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by andmoon
Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: oil weeps from head gasket
Replies: 10
Views: 3896

Re: oil weeps from head gasket

Now there's the answer I'm looking for. So did you loosen the nuts, re-oil them, torque to spec, then go 185 degrees from there; or did you just twist another 5 degrees from where it was? Somewhere on advrider is a how to video. I loosened, oiled (except the one nut that is offset and requires a di...
by andmoon
Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Replacment exhaust - any feedback on what's good or bad?
Replies: 3
Views: 2375

Re: Replacment exhaust - any feedback on what's good or bad?

I have a Leo on my 98 GS. W/ ear plugs in I can just hear it going down the freeway at 70~80mph. Pretty loud when on the gas. The exhaust tip ends a bit short of the turn signal so my left signal is a browner orange than my right. I have since added an extension. W/ fuel map relay removed..no poppin...
by andmoon
Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: oil weeps from head gasket
Replies: 10
Views: 3896

Re: oil weeps from head gasket

My rt. side head gasket was weeping.
Head retorque (I added 5 degrees to the 180 final turn) and she is dry.
by andmoon
Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: sidestand is too short
Replies: 9
Views: 3988

Re: sidestand is too short

Hockey puck screwed to bottom of stand pad.
by andmoon
Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:28 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: 33 MPG troubleshooting
Replies: 7
Views: 3294

Re: 33 MPG troubleshooting

Try removing the fuse for Motronic (it may be #5), turn key to on position and turn throttle to full on/ off twice. Turn off key and reinsert fuse. Remove the 1st relay for fuel mapping (actually it is just a jumper) and jump terminals 30, 87a and 87 (stock mapping). I forget how to but you can also...
by andmoon
Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:31 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: gas mileage improvement?
Replies: 1
Views: 1480

gas mileage improvement?

OK this is for a 1100GS but the two are the same no? :D I am getting 39 at the best and ~35ish w/out being careful. I used to milk close to 60mpg out of a weestrom and sv650 so I am eliminating my right hand as the cause. tire pressures...36f/39r air filter new plugs new TB synched valves set tranny...
by andmoon
Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:23 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Side bags
Replies: 13
Views: 4019

Re: Side bags

Hi new here.

I know this is an old thread....

Will the Givi mounts work as mini crash bars when no bags are mounted in a tip over?