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HI Guys Does anyone know where I can find a new clutch cable for my 1100? My local BMW dealer's price is R479 but they have no stock. I will welcome any comments and suggestions.  :thumleft:

Hi guys I bought NGK BCPR7ET spark plugs from Midas for my R1100GS for the last service. Am not sure if its due to the plugs but the bike has been backfireing every now and again since (not sure if it related at all). Its time for a service again. Which spark plugs do you guys prefer to use...

Hi all I found an article on the internet a while ago about throttle body synch. The article included photographs of an electronic apparatus called a "Twin Max" used for throttle body synch. It does the same job as a monometer but seems more sensitive and accurate. Anyone know where such an...

Hi all I am looking for a decent set of used rims to fit my R1100GS. Let me know if anyone has a set they want to get rid of or know where I can get hold of a set. Many thanx  :thumleft:

Hi All Does anyone know where I can buy an oil filter wrench for removing and installing the oil filter on my R1100GS....? I will appreciate your assistance. Cheers

Hi all. Let me know if anyone needs an original R1100GS plate.

Hey All Wondering if anyone has attempted to install a "longer" 5th gear in their R1100GS's gearbox? Or if this is at all possible and if such a part is available for these models....? A buddy of mine has gone through a similar excersice on an older model beemer with great success. As you...

Hi all. I am in the process of fitting a Scorch aftermarket exhaust to my R1100GS. Was just wondering what your opinions are regarding the need for making any additional adjustments after the system has been fitted (and cat converter removed). BMW reckons that (although they don't promote...

Hi All I am looking for WHITE hand gaurds to fit my R1100GS. The left hand gaurds of an R80GG fits perectly....however....a slight modification is needed to make the right side hand gaurd fit. Does anyone know where I will be able to find a WHITE set that will fit without having to cut away at...

Hi all Original bash plate and rear seat to fit a BMW R1100GS, for sale. Bash plate in perfect nick. Rear seat is missing the metal fitting that clips into the lock Make me an offer

Hi all Is it safe to remove the standard exhaust system of my R1100GS and fitting an aftermarket system without doing any aditional moifications?

Hi all The side stand interlock switch on my R1100GS has been damaged. The switch still works but it seems like some plastic bits has broken off, resulting in the switch dangling loose next to the side stand.  Does anyone know where I am able to get hold of a used switch? A new switch aint that...

Hi all i am looking for a used right hand side hand gaurd for a BMWR1100GS.....

Hi All The ABS of my R1100GS does not always engage upon starting the bike. However, after switching the bike off and on (a few times), it engages. Occassionally the ABS engages the first time, however, in most cases I have to turn the ignition off and then on again anything between 1 and 5...

BMW Motorrad charges R170 per fork seal for the R1100GS. I bought both seals at Craigs in Parow for R130. Will be fitting them today. I have learned that aftermarket/alternative parts are not always complete crap when compared to BMW original parts. Let's see how long these fork seals last. If...

Hi all Does anyone know of a local supplier of braided brake hose kits? Specifically to fit my BMW R1100GS. I am exploring this option before going through the trouble of having these specially made up. Thanx

Hi guys One of my brake hoses decided to retire on Saturday afternoon, after 18 years of service (fortunately this happend right in front of the house!). I have decided to replace all my brake hoses with braided ones. Anyone here with braided hoses on their GS? Will the braking system be able...

Hi all Do you guys know of a place in Cape Town where I can have braided brake hoses made up for my BMW R1100GS?

Hi...hoop julle kan help Wanneer ek my R1100GS se throttle toemaak nadat ek die bike deur so een of twee ratte hard gery het, backfire hy. Dit gebeur veral wanneer ek vinnig afgear en die throttle "blip" terwyl ek dit doen. Wanneer ek teen 'n konstante spoed ry en/of wanneer ek dit rustig vat...

Hi all Touratech (and I assume a few others) manufacture a part which they call a "gearbox reinforcement" (see attached photograph). Has anyone of you guys fitted a part like this to your 1100 or 1150? I would like to get hold of the dimentions and make my own, seeing that I am able to do this...