Re: BMW: Re: Seat suggestions...My butt hurts! Re: BMW: Seat suggestions...My butt hurts! Re: BMW: KC and back - Oops! Looks like I need a valve! Re: BMW: R11RS luggage rack upgrade RE: BMW: Canadian Imports Re: BMW: Dual Disk Question Re: BMW: Seat suggestions...My butt hurts! BMW: Rhinebeck to Canada border crossing and Different route BMW: Re: BMW- Celebrating Re: BMW: Re: IBMWR meeting Rhinebeck Rally 99 BMW: Rear Monoshock Replacement R80RT BMW: RE: From Rhinebeck To Canada BMW: IBMWR meeting Rhinebeck Rally 99 - Rides BMW: re: loose threads BMW: Mortons BMW Re: BMW: Re: IBMWR meeting Rhinebeck Rally 99 BMW: Canadian Imports BMW: Marlon Wannabes Re: BMW: Dual Disk Question Re: BMW: Map light bulb replacement BMW: re: glue to hold velcro
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 08:59:06 -0700
From: Mitch Goldstrom <mitch@d2.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: Re: Seat suggestions...My butt hurts!
Contact Information?
Steve Carr wrote:
>
> Hi Ric,
>
> A bit cheaper would be a rebuild by Bill Mayer of Redding Ca.
- --
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Mitch Goldstrom (310) 314-2804
www.mitchy.com Fax: (310) 314-2888
mitch@d2.com
Digital Domain Inc.
Venice, CA
"Don't sweat petty things...or pet sweaty things."
- Steven Wright -
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 08:58:13 -0700
From: Mitch Goldstrom <mitch@d2.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: Seat suggestions...My butt hurts!
I read that article and after a 400 mile ride to
and arod Santa Barbara this weekend, I am leaning
towards the air bladder.
- -MG
Frederick Huganir wrote:
>
> Ric:
>
> Read the review of two aftermarket seat alternatives in the latest MOA
> magazine.
[deletia]
- --
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Mitch Goldstrom (310) 314-2804
www.mitchy.com Fax: (310) 314-2888
mitch@d2.com
Digital Domain Inc.
Venice, CA
"Don't sweat petty things...or pet sweaty things."
- Steven Wright -
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:09:11 -0400
From: howard.etkind@ohio.doe.gov
Subject: Re: BMW: KC and back - Oops! Looks like I need a valve!
>...I realized I was running on one cylinder. Long 50 miles!
>... since I don't have the $400-$500 to invest in getting the heads
>rebuilt right now, I plan to purchase a new exhaust valve and have a
>machine shop lap it in for me. That should get me back on the road
>for the summer.
That sounds like a lot for two little heads and for little ol' valves.
Here is how I would trouble shoot...
Pull the plugs and left valve cover
Verify left valve adjustment. A tight valve will act stuck open when
hot.
If proper valve clearance exists and valve will open and close during
rocker action, then it is time to pull the head
Set the head upside down on workbench on blocks so gasket surface is
horizontal, with spark plug in.
Pour in light oil, kerosene, wd-40 or similar substance, see how long
it takes to drain out of head through valve. If it doesn't drain,
valves are GOOD, If it does drain, look for wet port to identify bad
valve
Bring to machine shop, tell them to replace the bad valve, verify seat
is good, grind new valve, lap BOTH valves.
If the seat is bad, tell them to replace BOTH seats with hardened
ones.
If port is just a little damp, valves just might need lapping, get
some valve grind compound and a piece of gas hose as a valve lap tool.
Have a relaxing hour per valve lapping to perfection!
Oh yes, put rings in, same size as what is coming out. Cheap
insurance against tearing down jug again in three weeks to fix
excessive oil consumption out of repaired cylinder.
Howard
Howard.Etkind@ohio.doe.gov
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:04:13 EDT
From: MMxyzp@aol.com
Subject: Re: BMW: R11RS luggage rack upgrade
Yes, they do. It is quite expensive. I have heard from several dealers that
the pre-cut slots do not guarantee a fit which will be free from gaps after
the rack is installed.
One of the problems with fit is that the rubber grommets which fill the slots
are located in space by being hung on the subframe for the rack. As this is
put in, there is a little bit of adjustment available. Same with the tail
section. You have a situation where (mal)adjustments add to each other in a
cumulative fashion.
I found doing the slots myself with a dremel mototool that it wasn't a big
deal. The grommets have lips which will cover small errors. If you use
contact paper or tape to make a template, and remove material slowly (I
started with a hand coping saw, then the mototool), it should be relatively
easy to get a good fit.
It is also cheaper to have a dealer do an install than to get the precut tail
section.
I have also heard rumors of a template for cutting the slots being available
from BMW, but no one seems to have one. I doubt it is of much value anyway,
for reasons stated.
Hope this helps.
Mike Padway
R1100RS
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 11:08:01 -0500
From: "Kalichman, Paul" <Paul.Kalichman@COMPAQ.com>
Subject: RE: BMW: Canadian Imports
The US government and its agencies, EPA,Customs and the
DOT, are there to protect US interests. (read business interests,
and US economy)
By attempting to bring in a bike from Canada, which is virtually
identical in spec other that the speedometer, you are
circumventing these same businesses and the economy
the government is trying to protect. Why would they help
you or make it easy?
paulK
pickering,Ont
>
> My experience indicated to me that purchasing a vehicle in Canada can be a
> nightmare! About 2 months ago I tried to purchase a "used" 1990 K-100RS
from
> Canada. The price was very attractive and only 7K miles. Here is what I
> found out.
>
> To bring in a vehicle, you must "prove" to the EPA that the vehicle meets
ALL
> the EPA requirements AND prove to the DOT that the vehicle meets all the
DOT
> requirements. The US customs enforces all this. You have 60 days to
prove
> to two bureaucratic agencies that you meet all the requirements. You
cannot
> get a license plate until you do. Plus, if you import the bike while you
try
> to get through the maze, you must post a bond equal to 3 times the value
of
> the bike. The EPA , DOT and Customs are not helpful in resolving issues.
> In fact, they appear to take pleasure in seeing you struggle. You may
have
> to change things like speedometers (if in Kilometers, exhaust systems,
etc.).
> Likewise, BMWNA was not helpful. I gave up trying to purchase the
Canadian
> bike and purchased a US bike. That is "our" Government helping it
> citizens--NOT!
>
> Good luck
> Larry Cardo
> Owner of used US K-1100RS
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 09:10:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ross Schacher <dwarvenbiker@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: Dual Disk Question
1 - Monoshock R65's (but they only have a single disk) & R80's. Probably
R100's, too, but don't know for sure.
2 - ?
3 - New disk (duh!), new caliper, new brake lines, new master cylinder, I'd
imagine (No, I've never thought of doing this to Canth at all, at all!).
- --- "A.B." <bigfred@unm.edu> wrote:
> Question 1: What bikes have a handle bar mounted master cylinder?
> Question 2: For what, if any models is the change a bolt on procedure?
> Question 3: What is involved in doing the dual disk change?
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 09:21:09 +0000
From: Jim Brosman <vungtau6532@otn.net>
Subject: Re: BMW: Seat suggestions...My butt hurts!
Ric Bergstrom wrote:
>
> I have heard good things about sheep skins. Where did you get
> yours?
>snipped
I got mine, a huge colour matched sheepskin, at a local leather shop
that specializes in Harley leather stuff-"The Purple Hog" or some such.
He had a large swatch selection of colours. My suggestion is to look
into either a Goldwing store or Harley store and ask.
Incidentally, my sheepskin cost around 80 green ones.
HTH
- --
Jim Brosman
Marysville, CA
BMWOA 1275
85K100RS
De Opresso Liber
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 11:19:32 -0500
From: "Dilley, Schomisch and Associates, L.L.C." <dslaw@execpc.com>
Subject: BMW: Rhinebeck to Canada border crossing and Different route
In addition to photo I.D. and insurance card mentioned by others make sure
you have documentation regarding your son. A copy of the birth certificate
is good. The notarized affidavit mentioned in this list is also an
excellent idea.
A friend brought his grandson fishing with us in Ontario and he was asked
to go inside and provide documentation. Fortunately it was in order and we
were allowed to leave within 15 minutes. This is the only time I have been
stopped while fishing.
Motorcycles are another matter entirely. I get stopped about a third of
the time when riding alone. With a small group someone in the group gets
stopped about half the time. Motorcycle enthusiasts must fit into some
profile for nere do wells.
If you have time you can cross at Sault Ste. Marie and take Hwy 17 to 6 and
go to Manitoulin island and take the ferry from South Baymouth to
Tobermory. Its a long ride. (3 hours or so) but it is beautiful.
For ferry info www.bmts.com/~northland/chiche/chiche.html
For camping www.roomsplus.com/campgrnd/on/t/ont10405.htm
Enjoy your trip. I hope to do the same with my son when he is old enough.
'94 R100RT
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John T. Schomisch, Jr.
Dilley, Schomisch and Associates, L.L.C.
4321 W. College Ave. Suite 385
Appleton, WI 54914
920-735-0156
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:26:49 EDT
From: MMatti1400@aol.com
Subject: BMW: Re: BMW- Celebrating
SNIP:
<< Graham K Rogers wrote:
> Well, not really (above) but it will do. Who would want to celebrate a
> rebellion anyway? >>
Uh, Graham, have you been out in the steaming East so long that you've
forgotten Guy Fawkes Day? Or is that just a celebration of a Big Bang that
didn't?
Mark Mattison
New Canaan, Conn.
'97 F650 "Meistersinger"
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:26:51 EDT
From: EsquireTed@aol.com
Subject: Re: BMW: Re: IBMWR meeting Rhinebeck Rally 99
Ross Schacher:
>At only one hour before the rally, does that give us any time to do anything
>other than take mug shots? <snip>
>What about a time to meet to socialize?
Hello All,
I guess I should have rephrased -- The Prez Photo will be at 5pm, the
prezmeet will be *all week* as we have our own building (Building 30) - stop
by at any time to meet fellow Prezzes, find out what is going on, etc. I am
sure there will be nightly barly sessions, 24/7 shoot-the-bull, as well as
spur-of-the-moment rides planned, etc.
Ted Verrill
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:42:26 -0400
From: howard.etkind@ohio.doe.gov
Subject: BMW: Rear Monoshock Replacement R80RT
This weekend, on a 1000 miles ride to no where, with 2-up touring, it
became apparent that the dampening ability of the rear shock wasn't
what it used to be...
I would hit a bump, and then have a series of long bounces up and
down. On smooth roads it wasn't bad, but on SOME roads, it became
very annoying.
I have looked at some alternatives:
1) Change out shock insert with OEM item for about $170
2) Replace entire shock assembly with a Koni
3) Progressive makes a nice one I am told for about $500...
Using the cummulative knowledge of the list, what guidance is
available? Is the Koni or Progressive assembly really worth it? Does
it give me better handling? less float? no more bobbing?
Thanks in advance,
Howard Etkind
Howard.Etkind@ohio.doe.gov
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 13:06:50 EDT
From: SRFox@aol.com
Subject: BMW: RE: From Rhinebeck To Canada
I crossed into Canada last summer at Niagra with the family in the Suburban
towing a pop up. I got a long and patronizing lecture for not having
official identity cards for my 3 small daughters, and was informed that I may
be a kidnapper. I listened patiently, and when the agent finally stopped, I
suggested that maybe the best thing I could do was to turn around and spend
my vacation money in the States. Suddenly I was waved in with a big smile.
No problem coming back to the US.
Steve
99 R1100S
86 R65
85 RZ350/KR
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 13:17:35 -0400
From: Harris_Gary/ny_technology@explorer.siny.com
Subject: BMW: IBMWR meeting Rhinebeck Rally 99 - Rides
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>I am sure there will be nightly barly sessions, 24/7 shoot-the-bull,
as well as
>spur-of-the-moment rides planned, etc.
>Ted Verrill
Speaking of rides...
If anyone wants to tour the Ashokan and Pepacton Reservation, and the
Cannonville Watershed areas, I'll be taking off Wed morn, soon after
Bill Shaw's Detailing Seminar at 9 am in bldg 34. The ride will
include the best roads in the Rhinebeck area (and some of the best in
NY).
Just might include Hawk's Nest (that popular site for automobile
commercials) which runs right along the very scenic Delaware River and
then Port Jervis for some GREAT hamburgers!
;-)
Gary - NYC
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 11:13:42 -0600
From: Garry Graney <garry@cpnetcenter.com>
Subject: BMW: re: loose threads
Ed Moore writes:
>Horses: If there is a dumber animal on the face of the earth, I cannot
>imagine what it could be. Maybe a tree sloth, but noone wants to do the
>research. The saddest part is that the horse riders assume that their
>astonishingly stupid animals aren't constantly trying to kill them.
Asinine statements like this prove that there is a dumber animal.
Garry
'92 K75RT
'87 K75T
'92 Ducati 907ie
Horses
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 13:16:32 EDT
From: SRFox@aol.com
Subject: BMW: Mortons BMW
I recently decided that after riding with my 85 R65 for 13 years, I needed to
upgrade to a black '99 R1100S.
I bought it from Mortons BMW in Fredericksburg, VA, a place very familiar to
most mid-Atlantic BMW riders. Steve Anderson gave me a good price, and we
conducted most of the transaction by email and phone. No hassles whatsoever;
straight up, low stress deal. I add my name to the long list of customers who
have enjoyed doing business with Mortons. I have known Steve for 13 years;
he is a knowlegeable sales guy and a committed, high mileage BMW rider.
Steve
99 R1100S
86 R65
85 RZ350/KR
86 911
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 09:01:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ross Schacher <dwarvenbiker@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: Re: IBMWR meeting Rhinebeck Rally 99
At only one hour before the rally, does that give us any time to do anything
other than take mug shots? What about time to debate helmet laws, Gl*cks in
tankbags, and the merits of an R27 vs a Nighthawk? Or was that a K12 vs a
Katana?
What about a time to meet to soialize?
- --- EsquireTed@aol.com wrote:
>
> Michael Friedle:
> >The IBMWR have a building set aside, the Prezidential Retreat, at
> >Building 30 on your site map (check out www.bmwmoa.org for a preview of
> >the site map). Last I heard the Prez meeting was to be Thursday at 1700
> >at Building 30, but what do I know?
>
> Hello All,
>
> That is right, Building 30 at 5pm :)
>
> Ted Verrill
>
===
Ross Schacher | __ BMW __
o Past Master | \R65/
/^\ 1992-3, 1996-7 | __|||__
\/ G \/ Franklin Lodge | (__| |__)
/ \./ \ AF & AM | |_|
^ Grafton, MA Canth
Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark
_________________________________________________________
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 13:23:59 -0400
From: James Colburn <james.colburn@pressroom.com>
Subject: BMW: Canadian Imports
>Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:29:26 EDT
>> From: LCardo@aol.com
>To bring in a vehicle, you must "prove" to the EPA that the vehicle meets ALL
>the EPA requirements AND prove to the DOT that the vehicle meets all the DOT
>requirements.
Like they should take your word for it?
>You may have to change things like speedometers (if in Kilometers,
>exhaust >systems, etc.).
You mght be able to do an instant kilometer-mile conversion but what about
the guy you sell it to? Can't have someone puttering along at 60 kph in a
60 mph zone now can we? It'd cause an awful traffic back up.
>I gave up trying to purchase the Canadian
>bike and purchased a US bike.
See. The system worked. You "bought American." Kept your money here. Grew
the economy. Thumb up!
Jim Colburn
(aka james.colburn@pressroom.com)
Important Events Of The 20th Century:
1929: Al Capone Denies Murder for Profit Allegations,
Insists Gangland Slayings "Purely for Fun"
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 13:24:45 -0400
From: James Colburn <james.colburn@pressroom.com>
Subject: BMW: Marlon Wannabes
>Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 07:41:24 -0400
>> From: Chris Norloff <cnorloff@norloff.com>
>What did Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper ride in Easy Rider?
Brenda Vaccarro?
Jim Colburn
(aka james.colburn@pressroom.com)
Important Events Of The 20th Century:
1929: Al Capone Denies Murder for Profit Allegations,
Insists Gangland Slayings "Purely for Fun"
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 11:31:02 -0600 (MDT)
From: "A.B." <bigfred@unm.edu>
Subject: Re: BMW: Dual Disk Question
ok,
let me rephrase my questions a little:
1: What bikes/earliest years have a handle bar mounted master cylinder?
2: What bikes can I pull parts off to do the conversion?
3: becides the obvious (extra disk, extra caliper) what are the major
changes that have to happen. Do I need new forks? wheels?
- -alfie
>
> 1 - Monoshock R65's (but they only have a single disk) & R80's. Probably
> R100's, too, but don't know for sure.
> 2 - ?
> 3 - New disk (duh!), new caliper, new brake lines, new master cylinder, I'd
> imagine (No, I've never thought of doing this to Canth at all, at all!).
>
> --- "A.B." <bigfred@unm.edu> wrote:
> > Question 1: What bikes have a handle bar mounted master cylinder?
> > Question 2: For what, if any models is the change a bolt on procedure?
> > Question 3: What is involved in doing the dual disk change?
>
> ===
> Ross Schacher | __ BMW __
> o Past Master | \R65/
> /^\ 1992-3, 1996-7 | __|||__
> \/ G \/ Franklin Lodge | (__| |__)
> / \./ \ AF & AM | |_|
> ^ Grafton, MA Canth
> Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark
> _________________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Get your free @yahoo.com address at mail.yahoo.com
>
>
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 14:13:16 -0400
From: Karl Rosenbaum <krosenba@erols.com>
Subject: Re: BMW: Map light bulb replacement
At 10:56 PM 07/05/1999 -0300, you wrote:
>
> Hello to all, need advice on how to get to the map light bulb to
>tighten or replace it on a 96 KLT.
>Does the lens pop off or do I have to take some of the fairing apart ?
> I just steped outside to get something out the right pocket, turned
>the map light on, it came on for
>split secound then went out. Any advice would help so I don't break or
>scratch anything I don't have to.
Having been in this area several times, there are two ways that I can
think of getting there to replace the bulb, IF the cover does not come off
(I am not sure if it is THAT easy). You can get to the area via the back
of the fairing. Remove the fours screws that hold the outside of the black
cover. (this piece is the one that has the switch blanks and the lamp that
you are talking about). There are also two hidden screws that are
underneath and to the left/right of the light (Be careful putting these
back in since they only go into the fiberglass and are easily stripped).
That will loosen everything enough to give you access to the area. This is
the method that I would use.
The other, would be to come from the front side, but I would not recommend
it unless you have something else to do in there. Remove the windshield
screws (there are about 8 - 10) and then lift the whole assembly up. I
don't think that it would be necessary to remove it. But after lifting it
up you should see the back side of the unit.
I hope that you do not need either method and can get the damn bulb out
from the cover.
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 11:12:15 -0700
From: "Aaron Bockelie (Volt Computer)" <a-aarob@microsoft.com>
Subject: BMW: re: glue to hold velcro
>I need to glue Velcro to wood.
>Every glue I have tried has failed, especially once the temperature rises.
>I am open to suggestions.
A good glue to use would be a cyanoacrylite (sp?) type glue.
Basically, super-glue.
You can get humongous bottles of the stuff at hobby shops. (the ones that
sell remote control airplanes are most likely to carry it.) Get an 8 or 12
oz bottle of the stuff.
Be VERY VERY VERY careful about gluing your hands/fingers/etc together - the
stuff has the consistency of water, and can run all over the place. Also, if
the wood has a finish on it, it's possible that the finish resists whatever
glue you're using. If you're gluing velcro, be careful about the stuff
soaking thru the velcro fabric.
Aaron Bockelie
1998 K1200RS
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