NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Despite only having covered an embarrassing 500 miles in the last year, I've stupidly decided to chop my 2011 Sprint ST1050 for a 2002 BMW R1100S :lol:

I have fond memories of my ginger and black R1150R Rockster and fancied another flat twin (fnar fnar!). Its a nice looking thing in grey/yellow/black, despite me really wanting a Boxer Cup but not willing to pay twice the price for a fancy paint job and a belly pan. From what I can make out this bike is what they call a BCX (Boxer Cup Prep) as has different suspension, no sidestand and a different drive shaft - we'll see once delivered.

Will.post some pics for amusement and abuse once it arrives. :thumbup:
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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No side stand? Bit odd.
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Rockburner wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:54 pm No side stand? Bit odd.
I think he means centre stand.

...and by drive shaft he means paralever arm.
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:05 pm
Rockburner wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:54 pm No side stand? Bit odd.
I think he means centre stand.

...and by drive shaft he means paralever arm.
Yes and yes, started early on the vino today.. :wtf:
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Sooo...what's the ETA?
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Count Steer wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:39 am Sooo...what's the ETA?
Later in the week hopefully, dealer prep (oily cloth) and service before they deliver.

Hoping my make me want to ride again, the ST1050 is a great bike but didn't excite me. The quirkiness of the BMW appeals to me.
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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v8-powered wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:15 am
Count Steer wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:39 am Sooo...what's the ETA?
Later in the week hopefully, dealer prep (oily cloth) and service before they deliver.

Hoping my make me want to ride again, the ST1050 is a great bike but didn't excite me. The quirkiness of the BMW appeals to me.
I always liked the R1100S, Rev Fred had one that got nicked in Holborn, a nice grey one.

Yours might be different, but I always find the 1X00 engines a bit rougher than the 1X50s, no idea why that would be, maybe just the state of tune in the bikes I've ridden.
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Rockburner wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:24 am... but I always find the 1X00 engines a bit rougher than the 1X50s, no idea why that would be, maybe just the state of tune in the bikes I've ridden.
Total guess: I wonder whether they lightened the flywheel to make them 'sportier', or summat?
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:43 am
Rockburner wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:24 am... but I always find the 1X00 engines a bit rougher than the 1X50s, no idea why that would be, maybe just the state of tune in the bikes I've ridden.
Total guess: I wonder whether they lightened the flywheel to make them 'sportier', or summat?
Nope!

Excellent choice of bike sir.

Hopefully you have the 5.5" rear wheel fitted and remus cans and decat.

Should have yellow springs on the shocks and make sure the front adjuster works.

Do not fit a disc lock to it.........ever!

See if you can blag some schnitzer rear sets too.

There is a fairly active web page iirc. They'll just tell you to fit a lennies induction and SJ air filter and a chip, which will give a decent 100hp at the wheel.

They eat paralever bearings if you wheelie them btw (yes, shafties DO wheelie)

Have fun and grind them heads!
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Oh, don't forget to buy a twin max balancer, essential for all bimmer flat twin owners!
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Nice choice. I love those Bimmers! :thumbup:
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Not jealous at all. Ya cahnt!
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 pm
Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:43 am
Total guess: I wonder whether they lightened the flywheel to make them 'sportier', or summat?
Nope!
OK, so what then ... ?
Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 pm Excellent choice of bike sir.
:thumbup: Yup!
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Not home yet but pic from the advert.
Other than the Boxer Cup bikes, I think this is the best colour scheme. Need to buy myself a Monokey box for the rack too. :thumbup:

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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:08 pm
Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 pm
Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:43 am
Total guess: I wonder whether they lightened the flywheel to make them 'sportier', or summat?
Nope!
OK, so what then ... ?

6 speed box and revised ecu pixies
Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 pm Excellent choice of bike sir.
:thumbup: Yup!
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:30 pm
Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:08 pm
Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:05 pm

Nope!
OK, so what then ... ?
6 speed box and revised ecu pixies
... Causing vibration? :crazy:
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Rockburner wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:24 am
Yours might be different, but I always find the 1X00 engines a bit rougher than the 1X50s, no idea why that would be, maybe just the state of tune in the bikes I've ridden.
Funnily enough, I rode an R11RT last weekend and thought it was smoother than my 1150.

It only had 26k as opposed to my 68k and I wonder is there some sort of vibration damper on the RT?
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:11 pm Oh, don't forget to buy a twin max balancer, essential for all bimmer flat twin owners!
Nah, just make yourself a manometer. :D
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:08 pm
Demannu wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:30 pm
Horse wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:08 pm

OK, so what then ... ?
6 speed box and revised ecu pixies
... Causing vibration? :crazy:
No, making them sportier!
As for the vibe difference, perhaps the different head made a difference
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Re: NBT: BMW (lack of) Power

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Could be single spark or twin spark head? Think the 1100's were a 50/50 mix, dependent on build year.
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