The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 258

Montauk · 12-05-2012, 10:59 PM

I will be there on Saturday before noon. BTW, Long Beach BMW is having a special event in the morning.

slojon · 12-06-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nyuscdjs

Definitely wire wheels. Went cast on my 1200 and wished I went the other way. No problems but wire is stronger and looks more appropriate. I have yellow now, prefer grey, but white is growing on me.

I'm sorry but I think the whole thing looks as ugly as a hat full of stretched %#@&*$ ! I'll stick with my 2009 GSA or get a late model GS.

Emoto · 12-06-2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by slojon

I'm sorry but I think the whole thing looks as ugly as a hat full of stretched %#@&*$ ! I'll stick with my 2009 GSA or get a late model GS.

The R1200GOATSE?

TuefelHunden · 12-06-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by slojon

I'm sorry but I think the whole thing looks as ugly as a hat full of stretched %#@&*$ ! I'll stick with my 2009 GSA or get a late model GS.

And which GS isn't ugly? There aren't any beauty contest winners in the entire GS line. Great bikes, butt ugly.

RichBMW · 12-06-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by slojon

I'm sorry but I think the whole thing looks as ugly as a hat full of stretched %#@&*$ ! I'll stick with my 2009 GSA or get a late model GS.

I think the word is utilitarian

dougpaw57 · 12-06-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ_92606

So who's going to the Long Beach Motorcycle show this weekend to see the new GS?

Looks like I'm not going to make it, I'm having back surgery next Thursday. Only the second time I've missed since the mid-ninties.

JimVonBaden · 12-06-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

The R1200GOATSE?

Jim

PirateJohn · 12-06-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RichBMW

I think the word is utilitarian

You misspelled Farmall.

* SHAG * · 12-06-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by khale

Does anyone know what this is?

That's the worry bead doo-dad!

khale · 12-07-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Jim

Jim! Are you getting the new Wet Head? I'll be doing my own repairs, so would love to see you diving into the bike. Maybe I can offer help with video/editing.

chiefrider · 12-07-2012, 11:03 AM

Lookng at the recently released photos of this new powerplant, I am pleased that it gets the multiplate wet clutch, and access to the clutch internals seems to easier than any previous boxer twin. Looks to be a simple matter of draining the oil, popping off a cover, with only needing a new gasket and oil to put back together.

My Airhead GSPD can have the clutch accessed by removing the transmission & Paralever assembly with the motor in place. It is my understanding that Oilheads require complete removal of the engine/transmission assembly to access the clutch. Clutch work should be rare on this new unit, and easy to perform, without major disassembly of the motorcycle.

My question is, could the transmission be as easy to service? Looks to me that one could remove the Paralever assembly and pull the rear cover while the motor/transmission case are still in the frame (think "trap door" transmissions, like the old Harley Sportsters). Not that this type of access should be necessary very often, if ever, in the life of the motorcycle, unless they leave a circlip or something out of this new transmission.....

!

Tom in Salem

kirkmoon · 12-07-2012, 12:46 PM

Anyone care to comment on the possibility that heat radiation from the radiators onto the rider's thighs might be problematic in warm weather?

cug · 12-07-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkmoon

Anyone care to comment on the possibility that heat radiation from the radiators onto the rider's thighs might be problematic in warm weather?

Yes, it'll be too hot. You won't like. Leave the first year bikes to the ones who don't care ...

khale · 12-07-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cug

Yes, it'll be too hot. You won't like. Leave the first year bikes to the ones who don't care ...

Come on, really? Give the BMW engineers some credit. They are afterall some of the best in the world. I'm pretty sure they thought about that and did extensive testing...

cug · 12-07-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by khale

Come on, really? Give the BMW engineers some credit. They are afterall some of the best in the world. I'm pretty sure they thought about that and did extensive testing...

Pssst. Ever heard of irony?

This whole topic about too hot ... I have never rode a bike that was too hot to ride in proper riding gear. And I rode a few ...

12-07-2012, 11:03 AM	#3866
chiefrider Chrome won't get you home Joined: Nov 2004 Location: The lovely Willamette Valley Oddometer: 1,916	Lookng at the recently released photos of this new powerplant, I am pleased that it gets the multiplate wet clutch, and access to the clutch internals seems to easier than any previous boxer twin. Looks to be a simple matter of draining the oil, popping off a cover, with only needing a new gasket and oil to put back together. My Airhead GSPD can have the clutch accessed by removing the transmission & Paralever assembly with the motor in place. It is my understanding that Oilheads require complete removal of the engine/transmission assembly to access the clutch. Clutch work should be rare on this new unit, and easy to perform, without major disassembly of the motorcycle. My question is, could the transmission be as easy to service? Looks to me that one could remove the Paralever assembly and pull the rear cover while the motor/transmission case are still in the frame (think "trap door" transmissions, like the old Harley Sportsters). Not that this type of access should be necessary very often, if ever, in the life of the motorcycle, unless they leave a circlip or something out of this new transmission.....! Tom in Salem __________________ I have found that all ugly things are made by those who strive to make something beautiful, and that all beautiful things are made by those who strive to make something useful. --Oscar Wilde

12-07-2012, 12:46 PM	#3867
kirkmoon Making up for lost youth Joined: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 8,909	Anyone care to comment on the possibility that heat radiation from the radiators onto the rider's thighs might be problematic in warm weather? __________________ Kirk Mn kirkmoon screwed with this post 12-07-2012 at 12:58 PM

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12-05-2012, 10:59 PM	#3856
Montauk Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Fruit County in Golden State, USA Oddometer: 260	I will be there on Saturday before noon. BTW, Long Beach BMW is having a special event in the morning.