A list of technical articles that I've put together over the 196,000 kms (and counting) of owning an awesome 2008 R1200 GSA.
ELECTRICs
RDC/TPM battery replacement (Thanks Nurzo for this great article)
BMW R 1200 series: TPMS/RDC Refurb
BMW R 1200 series: Can you change TPM read out from BAR to PSI?
R 1200 Oil Head: Replacing Headlight globes
BMW R 1200 series: CanBus and GSA fog lights
ENGINE
BMW Boxer R1200 GSA service and inspection
BMW R 1250 / 1200 Variable Valve Timing systems
R 1200 Throttle body problems - broken cable pulleys
Throttle body balance BMW R 1200 GS
BMW Boxer Harmonizer: Syncing throttle bodies
BMW R 1200 series: ECU Map modification + StainTune Exhaust
Engine Mods: ECU, A/F ratio, Power controller, drive-ability
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel system cleaner / injectors / fuel gauge strip
BmW R 1200 GSA Fuel Tank Flange Crack (RHS)
DRIVELINE
BMW R 1200 22 spline drive shaft failure and replacement
R 1200 RT drive shaft failure
BMW R 1200 series / K1200 series: final drive repairs
SUSPENSION
BMW R Nine T Scrambler / UGS + Wilbers long travel suspension
BMW R 1 200 GSA (2008) ESA Shock Absorber Removal
BRAKES
Working on Brakes: Rule Number 1
BMW R 1200 series: ABS Unit repairs
WHEELS AND TYRES
Motorbike Tyres - Talk about tyres you've owned
SPECIFICATIONS
BMW R 1200 GS series Specifications by Year
BMW R 1200 / 1200 GS Adventure gear ratios
Tech Talk: BMW R 1200 Series
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Tech Talk: BMW R 1200 Series
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Re: Tech Talk: BMW R1200 Series
Spacey1,
An excellent list. However, after scanning it seems to be missing the most important item. The one about what to do when the service interval is up or there is a problem or other, including those listed…
Add this to your list: Call Auto Classic or Thorsten etc and make a service/repair booking. Just need to add a phone number or two. Then there is, of course, a requirement to find a way to get home and a way to get back when the bike is ready.
Cheers,
Raider
An excellent list. However, after scanning it seems to be missing the most important item. The one about what to do when the service interval is up or there is a problem or other, including those listed…
Add this to your list: Call Auto Classic or Thorsten etc and make a service/repair booking. Just need to add a phone number or two. Then there is, of course, a requirement to find a way to get home and a way to get back when the bike is ready.
Cheers,
Raider
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Re: Tech Talk: BMW R1200 Series
So you'd be referring to:
Service / Parts / Repairs in Perth
http://forum.bmwmccwa.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=78
Service / Parts / Repairs in Perth
http://forum.bmwmccwa.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=78
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Re: Tech Talk: BMW R1200 Series
hey spacey
toying with the new to me 2005 1200 is the gs 911 worth it
toying with the new to me 2005 1200 is the gs 911 worth it
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Re: Tech Talk: BMW R1200 Series
A very informative article from Nurzo: RDC/TPM battery replacement
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Re: Tech Talk: BMW R1200 Series
At the very least, a GS 911 can record all relevant data from your BMW's ECU (computer), save that information to a text file which you can then save to your mobile phone.jls wrote:hey spacey
toying with the new to me 2005 1200 is the gs 911 worth it
Then you will have an accurate record of your BMW motorcycle on your phone in the case of a breakdown occurring.
The BMW spare parts people will be able to more accurately assist identifying parts for your BMW motorcycle.
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Re: Tech Talk: BMW R1200 Series
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R1200 Oil Head: Replacing Headlight globes
R1200 Oil Head: Replacing Headlight globes
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BMW Boxer R1200 GSA service and inspection
BMW Boxer R1200 GSA service and inspection
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