Scalpel Posted April 16, 2020 Share Try the wild dog forum portal. You have to sign up but it's free. There's a thread there for all bikes. Here's the R1150 thread.. http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?board=95.0 Thanks! sawystertrance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted April 16, 2020 Share Anyone here own a BMW R1150gs Adventure?I've used one for 2 or 3 months, flippen well balanced bike and handling is so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted April 16, 2020 Share So, in line with my lockdown tasks on the bikes. The rubber chain bumper was replaced on the swingarm......but not without a little stuff up. Always have to have those little stuff ups to keep one honest ha ha! Was about to reinstall the rear wheel after reassembling the rear suspension linkage when a nagging doubt lead me to a rather large washer laughing at me from the workbench. Yes, turns out he was a swing arm thrust bearing washer which explained why the swing arm had slipped into place so easily, while the right side washer chilled on the work bench.Anyways, long story short, dismantelled the lot, installed the washer, put the whole lot together and felt the need to escape Shawshank for some essential supplies (prawns and avo).Bike is super smooth. In the past few months I have overhauled the front brakes, clutch master and slave cylinders and now serviced the rear suspension linkage and of course the swingarm bearings. Not bad for 25 years old and 122000kms! Quick enough for me. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, MrJacques, BenReaper and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted April 16, 2020 Share Nice Ace cafe sticker Sweet looking bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted April 16, 2020 Share A839027B-1009-4A1B-BD1C-86CF9B5C09BC.jpeg8A8AA822-4F69-4D98-A76E-02AF1D316F47.jpeg41D664C4-C083-4AF1-AC11-F2154591E6E8.jpeg So, in line with my lockdown tasks on the bikes. The rubber chain bumper was replaced on the swingarm......but not without a little stuff up. Always have to have those little stuff ups to keep one honest ha ha! Was about to reinstall the rear wheel after reassembling the rear suspension linkage when a nagging doubt lead me to a rather large washer laughing at me from the workbench. Yes, turns out he was a swing arm thrust bearing washer which explained why the swing arm had slipped into place so easily, while the right side washer chilled on the work bench.Anyways, long story short, dismantelled the lot, installed the washer, put the whole lot together and felt the need to escape Shawshank for some essential supplies (prawns and avo).Bike is super smooth. In the past few months I have overhauled the front brakes, clutch master and slave cylinders and now serviced the rear suspension linkage and of course the swingarm bearings. Not bad for 25 years old and 122000kms! Quick enough for me.What you doing at the @ the Garden Route mall? [emoji33][emoji44][emoji3166][emoji1787] Spokey and sawystertrance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 17, 2020 Share A839027B-1009-4A1B-BD1C-86CF9B5C09BC.jpeg8A8AA822-4F69-4D98-A76E-02AF1D316F47.jpeg41D664C4-C083-4AF1-AC11-F2154591E6E8.jpeg So, in line with my lockdown tasks on the bikes. The rubber chain bumper was replaced on the swingarm......but not without a little stuff up. Always have to have those little stuff ups to keep one honest ha ha!Was about to reinstall the rear wheel after reassembling the rear suspension linkage when a nagging doubt lead me to a rather large washer laughing at me from the workbench. Yes, turns out he was a swing arm thrust bearing washer which explained why the swing arm had slipped into place so easily, while the right side washer chilled on the work bench.Anyways, long story short, dismantelled the lot, installed the washer, put the whole lot together and felt the need to escape Shawshank for some essential supplies (prawns and avo).Bike is super smooth. In the past few months I have overhauled the front brakes, clutch master and slave cylinders and now serviced the rear suspension linkage and of course the swingarm bearings. Not bad for 25 years old and 122000kms! Quick enough for me. Is that the FZR1000 or YZF750?I would love to get a YZF750 or ZX7-R as my next bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawystertrance Posted April 17, 2020 Share True story: I was struggling for work in London at one point and took a casual job as a painter. I had to paint a fence on the A406 North Circular, starting at the Ace Cafe and going North. Lunch at teh Ace every day... Pity I wasn't a biker at that point but a great memory. Wannabe, Spokey and IceCreamMan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted April 17, 2020 Share Nice Ace cafe sticker Sweet looking bike.What you doing at the @ the Garden Route mall? [emoji33][emoji44][emoji3166][emoji1787]Essential shopping not available in Hoekwil or Wilderness! BSG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted April 17, 2020 Share Is that the FZR1000 or YZF750?I would love to get a YZF750 or ZX7-R as my next bike.The 1000, this built December 1994. It is a very nice ride and still very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted April 17, 2020 Share Nice Ace cafe sticker Sweet looking bike.Not sure how I replied to you on another post too haha, but yes....the Ace Cafe. I enjoy it. When ever in London I try and make time for a visit and lunch. Other one is The Bike Shed for a coffee. IceCreamMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted April 17, 2020 Share Essential shopping not available in Hoekwil or Wilderness!And to burn some carbon out of the exhaust [emoji1787][emoji1303][emoji1303] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted April 17, 2020 Share The 1000, this built December 1994. It is a very nice ride and still very fast. oh yes, .... much more power than most of us could ever wish to properly utilize. I have a 2000 Honda Blackbird - these old bikes are just soooo smooth - albeit a little heavy to maneuver out the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted April 17, 2020 Share Not sure how I replied to you on another post too haha, but yes....the Ace Cafe. I enjoy it. When ever in London I try and make time for a visit and lunch. Other one is The Bike Shed for a coffee.I like the Ace a lot. Just have to tackle the M25 to get there. Boring ride but love the feel of the Ace. I try go a Saturday a month an one or 2 Friday bike nights in the summer. Not been bike shed. Have heard about it and been meaning to go. Some many lekker places to go so little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Anyone here own a BMW R1150gs Adventure?Don't own one, but have ridden one extensively. A good mate has one and when ever he would go on contract it was left with me to "keep the battery charged" no matter how many km that took. Such a great bike, feels like you riding a couch! Lots of torque low down and very comfortable. Just don't park it on even 1 degree of inclines if you plan to reverse it out, flip that thing is heavy to back out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted April 17, 2020 Share On the plus side, my commute as essential services is an absolute dream, not a car in sight and can enjoy all the twists and turns I want! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, RocknRolla, BenReaper and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted April 17, 2020 Share And to burn some carbon out of the exhaust [emoji1787][emoji1303][emoji1303]Nope, buying smoked salmon to accompany the avos off my tree! Essential man! BSG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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