BMW reliability... Duck Off !!!!

Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by Caddy82rats, Sep 23, 2010.

  1. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    I was knowing for tits...
    For wheels I was thinking "wen she anoy me I can switch off ignition"... But she had understand that she can anoy me at switching of ignition by herself...
    I'm going to call her Christine
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_(novel) :D
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  2. fishkens

    fishkens Long timer

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    Oh yeah, they both know how to turn their own ignitions off all by themsleves. No fiddling on our part needed. Just shows to go you who's really in charge.
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  3. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    Are you sure ?
    For the bike, I'm sure but for some whomen, I've newer hear she sound of silence, those litel moments of calm... :D
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  4. durtwurm

    durtwurm Talented Amateur

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    Uh, he's go an R90S. No fuel injetion, no ABS none of the stuff you list. Not much different from your slash two really.
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  5. man on the mule

    man on the mule MAN ON THE MULE

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    Little known but deadly. The bike is just lonely . I talked to my old g/s and my /6 and they both offered to help. I will even chip in and pay the freight. Just let me know and I will be glad to help by clearing a space for that poor old ragged r90s in my garage..:):evil[​IMG]
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  6. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    I really apreciate your help offer :freaky

    But my G/S and my RS have also to learn sharing

    :D
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  7. durtwurm

    durtwurm Talented Amateur

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    Hey Caddy! Keep us posted. Let us know when you get 'er goin'!
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  8. kbasa

    kbasa big big energy

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    There's a short jumper that connects the coils. Check to make sure you have continuity across that jumper or you won't be going anywhere.

    I had this issue with my R100 and it was a pain to troubleshoot. I found it by measuring voltage at the incoming primary on each coil. I had it on one, but not on the other, which made me test the jumper.
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  9. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    Some work done...
    I've changes the 2 coils
    Checked the jumper between the 2 coils
    Added a ground wire between diode board and betterie.
    Checked all conexion
    So to be honest I haven't really found where was the problem but now this works.
    Today after maybe 5 hours of battery charging, the engin crank verry slow (12.57V on battery terminals)..., 2 hours charging after with a car charger the engine start. I suspect a battery problem (Thats a 1 year Bosch).
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  10. shreds

    shreds Adventurer

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    It's always the battery...
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  11. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    Strange 12,44V on the 90S, 12.14 on the RS (never had a problem with the RS)
    I'll take the 90S to the post office today, to see if runs normally
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  12. Bulldust

    Bulldust Bulldust

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    1 Kilometre from home and you need a truck? Why didn't you just push it?
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  13. mrich12000

    mrich12000 Canadian traveller VE3CEH

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    :kboom :kboom :kboom :kboom :kboom Time to buy that new K you have seen at the dealer..:clap :clap
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  14. The Bigfella

    The Bigfella Big Adventurer

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    Obviously BMW warranty isn't helping.

    In the interest of keeping BMW's name good, I'll refund the original purchase price of that R90S and take it away so you don't have to worry about it any more.

    It can keep my 1973 R90S company.....
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  15. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    because there was a large big rise !!!!!
    If not for 2 or 3 kilometre, no problem
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  16. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    A WHAT ????
    All those electronics, I'm crazy, that's right, but not at this point :D

    K are good bikes, but I prefer to drive slow to tow sometimes and have my part of dream with vintage
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  17. durtwurm

    durtwurm Talented Amateur

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    Any word on your situation? Waiting with baited breath.
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  18. Caddy82rats

    Caddy82rats Long timer

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    The problem was a battery that had last 6 month, 12V but not enough amp.
    Maybe also one of the 6 elements moving ?
    All is OK with a new batterie
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  19. durtwurm

    durtwurm Talented Amateur

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    Not surprisng. I had a new battery that was bad. Expensive they are! Replaced it. Also had a new Chinese condensor go bad; in six months! Put the old 30 year old condensor back in.....a-okay.
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  20. Rapid_Roy

    Rapid_Roy Rachael's Dad Supporter

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    :clapExcellent. Keep 'em flying!
    :wave
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