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Forum: Australia 05-22-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
I checked the inside of my airbox yesterday....it...

I checked the inside of my airbox yesterday....it did have a trace of dust with the OEM paper filter:eek1, I even applied a layer of grease to the top and bottom of the filter to assist in the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By OzRob
What is the battery voltage with the ignition ON?...

What is the battery voltage with the ignition ON?
Might have a bad earth?
Have you tried to jump start from another known good battery?
Forum: Australia 05-16-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,589
Posted By OzRob
Ok folks I'll chime in here, Every winter the...

Ok folks I'll chime in here,
Every winter the same questions get asked about cold weather motorcycling,
I live in the NSW snowy mountains and often have ridden in -10 degrees mornings for the past...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 248
Posted By OzRob
I don't believe the R1100GS is supported. You...

I don't believe the R1100GS is supported.
You can check the ABS error codes using a LED test lamp, http://www.largiader.com/abs/absfault.html
Forum: Australia 05-12-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,601
Posted By OzRob
I was thinking while lieing in bed this morning...

I was thinking while lieing in bed this morning that soft panniers would hurt too,
Perhaps it depends on the way hard items like tools, cooking equipment is packed.
Traditionally heavy items go on...
Forum: Australia 05-12-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,601
Posted By OzRob
I was wearing Forma boots...the pannier crushed...

I was wearing Forma boots...the pannier crushed just below the ankle protector, unfortunately my leg twisted when i fell, thus the broken bones,
The Doctor advises that the injury is common for...
Forum: Australia 05-12-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,601
Posted By OzRob
Hard Pannier WARNING I should have known....

There have been many questions asked in the past regarding hard or soft panniers, advantages/dissadvantages...

If you intend to trail ride...go for soft panniers....or this may happen.......
Forum: Australia 05-12-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
Technically paper filters are more effecent in...

Technically paper filters are more effecent in filtering than oiled foam or oiled cotten type,
The only advantage of a oiled foam filter is that they do not break down if they get wet.
Have a look...
Forum: Australia 04-14-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
Question I could not going a listing for a fuel filter in...

I could not going a listing for a fuel filter in the parts manual and there is no reference to it in the workshop manual.....
Forum: Australia 03-19-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
This is what the tent looks like on top of the...

This is what the tent looks like on top of the BMW GS panniers,
http://ozrob.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Adventure-Rides/Fruit-cake-ride-April-2012/i-wMKBL3K/0/M/2012-04-02_07-57-08_499-M.jpg
Wife is...
Forum: Australia 03-19-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
The two mods are this, The air temp sensor mod...

The two mods are this,
The air temp sensor mod known as Kev's mod, which is basically a 10K ohm trim pot set around 6K ohms or you can actually use a fixed value resistor, wired in series to the...
Forum: Australia 03-18-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
In did use the ones that came with the bark...

In did use the ones that came with the bark busters, but In still have vibrations and read that others were using extra weights, so why not just use the OEM bar weights.
Forum: Australia 03-18-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
Here iare the pictures ...

Here iare the pictures
http://ozrob.smugmug.com/Other/tenere/i-vJC3bwk/0/M/IMG_20130318_204310_673-M.jpg
http://ozrob.smugmug.com/Other/tenere/i-B7TBBSL/0/M/IMG_20130318_204339_388-M.jpg
Forum: Australia 03-18-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
I too have bark busters fitted and found the...

I too have bark busters fitted and found the vibration too much in the bars, I put the OEM bar end weights back on and cut a 8x1.5mm thread down the middle, and refitted the bark busters, bugger all...
Forum: Equipment 03-15-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,356
Posted By OzRob
Mike, As you are in Scotland have a look at...

Mike,
As you are in Scotland have a look at this one on e-bay
http://compare.ebay.com.au/like/330877118601?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes

I have owned a 442 for a few years and it is fantastic,...
Forum: Australia 03-15-2013, 01:48 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,162
Posted By OzRob
That's why I will be getting the drink bottle...

That's why I will be getting the drink bottle from there people, muddy water comes out clean 99.999% pure and bug free.

http://seychellefilters.com.au/
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,900
Posted By OzRob
have a look at Shinko 705's i have been running...

have a look at Shinko 705's i have been running them on the R1100GS and more than impressed, the rubber is a little softer than a tourance thus they wear quicker but at less than 1/2 the price if you...
Forum: Australia 03-09-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
FYI Road Trip Report

Hi all,
The good wife and the Tenere Tart and i have just returned home from the COLD FLAME Rally on the Pinch River.
First time two up loaded....
I have to say that the Tenere is a bloody...
Forum: Australia 03-01-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13,215
Views: 1,766,043
Posted By OzRob
Laugh Sue, Julie wants to know what red wine you...

Sue,
Julie wants to know what red wine you would like her to bring?
Forum: Australia 03-01-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
The unused plug is 12 volt power when the bike...

The unused plug is 12 volt power when the bike has the IGN ON,
I just cut the wires and wired in a Merrit plug.
Forum: Australia 02-28-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
Mate you need a 14 km Allen key for the front...

Mate you need a 14 km Allen key for the front axle and a 22mm size socket for the rear axle nut.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-26-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 989
Posted By OzRob
When you turn the pot when it becomes unstable it...

When you turn the pot when it becomes unstable it is actually too lean, you need to get a A/F wideband ratio meter too see the change.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-26-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 989
Posted By OzRob
You have the same set up as my Australian spec...

You have the same set up as my Australian spec 1998 1100GS,
You can measure the resistance of the CO pot before you start playing with it.
It is around 750 Ohms
Now due to popular comments...the...
Forum: Australia 02-26-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
Dealer Knowledge????WTF

All,
I have been modifying the Tenere, stage 1 air filter, cut out the CAT and opened up the exhaust.
I made my own "Kev's mod" for the Air temp sensor but now have a ECU error 31 indicating that...
Forum: Australia 02-13-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 16,080
Posted By OzRob
Now while on the subject of Expeds...have a look...

Now while on the subject of Expeds...have a look at this,
Exped Multi mat...
http://www.exped.com/exped/web/exped_homepage_na.nsf/0/D7CBFA0F31C9C4D0C125767E00705EC1?opendocument
Never seen one in...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-13-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By OzRob
I used to run the K60 in a 140 on the 1100GS,...

I used to run the K60 in a 140 on the 1100GS, good tyre and averaged around 10,000km for a commute tyre.
The 150 is around $100 more here in Oz.
Forum: Australia 02-11-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,555
Posted By OzRob
Potski Where did you buy the stove from?

Potski
Where did you buy the stove from?
Forum: Australia 02-11-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,555
Posted By OzRob
Great idea as it packs up nice and small....I add...

Great idea as it packs up nice and small....I add a little bit of water to the metho bottle, it stops sooting.
Forum: Australia 02-09-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,781
Posted By OzRob
Technically helmets should be replaced in an...

Technically helmets should be replaced in an accident as we all know as the foam inside the helmet absorbs impact thus slowing the brain down inside of the skull.
Dropping the helmet off the...
Forum: Australia 02-09-2013, 01:32 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
ok Tenere dudes, I need a rundown without reading...

ok Tenere dudes, I need a rundown without reading the whole thread, at least yet :

1- what speed is the Ten happy to sit on on the tar without strianing and whats top speed ?? easily sits on...
Forum: Australia 02-04-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
The rod going into the master cylinder is...

The rod going into the master cylinder is adjustable you use it to adjust the brake pedal height, shorten the rod to lower the height.....
Forum: Australia 02-04-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4,374
Views: 826,717
Posted By OzRob
All, Some posts back there were complaints of...

All,
Some posts back there were complaints of handlebar vibration when with aftermarket bark buster type guards are fitted, due to the OEM handle bar end weights needed to be removed and smaller and...
Forum: Australia 02-03-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,035
Posted By OzRob
Verry verry lucky..... Technically the kangaroo...

Verry verry lucky.....
Technically the kangaroo hit you.....glad you are OK,
Watching the video...I was thinking...shit..shit..shit....bang......as I had plenty of time...you on the other hand had...
Forum: Australia 02-02-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By OzRob
The question i would have is why? The reason I...

The question i would have is why?
The reason I bought a Tenere is because of the fantastic brakes..who does not like Brembo???///.if I wanted poor brakes I would have bought a DR, or my old KLR....
Forum: Australia 01-31-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 858
Posted By OzRob
Hi all, I will add some of my knowledge that i...

Hi all,
I will add some of my knowledge that i have learned over the past 14 years of owning my 1100GS

Rain and puddles will cause HES issues.....either the sensors have minute cracks of the...
Forum: Australia 01-25-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,855
Posted By OzRob
I fitted braided brake lines to the R1100 GS...

I fitted braided brake lines to the R1100 GS about 6 years ago...they were made in the UK and I have never had any issues at rego inspection time....BMW i believe fit braided lines to the 1200 GSA...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-21-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,687
Posted By OzRob
I now carry a 250 kg ratchet strap in the tool...

I now carry a 250 kg ratchet strap in the tool tube.
I find that a loaded GS is easier to pick up than a Tenere...as the GS does not fall over all the way due to the engine pots.
Thinking of ground...
Forum: Australia 12-31-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By OzRob
I had the OTR screen ( broke it in the bush) the...

I had the OTR screen ( broke it in the bush) the taller screen makes the bike fantastic on the highway, I called Peter from Screens for Bikes on the 20th of December...he is on holidays till the 16...
Forum: Australia 11-29-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,797
Posted By OzRob
This country is unbelieveible, so many different...

This country is unbelieveible, so many different regulations from state to state no wonder people are so frustrated with local governments, state governments...in Europe you can buy road registered...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-23-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,050
Posted By OzRob
I have used string plugs ( snot strings) , never...

I have used string plugs ( snot strings) , never had a problem and just to test how secure they are I tried removing one from the inside of a worn tyre, very difficult to remove with pliers.
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