My R1200R - Version 2.0 with an update to Version 2.5

[bmwbob]

don
going to do some rewiring lights horn etc would like to take the tank off.
to do it right .
thx bob

[sweatmark]

Joe-

That Leo Vince can is sweet.

I hope your health is OK, and glad it wasn't your Rockster, though if you were on a BMW the german engineering might have saved you from crashing to begin with j/k, Believe me I know first hand how expensive all the little parts on a BMW cost...

Happy to hear you're making progress and the pins are out.

Placed my order for replacement Buell XB parts this morning. Not a big list, but a good collection for about $100-. Luckily, I emerged from lowside unscathed; landed on a wrist that already has built-in hardware from a soccer injury years back, but no issues. Yep, glad I wasn't on the Rockster! My Sunday ride was one of those times when ABS wouldn't have helped:



That's fresh hydraulic oil liberally applied to the curve. Similar lowside on the R1150R would have cost a lot more.

[BigEasy]

chi
can you take some pix of how to take the tank off.
thx bob

Hi Bob! Welcome to the forum! ( though I see you've been lurking for a little while)
I'm not sure if I'll be removing my tank on this project, but if I can get any shots I will.
Why do you need to remove it? Maybe someone around here can enlighten you on the subject............. Don?

Joe, If you're putting Ohlins on you'll at leats need to loosen the tank to pull it back far enough to get the shock in & out. Joe &Bob Pulling the tank is not hard, pull 2-3 screws (can't remember and my version of the e-bay service manual took a dump so no reference right now) unplug the fuel lines and it's off.

Best regards and carry on

[Lost Rider]

Joe, If you're putting Ohlins on you'll at leats need to loosen the tank to pull it back far enough to get the shock in & out. Joe &Bob Pulling the tank is not hard, pull 2-3 screws (can't remember and my version of the e-bay service manual took a dump so no reference right now) unplug the fuel lines and it's off.

Best regards and carry on

Thats right! I will be sliding it back and will get some shots for you.
I'm going to be doing the rest of the work this wekend...
Thanks BigEasy!

Does anyone know what lines I need to plug if I want lose my charcoal canister?

BTW, the exhaust pictured is a Akropovich Titanium can, not a SKB. I was just talking about the SKB in previous posts, but bought the Akropovich and removed the logo...

[Doug]

More pics!!! Cool stuff.

[ErikM]

Joe the important thing is to cap off the nipple on the left throttle body when you remove the line that runs to it. Pep Boys sells a genric size that fits fine or you can spend $4.00 for the BMW ones. As for the lines just work your way back from the left side, the solinoid ( or what ever it is) on the left side can be wire tied out of the way. When you get to the right side, the line that runs from a Y to the canister needs to be lenghted, I used one of the longer pieces of hose that I'd removed. I then just ran it down paralelling the other vent hose. Once you start you'll see what I mean. The important thing is to make sure the left throttle body is capped off otherwise you'll be sucking air right into the throttle body and that cyclinder will be running VERY lean.

[ziobato]

Hi Joe,

when installing the front Ohlins, the guy who made the job didn't remove my tank... check out this possibility.

I look forward to see pictures about your "new" bike.

[deilenberger]

Erik pointed out the importance of plugging up the vacuum line to the throttle body. (I did it at the electronic valve on the left side under the tank..) It's also important that the tank vent line, which used to go to the charcoal canister now be connected to the canister vent line that comes out down by the left footpeg.

All of this is done only for test purposes on a closed course with a professional driver and EPA representatives in attendence.

As far as the tank - I just moved mine back about 2" to access the top shock bolt. This avoided disconnecting the quick disconnects and the wiring to the tank. You still have to R&R the throttle-body covers and the side-panels..

[Lost Rider]

Thanks for the valuable info guys, love the disclaimer Don.

One more day in NYC and I'll get to finishing the work on my bike. All the parts are in...
I've actually been walking without any crutches, though it's sore. Amazing how quickly it gets better day by day.... I am following DR's orders exactly... I just might be able to take a short test ride this weekend if I can figure out how to shift with this big boot on... The end is near.

-Joe

[Lost Rider]

It turns out my powder coating stuff isn't done, they had to order some chemicals to remove the factory coating properly, hopefully I should have the parts back by wednesday... As anxious as I am to get this done, I'm pleased that Perfect Powder Coat is doing it right, he explained the process to me, and didn't want to do a half-assed job.
I did get to pick up my Ohlins today though and installed the rear. The front proved to be too difficult to do alone, and without having the wheels on - I did get it un-bolted, but I couldn't get the telelever low enough to slide it out by myself with the bike balancing on a lift so it will have to wait until I get some help.
I did move the tank back to get to it, it's just one bolt that holds it on, though I did end up disconnecting the fuel lines to slide it back further, giving me a little more room to work with the tools I have.
I also "lost" the charcoal canister in the process, and changed over the hardware to the new Vario levers - they use a few pieces from the OEM levers, so they are ready to go once I get the handle bar back from the powder coating place.





(picture Homer Simpson mouth open, drooling.... auugggg Oooohhhhliinnnssss)











I wanted to keep the pre load adjuster available without having to take the seat off so here's what I came up with.








Baffles from the Akropovic exhaust




Tank bolt, and half naked me - it's hot in Chicago doing all this work....













Bye Bye!






Blacked out headlight trim



Can't get the front shock off like this, alone.... funny I keep putting the Akropovic back on even though it will have to come back off, it's just so pretty.




Vario levers, showing the adjustability I'll have... sweet!




I should have some help tomorrow to get the front shock on, but the rest will have to wait.... I'm probably better off because if it was ridable it would be impossible to resist to take a ride, and my foots not quite ready... I'm not even sure what to expect since I'm doing so many changes at once, needless to say I can't wait to feel and hear Version 2.0


-Joe

[ziobato]

Hold on Joe, you are doing it great!

Ohlins: nice position for the preload adjuster. (Where did you get that black socket? )

Now I'm looking forward to see wich has been you decision about wheels colour...



Meanwhile, my spark covers turned to "engine grey"...

[Lost Rider]

Ohlins: nice position for the preload adjuster. (Where did you get that black socket? )
Meanwhile, my spark covers turned to "engine grey"...

Thanks, I just removed the L bracket that came on the adjuster and changed the angle on the hose coming off it so it would fit on the side cover mount.

Do you mean the accessory outlet "socket"? - that comes standard on US bikes.
Or the Ohlins "sock"? - I ordered it from the Ohlins dealer here, it's actually for a front shock, the one for the rear is back-ordered.

Pictures?

[ziobato]

Do you mean the accessory outlet "socket"? - that comes standard on US bikes.
Or the Ohlins "sock"? - I ordered it from the Ohlins dealer here, it's actually for a front shock, the one for the rear is back-ordered.

Pictures?

Sorry, this is due to my rusty/dusty english: I was talking about sock and it came out socket...

Pictures will be on the way later this afternoon.

[tobes]

The bike is really coming along Joe. The Ohlins are sweet! I like that blacked out light trim. Glad to hear you're mending and will be mobile in the near future.



Sweatmark - it's painful just looking at that oiled curve.

[Lost Rider]

More work today with a little help. Everything is done that can be done, including a nice detail - this will be the cleanest my bike has been or ever will be...
I didn't need to but was already almost there so I took the tank off, wanting to see what was under it. I was glad I did because one of the tabs that holds what I'm assuming is the computer was broken, allowing to flop around a little so I secured it with a couple zip-ties. Removing the tank is quite easy t do, though having an extra set of hands is key.
Here's a few pics of the guts and brains of the R.






















For hi-res photo's go here:

http://chitown01.smugmug.com/gallery/49 ... o/1#P-5-16




I'm done until the other parts are ready. Very soon....

[ziobato]

What a job! You are really a brave beemer!

I Look forward the next step.

[eisen]

Great job!
I really look forward to hearing your opinion on the Ohlins.
It seems like you pushed the bike to its limits with the standard suspension - so the new setup should be improve things a "bit"

I could not find an sock protector for the rear shock - so i ended up buying a nippy normans rear hugger. Works great and is practically invisible when the bike has its side luggage on.

Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Regards,

E

[Lost Rider]

Great job!

I could not find an sock protector for the rear shock - so i ended up buying a nippy normans rear hugger. Works great and is practically invisible when the bike has its side luggage on.


E

FYI, I was told the rear sock is completely out of stock so I ordered one for the front and it fits quite well. I like how it shows the shape of the spring because its smaller in diameter. It actually didn't fit the front very well - too long...

cheers!

Joe

[Lost Rider]

OK, so I have found something more to do with my bike - prepare for an EXTENDED trip that I am leaving for one week from today!
Of all the work I've done, packing is by far the most fun. I have everything (camping/fishing/cooking/maps/food/photography equipment/chair/raingear,etc) I need for an open ended trip that will be at least two weeks long packed on the bike in these pics, minus the wheels, a valid license plate, and a few other key parts.
It has been challenging to trim the fat and take a minimal about of crap for diverse conditions, but I feel I'm ready, and am very pleased with the new lightweight packing setup. The shocks were set up for me + 40 pounds of gear, so I'm staying within that total weight. Goodbye panniers and top box!
I realize it's not the wisest thing, so I am slightly nervous going on such an extended trip without a shakedown run first considering how much work has been done, but I'll have all my tools and SPOT with me of course and am confident in my work so I should be fine.... This is the only time I'm going to have until next year to ride so it is what it is....
I will have to do a final drive oil change after the first day on the trip since it's brand new, and then I will be good for 6000 miles, then just a minor service since I've already replaced the other major things like spark plugs, air filter, gearbox oil, brake pads, etc.

Into The Wild!

[bmwbob]

chi
thx for the pixs . thats the great thing about a nake bikes you can change back
and forth . enjoy your trip i know you will .
thx bob