Adam's S

As it says; what you've done to your bike and how it helped make it better.

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adamski49
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Adam's S

Postby adamski49 » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:36 am

Look out, scary list of extras :D

Performance:
Technoflex front shock at about 325mm (I'd like to drop to 319mm)
Ohlins rear shock at about 320mm
Short (365mm) torque arm
BT 010's (I can't bring myself to move away from these, super grippy when it's dry and still grippy when it's wet and cold).

Cosmetics:
Ilmberger rear hugger (prettiest one available IMO and no problems in 20k miles).
BMW CF belly pan (again, prettiest one available IMO)

Practicality:
Givi top box, E52 (completely ruins the lines of the S but oh so practical).
Power socket in the dash for the GPS unit.
Odyssey PC680 gel battery (to replace the dying BM one).
Baglux cover and tank bag for the longer trips only.
BMW panniers with touring and city lids - city lids are a must if you venture anywhere near a city, although I'm a dab hand a filtering with the touring cases with mm to spare :D


Bought the bike with standard suspension (blue springs), switched to short torque arm which was a major improvement, then tried the sports suspension (yellow springs) which I liked even more before ending up with the set up I have now which I gather is similar to the latest boxercup rep except I have better damping and adjustment.

Also, tried the Y piece, K&N, induct, chip etc but didn't really feel it was running quite right plus I felt the additional noise didn't justify the increase in performance - bit of a stealth fan and happy with the acceleration and speed I already have.

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Pictured above Bourg Saint Maurice on our way towards the Petit Saint Bernard :D

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Bling 8)
Forgive me father for I have sinned... ex S owner moved onto pastures new with four cylinders and a chain... and back to a twin, albeit in a V.

mak
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bmw panniers

Postby mak » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:42 pm

Hi are those bmw panniers the same as the the normal r series bmw panniers ?

thanks

mike


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Postby bmwonder » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:59 pm

All lids are the same for all the R series (touring lids and city lids), they are completely interchangable. Only the boxes differ. The S's are larger than most as we don't have to have a cut out for an exhaust like the GS, RS and RT boys.

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Postby NA1959 » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:37 pm

Hi
Nice pic's of your bike and luggage etc. :D

How big is the givi rack and box? Is it easy fitted and removed?

Also what make is your hugger it looks good. Is it carbon fiber?

Just new to the forum and just bought my 2003 1100S on Saturday past.

LOve it too bits. :lol: :lol:
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Postby adamski49 » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:11 pm

NA1959 wrote:Hi
Nice pic's of your bike and luggage etc. :D

How big is the givi rack and box? Is it easy fitted and removed?

Also what make is your hugger it looks good. Is it carbon fiber?

Just new to the forum and just bought my 2003 1100S on Saturday past.

LOve it too bits. :lol: :lol:


Givi box is an E52, some think it's too big but it works for me. The E46 or newer V46 are possibly a better bet. All are quick and easy to remove.

The rack on the other hand is a bit more of a game as the pannier rails need to be removed to allow removal of the rear bodywork to expose the hidden fixings.

The hugger was an Ilmberger and yes, CF. Sandbar, on this site, will be able to assist you in the purchase of one of these fine items.

The S is a fine tool - enjoy!

Adam :)
Forgive me father for I have sinned... ex S owner moved onto pastures new with four cylinders and a chain... and back to a twin, albeit in a V.


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