best year for r1100s

TheGeorge · 12-15-2006, 11:50 AM

in your infinite wisdom, oh great members of GSpot, the best year for r1100s is.....

to boxer cup/prep or not, that is the second question.

thanks.

SourKraut · 12-15-2006, 12:13 PM

Begone.

Off to road warriors with you.

Actually, I have no idea but I likes the Boxer Cup models.

TheGeorge · 12-15-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SourKraut

Begone.

Off to road warriors with you.

Actually, I have no idea but I likes the Boxer Cup models.

shit, did i mis-post?

yeah, BCR are pretty...but worth it?

Milar · 12-15-2006, 12:23 PM

The 2005 (last year) BCR was pretty trick. As close as you can get to a real replica. Race suspension, Laser exhaust, racing seat etc. Otherwise a carbon light was pretty neat.

M

TheGeorge · 12-15-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milar

The 2005 (last year) BCR was pretty trick. As close as you can get to a real replica. Race suspension, Laser exhaust, racing seat etc. Otherwise a carbon light was pretty neat.

M

comments appreciated...anyone else?

4SEVEN3 · 12-15-2006, 05:56 PM

I have the Boxer Cup Prep........the true race bike.......well as BMW would supply the teams to mod and go racing.

What makes it a bit different:
shorter windscreen
wide wheel w/ 180 tire
shorter paralever link
NO ABS
NO heated grips
NO rear seat cowl included
NO centerstand
slightly longer sidestand
optional "sport" shocks installed
2003 came in only silver, easier to paint over
steering damper

The "older" Mamola replika was mechanically the same bike, but with fancy-smanchy paint scheme, almost $3k more over my bike if I recall correctly.

The newer Replika and grey/yellow "prep" had options for ABS and such I believe. The replika has Laser cans from the factory, but retained the cat. Lots of people just replaced the cat with a new mid-pipe eliminating the catalyst.

Its a really neat bike, I can go from full touring mode with bags to track mode in a bit under a hour.

Srbenda · 12-15-2006, 07:33 PM

I had an '02, and I have no idea which year was the best, but it had a BB Power chip, and a Staintune pipe and it would hoooowwl. Too uncomfortable for me though.

4SEVEN3 · 12-16-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreadMan

I had an '02, and I have no idea which year was the best

Yeah, I dunno if theres a "best" year. If I were to guess, maybe a twin spark, ('04) or late model single spark('03) I think at one point they improved something in the transmission, but take that with a big grain of salt as I dont know what year (thinking '02 maybe?)

Blakebird · 12-22-2006, 10:18 PM

Mine was the first of the twin spark motors, an '04 Boxer Cup Prep sold in May 2003. Put 27,000 on it the first year - was one of my favorite bikes of all time. (mine came with a cowl, RR)

I also thought the mandarin/titanium color scheme with the mandarin wheels was about as good looking as anything on the road.

4SEVEN3 · 12-27-2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

Mine was the first of the twin spark motors, an '04 Boxer Cup Prep sold in May 2003. Put 27,000 on it the first year - was one of my favorite bikes of all time. (mine came with a cowl, RR)

I also thought the mandarin/titanium color scheme with the mandarin wheels was about as good looking as anything on the road.

'03 single spark here, only came in silver and was stripped. I figure that they left the cowl off since the teams installed a race tailsection, dunno.......got me some carbon goodness on there now!

+1 on the mandrin/yellow paint!

kbasa · 12-27-2006, 05:53 PM

This was my 99. I later installed a dark tinted shield, which made it look pretty nice. Mine had the sport kit, which included taller shocks and a 5.5 inch rear wheel, along with a shorter paralever arm. I also had a carbon fiber lower the factory sold. It's pretty nice. It fits well, allows access to the oil filter and drain bolt and has the same blue fiber in the carbon as the front fender.

I put a set of Suburban Machinery rear sets on mine, which made it all day comfy.

I also added a centerstand so I could work on it.

They're great bikes, but can be very sensitive to tire wear and tire pressure. If you take the time to make sure you have proper inflation, you'll be rewarded with an amazingly competent backroad companion. They do OK with a load, but run much better without.

I found that it didn't like to be steered with the bars as much as lots of body movement.

rich021150rt · 12-28-2006, 01:20 AM

i would take anything "pre-servo" brakes...'99, 2000...that's about it. It just became too complicated after that.

JimVonBaden · 12-28-2006, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich021150rt

i would take anything "pre-servo" brakes...'99, 2000...that's about it. It just became too complicated after that.

So you bought an 06FJR1300?

Jim

camgregus · 12-28-2006, 05:55 AM

rich021150rt · 12-28-2006, 07:19 PM

you betcha!

but if i did buy an 1100S...

12-15-2006, 11:50 AM	#1
TheGeorge ^OP Disgruntled Citizen Joined: Mar 2006 Location: the library Oddometer: 152	best year for r1100s in your infinite wisdom, oh great members of GSpot, the best year for r1100s is..... to boxer cup/prep or not, that is the second question. thanks. __________________ signature

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4SEVEN3 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Whitsett, NC Oddometer: 996	I have the Boxer Cup Prep........the true race bike.......well as BMW would supply the teams to mod and go racing. What makes it a bit different: shorter windscreen wide wheel w/ 180 tire shorter paralever link NO ABS NO heated grips NO rear seat cowl included NO centerstand slightly longer sidestand optional "sport" shocks installed 2003 came in only silver, easier to paint over steering damper The "older" Mamola replika was mechanically the same bike, but with fancy-smanchy paint scheme, almost $3k more over my bike if I recall correctly. The newer Replika and grey/yellow "prep" had options for ABS and such I believe. The replika has Laser cans from the factory, but retained the cat. Lots of people just replaced the cat with a new mid-pipe eliminating the catalyst. Its a really neat bike, I can go from full touring mode with bags to track mode in a bit under a hour. Attached Images __________________ John 2005 Piaggio Typhoon

12-15-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
Srbenda Embassy of South Carolina Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Embassy of the Nation of South Carolina Oddometer: 11,930	I had an '02, and I have no idea which year was the best, but it had a BB Power chip, and a Staintune pipe and it would hoooowwl. Too uncomfortable for me though. __________________ It seemed to me that the earth may he borrowed but not bought. It may be used but not owned. It gives itself in response to love and tending.... But we are tenants and not possessors, lovers and not masters.

12-22-2006, 10:18 PM	#9
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,197	Mine was the first of the twin spark motors, an '04 Boxer Cup Prep sold in May 2003. Put 27,000 on it the first year - was one of my favorite bikes of all time. (mine came with a cowl, RR) I also thought the mandarin/titanium color scheme with the mandarin wheels was about as good looking as anything on the road. __________________ '12 VFR 1200 . '13 TR650 Terra . IBA #11735 . 1968-present

12-27-2006, 05:53 PM	#11
kbasa Tinaversal Joined: May 2002 Location: Marin County, California Oddometer: 59,310	This was my 99. I later installed a dark tinted shield, which made it look pretty nice. Mine had the sport kit, which included taller shocks and a 5.5 inch rear wheel, along with a shorter paralever arm. I also had a carbon fiber lower the factory sold. It's pretty nice. It fits well, allows access to the oil filter and drain bolt and has the same blue fiber in the carbon as the front fender. I put a set of Suburban Machinery rear sets on mine, which made it all day comfy. I also added a centerstand so I could work on it. They're great bikes, but can be very sensitive to tire wear and tire pressure. If you take the time to make sure you have proper inflation, you'll be rewarded with an amazingly competent backroad companion. They do OK with a load, but run much better without. I found that it didn't like to be steered with the bars as much as lots of body movement. __________________ IMHO. Fuck Cancer. Ride bikes. - dave + tina

12-15-2006, 12:13 PM	#2
SourKraut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: New England Oddometer: 6,261	Begone. Off to road warriors with you. Actually, I have no idea but I likes the Boxer Cup models.

12-15-2006, 12:23 PM	#4
Milar Life is an adventure. Joined: Oct 2003 Oddometer: 309	The 2005 (last year) BCR was pretty trick. As close as you can get to a real replica. Race suspension, Laser exhaust, racing seat etc. Otherwise a carbon light was pretty neat. M

12-28-2006, 01:20 AM	#12
rich021150rt sticky side down Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Morris county, NJ Oddometer: 82	best year of 1100S i would take anything "pre-servo" brakes...'99, 2000...that's about it. It just became too complicated after that. __________________ Rich Cobalt Blue 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 Silver 2002 BMW R1150RT (sold)

12-28-2006, 05:55 AM	#14
camgregus riding gently now Joined: Feb 2006 Location: on the banks of the mighty mississippi, AR side Oddometer: 2,946

12-28-2006, 07:19 PM	#15
rich021150rt sticky side down Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Morris county, NJ Oddometer: 82	r1100s you betcha! but if i did buy an 1100S... __________________ Rich Cobalt Blue 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 Silver 2002 BMW R1150RT (sold)

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