[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Which Airhead battery? #8709

My failing memory tells me about $120, and that was mail order from an outfit in Chch ... I've just had a quick look on the net, and I can't see a link to them, but National (Panasonic) batteries are at Point Chev http://www.natbat.co.nz/ ... it might be worth a call

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Which Airhead battery? #8707

I've got the Panasonic LC-X1228P mentioned on Advrider fitted in mine, but I've been told that the non OEM gel batteries for the 1150 do the job at the right price.... you might need a bit of foam to push the battery over to the RH side of the battery tray 😉

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: IS JUMP STARTING POSSIBLE? #8631

Don't do this!! If you really have to jump start, connect from car battery direct to m/c battery.CheersGarry

I'll second that.Jumping battery to battery should be OK.In fact some 1150 GSA’s and some later 1150 GS’s have external terminals for just such eventualities, and I’ve considered wiring something similar on the 80.However, if you want to start a bike from a car the other thing to remember is that an alternator on a car will chuck our enough current to fry bike electrics (HAMHIK), so make sure the car engine is OFF.

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Cheese Cutter Barrier Protest Ride #8601

The Moto Tub system is a new one on me … probably 'cos, thankfully, cheese cutter barriers are a thing of the past in the where I've done most of my driving/riding.As a short term solution they can only be to the good, but the long term answer is to get rid of the wire barriers.However, just a thought ... if the wire barrier can be demonstrated to be dangerous, as was the case in Europe, then don't OSH have a responsibility to act in the matter?

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: In line fuel filters #8519

Hi Garry,I decided to go for the glass option 'cos they look good, and even in the event of a catastrophe it's easy enough to jury rig the system to run on one filter.Apart from anything, I've got no intention of taking the bike over any gnarly terrain, mainly due to the limitations of the rider. 😀Here's the finished article.  Thanks for the pointer.

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: buzzy boxer #8533

Not that I have a huge amount of experience with R bikes, and none at all with K's, but I suspect it might be a case of …  “don't worry Sir, they all do that”.The more I read about and ride R bikes the more it seems to be the case that they thrive on hard work and regular oil changes, but they do have a certain ... character.If the buzzing at 110 kph is a problem, try going faster ... 😀

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Who knows what about the R100S? #8525

Thanks for the replies guys.From what you describe, the bike isn't totally out of the question ... which is good.I suppose my main concern is using the bike as a commuter, but I suspect that my concerns are more based on gazing in horror at modern sports bikes ... yes, I know it's not a fair or reasonable comparison, but please remember we are talking about motorbikes 😉Obviously I'd welcome any more comments, but it would be really great if someone between Cape Rienga and the Bombay Hills has something that's similar, and willing to let me chuck a leg over it.As I say my concerns are more based around the low speed practicalities of the bike for me, so if we do have any volunteers to assist with my tyre kicking exercises, your only concerns should be about having enough fresh coffee, rather than me wanting to start the bike, or worse yet roar off into the distance.Once again, cheersJohn

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: In line fuel filters #8517

Nice one Garry 😀I've recieved an email from Motomail and yes they can get the filters, thanks.The only head scratcher now is go I go for the cast/CNC aluminium or the glass tube type.Humm ... the glass ones look ... "nicer" IMO, but should I also order a spare cheapo plastic one to carry on the bike "just in case", or do I worry too much ... 😎Cheers

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Adventure seat conversion. #8333

When I bought my 1150 I was told if I wanted to fit the Avd hard luggage that I'd need to swap the rear subframe and seat too.I suppose the same would apply if you wanted to swap the seats in the other direction, as the sub frames are apparently different.As Alex said, if you could find someone who wanted to swap, or even a standard GS to park besides whilst you kicked tyres over a couple of beers it should resolve any differences and similarities.

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Rain-X or similiar, does it work? #5647

Last time I was out diving, the skipper was coating the glass on the boat liberally with Rain-X.When I passed comment, our resident smart Alec (no pun intended) commented that the starch from your common or garden potato will do a good job of keeping a screen clear as a temporary measure.... and having a clear visor in Northland is even more of concern that for the folks in Auckland and further south.Yesterday for the first time it what seems like months, it forgot to rain ... it's made up for it today.

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Motorcyclists bleed taxpayer #8000

Ooohhh I wish I hadn’t started reading this tread.  It’s one of my increasing number of soap box whinges (feel free to add any whinging pom comments).Yes, us lunatic motorcyclists ARE expensive to ACC, and we are penalised for it by over inflated Rego costs.As Bwucie points out in the vast majority of accidents involving motorcyclists, the poor sod on the bike wasn’t at fault and comes off worst.So what should be done about it?  Driver education has to be the ultimate goal, but in reality nothing’s going to change there unfortunately.For my $0.02 compulsory third party insurance would be an easy first step in the right direction, with the ACC levy being taken from the insurers.The insurance companies would make sure that the ACC levy was divided in proportion to the likelihood of you causing the accident, not suffering from one.It might also do something to kerb the “spotty little oiks” in high powered vehicles that are the subject of articles in the press so often.Sorry folks … rant over … for now. 

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Trickle Charger, which one? #7767

Question to ask is – does my bike use CANBUS single wire technology?

Answer:  As you suggest, a resounding no 😀... and I didn't realise that they'd started messing about with CANBUS on the 1150's

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Trickle Charger, which one? #7764

...Be careful though - all 2004 (and some of the late 2003) models ...

Well, you live and learn.  I’d always taken the cynical view that using the new fangled BMW chargers was some sort of marketing ploy.I don’t suppose you know if it’s possible to check if your bike requires the new fangled chargers?  My 1150 GS was delivered October 2003, and has got Frankenstein type bolts for plugging jump start cables on to, and apparently they were only fitted onto GS Adventure bikes, so atleast I can plug a charger on to those quite easily if it does require the $$$ BMW $$$ option.

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Trickle Charger, which one? #7761

Hi Alex, I'm probably in the market for a charger/tender too.Last time I was in Cycletreads, I was having a look at one of these ... http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content/catalogueViewEntry.aspx?profilePK=all&entryPK=2196 ...  Any thoughts or recommendations gratefully recieved, particularly as both of the bikes have got gel batteries.

[janejohnstewart]

in reply to: Cylinder Head Removal #7747

What are we talking about here, Oilhead, Airhead, or gawd forbid, a brick?If it's an Oilhead, then have a look on the UKgser forum Tech section.  Steptoe has a detailed description of taking the heads off an 1150 (I think) ... lots of photos.If it's an Airhead, there are a few PDF copies of the workshop manual flying around the place.  Send me a PM if you need any guidance where to look ... If it's a brick ... sorry, not a clue, but I do have a range of hamers you could borrow ...  😀

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