BMW R1150GS overclocking miles?

[JohnnyBoxer]

We know that the speedo reads about 10-15% mph and a good correction for this is to fit a R1100R/RT speedo drive

If the mph bit 'over reads', does the odometer also 'over read' ?

So a 35,000 mile GS on the clock is really a 31,500 mile GS in reality

When touring on my 1100RT we set the odo's to zero once and did a day's ride Hotel A to Hotel B, wheel for wheel with other GS's and the RT always recorded the lowest odo reading

So, in that case are servicing our bikes to frequently

 

[richie]

We know that the speedo reads about 10-15% mph and a good correction for this is to fit a R1100R/RT speedo drive

If the mph bit 'over reads', does the odometer also 'over read' ?

So a 35,000 mile GS on the clock is really a 31,500 mile GS in reality

When touring on my 1100RT we set the odo's to zero once and did a day's ride Hotel A to Hotel B, wheel for wheel with other GS's and the RT always recorded the lowest odo reading

So, in that case are servicing our bikes to frequently

Think this was all discussed years ago. But nowt like opening up a can of worms...

 

[wreck diver]

Have you uncovered BMW plot to get us back in thier workshops more often
There was a superb 1150 gsa at Cassington bike night last night,2002 and only 7000 miles black and yellow ,thought for a mo that you had brought one of your fleet south.

 

[John Armstrong]

I had to sell my 1100GS after I fitted the R speeedo drive due to those concerns

 

[jez]

I had to sell my 1100GS after I fitted the R speeedo drive due to those concerns

Bugger, don't say that John I've only just got my 1100GS. I can't part with it this soon, can I?

 

[John Armstrong]

Bugger, don't say that John I've only just got my 1100GS. I can't part with it this soon, can I?

Be carefull then, if you don't know it's over reading the on the mph then you won't have to worry about it

But, do not at any times, compare the speed / odometer to a GPS

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

There was a superb 1150 gsa at Cassington bike night last night,2002 and only 7000 miles black and yellow ,thought for a mo that you had brought one of your fleet south.

You've seen mine, I bet that one was better..................7k - where's he been all this time

 

[Timpo]

So a 35,000 mile GS on the clock is really a 31,500 mile GS in reality

30,000 to 35,000 miles........ fecking hardcore that mate......

And when do you think the odo and speedo lose being linked..... if they ever are?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

30,000 to 35,000 miles........ fecking hardcore that mate......

And when do you think the odo and speedo lose being linked..... if they ever are?

Just asking> Do you know the answer?

35,000 was just an arbitary figure, could have been 50k or 15k

 

[Ugly Cow]

30,000 to 35,000 miles........ fecking hardcore that mate......

And when do you think the odo and speedo lose being linked..... if they ever are?

They are not linked as such, speedo magnet and hair spring. Odometer gear driven. Front tyre wear will slightly change both readings. But really lifes to short

 

[slaphead GSER]

miles

Thats a relief , was just about to sell mine as its coming near 60,000 but now that its only done 55,000 might just have to keep it

 

[Ugly Cow]

Thats a relief , was just about to sell mine as its coming near 60,000 but now that its only done 55,000 might just have to keep it

For another 5,000 miles before it gets its third service.