Captain Beaky
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Ebay Item No. 160481474264
V.Cheap...
Ebay Item No. 160481474264
V.Cheap...
FD going cheap...
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FD ratios vary in the R1200 range, so check before you purchase.
I've had it.
I need a rear disc soon anyway!
I need a rear disc soon anyway!
Hmm, got me thinking now.
I have emailed the vendor, but it does state taken off a 2010 bike, brand new. Why would you remove the guts? Even BMW don't remove / change / repair the internals.
Don't know why the internals would be removed, but it deffo says housing and disc only.
It has a mark on the casing, so maybe done in transit, dealer having to replace before he can sell it.
BMW R1200R (2010) BRAND NEW REAR DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING AND DISC
ZERO MILES TAKEN OFF A BRAND NEW BIKE SO MAY HAVE A SMALL MARK ON SURFACE.
It has a mark on the casing, so maybe done in transit, dealer having to replace before he can sell it.
BMW R1200R (2010) BRAND NEW REAR DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING AND DISC
ZERO MILES TAKEN OFF A BRAND NEW BIKE SO MAY HAVE A SMALL MARK ON SURFACE.
No reply from vendor yet, I guess we'll see when it arrives.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
If it does come just as a casing, it will be a bummer, I've done similar things and spent a penny or two on things that weren't what I was expecting.
It's all part of the reason pubs are invented. You can have a beer and laugh about it later.
Fingers crossed though.
It's all part of the reason pubs are invented. You can have a beer and laugh about it later.
Fingers crossed though.
Captain Beaky
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Just got mine - it's the FD (fully populated with gubbins) with the swingarm - no driveshaft. True as his word, the rear disc is brand spanking (and covered with oil - FD wasn't drained before it was sent... Still - saves me doing it...)
Still - I'm happy - it's a perfect match for my R1200R.
It's sitting pretty up in the garage loft - waiting... waiting....
Judging by what he's selling - I reckon he must be making trikes or something... I've bought a few other bits - like the seat (at £30, I'll have a spare), the rear light cluster (at £5, I'll see if I can fit LED's into it!) and a sidestand and switch (switch is vulnerable, and I want to modify the sidestand slightly - so I have a spare.
Still - I'm happy - it's a perfect match for my R1200R.
It's sitting pretty up in the garage loft - waiting... waiting....
Judging by what he's selling - I reckon he must be making trikes or something... I've bought a few other bits - like the seat (at £30, I'll have a spare), the rear light cluster (at £5, I'll see if I can fit LED's into it!) and a sidestand and switch (switch is vulnerable, and I want to modify the sidestand slightly - so I have a spare.
received mine this morning. Same as above, internals present, brand new unit minus shaft. Just hope it slots straight on now. Fingers crossed.
Dunno, yet, will fit it tonight and find out.
I can't see it being that far out though, so I've chanced me arm.
No, don't chance you arm, you'll need that for beer drinking. lol
I've just rung Vines Caterham, to ask the question.
They are going to see if the 1200r and 1200gsa have the same part numbers on the gubbings in side, therefore they'll be the same ration/size.
I've just rung Vines Caterham, to ask the question.
They are going to see if the 1200r and 1200gsa have the same part numbers on the gubbings in side, therefore they'll be the same ration/size.
OK, update ...............
The R1200R has a FD part number of 33117708351 (complete)
The R1200GSA FD has part number of 33117718441 (complete)
The housings have different number as do the diff gears them selves.
The final drive ratio is 1:2.75 for the R1200R and 1:2.91 for the R1200GSA.
Other than that, as far as I can see all the other internals bearing, gaskets, seal etc are all the same. The few parts that were different in the R1200R, have been superseded by the R1200GSA parts.
So other than a slightly different drive ratio ..............(saving something stupid, like the rear shock mounts in a different place) should be a straight swap.
Worst case swap the internals over, as the bearings and seals carry the same part numbers. Meaning the machining inside the R1200GSA housing will be the same as the machining inside the R1200R housing.
Then down the pub ....
The R1200R has a FD part number of 33117708351 (complete)
The R1200GSA FD has part number of 33117718441 (complete)
The housings have different number as do the diff gears them selves.
The final drive ratio is 1:2.75 for the R1200R and 1:2.91 for the R1200GSA.
Other than that, as far as I can see all the other internals bearing, gaskets, seal etc are all the same. The few parts that were different in the R1200R, have been superseded by the R1200GSA parts.
So other than a slightly different drive ratio ..............(saving something stupid, like the rear shock mounts in a different place) should be a straight swap.
Worst case swap the internals over, as the bearings and seals carry the same part numbers. Meaning the machining inside the R1200GSA housing will be the same as the machining inside the R1200R housing.
Then down the pub ....
How'd you get on?
Any good?
I did wonder after, if the splines where the same on the drive shaft .....
I have one on it's way as well now, another R1200R being triked I guess.
Well I fitted the FD unit ok, it slots straight on, the splines are the same. The swing arm and torque arm look exactly the same by eye, but I only fitted the drive unit.
The wheel bolts are longer on the GS than the R, so use your originals.
I fitted the wheel and took it for a spin round the block only to find my rear wheel covered in drive oil!
On examination, the one part that doesn't fit the same is the ABS sensor, as the aperture in the drive housing is a larger diametre than the GS and I could not get it to seal with a variation of O-rings.
Also I suspect it is slightly shorter on the R to the GS as I could feel it 'brushing' against the drive gear inside when I held it in with my finger and turned the disc.
I didn't feel any immediate ratio difference on my trip round the block but I'll check that out when I get it sealed, although it's only 0.16 difference apparently.
All in all I don't foresee this being a major problem, as the ABS sensor just unplugs under the seat, so a 1200R sensor should sort it. An unexpected added expense but heyho, cheaper that BMW's preferred alternative.
I'll get one ordered today and let you know how I go on.
The wheel bolts are longer on the GS than the R, so use your originals.
I fitted the wheel and took it for a spin round the block only to find my rear wheel covered in drive oil!
On examination, the one part that doesn't fit the same is the ABS sensor, as the aperture in the drive housing is a larger diametre than the GS and I could not get it to seal with a variation of O-rings.
Also I suspect it is slightly shorter on the R to the GS as I could feel it 'brushing' against the drive gear inside when I held it in with my finger and turned the disc.
I didn't feel any immediate ratio difference on my trip round the block but I'll check that out when I get it sealed, although it's only 0.16 difference apparently.
All in all I don't foresee this being a major problem, as the ABS sensor just unplugs under the seat, so a 1200R sensor should sort it. An unexpected added expense but heyho, cheaper that BMW's preferred alternative.
I'll get one ordered today and let you know how I go on.
Hi what year 1200GS are you bolting the R1200R diff onto ,intergrated abs or the newer system?
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