Der Panzer

[KungFooBob]

Weather crap so had another couple hours to finish this off. Preload adjuster fixed, new number plate swapped, indicator repair and front calipers removed cleaned and new pads fitted. Checked sag on front and rear shocks and gave it a quick wash. Think that’s about the lot it’s now serviced with new tyres brakes and suspension and ready to be sold

EFA

[Couchy]

It’s not for sale

[KungFooBob]

Good, cos you need to lube the splines first!

[Asian Boss]

Weather crap so had another couple hours to finish this off. Preload adjuster fixed, new number plate swapped, indicator repair and front calipers removed cleaned and new pads fitted. Checked sag on front and rear shocks and gave it a quick wash. Think that’s about the lot it’s now serviced with new tyres brakes and suspension and ready to be sold

EFA

He offered it to me for £3400!

I'm letting him fix it up real nice before I come to collect it. Ideally I'd like the frame powder coating too. And a supercharger.

[Couchy]

New exhaust fitted today, that's it all done...apart from the 17's waiting to go on

[Couchy]

Had a long ride today, no explanation but I think this bike is superb. Stopped by at the farm where our storage is and had a play on their roads then a play with photoshop....

[Rockburner]

Had a long ride today, no explanation but I think this bike is superb. Stopped by at the farm where our storage is and had a play on their roads then a play with photoshop....

[Count Steer]

Had a long ride today, no explanation but I think this bike is superb. Stopped by at the farm where our storage is and had a play on their roads then a play with photoshop....

Does yours try to pull to the left when you photoshop it? Mine always did as soon as I selected the lasso tool.

[Mr. Dazzle]

You can tell it's a photoshop 'cause it's not pissing it down and blowing a gale.

[Couchy]

Had a long ride today, no explanation but I think this bike is superb. Stopped by at the farm where our storage is and had a play on their roads then a play with photoshop....

Does yours try to pull to the left when you photoshop it? Mine always did as soon as I selected the lasso tool.

If you rotate the mouse quickly it veers left but if you roll on slowly and then open quickly it negates it to some degree

[Taipan]

You've still got it??

[Couchy]

Had to sort the leaky fork seal today, with forks in the bike it's one bolt on top of fork leg. Once undone the stanchion slides down out the top yoke pushes to one side and slides straight out the top. One clip later and the fork seal is out. A 15 min job tops

One other issue with the raised suspension is the side stand is too short, 15mins later with the lathe a lump of nylon and we have a solution......and the bike now has a name, Clubfoot

[weeksy]

[Tricky]

Had to sort the leaky fork seal today, with forks in the bike it's one bolt on top of fork leg. Once undone the stanchion slides down out the top yoke pushes to one side and slides straight out the top. One clip later and the fork seal is out. A 15 min job tops

One other issue with the raised suspension is the side stand is too short, 15mins later with the lathe a lump of nylon and we have a solution......and the bike now has a name, Clubfoot

Love it - was great to see it in the metal yesterday too

And although admittedly my effort arguably isn't as well engineered or durable as yours (mainly as it's made of wood ) , it's equally functional- great minds eh!

[Couchy]

First proper dry ride, on the clear bits of road I found i got to ride as hard as I like to on the road and the GS really handles superbly. It’s quick enough with the new map and pipe.
The only downsides it’s not as shiny and new as I like and the exhaust needs it’s baffle
And the other fork seal went today lol

[Couchy]

Built 17” wheels up today, that’ll be tomorrow’s job then

[Couchy]

Fitted the 17's today, front end was nearly 2" lower so gained 1" adjusting the ride height on the shock. Rear was also 1" closer so looks like geometry is similar. Bike sitting a little lower so side stand needs modding again. Also the front mudguard needs changing but I'll ride it first. Weighed the wheels too and ready to use the front is 2kg lighter and the rear 1.5kg so a 3.5kg weight saving.....irrelevant really but since buying it I've unbolted over 12kg of 'extras' and changed the exhaust and cat so it's over 21kg lighter and around 12kg lighter than standard

Untitled by Tony H, on Flickr

[Rockburner]

Fitted the 17's today, front end was nearly 2" lower so gained 1" adjusting the ride height on the shock. Rear was also 1" closer so looks like geometry is similar. Bike sitting a little lower so side stand needs modding again. Also the front mudguard needs changing but I'll ride it first. Weighed the wheels too and ready to use the front is 2kg lighter and the rear 1.5kg so a 3.5kg weight saving.....irrelevant really but since buying it I've unbolted over 12kg of 'extras' and changed the exhaust and cat so it's over 21kg lighter and around 12kg lighter than standard

Untitled by Tony H, on Flickr

That mudguard does look odd.

Hopefully it should still ride ok, be interesting to know what the difference is. What size is the OE rear?

Did you get a 5" or 5.5" width rear? IIRC the R1150R has a 5" rear (where the Rockster/K1200RS/R1100S have the 5.5") and takes 170 section tyres, rather than 180. Not sure if that limits your tyre choice or not.

[weeksy]

Fitted the 17's today, front end was nearly 2" lower so gained 1" adjusting the ride height on the shock. Rear was also 1" closer so looks like geometry is similar. Bike sitting a little lower so side stand needs modding again. Also the front mudguard needs changing but I'll ride it first. Weighed the wheels too and ready to use the front is 2kg lighter and the rear 1.5kg so a 3.5kg weight saving.....irrelevant really but since buying it I've unbolted over 12kg of 'extras' and changed the exhaust and cat so it's over 21kg lighter and around 12kg lighter than standard

Untitled by Tony H, on Flickr

That mudguard does look odd.

Hopefully it should still ride ok, be interesting to know what the difference is. What size is the OE rear?

Did you get a 5" or 5.5" width rear? IIRC the R1150R has a 5" rear (where the Rockster/K1200RS/R1100S have the 5.5") and takes 170 section tyres, rather than 180. Not sure if that limits your tyre choice or not.

when you say 'odd' you mean hideous ? enormous ? comical ? or a combination of all ?

[Couchy]

Fitted the 17's today, front end was nearly 2" lower so gained 1" adjusting the ride height on the shock. Rear was also 1" closer so looks like geometry is similar. Bike sitting a little lower so side stand needs modding again. Also the front mudguard needs changing but I'll ride it first. Weighed the wheels too and ready to use the front is 2kg lighter and the rear 1.5kg so a 3.5kg weight saving.....irrelevant really but since buying it I've unbolted over 12kg of 'extras' and changed the exhaust and cat so it's over 21kg lighter and around 12kg lighter than standard

Untitled by Tony H, on Flickr

That mudguard does look odd.

Hopefully it should still ride ok, be interesting to know what the difference is. What size is the OE rear?

Did you get a 5" or 5.5" width rear? IIRC the R1150R has a 5" rear (where the Rockster/K1200RS/R1100S have the 5.5") and takes 170 section tyres, rather than 180. Not sure if that limits your tyre choice or not.

5" rear with a 170/60, standard was a 150/70. It's got the same geometry as before (I'd set it 1" higher at back) but I'm assuming it'll turn a bit slower with the wider tyres which is no issue as it turned very quick before. Although the tyres are a much steeper profile so riding is the only way and I haven't got time today lol