Feb 14, 2014 · All I have been reading about are how the 1150's are the "best" or the new "Water Closet" 1200's are the "best, but for the money and in my humble but only opinion that matters, the R1100GS is the progenitor of all that came after. Comparing apples to ape nuts, of the oil or hex heads nothing can hold a candle to the 1100.

Nov 13, 2009 · It was relatively quick and plug and play w/ routing the wires to the battery (in my case the auxiliary fuse box) taking the most time. He also sells relay harnesses specifically designed for the R1100GS big bus cyclopes headlight too (with relays sealed against the elements so they can be outside the headlight housing because of the cramped ...

Apr 24, 2006 · Correct tire pressure - R1100GS. Discussion in 'GS Boxers' started by TengaiJohn, Feb 27, 2017. TengaiJohn ...

Dec 8, 2015 · Sounds like a great project bringing that ’96 R1100GS back to life. Regarding the fuel lines, the top one marked with yellow tape is typically the fuel supply line, it delivers fuel from the pump to the fuel rail. The bottom line, marked with green tape, is usually the return line coming back from the pressure regulator.

Sep 18, 2018 · The general consensus suggest that I keep the R1100GS i.e. until I decide to make a more substantial leap to the R1200GS - appreciating that not everyone is a fan. Great advice. In the meantime, I thought I should share some pictures of my bike (see below).

Dec 10, 2011 · Lambda, Scorpion SS exhaust made in G.B. for R1100GS, Scorpion collector, Staintune, CO Potentiometer, CO Pot, Non-catalytic factory delivered R11))GS, All R1100GS cat, non-cat Motronic factory ready for Bosch potentiometer, location on mc, benefits of conversion, wire harness plug, part number, identification and adjustment.

Oct 16, 2013 · Keep in mind the R1100gs has a lower first gear, and or final drive ratio, so no need to slip the clutch when off road, or starting off up hill.. - lower gear is much better off road.- and, 100 mph in 3rd gear well below redline, then shift to 4rth, or 5th gear and cruise. not sure what 6th gear is for really. unless your typical cruise speed ...

Jul 11, 2008 · There are many problems with owning the R1100Gs as I have found!..... You ride more and more; People in different countries hold you up as they ask about the bike; You dont want to get off; Always looking for longer journeys further away; Always looking at maps to find twisty roads; The list goes on and on

Jun 22, 2011 · I just finished stripping the inside of my '98 R1100GS tank: the liner was completely shot and clogging the injectors. The bike doesn't sit long so I figured I'd leave the inside bare. I've had bad luck in the past with those tank coating products. Fingers crossed!

Feb 12, 2015 · Need some help here guys. R1100GS ‘96, 70k mi bike died doing 45 down the road in the pouring rain. Bouncing tach. No spark. replaced the HES, screwed it up getting it aligned, but got it right eventually, bike ran for a day and then wouldn’t start. thinking I damaged the new HES I ate a new one and installed it with a test light