I am glad I found your channel! I have a 1995 R1100gs and still riding from that time and enjoying it! I have been fortunate to cross the North American continent several times including up to the Arctic Ocean. I enjoy seeing your modifications and look to upgrading some of the things you have discovered
I’m heading across the country to visit a friend for the holiday next month. He inherited an R1100gs but doesn’t ride, and wants me to have it. I’ve been riding and racing for years, but a bit nervous given the weight of these things. Do they feel massive and heavy? I’m fairly small.
@@sarahdell4042 The bike looks (and is) big and heavy, but it has a very low center of gravity and is very well balanced. When I bought mine it only took me 1 ride to build the same thrust in the bike as I'd in my previous bike. The weight of the bike is only a problem in 2 occasions i've found out... Once you drop it and if you've to push it... Moral of the story, don't drop it and pick the right parking spot :D The bike has 2 seat heights, so you can put it in the low position or eventually lower the bike slightly...
I replaced my airbox. The sun had made it fade like yours. It's a big job. I ride mine through some rough roads in South Africa. I need to break mine down and repaint the frame. Rust monster...
It's not just the air box that faded, but all plastics. In the past I've used some Muc Off products to wash and polish the bike, which brought the faded parts back alive. May be I should wash Red Rhino more often than once every 2 years :D
I have the 1998 R1100gs and Bought it in 2006 and mine has 27000 genuine mileage on it . Great bike and sometimes I think I should sell and try something else , but it’s a classic and does it all pretty good. Got MRA Vario screen and it came with all bmw luggage.
I do like to try something else, I've done some demo rides at dealers just for fun. Currently speccing out the bike for more allroad/offroad riding. But I doubt I'll sell the bike ever... 2nd bike might be an option in the future, however the GS is a very good all-round bike...
Nice bike with nice modifications! I am looking to buy 1996 model mostly stock(with ABS and heated grips) 70,000 miles for $1500. Would you recommend or do you think it might give me a lot of trouble or high expenses in maintenance. Please let me know.
The mileage itself is not a huge problem, i've seen plenty of them over 100.000 miles without much issues. There are 3 items to be aware of at that mileage, the clutch, gearbox and ABS (if it has any). All of them are pretty costly to repair / replace, may be up to the same price as the bike (i'm only familiar with NL repair costs). Other items to check are the tires, break rotors and -pads, these are normal wear parts but still costing a bit of money. For the price I wouldn't think twice, in NL you may get a pretty beat-up GS if any at all. As a final note, the 1997 model has a slightly better gear box and the 1998 model also has some nicer wheels (not bare aluminum).
I've the normal version, tried both but the edge of the tall one was in the center of my line of sight... The screen is a major improvement compared to the stock one and I'm very happy with it. I'm 1.92m and it helps a lot, it comes with 2 downsides... Less airflow on hot days and the top bolt of the headlight is obstructed...
How often do you regulate engine valves? And how often do you synchronize throtle body? How do you know that its time for it? I bought R1100GS with 68k km and it runs perfect. When do I need to check valves and synchronizeengine? Does it make some sounds or what? Thanks
Nice bike they are built to last
I am glad I found your channel! I have a 1995 R1100gs and still riding from that time and enjoying it! I have been fortunate to cross the North American continent several times including up to the Arctic Ocean. I enjoy seeing your modifications and look to upgrading some of the things you have discovered
Thanks man,
It's part of the fun. I recently installed new shocks, should have done that years sooner😉
I’m heading across the country to visit a friend for the holiday next month. He inherited an R1100gs but doesn’t ride, and wants me to have it. I’ve been riding and racing for years, but a bit nervous given the weight of these things.
Do they feel massive and heavy? I’m fairly small.
@@sarahdell4042 The bike looks (and is) big and heavy, but it has a very low center of gravity and is very well balanced.
When I bought mine it only took me 1 ride to build the same thrust in the bike as I'd in my previous bike.
The weight of the bike is only a problem in 2 occasions i've found out... Once you drop it and if you've to push it... Moral of the story, don't drop it and pick the right parking spot :D
The bike has 2 seat heights, so you can put it in the low position or eventually lower the bike slightly...
@@M0Tourist thanks!
@@sarahdell4042 Have fun and ride safe !
I replaced my airbox. The sun had made it fade like yours. It's a big job. I ride mine through some rough roads in South Africa. I need to break mine down and repaint the frame. Rust monster...
It's not just the air box that faded, but all plastics. In the past I've used some Muc Off products to wash and polish the bike, which brought the faded parts back alive.
May be I should wash Red Rhino more often than once every 2 years :D
I have the 1998 R1100gs and Bought it in 2006 and mine has 27000 genuine mileage on it .
Great bike and sometimes I think I should sell and try something else , but it’s a classic and does it all pretty good.
Got MRA Vario screen and it came with all bmw luggage.
I do like to try something else, I've done some demo rides at dealers just for fun.
Currently speccing out the bike for more allroad/offroad riding.
But I doubt I'll sell the bike ever... 2nd bike might be an option in the future, however the GS is a very good all-round bike...
Add the Ohlin's shocks front and rear. Big improvement over stock.
Yea it for sure will be, I've looked into Hyperpro as a replacement, but it is a rather expensive upgrade ...
nice, enjoy your bike
I've got an 1150gs adventure and I love it!
groeten uit België
Thanks 👍. I definitely do, I've been riding part of the TET as first deliberate offroad ride.
The bike really surprised me😎
Leuk , heb een modernere motor die goed bevalt , echter blijf ik kijken naar de r1100gs , denk dat er eentje gaat komen volgend jaar
De R1100GS is echt een topper. Rijd als op rails, super veel stuur uitslag en behalve bij stilstaan voel je niet dat het een zware motor is.
Nice bike with nice modifications! I am looking to buy 1996 model mostly stock(with ABS and heated grips) 70,000 miles for $1500. Would you recommend or do you think it might give me a lot of trouble or high expenses in maintenance. Please let me know.
The mileage itself is not a huge problem, i've seen plenty of them over 100.000 miles without much issues.
There are 3 items to be aware of at that mileage, the clutch, gearbox and ABS (if it has any). All of them are pretty costly to repair / replace, may be up to the same price as the bike (i'm only familiar with NL repair costs).
Other items to check are the tires, break rotors and -pads, these are normal wear parts but still costing a bit of money.
For the price I wouldn't think twice, in NL you may get a pretty beat-up GS if any at all.
As a final note, the 1997 model has a slightly better gear box and the 1998 model also has some nicer wheels (not bare aluminum).
@@M0Tourist Thanks for the insight. I bought it and it looks good so far 😇
@@gauvardhan Ride safe and most of all, enjoy the ride ;)
Can’t go wrong for $1,500 even if it has some issues that need to be addressed.
Nice video. Do you have the tall or shirt Windscreen? Does it help a lot as a toll rider?
I've the normal version, tried both but the edge of the tall one was in the center of my line of sight...
The screen is a major improvement compared to the stock one and I'm very happy with it. I'm 1.92m and it helps a lot, it comes with 2 downsides... Less airflow on hot days and the top bolt of the headlight is obstructed...
Thanks a lot. You also got a higher seat right? I am almost as tall so I think the shorter one should also work.
@@arslo the seat is 10mm higher if I recall correctly, but it doesn't make a huge difference
yes have you had any issues with abs
Nope, mine came without it :)
How often do you regulate engine valves? And how often do you synchronize throtle body? How do you know that its time for it?
I bought R1100GS with 68k km and it runs perfect. When do I need to check valves and synchronizeengine? Does it make some sounds or what? Thanks
The service interval is 10000 km or every year. I usually do it before we go on our yearly trip. But then the adjustment is just minor.
ziet er alle maal zeer goed uit , niet veel problemen , maar hoe is het met het olie verbruik .,?en welke olie gaat in de motor ? grts danny
Ik doe er 20w50 mineraalolie in. Hij gebruikt wel iets aan olie, maar meestal niet genoeg om hem bij te moeten vullen tussen de jaarlijkse beurten
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Hmm, bekende omgeving... Schiedam-Kethel zo te zien?
Klopt, spoorbrug bij de joppenlaan ;)
@@M0Tourist Mijn achtertuin als ik weer eens aan het zwerven ben op een van mijn tweewielers. 😉
Hi, what injector upgrade did u make in the end?
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Hello I have Bmw gs 1997 .
Do you like the bike?
@@M0Tourist Yes of course
@@LOOKATTHISRAFFF Only problem with the bike is that non other will come close :)