The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 221

dmac57 · 10-17-2012, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinc2

Motorrad is calling it a Wasserboxer and also a Wasserkuh.

I thinc...not. Why in the world would BMW refer to their new gem as a "water cow?" Puhleez. I suppose the designation of the Adventure model will be "wasserschwein?"

JoeDuck · 10-17-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmac57

I thinc...not. Why in the world would BMW refer to their new gem as a "water cow?" Puhleez. I suppose the designation of the Adventure model will be "wasserschwein?"

capatalist Schweinhund!

mtbenson · 10-17-2012, 07:54 AM

OK, I'm ready for the first press rides. Hopefully, that's not 3-4 months from now.

Emoto · 10-17-2012, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbenson

OK, I'm ready for the first press rides. Hopefully, that's not 3-4 months from now.

When the new hexhead GS was introduced, didn't they have a press intro with riding in South Africa, during what would be the winter months to us in the northern hemisphere? I hope they do something similar to that again. It only makes sense to help generate demand before the season arrives in the western big-bore bike buying world, IMHO.

Scapadu · 10-17-2012, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbenson

OK, I'm ready for the first press rides. Hopefully, that's not 3-4 months from now.

For what i am concerned i am ready to go and have look at that new R12GSWC at my dealer tonight, 5 minutes from home! Guess what, i am going right now!

Voluhzia · 10-17-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapadu

For what i am concerned i am ready to go and have look at that new R12GSWC at my dealer tonight, 5 minutes from home! Guess what, i am going right now!

Being your own water with you.. :) you might need it :)

Facebook
Nova Scotia on Explorer

texzen · 10-17-2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoto

I have not researched this, would you care to elaborate and explain any benefits you see as a result?

I see less parts and mainly a lower stress angle on the front joint of the final drive......I have only a few partial images that show part of the final drive cutaway to work with. Also haven't seen anyone discuss this but if I calculate the number of rotation changes throughout the new final drive it comes out to +1 in favor of the counter direction of torque. The boxers have always had that torque twist to the chassis when throttle was applied or removed with the final drive on the right side versus the left that just added to the problem. It appears if I count the number of gears I can see everything in the cutaways, that the direction is now opposite the torque of the engine providing a counter torque balance. Just an observation.

Marki_GSA · 10-17-2012, 11:09 AM

Yes the counter rotation has already been mentioned earlier. Trouble is that it isn't on the same plane as the crank and it's doubtfully there is enough mass to counteract the rotation. It was actually touted in some of the press as the reason for swapping sides.

Loutre · 10-17-2012, 03:01 PM

I really liked it at the Intermot. Especially the way you turn up and down the screen

Aviatordoc · 10-17-2012, 06:11 PM

That "spork" thingy is very ugly. Really, what were they thinking/smoking/banging????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loutre

I really liked it at the Intermot. Especially the way you turn up and down the screen

twinrider · 10-17-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texzen

I see less parts and mainly a lower stress angle on the front joint of the final drive......I have only a few partial images that show part of the final drive cutaway to work with. Also haven't seen anyone discuss this but if I calculate the number of rotation changes throughout the new final drive it comes out to +1 in favor of the counter direction of torque. The boxers have always had that torque twist to the chassis when throttle was applied or removed with the final drive on the right side versus the left that just added to the problem. It appears if I count the number of gears I can see everything in the cutaways, that the direction is now opposite the torque of the engine providing a counter torque balance. Just an observation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marki_GSA

Yes the counter rotation has already been mentioned earlier. Trouble is that it isn't on the same plane as the crank and it's doubtfully there is enough mass to counteract the rotation. It was actually touted in some of the press as the reason for swapping sides.

How about hydrahead?

brenter · 10-17-2012, 08:08 PM

What is the dial on the left hand grip? Looks like it rotates and turns in and out. Thanks

oalvarez · 10-17-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brenter

What is the dial on the left hand grip? Looks like it rotates and turns in and out. Thanks

That is correct, that is what it does. It controls the GPS while on the RT it controls much else.

oalvarez · 10-17-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aviatordoc

That "spork" thingy is very ugly. Really, what were they thinking/smoking/banging????

It looks great.

EJ_92606 · 10-17-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbenson

OK, I'm ready for the first press rides. Hopefully, that's not 3-4 months from now.

Me too...can't wait to read some reviews.

10-17-2012, 07:54 AM	#3303
mtbenson Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Northwest PA Oddometer: 155	OK, I'm ready for the first press rides. Hopefully, that's not 3-4 months from now. __________________ 2007 R1200GS 1975 R90/6

10-17-2012, 03:01 PM	#3309
Loutre Cosmopolitan Adv Joined: Nov 2010 Location: In a tent on a mountain Oddometer: 1,952	I really liked it at the Intermot. Especially the way you turn up and down the screen __________________ Keep the smile on your face! F800GS - The ORANGE ones are faster!! An Otter on the road: From Lille to Limoges in 12 Days An Otter on the road: I'm coming up so you better get this party started!

10-17-2012, 08:08 PM	#3312
brenter Brenter Joined: Mar 2006 Location: . Missouri Oddometer: 334	left hand grip What is the dial on the left hand grip? Looks like it rotates and turns in and out. Thanks

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-17-2012, 11:09 AM	#3308
Marki_GSA Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Scotland Oddometer: 197	Yes the counter rotation has already been mentioned earlier. Trouble is that it isn't on the same plane as the crank and it's doubtfully there is enough mass to counteract the rotation. It was actually touted in some of the press as the reason for swapping sides.