BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

I understand you not being too worried about top speed in Singapore.

Although these are much more expensive, you might want to have a look at the Acewell products.

http://www.acewell-meter.com/

regards,CrazyCam

Just had another look at that speedo on e-bay.

You do know that your bike will go a good bit faster than that speedo will show?

regards,CrazyCam

Hi CrazyCam, My stock is working fine... Just that I dislike its size and aiming for a sleeker look for my R11R, hence seeking a replacement speedo. I don't need a tacho (I really don't look at it and I seldom do high revs). Read somewhere the drive ratio of the speedo is 1:2875 (whatever it means)...

Hi guys... I'm riding a 98 R1100R with the newer circular speedo/tach meter. Toying with the idea of replacing with an aftermarket speedo and found this on ebay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=191020812842 Anyone knows if this is compatible? Hi paikia. I dunno if it is comp...

Thanks for that boxermoose.

I could vaguely recollect there was some significant difference, but couldn't remember what it was.

regards,CrazyCam

Hi folks.

I could use some hints from the gurus here, what are the significant differences between a 1996 and 1998 models of R850Rs?

I know the 98 has the "face lift" instrument panel, but is there any other important changes?

TIA

regards,CrazyCam

soarsimon, I had the narrow System City cases on my previous BMW, an R1150R and I really liked them! They worked well, were well made, looked nice and were easy to lock/unlock/remove. The City cases are actually the "normal" back bit of the system case, with a flatter lid attached. You ca...

Hi. My 1998 R850R came with a genuine BMW Touring screen. The big screen is fine in winter, although it does cause enough extra wind noise that I now wear earplugs. I usually take the screen off for summer, and remount it at the beginning of winter. I was wondering if there was an alternative, small...

Hi Poppou. Sorry if my last post made you unhappy. I'm in a similar position to you, maybe. I'm getting on in years, next month I turn 66. Strangely enough, my review of my current bikes left me deciding to stick with my R850R. Yeah, it has 137 thousand kms on the odometer, and yeah, it hasn't got f...

I had a look myself, and found, in a thread called "Photos of my R1100R", Oliver (omg1010) comments as follows:- The K1200RS (the flying brick and not the new 4-cylinder!) rear wheel (5") fits the r1100r without any modification! Just plug-on! The front wheel is a different story. You...

Personally, I don't know the answer, but, IIRC, if you do a search on wheels, with an author of omg1010, you'll probably find what you are looking for.

regards,CrazyCam

For the O2 sensor, I had no such problem as my Australian 1998 model didn't have an O2 sensor. If you choose not to move the O2 sensor over to the new exhaust, I guess you should really look at the Cat Code Plug to see if it "wants" one or not. As for handling, I think the weight is suffic...

Hi CrazyCam, I'm considering either your GPR or the Deeptone with the goal of shedding weight and getting a sound more like a Triumph Thruxton or similar Brit twin...would you say that the sound of your exhaust fits that goal? Would be appreciated if you could post a video of the exhaust tone with ...

Test ride went well..... I can't say that I felt any great difference in the bike's performance, it just made a bit more noise. It wasn't aggravatingly more noisy, I have left the "plug" in the back of the muffler, but it was a bit of a change from the magic carpet business of swishing thr...

OK, several hours and a can of penetrating oil later, I managed to get the old exhaust off the bike. I suppose, after 16 years in position, that was fair enough. New pipe now fitted, reset Motronic, and ready for testing. There does appear to be plenty of clearance between the muffler and the pannie...

OK folks, so how the devil does the big clamp holding the front of the exhaust system to the back of the two header pipes come undone? I undid the nut that I thought was holding it tight, but not a skeric of movement. I've disconnected all the other attachments to the exhaust system, but can't get t...

Well, I have taken your words in account and ordered one of these. I must admit, I really don't want my bike to be noisier than it is, but the thought of it being 10 kilos lighter really does appeal to me. :D (That's what old age creeping up on you does.) Has anyone using these after market exhausts...

Hi GerryO. Forgive me if you already knew this, but the front/rider's seat on that model has three height settings. When you remove the rider's seat, there should be an allen key clipped to the under side of the seat. You should then see where the two rubber bung thingies are attached to the frame, ...

Hi again Johan. I bought my R850R with about 90,000 kms on the clock. It had been well maintained (according to the log book) by it's one previous owner. I've had it for over four years now, and the odometer reads something about 130,000 kms. Apart from normal servicing, the only drama I have had wa...

Hi Johan. I certainly bought the R850R because it was cheaper than it's bigger brother. Dunno what the speed limits are like in the rest of Europe, but an 850 will easily go fast enough for you to loose your licence in Greece, and also Australia. :D My R850R is from 1998, when the bigger option was ...