Bmw R1100s

[EggChaser]

Originally Posted by Trinity_Session

Saw this on CL http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/2956184169.html

When I was shopping for my 1150 GSA the dealer is Santa Fe has an S still on the floor and I was torn but in the end I bought the GSA. Now I am looking at the S again.

Other than the typical what type of cockup did you get into questions any suggestions on what I need to look for/ask? I am thinking about painting it in this color scheme.

Thank in advance guys.

Chris

Check that the panels around the dash etc are aligned correctly and / or ask if the front subframe that supports the lights, oil cooler and instruments etc was damaged / replaced in the incident. Replacing the front subframe is expensive and fiddly (I dropped the one I had on a roundabout so found out the hard way)

As well as the headlight and rotor, Looks like the spark plug cover is missing too - not expensive mind you but do check for other missing items.

[Trinity_Session]

Originally Posted by EggChaser

Check that the panels around the dash etc are aligned correctly and / or ask if the front subframe that supports the lights, oil cooler and instruments etc was damaged / replaced in the incident. Replacing the front subframe is expensive and fiddly (I dropped the one I had on a roundabout so found out the hard way)

As well as the headlight and rotor, Looks like the spark plug cover is missing too - not expensive mind you but do check for other missing items.

Thanks Egg. I will put that on my list of things to check out.

Chris

[rgb2cmyk]

I've had an '04 Randy Mamola since '09 and put about 17k on it touring. The last year or two I haven't ridden it as much as I got an R1200GSA. I had it parked two hours away at my sisters for the winter. A couple weekends ago I was down there and took it out for a spin and instantly fell in love with it again.

I now need to find a way to get down there and pick it up, because I can see riding that a little bit more. Not that I don't love my GS, but there is just something about an S.

It's good to see this thread here on ADVrider. Now if I can find a thread about the 1200c I'll never leave this site.


LV

[Rapid Dog]

Just so you S dudes know. I have about 3 sets of R1100S barbacks availble.
Not soliciting, just letting you know. This as always may be the last run of these...

[zoo mob]

I rode one of these last night; first oilhead and first modern BMW I've been on. Like it a bunch, but at 6'4 I'll need a GS if I get an oilhead. Sure are pretty to look at though.

[Hoots Magoon]

Originally Posted by zoo mob

I rode one of these last night; first oilhead and first modern BMW I've been on. Like it a bunch, but at 6'4 I'll need a GS if I get an oilhead. Sure are pretty to look at though.

See post 214

[Rapid Dog]

FYI "They set the bars +/- 1.5" back and about +/- .75" higher. They're adjustable concentrically like the OEM bars and as a result, also in some width."

[john_aero]

sold my cb1000 and lookign for another sport tourer

always liked the bmw boxer so...........

whats r1100s like 2 up

i do 50/50 riding with a pillion so comfort is key for bike as wife spends lot time on it

heard lot saying pillion slides forward lot and very high up

anyone here got any experience

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by john_aero

whats r1100s like 2 up

By sportbike standards (e.g., CBR, ZX, etc.) pretty good. By big sport-touring bike standards (e.g., FJR, ST, C14, etc.), not so good. About like a VFR, Busa, etc. I'd never buy an S for extensive two-up, but an occasional ride is fine.

- Mark

[dflow]

I agree with what Mark said. An after market seat would help but there are better bike options if you do that much 2-up time. Of course allot depends on your passenger's tolerance and size. My 125 lbs. daughter fits it well whereas my wife not so good. There are other Boxers worth considering like an RS or RT that could fit the bill.

[john_aero]

big thing for me is cost, RT anr R make lot and get the equiv S model for hal price over here as not popular even though i love the look of them and miss the boxer engine

well she was very happy on my cb1000 super four but that was a nice slab of a rear seat

[dflow]

Then I would say test ride an S 2-up. A seat change may be all you need.

[john_aero]

goign see if can get my hands on one see how it goes

[rgb2cmyk]

If she was happy on a CB1000, then she should be ok on the S. The seat is a decent size and the pegs aren't frog leg high, but she will slide forward. I solved that with just a piece of anti-slip kitchen cabinet liner.

All that being said, my girlfriend prefers the back of my R1200GSA better for obvious reasons. But then she's also 5'11.

[john_aero]

Originally Posted by rgb2cmyk

If she was happy on a CB1000, then she should be ok on the S. The seat is a decent size and the pegs aren't frog leg high, but she will slide forward. I solved that with just a piece of anti-slip kitchen cabinet liner.

All that being said, my girlfriend prefers the back of my R1200GSA better for obvious reasons. But then she's also 5'11.

by cb1000 i mean the super four or Big One honda not sports bike

i just love the boxer motor

ya a gs be ideal but i have africa twin for off roading so want sport tourer aswell