1993 R1100RS
| Weight |
534 lb. |
| Acquired |
November 2001 |
| Starting miles |
60200 |
| Current miles |
154074 |
This bike was an early one - #275, made in April 1993 - so it has the 'beta' specific features like the large valves and the black dashboard. After the 1994 models (this bike is considered a 1994) the dashboard became body-colored. In 1996 the valve sizes were reduced.
Modifications
- K1200LT front lower fender - to give far more protection for the front of the engine than the stock (short) fender provides. Probably BMW selects a short fender for sporty looks and to keep it from melting from the heat of the exhaust headers, but this looks stock and there is no indication of heat damage.
- 5-spoke K1200RS rear 17" wheel. K1200RS lug bolts (about 5mm shorter) should also be used but I cut down longer bolts. Furthermore, the ABS ring retaining bolts needed to be removed to prevent interference with the rim, but this isn't a problem because the ring is shrunk onto the hub. The 17" rim is nominally 0.5" wider (only measures 0.2" wider, though) but has more of an offset to the right. This seems to eliminate the excess wear on the left side of the front tire that I was gettting. A 170/60-17 will fit without rubbing the swingarm.
- 5-spoke R1150RS front wheel. With the R1150RS speedometer drive, R11xxGS brake rotors and ABS ring, this is a bolt-on upgrade.
- R1150RS windshield makes smoother airflow at head level. I added spacers under the front mounting bolts to rake it back farther, and I might trim the flip-up end off.
- Wilbers Shocks
- Added headlight switch and heated grips
- Big Mak Airbag (tankbag)
- Extra Powerpole power outlets in fairing
- Slotted filler neck and raised overflow baffle to hold more fuel without overflowing
- Removed charcoal canister
- Swapped for black seats
Repairs
- Deerstrike damage included front subframe and left side fairing, with minor damage to the front and right fairings
- Welded new saddlebag mounting tabs on the rear subframe (the old ones cracked)
- Replaced Hall-effect sensor and sidestand switch
- Repaired transmission (was popping out of 3rd gear). Changed clutch upon reinstallation.
- Fuel pump failed at about 115,000 miles.
- Right-side throttle body shaft wore out around 110,000 miles.
- Replaced the starter around 130,000 miles.
- Overhauled the front master cylinder.
R1150RS windshield fully raised
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R1150RS windshield fully lowered
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Closeup of windshield spacer
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