Dual Horns on an R1100RS by Rob Lentini I finally go off my butt and mounted dual Fiamms on my R1100RS. There is a PERFECT…
Important Information: On 11/13/1998, BMW NA issued service bulletin #2851 regarding “Tampering/Non BMW Approved Modifications”. This service bulletin states that a warrantee claim for repairs…
R1100 Fuel Filter Change by Jon Diaz Here is the procedure to change your R1100RS fuel filter. It took me about 90 minutes the first…
R1100 Motronics for Morons! by Jon Diaz R11 Motronic Tuning for Anyone! It’s funny; I remember gazing into the R11 manual that first day I…
Throttle synching for R1100’s by Jon Diaz How To Synch Those R1100 Throttle Bodies! As an R1100 pilot, you’ve likely felt it: that little hum…
R1100 fuel injection/surging/fixes by Rob Lentini Part 1 of a 4 part series: My original four part article was originally posted to the IBMWR tech…
A Better Method of Connecting Your VOM to the TPS by John Petty While attempting to perform a 0=0 TPS adjustment, I had trouble getting…
by Tom Hill The tranny drain plug on my 1995 R1100GS was VERY stuck. The 6mm allen head drain plug would take the torque, but…
ABS-II Low Voltage Fault Modification by Mick McKinnon with words from Brian Curry, IBMWR President(s) – bmwmick@comcast.net Please read the Disclaimer before attempting any work…
Another Way to Start Your R1100RT With the Sidestand Down Mick McKinnon – bmwmick@comcast.net I recently made this modification to my ’96 R1100RT. It is…
Pop Rivets to Repair Hard Bags Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dalimeeow@adelphia.net This article focuses on repair of the R1100 (1994-1998) bags. Rivets for other…
Brake Bleeding / ABS & Standard bt Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dalimeeow@adelphia.net Compendium of Bleeding Procedures R1100 and R850 yearly maintenance requires replacing…
Throttle Body Synch for the Mechanically Challenged by Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dali@netrox.net (R850 & R1100 — 1994 through 1997) An out-of-synch…
Setting the Throttle Position Sensor and Throttle Screws by Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dalimeeow@adelphia.net Written for 1994-98 R850 and R1100 BMWs and reviewed…
Adjusting Valves and Rocker Arms Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dalimeeow@adelphia.net Written for 1994 through 1998 – R850 & R1100 BMWs TOOLS NEEDED newspaper (oil…
Torque Data Chart by Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow) – dalimeeow@adelphia.net I found some of this information on my BMW mechanic’s wall; I needed the rest…
Fixing Oil Filler and Cam Cover Leaks by Stephen Karlan (Dali Meeow – dalimeeow@adelphia.net Viton® O-Rings for all R850 and R1100 BMWs If you…
Heated Grips Installation Brad Hepler Really, the only trick is hooking up the grips to the harness. Look for a white connector tied to the…
GS Intake Manifolds and Cat Code Plug “HOP UP” on R1100RS/RT by Rob Lentini (Updated 10/18/2002) graph by Paul Summers Many BMW “Oilhead” riders spend…
R1100GSA – PIAA Driving Lights Installation by Mark Wall – greenmtn@hsv.tis.net GS Model: 1999 R1100GSA I performed this installation myself in under 2.5 hours at…
External Fuel Filter Modification for R1150RT Bill Dennes – bdennes@deltanet.com OVERVIEW: This procedure is based upon Rob Lentini’s “External Fuel Filter Modification R1100/850” and will…
Installation of Speedster Screen from the R1150 R onto the R850/1100 R George Stamatis – gstamati@internet.gr I was always fond of a small screen covering just…
Modification of Oilhead Alternator Pulley Cover by Richard Rosenthal – Richwellfleet@mediaone.net I try to do as much of my own maintenance as possible on my…
Start Your R1100RT With The Sidestand Down David E.B. Smith – davidebsmith@culinary-capers.com Thanks to Jim Larsen for finding the part numbers and originally describing this…
“ZERO = ZERO” METHOD FOR ADJUSTING BMW “OILHEAD” THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE ENGINE SURGING by Rob Lentini Need: Many BMW R259 “Oilhead”…
Front Mudguard Modification for R1100RT Mark Patrick and Robert Trevellyan This article explains how to replace the rear section of the front mudguard on an…
External Fuel Filter Modification R1100/850 by Rob Lentini After I bought my ’87 K75S I soon found it interesting (and strange) that the fuel filter…
The Case of the Sticking Fast Idle Cable or How to Replace Throttle Cables and Service the Cable Junction Block on a Late Model Oilhead…
R11 and K bike Transmission Gear Position Switch Checking by Brian Curry – bmwbrian@voicenet.com A number of people have reported their transmission gear position indicator…
Non OEM Spark Plug Options by Rob Lentini The BMW Internet lists have been ablaze lately over spark plugs! Why has a simple item…
Jump Starting or Charging Oilheads with the Battery in Place by Brian Curry – bmwbrian@voicenet.com Jump starting an R11 with the battery in place appears…
R11 Bag Lock Modification Removing the key while unlocked by Joe SennerThis article will (hopefully) explain how to modify the locks on your R11…
Converting to a 12 Hour Clock on R11’s – and Restoring a Blank LCD in the RID by Joe Senner I’ve done some research into the…
Carbon Canister Removal and Airhorn Installation on a 1995 R1100RSL by Gary Wasserman Removing your Charcoal Canister (US Models ONLY) Installing Hella Dual Tone Air…
Oilhead Low-Friction Throttle Cable by Rob Lentini Many oilhead owners have complained of throttle synchronization problems and resultant “surging.” At least part of the problem…