German dealer offering conversion to twin spark

[Cheesy Mike]

If anyone is interested....

I went into a BMW dealer in Aschaffenberg (about 30m east of Frankfurt) for a nose around. They told me they now offer a twin spark conversion for 950 euros all-in. The downside is they need the bike for two weeks as they have to send the head away to be re-worked. I have the contact details if anyone is interested.

You can also get this done in the USA at San Jose BMW in California. No idea of the cost there.

Mike

 

[charlie batty]

..you'd think if they had half a brain they'd get a set and do an exchange service..


...thanks for the info though.......

Regards

 

[Cheesy Mike]

..you'd think if they had half a brain they'd get a set and do an exchange service..

We are talking about the Germans here...

My wife called me while I was away. I was sat in a bier keller getting completely shit faced, easting vast amounts of bratwurst & schnitzels. "Guess which episode of Fawlty Towers is on right now?" she said.

I didn't mention the war although I did nearly wet myself laughing.

And actually I really do like Germany and the Germans. Very nice people who build nice bikes (or at least those with GS in the model name)


Mike

 

[Mark Sansby]

Anyone know what, if any difference it will make to the performance?

 

[luke scott]

Anyone know what, if any difference it will make to the performance?

My Adventure is a twin spark and I am really happy with it but in answer to you question......none . BMW tell me its better for emissions.

 

[MikeO]

Haven't heard of anybody experiencing surging on a twinspark bike...........

Mike

 

[Dave Barrett]

Mike,

You're right there. I've now owned both single and twin spark versions of the GS (and also a twin-spark RS). My first GS was appalling to ride at light throttle, but the two twin-sparkers do not surge at all, even if you try. There are certain conditions when you think it might just start, but it has never surfaced.

There have been a couple of tests over here that have shown that although maximum power is unchanged between single and twin sparkers, there is a little more power in the mid-range and torque is improved.

 

[YoYo]

Try the horse's mouth directly.

Wüdo can do the job, price seems to be around €700.