RPM but they decided better safe than sorry and rubber mounted the res to resolve the issue. __________________ Camel Tank auxiliary fuel system for F series BMW twins: http://cameltank.com/

06-30-2010, 06:22 AM	#25
CheckerdD Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Dave Rankine, Reno NV Oddometer: 1,071	OK guys I am getting rid of the stock holder. It's only a matter of time till I get hypnotized if I don't. Are there any other choices than these mentioned here. Dave __________________ Pavement! We don't need no stinkin pavement.

07-10-2012, 12:26 AM	#26
woodsurfer Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Southwest Germany Oddometer: 13	Schnitzer I installed the Schnitzer front brake cylinder – small and black, works fine.

11-30-2012, 04:55 PM	#27
polson 2 wheels !!!! Joined: Aug 2009 Location: dubuque, iowa Oddometer: 167	Any new ideas Has anyone recently replace the front brake reservoir on their 800gs? If so where did you get the part and any problems? Thanks

12-02-2012, 04:58 PM	#29
polson 2 wheels !!!! Joined: Aug 2009 Location: dubuque, iowa Oddometer: 167	Has anyone used or ordered one of these from eBay? It looks like a decent replacement for the stock one Oh yeah! 2 wheels!

12-02-2012, 06:02 PM	#30
moe.ron Poor Dumb Bastard Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Live In The Now! Oddometer: 2,023	Here is my solution, just covered it it up. 2 for $5 bucks, perfect fit, adds some protection, and I dont need to look at the urine any longer. They also come in like 10 different colors. If you are a Nike man, they got 'em too. __________________ Pig Can Fly. R.I.P. S.A.S. 03/09-12/12

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