questions, questions, questions

[Duncan]

OK dudes (& dudesses-lets be PC on the PC), got some questions for you.

1: Does the GS Adventure 31L tank fit the "normal" 1150 and if so what is the price/availability etc, does it come with its own fuel guage sender, pump etc?

2: Do the R1100S kevlar rocker covers (as advertised buy Wunderlich) fit the 1150 GS?

3: Has anyone out there in cyberspace fitted underseat exhausts a'la R1100S? or even a one-off system?

4: Does anyone one know of any engine tuners/reliable mods to get more "stomp". Bike is standard @ present.

5: Er think that's it @ the moment but will probably think of more soon, so don't be shy with your answers.

P.S. Only had the bike for a month and a half, but believe it or not I am actually very happy with it!!!!

 

[Simon Eassom]

1. Not available yet, just like most bits for the adventurer (hard luggage, crash bars).
2. I believe they do, but I could be wrong!
3. Yes, but it's a custom job . . . there's a photo on another thread somewhere.
4. Obvious things giving much much improved performance are: ditch the cat converter and replace with Y-piece without cat, add raod/race can instead of SE, add engine management chip, replace filter with K&N - huge difference. Well worth the dosh.
5. Uhhmm, no answer
Simon E.
PS Keep enjoying it . . . it gets better.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

1. Adventurer Tank does and it's about £500+. Rack and seat does as well - Adventurer seat is about £125-150 , but why ?? Just buy an Adventurer.
2. Rocker covers will fit.
3-6. As Simon says - ditch Cat fit a Y piece and Race exhaust and a BBchip and make sure you've got a lower ratio 6 speed Sports Gearbox (ie no o/drive gear) to get the best drive. The GS's with the o/drive boxes are slower than than the sports box options, as the engine won't fully rev out to the redline in top gear, it's too tall.

 

[Simon Eassom]

Duncan:
I didn't go the standard Remus and BBChip route. I've used a Laser Pro D'Or system. I haven't got any stats but my subjective response is that the Laser system gives more bhp than the Remus.
Check out the pics. . . .
http://www.gsclubuk.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1462

Simon E.

 

[Duncan]

Cheers maties, I can't afford the adventurer (esp. as I've only just got the GS). also didn't want the lowered gearing & increased suspension travel. The Gs has already done all the offroading it will-had to ride it into a field to camp! I'm thinking more along the lines of Super-moto look, including 17" alloys-insurance permitting. Don't know if you saw the one PIA in Dgermany made. See attached.

 

[Duncan]

update

I have spoken to SPC in Alton and they think the 31L tank should fit, however it is the best part of £500 + VAT for a primered one and apparently the electrical gubbins is also required at a cost of a further £100 or so + VAT. Bugger. However they did say come the quieter time of year they will be looking at a saet conversion to fit the Adventurer seat to a normal GS-anyone tried this????

 

[MikeO]

On the other hand....

Can you convert an Adventure to take a GS seat?

MikeO

 

[Duncan]

Don't know, however SPC did say that they have had a lot of enquiries on that score. Apparently it's more comfy for the pillion that way.

 

[Deadskin]

Here's an Adventure with the twin GS seats
just basic spanner work

 

[MikeO]

Gauloises,

that looks very interesting. Do you know who did it & what bits you need? It's clearly got GS seat & rack - what else? Any info gratefully received....

Cheers

MikeO

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Ask Doz Morris he's done it too.

 

[Deadskin]

Hi Mike
Sorry the chap had it done by a dealer

Gauloises

PS. How long is your sidestand is the adventure one longer ?

 

[MikeO]

Gauloises,

Bit difficult to get to in the garage, but I think it's 33.5cm (13.3 in) from the centre of the pivot to the foot. Is size important to you?

MikeO

 

[Deadskin]

Mines only 12 inches
I'll go into my junk mail and see what i can find

 

[Rob Farmer]

I was in Pidcocks (Long Eaton) the other day. They are advertising the adventure tank to fit 1100/1150gs's for just over £700 fitted.

Rob Farmer