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The worst thing is, I don't actually know if it is mud -there were an awful lot of horsies about on that sunny day...
How come there are so few posts about green laning? You're not a bunch of Southern softies are you?
How come there are so few posts about green laning? You're not a bunch of Southern softies are you?
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Bilks
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And tonight on "Robot Wars" we have a new member....... 
>>>>>>>>> ACHTUNG <<<<<<<
Hes mean @ dirty in a Baverian way !
Bilks. ( see i told u the Blacks are better!)
>>>>>>>>> ACHTUNG <<<<<<<
Hes mean @ dirty in a Baverian way !
Bilks. ( see i told u the Blacks are better!)
mrTickle said:The worst thing is, I don't actually know if it is mud -there were an awful lot of horsies about on that sunny day...
How come there are so few posts about green laning? You're not a bunch of Southern softies are you?
Straight outa the show room into a muddy field
The only way to treat a 10k Beemer
Mr Tickle, RESPECT IS DUE
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seeing as you like a bit of dirty fun, why dont you stick a pair of knobbly conti TKC 80s or enduro pros or whatever on your GSA? you get used to them on roads and can go pretty fast.
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Mr T
...I see you have the EVO servo, integrated brakes, what are the like in the mud. I go offroading and have tried the standard R1150gs brakes and I am used to my R100GS anti brakes (ie none whatsoever) and I am not too sure that the new servo brakes are going to be ideal for off roading. How have you found it? If you are tall and like to green lane get some bar raisers (touratech for example).
Bob
PS I´m with the Rev. Chuck, you lucky, lucky bastard (saw the Life of Brian last night, marvellous)
...I see you have the EVO servo, integrated brakes, what are the like in the mud. I go offroading and have tried the standard R1150gs brakes and I am used to my R100GS anti brakes (ie none whatsoever) and I am not too sure that the new servo brakes are going to be ideal for off roading. How have you found it? If you are tall and like to green lane get some bar raisers (touratech for example).
Bob
PS I´m with the Rev. Chuck, you lucky, lucky bastard (saw the Life of Brian last night, marvellous)
mrTickle
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Hi Spanish Bob,
In the short time I've been riding my bike, I find the front brake excellent, but the back brake is lacking a little. The manual states it takes 300-400 miles for them to bed in before they start working properly - don't know if I believe that though. As for the extra assistance, I don't really notice it that much. I did try the brakes with the engine off and that DOES make a difference . I haven't done a long off-road downhill descent with a locked back brake ( for balance ) yet so can't yet make a judgment in that respect. I find that for such a big heavy bike it is really well balanced. I had a Gran Canyon 900 a few years ago and it felt nowhere near as nice as the GS to ride.
I also tried the out the anti-lock side of things on the GS. When it kicks in, the bike keeps going and overshoots your stop point. Luckily I did it down a straight lane with nobody else about. It is quite a surprise at how much further you end up. I find the ABS quite good ( I didn't think I'd like them ) as I find that if I brake as I normally do, I don't activate the ABS. I was worried that BMW may have set it too sensitively, and that it would activate too early for me but as I say, it works well enough for me.
I haven't been out on it much this week as we are having some visitors staying with us for a fortnight. I am in the middle of a major building project and have to get it all finished before we can accomodate them. It's a bit arse, as it's been like summer ( well almost
) here since I picked it up. I must say, I have really enjoyed the off road stuff and you are right about the bar risers. I am getting a slight ache at the base of my neck, inbetween me shoulder blades. I'm going to have a little fiddle with the angle of them and I will also try a riser as you suggested -cheers for that
In the short time I've been riding my bike, I find the front brake excellent, but the back brake is lacking a little. The manual states it takes 300-400 miles for them to bed in before they start working properly - don't know if I believe that though
. As for the extra assistance, I don't really notice it that much. I did try the brakes with the engine off and that DOES make a difference . I haven't done a long off-road downhill descent with a locked back brake ( for balance ) yet so can't yet make a judgment in that respect. I find that for such a big heavy bike it is really well balanced. I had a Gran Canyon 900 a few years ago and it felt nowhere near as nice as the GS to ride.I also tried the out the anti-lock side of things on the GS. When it kicks in, the bike keeps going and overshoots your stop point. Luckily I did it down a straight lane with nobody else about. It is quite a surprise at how much further you end up. I find the ABS quite good ( I didn't think I'd like them ) as I find that if I brake as I normally do, I don't activate the ABS. I was worried that BMW may have set it too sensitively, and that it would activate too early for me but as I say, it works well enough for me.
I haven't been out on it much this week as we are having some visitors staying with us for a fortnight. I am in the middle of a major building project and have to get it all finished before we can accomodate them. It's a bit arse, as it's been like summer ( well almost
) here since I picked it up. I must say, I have really enjoyed the off road stuff and you are right about the bar risers. I am getting a slight ache at the base of my neck, inbetween me shoulder blades. I'm going to have a little fiddle with the angle of them and I will also try a riser as you suggested -cheers for thatSimon Eassom
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Mr Tickle:
I'd definitely recommend bar risers. I suffered from pain between the shoulder blades, particularly just under the right shoulder, no matter how I adjusted the tilt of the bars. Risers cured it instantly. With Verholen footpeg lowers I can now stand virtually upright on the pegs despite being nearly 6'5". It's a great improvement in long-distance comfort as well as off-road. The risers in the picture below are Touratech items from Bracken (35mm) for about £23. You will need to lengthen the front brake hose. I've replaced my hoses with braided steel HEL lines, front and back.
Simon
I'd definitely recommend bar risers. I suffered from pain between the shoulder blades, particularly just under the right shoulder, no matter how I adjusted the tilt of the bars. Risers cured it instantly. With Verholen footpeg lowers I can now stand virtually upright on the pegs despite being nearly 6'5". It's a great improvement in long-distance comfort as well as off-road. The risers in the picture below are Touratech items from Bracken (35mm) for about £23. You will need to lengthen the front brake hose. I've replaced my hoses with braided steel HEL lines, front and back.
Simon
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Mr Tickle:
You can improve the back braking immensely by decreasing the pedal travel and freeplay. It's an easy adjustment. The back brake feels so ineffective because the low height of the pedal itself and the long travel make it feel ineffective.
Adjust (1) to lengthen the pin and check (A) to make sure you're not permanently activating the rear stop light.
Simon
You can improve the back braking immensely by decreasing the pedal travel and freeplay. It's an easy adjustment. The back brake feels so ineffective because the low height of the pedal itself and the long travel make it feel ineffective.
Adjust (1) to lengthen the pin and check (A) to make sure you're not permanently activating the rear stop light.
Simon
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Simon Eassom said:
See...
If you weren't what known in the trade as a LSOP, you'd have had no problems with the bar position on your GS
If I put risers on mine, I'd never reach 'em
mrTickle
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Cheers for that info Prof. I think I'll try some of the changes, as it sounds like they make a huge difference to being comfortable on the bike.
Incidentally, I just purchased the BMW Streetpilot mount from my BMW dealer. It was only a tenner, so I thought that it was a bargain when compared to the Touratech item at £ 50.00.
Unfortunately the BMW Navigator base is completely different to the standard Streetpilot and it does not fit my GPS. I have now ordered the Touretech item from Bracken ( 10 day wait ).
Prof. I think I'll try some of the changes, as it sounds like they make a huge difference to being comfortable on the bike.Incidentally, I just purchased the BMW Streetpilot mount from my BMW dealer. It was only a tenner, so I thought that it was a bargain when compared to the Touratech item at £ 50.00.
Unfortunately the BMW Navigator base is completely different to the standard Streetpilot and it does not fit my GPS. I have now ordered the Touretech item from Bracken ( 10 day wait ).
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Animal said:See...
If you weren't what known in the trade as a LSOP, you'd have had no problems with the bar position on your GS
If I put risers on mine, I'd never reach 'em
Sean:
And I always thought the GS was made deliberately to put-off people like you, known in the trade as a SAG.
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mrTickle said:Hi Spanish Bob,
In the short time I've been riding my bike, I find the front brake excellent, but the back brake is lacking a little. The manual states it takes 300-400 miles for them to bed in before they start working properly - don't know if I believe that though
cheers Mr T I was a bit worried about those brakes. I can vouch for the raisers on my R100GS they work a treat (I am 6,4) and an idiot friend of mine foolish enough to lend his R1150GS has the same mods as the Prof and they are really great make standing up for long periods feasible.
enjoy it.....
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Simon Eassom said:Sean:
And I always thought the GS was made deliberately to put-off people like you, known in the trade as a SAG.
They tried, but some fool at BMW made a low seat, just for SAGs like me
mrTickle
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I've just added a Garmin GPS mount & also some handlebar risers ( 25mm ) to my bike. Both accessories are Touratech items that came from Bracken - I didn't get my GSClub discount 
. How we laughed when I mentioned it.
I'll post a pic of the BMW GPS mount (doesn't work with my non BMW Streetpilot GPS) later.
. How we laughed when I mentioned it.I'll post a pic of the BMW GPS mount (doesn't work with my non BMW Streetpilot GPS) later.
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Mr Tickle
When you put the bar risers on, did you have to lengthen any of the brake hoses or cables ?
Cheers
6X
When you put the bar risers on, did you have to lengthen any of the brake hoses or cables ?
Cheers
6X
mrTickle
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Hi pint6x,
It is as simple as taking candy from an exhausted, mud soaked midget.
Just loosen the 4 bolts, pull the handlebars up and insert the spacers. My bike came with braided stainless steel hoses fitted as standard, so I don't know if that makes any difference ( I don't think it does ). It took me 10 minutes to install the risers and GPS mount. All the cables and hoses seem spot on, with plenty of play still available for them.
Verns panniers are next on my list...
It is as simple as taking candy from an exhausted, mud soaked midget.
Just loosen the 4 bolts, pull the handlebars up and insert the spacers. My bike came with braided stainless steel hoses fitted as standard, so I don't know if that makes any difference ( I don't think it does ). It took me 10 minutes to install the risers and GPS mount. All the cables and hoses seem spot on, with plenty of play still available for them.
Verns panniers are next on my list...
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