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Forum: Airheads 05-29-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
I have never measured the end results of a pro...

I have never measured the end results of a pro job so I cant say to what specs they get their wheels to. If Woody is around he might be willing to say what he gets his to but considering he presses...
Forum: Airheads 05-28-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
Well taking the advice Ive got the wheel to near...

Well taking the advice Ive got the wheel to near specs (not quite but close enough for me) I will get it set up and try it. I agree that it appears to be a job for a pro but the couple locals I...
Forum: Airheads 05-27-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
Thanks guys - I love this forum! I have read the...

Thanks guys - I love this forum! I have read the hall of wisdom article and although it applies to R1100/1150 I thought it would have be similar for the R100. It makes sense in a crazy sort of way...
Forum: Airheads 05-25-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
Thanks. If I can't find an offset I will just...

Thanks. If I can't find an offset I will just centre the hub like yours and check that the brake caliper fits.
Forum: Airheads 05-25-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
I'm not sure why either but have heard that they...

I'm not sure why either but have heard that they have an offset from several different sources...maybe it has to do with the brake disc alignment??
Forum: Airheads 05-24-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
Thanks Again Bill. Now that raises another...

Thanks Again Bill. Now that raises another problem, in my enthusiasm to do the job I pulled the spokes out before even thinking of the offset. Does anyone know the offset for the R100GS front...
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
Ok thanks bill, got to do a bit more then.

Ok thanks bill, got to do a bit more then.
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 603
Posted By hoss18
Are you talking about the lh bracket? if so mine...

Are you talking about the lh bracket? if so mine has a bolt in it but nothing attached to it. ??? Left over from sidecar days???
Forum: Airheads 05-23-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 954
Posted By hoss18
respoking R100GS front Xlace wheel

Looking for a little advice from anyone that has relaced one of these xlaced spoked wheels. Ive got it all back together and its not to bad but Im wondering what the BMW specs are for allowable side...
Forum: Airheads 04-21-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By hoss18
I used to have a 93 PD and like a lot of others...

I used to have a 93 PD and like a lot of others went through this as well. It would bounce, then go quite for a while, then start bouncing again until finally it bounced all the time. Sent it to...
Forum: Airheads 04-10-2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By hoss18
OZ DMV is the same - likes engine nos / frame nos...

OZ DMV is the same - likes engine nos / frame nos etc - for similar reasons. In my case I also went looking and came up with the same nos. Frame numbers (full VIN) stamped into the bottom frame...
Forum: Australia 03-12-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 6,381
Views: 432,320
Posted By hoss18
Just back from a 4 day 'scouting trip' with a...

Just back from a 4 day 'scouting trip' with a couple of mates. Went from Coolgardie up through ora banda - menzies - niagara - kookyne - leonora - lake ballard (got to see the little statues) and...
Forum: Australia 03-12-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Update: Its been a while but the engine and...

Update: Its been a while but the engine and gearbox cases are back from being blasted.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/IMG_0635a.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-01-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,412
Posted By hoss18
R1100gs-in Australia, 60% road rest gravel. ...

R1100gs-in Australia, 60% road rest gravel. Replaced front at 13k kilometres (~7500 miles?) back at 8. Front still had a little bit on them might have got another 1-2 but not worth the risk.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-25-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,053
Posted By hoss18
That's it, It's hard to tell from your photo...

That's it, It's hard to tell from your photo but on mine it's mounted on Rhs rear frame with screw pointing downwards and there is a hole in the plastic so that you can reach it with screwdriver...
Forum: Australia 02-18-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
powdercoating finished ...

powdercoating finished

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/R80GS%20PD/Frameheadpowderweb.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/R80GS%20PD/framerearpowderweb.jpg
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By hoss18
Yeah 7k is fairly low milage for this age and...

Yeah 7k is fairly low milage for this age and when mine was newer (long time ago) it took until about 30k before it really felt happy. Still 31 sounds a little bit low (but sometimes it depends on...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-11-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By hoss18
Mine is a 1998 and has done 140k+ and climbing. ...

Mine is a 1998 and has done 140k+ and climbing. I used to see a lot of articles on the 1100 on this forum but not anymore. You will get a varied reaction and some say you need this or that. I...
Forum: Airheads 02-10-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 852
Posted By hoss18
It all depends on the qua;ity of the finish you...

It all depends on the qua;ity of the finish you are ready to accept. You can soda blast the whole wheel but if the rim is polished alum before it wont be after. Soda finish is like 'satin' finish on...
Forum: Airheads 02-01-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,969
Posted By hoss18
Do it dont do it, the decision is yours. I have...

Do it dont do it, the decision is yours. I have an R80G/S and I dont ride mine hard enough to tell if the frame mods make a lot of difference but its nice to know that its stronger than anything I...
Forum: Airheads 01-18-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,228
Posted By hoss18
I suppose it all depends, I met my first...

I suppose it all depends, I met my first girlfriend in the '70s......that feels like a loooong time ago.:lol3
Forum: Airheads 01-17-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,900
Posted By hoss18
Good on you for trying... Im sure that you will...

Good on you for trying... Im sure that you will get a lot of different advise on this forum, Remember that most of us are not "experts" just enthusists who enjoy what you are about to do. We can...
Forum: Airheads 01-17-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,228
Posted By hoss18
I have heard that some pinstriping was done by...

I have heard that some pinstriping was done by the 'dealers' not always by the factory, but I think it only related to 'specials'?. I would assume that BMW put pinstriping on the outside for...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-16-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,120
Posted By hoss18
Ive got Hyperpro on my R1100GS and Ive had the...

Ive got Hyperpro on my R1100GS and Ive had the standard Ohlins on my R100GS. I cant help re the new Ohlins version. My impression is that the hyperpro is like a robust? version of a medium - good...
Forum: Australia 01-15-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6,381
Views: 432,320
Posted By hoss18
You dont really expect to see that on WA TV...

You dont really expect to see that on WA TV news??? Between the 10 mins of interstate news and the 20mins of sport where would they fit it? :puke1
Forum: Australia 01-14-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Painting and tank stickers are done - spending...

Painting and tank stickers are done - spending faster than I am earning but got to keep the economy going!
...
Forum: Airheads 01-12-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 654
Posted By hoss18
you can go and make a whole new bracket - not...

you can go and make a whole new bracket - not over the counter though. Reinforced footpeg for a Dakar :lol3
...
Forum: Australia 01-12-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Beemerboff is right zinc coating should be part...

Beemerboff is right zinc coating should be part of the normal steel powdercoating process - its amazing the number of places that dont do it. As he says he only found one in Adelaide (that also does...
Forum: Australia 01-10-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Frame mods

Ok the mods are done to the frame and now its off to powercoat man. :clap Hes a local guy and does it a little bit different - he coats the frame in zinc first and then powdercoats it. Gives the...
Forum: Airheads 01-08-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By hoss18
Yes the rubber hoses do eventually fail on the...

Yes the rubber hoses do eventually fail on the inside - but lets be realistic - in many cases 20+ years from a rubber hose is not bad. BMW does recommend their replacement at 10yrs.
Forum: Australia 01-08-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Hi Bully. you know Im always up for improvements...

Hi Bully. you know Im always up for improvements and practice in my aerial dismount technique - especially with a master nearby to give me some pointers from his extrensive experience :rofl

Im...
Forum: Airheads 12-27-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By hoss18
Been wet / salt? - Corrosion on pistons or pin. ...

Been wet / salt? - Corrosion on pistons or pin.
How old is brake line? - possible is crap inside line blocking master cylinder / line / piston
Forum: Airheads 12-22-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,245
Posted By hoss18
I know this is an outside chance but are the...

I know this is an outside chance but are the seals OEM or copies. Im only mention it because I had the expereince of buying a set from offline that I couldnt get to seal - always leaked from day...
Forum: Airheads 12-21-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,368
Posted By hoss18
Cant help with other fittings but I would be in...

Cant help with other fittings but I would be in on a set for a 1984 R80G/S
Forum: Australia 12-21-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
first problem

Just a small warning to others.. my first problem arrived when doing the stickers on the repainted tank. I bought a new set of 'Dakar' tank decals off a popular online site. When I tried to put...
Forum: Australia 12-20-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Right, but as I am slightly raising the...

Right, but as I am slightly raising the compression it will also help with efficient burning of sub standard fuel :lol3
Forum: Australia 12-19-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
More pieces arriving - Xmas is going to be...

More pieces arriving - Xmas is going to be expensive this year.

50mm driveshaft extention

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/R80GS%20PD/Parts/extentionweb.jpg


Coils for dual...
Forum: Australia 12-18-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
I suppose the most expensive part so far has been...

I suppose the most expensive part so far has been the Enduralast system (Alt + ignition) but the HH Racetech front fork cartridges (as above) were not far behind.
...
Forum: Australia 12-18-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,763
Posted By hoss18
Laugh Well its Xmas and the posty has been busy. ...

Well its Xmas and the posty has been busy.
First up is the R100GS front forks:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/R80GS%20PD/Parts/forksweb.jpg

and these are to go inside :evil
...
Forum: Airheads 12-13-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,005
Posted By hoss18
R80G/S wheel from an old set in my jun k pile...

R80G/S wheel from an old set in my jun k pile :evil

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/R80GS%20PD/IMG_0562.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk77/weaco/R80GS%20PD/IMG_0563.jpg...
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