So I sold my GS.... and then I went shopping....for a G/S! - Page 7

SOLO LOBO · 02-27-2008, 01:39 PM

Thanks Rob, that's great! don't know that I believe the bit about 370 lbs...

Stagehand · 02-27-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SOLO LOBO

Thanks Rob, that's great! don't know that I believe the bit about 370 lbs...

or the 50Hp

maybe they meant 370lbs without gas, trans oil, rear diff oil, the float bowls drained and no air in the tires

bmwblake · 02-27-2008, 01:53 PM

iv'e read that some manufacturers measure dry weight without the battery even. though i didn't think bmw did that.

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

or the 50Hp

maybe they meant 370lbs without gas, trans oil, rear diff oil, the float bowls drained and no air in the tires

Rob Farmer · 02-27-2008, 03:15 PM

Nothing like a little optimism?

The electric start was an optional extra on the 80/81 bikes so I suppose 370lbs with this junked and a dry bike might be plausible.

I think it's great the speed you're moving on that bike Solo. If it turns out anything like your Paralever GS it's going to be a great bike.

One of the UKGsers put his siebenrocked 1000 G/s on the Dyno and It measured 43BHP at the back wheel. The standard bikes obviously going to be a lot lower than that. I've heard 37BHP quoted.

This is it on the Dyno

SOLO LOBO · 02-27-2008, 03:43 PM

[quote=Rob Farmer]I think it's great the speed you're moving on that bike Solo. [quote]

Only my job, wife and kids are slowing me down!

[quote=Rob Farmer]If it turns out anything like your Paralever GS it's going to be a great.[quote]

Thanks Rob

Stagehand · 02-27-2008, 05:40 PM

Rob, that G/S is what I'm looking to do... thats a nice piece

Look at that thing jack in the cradle!

Rob Farmer · 02-28-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stagehand

Rob, that G/S is what I'm looking to do... thats a nice piece

It was built by a Belgian guy and then bought into England by Johnny Boxer, he then sold it onto Wreford Miles (another UKGSer).

Johnny posted a few of the build pictures here :- http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=10

The frames been heavily reinforced round the cylinder head and swinging arm pivots along with a 4" extension on the swinging arm. It's a really nice bike when you see it.

The European guys spend a fortune on their Airheads and never seem to hesitate to hack them about to suit their needs..quite an eye opener.

Weissbeers (Danish GSer) mono is one of my favourites - http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpos...1&postcount=54

Tony Graf · 02-28-2008, 12:10 PM

Hey SOLO...congrads...sorry I missed out on your bike. I am just going to have to settle for that ugly

95PD Classic.

SOLO LOBO · 02-28-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Graf

Hey SOLO...congrads...sorry I missed out on your bike. I am just going to have to settle for that ugly

95PD Classic.

tough luck Tony !

Cordless · 02-28-2008, 03:31 PM

I enjoyed the video of the Dyno test, but correct me if I am mistaken: did that old airhead take a dump at :19 and :40.

Sure looks like it. Check out the center of the engine under acceleration.

SOLO LOBO · 03-04-2008, 08:23 AM

Many parts have landed:

Race Tech emulators
Ohlins shock (so tasty!)
Acerbis hand protectors with built in turn signals
New tubes for the tires
R100GS muffler (sadly with the internals knocked free and shaking around)
anyone have a spare R100GS muffler?
carb rebuild kits

Still on the way:
R80G/S stock dual seat
4-valve K bike 4 piston caliper
BIG box o BMW parts!

The trans is ready to go back in tonight with the new neutral switch, splines lubed and the trans case is kinda cleaned up. The emissions have been ditched.

pix later!

Wirespokes · 03-04-2008, 08:51 AM

Looking forward to your 4-piston caliper mounting solution.

SOLO LOBO · 03-04-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tvrla

Looking forward to your 4-piston caliper mounting solution.

I am trading emails with Boxerworks... they make a machined adapter for $70 for this application.

SOLO LOBO · 03-05-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SOLO LOBO

I am trading emails with Boxerworks... they make a machined adapter for $70 for this application.

Well, after seeing the boxerworks caliper adapter I do not think I am going to go that route. Currently have a line on a second rotor and caliper to go with dual front stock brakes on my G/S...

Anyone want to buy my now spare 4-valve K bike caliper? $60 including shipping to you! Boxerworks sells an adapter for $70 to mount it to your G/S forks...

Here is a shot of a G/S with the caliper bracket from boxerworks

SOLO LOBO · 03-06-2008, 09:09 AM

Quick update:

Trans back in
Stripped shaft drain hole fixed!
Carbs ready to be dunked
Odyssey battery on the bench
Rear tube pulled last night (holed) new tube ready to go in!
Seat arrived last night...

With some luck

, and a late night or two I may take my first test ride Sunday!!!!!!

Here's a shot from this morning... looking good huh?

02-27-2008, 03:15 PM	#94
Rob Farmer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire. England Oddometer: 3,734	Nothing like a little optimism? The electric start was an optional extra on the 80/81 bikes so I suppose 370lbs with this junked and a dry bike might be plausible. I think it's great the speed you're moving on that bike Solo. If it turns out anything like your Paralever GS it's going to be a great bike. One of the UKGsers put his siebenrocked 1000 G/s on the Dyno and It measured 43BHP at the back wheel. The standard bikes obviously going to be a lot lower than that. I've heard 37BHP quoted. This is it on the Dyno Attached Images Rob Farmer screwed with this post 02-27-2008 at 03:54 PM

02-27-2008, 05:40 PM	#96
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,910	Rob, that G/S is what I'm looking to do... thats a nice piece Look at that thing jack in the cradle! __________________ What to do... What to do...

02-28-2008, 03:31 PM	#100
Cordless Two Wheel Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Location: ABQ, NM Oddometer: 1,960	Airhead taking a dump? I enjoyed the video of the Dyno test, but correct me if I am mistaken: did that old airhead take a dump at :19 and :40. Sure looks like it. Check out the center of the engine under acceleration.

03-04-2008, 08:51 AM	#102
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,354	Looking forward to your 4-piston caliper mounting solution. __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

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02-28-2008, 12:10 PM	#98
Tony Graf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Oddometer: 489	Hey SOLO...congrads...sorry I missed out on your bike. I am just going to have to settle for that ugly 95PD Classic.