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It's with a heavy heart, that I put my machine up for sale. It's that time, and I need to get a car - so the bike has to go (for now). I have a 1998 R1100GS with 94000km on the clock, located in Pietermaritzburg, KZN. The price is R39k negotiable. She doesn't have any extras, but does have...

Hi All As per this thread: https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=216546.0 I'm stumped on what to do next. I know Welsh has an offer to lend me a spare HSE unit - but at this stage, I'd rather just take the bike in to someone and leave it there till it's fixed and pay them for their...

So - I've been living a bit of a nightmare this past week. My 1998 R1100GS died and left me stranded - the symptoms: no spark, and no fuel when cranking the engine. The fuel pump turns on when I turn on the ignition, but doesn't pump when cranking. I removed the Hall Sensor plate and found...

Good day everyone! I have a trip this Saturday, and I had a go on my bike this morning only to find it's now not running properly at all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHeKUbdU3oU Now, it could be as simple as the throttle cable being unseated (yes I had just fiddled with the tank) - but...

Hey all So, I have some surface rust starting to blister away the paint on my bike - and I was wondering what I should expect to pay to have the thing properly resprayed and all the rust dealt with, before it becomes a problem? I'm in the PMB area, so if you have any recommendations same time...

Hi everyone I'm in the process of replacing the fuel filter on my R1100GS, and the new filter needs a longer piece of hose. My problem is... I cannot find submersible fuel line ANYWHERE (in the Pietermaritzburg area). Is there a specific brand I should ask for? (I've been asking for SAE...

Good day everyone! With a big trip up and coming, I need to start sorting out the last bits of luggage that I need for it. I have a BMW oilhead (R1100GS) and I'd like a basic tankbag for as little as possible to go with it, please. Something I can stick my phone/wallet/GPS/medkit/sandwiches...

So, I'm in a bit of a spot. I bought some universal tool from Midas, got started, drained the oil on the bike... and the tool doesn't fit. There is not enough of a gap around the filter in order for me to remove the oil filter. So... is there anyone within driving distance of PMB (KZN) that...

Hi there, everyone. I'm just doing some info gathering, so I know where to look first etc etc... My '98 R1100GS is getting roughly 11km per litre of fuel (Which is about 9l/100km). I notice when I start in the morning, it does smell very rich (I can smell the petrol). I don't have the tools...

Hi guys This is a continuation of my other thread, as I'm new to an Oilhead and the noises mine is making is scaring me. I adjusted the valves (They all seemed quite tight) and now it seems I've made whatever noise it was making worse  :-[ It's most noticeable when actually riding and the...

So, just this evening I accepted delivery of Swanniebraai's R1100GS - and I have to say, wow what a machine! It goes smoothly, brakes nicely and has power to spare. I just have a few questions for the experienced BMW owners, more to set my mind at ease: I noticed a few noises on the engine...

Many, many thanks to Swanniebraai! I look forward to finally meeting 'the beast' when she finally arrives. *EDIT* Just to add, I'd prefer something with ABS please, and possibly nothing higher than a 2003 R1150GS. I'm willing to look at bikes outside of KZN, provided I can get a second WD...

Hi, all. I'm very much on the fence about a R1100GS that I'm looking to buy. I'm hoping not to spend more than R32k to R35k in getting it. Here are all the pictures of the problem areas I've spotted on it: https://imgur.com/a/ZB1yF Bike has 82000km on the clock, and has all the original BMW...

Hi, all! So, I'm looking to purchase myself a '98 R1100GS, but my problem is that I don't know what problems to look for in a 2nd-hand bike (especially the Beemer). I've already done a tone of research on the oilheads, and I'm pretty much set on the R1100GS. Is there anyone in the PMB area...

Hi guys I'm busy selling my KLR650, and I realise that I might not get as much as I'd hope for for the bike. My question, what is generally the cheapest to rebuild or acquire a second hand rear-suspension (As mine appears to have leaked out all its oil) for a 2005 Fugly KLR650? I'm not too...

*EDIT* I've just noticed iamgigglz post now (https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=160763.0) so my mistake >_< Mods can delete this if you want. *Double-edit* I forgot to mention. I'm in the KZN/Hillcrest area. Bike is fully licensed until next year Oct. I hate to do this, and I wish...