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Bike was totalled after accident wit truck, but I did not want to stop my RTW, so I fixed my bike (after my hands and arm was fixed)
Total respect sir!!
Whining sound from 2005 R1200GS. Anyone had the same issue?
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Total respect sir!!
When you have an accident in a remote 3rd world country, it is amazing how much help you can get from locals. In Indonesia where I had my accident, I met some truly amazing people who helped me to get everything organised.
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It's good to know there are still a lot of good people in the world willing to help those in need.
That has been the most amazing part of the trip, meet people. No matter which country I have been, people have always been really warm and welcoming.
If I would believe news, I would think that world is pretty messed up place, but the truth is totally different.
Of course one can be in wrong place wrong time, but this is highly unlikely.
Now I am stuck in small village in northern Mexico (until alternator is fixed) and people are really, really nice. Interesting to see how it is going to be through central-, south America and through Africa
Still one more year to go 
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Lets hope it just keeps getting better. All the very best on your travels. Keep in touch with us and let us know how it is going.
bikemad
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Wow least you & the bike survived,the fact it's running ok I hope you get though the trip ok,you can do a write up in travel section
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Always interesting and his posts and pics are always worth following
That has been the most amazing part of the trip, meet people. No matter which country I have been, people have always been really warm and welcoming.
If I would believe news, I would think that world is pretty messed up place, but the truth is totally different.
Of course one can be in wrong place wrong time, but this is highly unlikely.
Now I am stuck in small village in northern Mexico (until alternator is fixed) and people are really, really nice. Interesting to see how it is going to be through central-, south America and through Africa
As I shall be in Viet Nam next week I felt compelled to view 3 of your vids - Malaysia, Laos and N.Viet Nam. Very good vids and some great stills. Though I'm not traveling on a bike I fully intend to once there, so a big thanks for those vids, especially Laos and N.VN!
Oh, and good save... boarding the ferry!
Enjoy the rest of your travels , Marko!
As I shall be in Viet Nam next week I felt compelled to view 3 of your vids - Malaysia, Laos and N.Viet Nam. Very good vids and some great stills. Though I'm not traveling on a bike I fully intend to once there, so a big thanks for those vids, especially Laos and N.VN!
Oh, and good save... boarding the ferry!
Enjoy the rest of your travels , Marko!
Thanks JayC
Those are amazing places to explore with bike.
Northern Vietnam is a bit difficult, because big foreign bikes are not allowed to get in. Luckily there is one border in Laos which might let you in with a big bike.
I try to enjoy every day, even some days offer more challenges than others
Overcoming those challenges makes trip even more fun!Old Wobbly
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Safe Travels Hemuli.
Hi
Appreciate this is an old post now - but - in the Pyrenees a month or so ago and battery suddenly stopped charging - clearly the alternator (belt was OK).
It got recovered back to UK and when Alternator came out the casing was seriously cracked - so pulley's wouldn't turn.
thought this might be highly unusual as alternators (cars and bikes) usually seem very solid - apparently not so unusual on the GS - was told by BMW dealer that wires on coils heat up, expand and crack the housing.
Anyone else encountered this - mines a 2008 GS.
Any thoughts on whether this is a know fault and whether anyone has ever got BMW to pay for it
Thanks
Appreciate this is an old post now - but - in the Pyrenees a month or so ago and battery suddenly stopped charging - clearly the alternator (belt was OK).
It got recovered back to UK and when Alternator came out the casing was seriously cracked - so pulley's wouldn't turn.
thought this might be highly unusual as alternators (cars and bikes) usually seem very solid - apparently not so unusual on the GS - was told by BMW dealer that wires on coils heat up, expand and crack the housing.
Anyone else encountered this - mines a 2008 GS.
Any thoughts on whether this is a know fault and whether anyone has ever got BMW to pay for it
Thanks
Good luck with that on an eight year old bike...
Bendy toy
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The alternator cracks because corrosion between the winding core plates blows the core apart and breaks the case.
The My 08 GSA has the Bosch alternator. It's always whined to some extent but has never changed for better or worse. It's now done nearly 60K so I might swap the alternator shaft bearings.
The My 08 GSA has the Bosch alternator. It's always whined to some extent but has never changed for better or worse. It's now done nearly 60K so I might swap the alternator shaft bearings.
