R100GS switch gear

[kevin.b-smith]

#1919

Hiya,I've kind of been looking out for an "older" GS recently and While browsing trademe, I spotted this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/photos/a-87798949/p-35724549.htmIs the indicator switchgear all on the left thumb (a la the F650 series)?  Is that the case on all pre-1100 GSs or has this one been messed with?Enquiring minds, &c,.scott

[Dave Ross]

#7029

It may have been changed, I have a '96 Basic that has switchgear very similar to the 1150. However this is an older bike, so I am not sure.Alex

[janejohnstewart]

#7030

I could be wrong, and it wouldn’t be the first time, but my understanding is that the older GS’s had “conventional� left thumb switch gear.However, the PD GS’s had “BMW� switch gear, and I think Basic’s like Alex’s are the exception that proves the rule.Certainly, my 1991 80 GS has the same left thumb indicators and switchgear as the trademe bike.I hope that helps

[kevin.b-smith]

#7031

Thanks guys.Another question to ask sellers added to my list 😉Cheers,.scott

[gary]

#7032

The switch gear on the bike is standard for the bike; i.e. left indicator left thumb right indicator right thumb, cancellation for both by right thumb.That bike is a very nice example of the type (and yes I have seen it!!).Hope this helps.

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