BMW Service - The R1100S introduction

[@ernstpeischl9365]

October 2021 I picked up a 1999 R1100S with 11,000 miles and ABS. Rebuilt the clutch master cylinder, replaced the touring plexiglass, updated all the lights to LED, new wires, adjusted the valves, new tires, and fluids. Sometimes I sit in the garage and just admire it.

[@pilotna73x]

My very first street bike. What great days! I was in flight school and had an amazing bike to commute to classes and visit my family on the weekends.

[@hadabadachada1367]

Heck yeah we want more about the 1100S! I know I do, I got mine 2 years ago and have put over 40,000 miles on it. Have a few issues with it, but I love the bike. My everyday ride!

[@volvogt21]

They were right. My first bmw was an R1100s. Before this bike came out I thought BMW's were made for old bearded men. I must have liked it and the brand. I now have 10 BMW's including a lovely low mileage randy mamola boxer cup replica. Thanks for the video Chris.

[@Kevin40las]

About five years ago we purchased an R1100S used with 23,000 miles. I'm still splitting my ride time between this and a K75. I really love both of my BMWs.

[@ardas77]

yes, more please

[@rogerramjet5302]

Many years ago I bought a red 1100s, black engine, loved it. Sold it, moved onto Italian bikes for many years, 6 months ago I bought another red 1100s, black engine - love it! When I had my first 1100s the scene was probably +80% Japanese sportsbikes so mine was viewed as an ugly oddity and ignored. Fast forward to 2023, park mine up and it gets attention everywhere as a great looking classic!

[@stevenpatoor2140]

I drove one for 2 days and I liked it very much. I had an accident with a k100. Had it rebuild. And later sold it. I rented a r1100s and was impressed. Stil want to buy one. So yes I am interested in r1100s bikes. Currently I am preparing my fathers k100 to get it driving again. Covid messed up my dad so it's a sort of paying respect to him and he will be pleased to see it back on the road again. Fuel pump and al fuel lines are messed up by ethanol fuel. Had another gas tank with good fuel pump and its running perfect. Now I use stabilizer in the fuel and only 98 octane. Just have to do a full change of liquids and oil and filters. Spline lube. And we well get it running again. Thanks for the good and affordable advice al these years.

[@deschantier9844]

LOL - In December 2022 I picked up a 1999 R1100S with 16,000 miles , Fluid changes, plugs, valves adjustment, air Filter. The bars have been raised above the Tree, I picked up a kit from Germany to lower the foot pegs. great bike !

[@RichardT2112]

Great history lesson … at 2:37, I can’t help think she doesn’t look like that anymore … nor does the model.

[@erikclausen4780]

Thank you Chris for the interesting history of the S. models and the airheads BMW sure made some nice products .

[@word67]

Chris -- Hope you don't mind my posting ( below) an old video of my R1100s Boxer Cup Prep Bike ( after all I'm in Raymond NH) since I shot the vid I've run the mileage up to over 58,000 miles. I LOVE this maching. As a matter of fact weather permitting I'm taking it to MOntreal this weekend ( got tics to Formula One qualifying) This bike is just the perfect high speed cruiser on the highway. I recently bought a. 2010 Ducati 1198s. But there's no way I'll ever part with my boxer twin. You are so right -- just a wonderful motorcycle

[@koen_9915]

Yes please.! Have been riding a R1100S from 2000 on daily basis for 1.5 years now..

[@sherryp.35]

Thank you, Chris. You remind me how much I appreciate owning a BMW...incredible machine I have. 2000 R1100RT with 77,500 miles, a Techlusion TFI, Staintune, Ohlins, Speigler lines and up to date on service/maintenance. Love hearing about the 1100S

[@markjones336]

I’ve owned a BCR for 18yrs!Just found your channel!Hope there’s a lot more info coming up about servicing the model!Subscribed!👍

[@chuckmiller8977]

I sat on an R1100S last week. I loved the ergonomics of the bike. The owner absolutely loves it and has no intention of selling it.

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Really looking forward to watching this whole series! I just picked up a 1999 R1100S with 114k miles

[@DanHomeAtLast]

I loved mine (now regretfully sold) had Wilbur's shocks, van der linde exhaust, retarded the timing for better low end torque for city riding, swapped the rear drive torque arm with a r1100rt from memory for shorter wheel base to tip in corners better. such a dream to ride and handle

[@MrTomppa61]

Thank you Chris. Yes, we wan't more about S.

[@Elkins82ify]

Really like the vids on the history of these machines. I think a noteworthy addition about Mr. Henne and his R32 is that he supercharged it on his own. Rubber side down, riders 😎

[@tygiraud9040]

Thanks for that info on the R1100s, there's not enough of that around. It's always about the mega sports bikes. I have the Boxer Cup Replica series 2, 2004. You don't see that many around. Some information on that would be great. Keep up the good work.

[@jeanpaulcomeau8131]

It s been a while I was looking for a video like this one . Thank you very much .. Just one small request , after almost 40 years of riding, my hearing is not that great , please try to pump up a bit the volume. One more thing, your videos have helped me a hell of a lot to maintain and fix my R1200R . An other big thank you for that

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thanks. You need better speakers and I'll try to yell louder next time! www.amazon.com/Logitech-Speaker-System-Z323-Subwoofer/dp/B002FU5QM0/ref=asc_df_B002FU5QM0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309818716690&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1126611539605928858&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002739&hvtargid=pla-434783318802&psc=1

[@jimmylang8039]

Thank You Chris for telling more history . I have been in love with BMW motorcycles since I was a kid and bought a used 04 r1150r rockster about 6 years ago. I have changed the look of the bike and made imo all the right upgrades. I'd like to share some pics of it to get your thoughts on it. Good bad or indifferent. I am just proud of how far it's come tinkering every winter since I bought it . Hope all is well with you and your family

[@henrykanekane8004]

I purchased a 1999 R1100s and it's sporty as he'll please give me more about these bikes!

[@albertocalixto2437]

Congrats, excellent video! By the way, R1100S is my present motorbike. I had 16 motorbikes along my life till I put my hands on a R1100S. Never gave this model too much attention till one day, when a friend invited me to take a little ride. That was it! The year was 2006 and two years later, I finally find a nice red R1100S. What a bike! Just love it from the very fist time I rode my "Ingrid"!

[@hungrychowhound11612]

Thanks Chris. Awesome little bit of history on BMW. Especially when we're talking about the boxer motor. Really enjoyed the family photos that you used in your presentation. It was really nice. Keep up the great work 👍.

[@nielsk1985]

Please tell us more Chris! Thank you!!

[@19Mako71]

Have '05 BCR myself. One of my favorite motorcycles.

[@gregoryjadrych8435]

Chris,always enjoyed your video presentations on KZbin. My first bike was a BMW R90 followed up with an old 1985 K100( I think though I'm not quite sure about the year it's been a long time) in 2002 I purchased a brand new BMW R1100s and I loved that bike, but sadly I dumped it in an accident. However insurance was able to buy me a brand new one of the same year model and color which I rode hard for two more years and then traded in for a R1100s 2004 model with four spark plugs I still have that bike and I will never get rid of it!I will probably will it to somebody when my trips around the Sun are done. It would be great if you could post more videos with information and the history of this bike. They've helped me maintain this bike over the years and saved me lots of money as well as further appreciating on how good this bike really is. I've ridden bigger,faster motorcycles that belong to friends and even newer BMWs, but as I said earlier this is such a great bike. Thanks keep rocking brother!

[@keitha.9788]

I have an R1100S (2004). Really nice for a day ride through the back country......

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

I have just seen one R1100S last Sunday. Only one in Croatia. I was supprised with good design... and sport sound

[@JubularBiker]

Great insight again, thanks Chris.

[@brockcroy805]

I have a 1999 R1100S. It has 110k miles and still runs good. Likes to burn oil, but I'd think that's normal for it! Super fun bike. Thanks for all your hard work making these videos.

[@myideas8548]

Great review of the bikes and the R1100S. Appreciated!

[@krzysztofluczak4968]

Thanks Chris We want more. Ive got R1100S in red single spark version.

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

Cool very interesting to hear the small differences and performance info.. Love my R 1100 S and it just loves going down the freeway at 80 or 90.. Waiting for a new starter on it but I'm still writing my R1150R to My pre Dawn dialysis treatments...Lighting is decent could have accessory spotlights I suppose but I do like the - and the clock.. 🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

I’ve had 2 of em, one an original Boxercup Replika, then an R1100S Sport, put 13,000 miles on that one in a year.

[@michielderuyter6011]

3:55 I am one of these persons. Bought a 2002 Boxercup Replica Randy Mamola with 57000kms on it. Wow this is nice😎

[@scottdemick9928]

Thanks Chris, this is a good little video series. I have appreciated your knowledge and wisdom about the beemers for a good while now. I purchased a 01 R1100SL last year and have been getting correct again for commuting to work. A fun bike for sure.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thanks and good luck, Scott!

[@demiratmotovlog]

Great video as always...

[@nachogallego5083]

I have a 1998 R1100S so of course I want more info! 😂

[@timlavance867]

More BMW history please!!!

[@louisgara8754]

Tell us more about the R1100S. I test rode one in June 2000 before deciding on a 2000 R1150GS. I'd liked to have gotten both. Still riding the R1150GS 22 years later. I'm also interested to know if it has any factory defects.

[@arnaudoeggerli7077]

Hey!! Thx for the vid!! Of course we want more... After 20000km, I'm still in love with my R1100S. Maybe could you explain why? :)

[@carlogiannattasio1860]

great job chris ... but I ask, don't you already dedicate yourself to the mechanical part of the bmw? thanks for the tutorials, good luck.

[@NS-yl6wj]

Thanks! Working on one now that has a sticky choke.

[@markkoning3809]

thanks very much , uncle Chris . love my bumble bee r11s. and more articles much appreciated . also anything more from you on the K1 . Got one of them also . what do you think of the r nine t ? your comments /service advice on that will also be appreciated .

[@kenmoore7195]

I just bought an 1100s . More info please,

[@waynenetzley1045]

Great 👍

[@aussiebandit9317]

I am a convert; the boxer engine is addictive!

[@JOSESOUSA60]

I have a 1995 R1100RSABS down with 40,000 miles. A possible drive shaft spline problem?

[@martingeraghty8816]

I'd like to learn more, I have a 2000 R1100S non abs with the larger rear wheel, bigger suspension, no centre stand, includes the steering damper and some Carbon fiber bits. I have a problem where it suddenly dies when it gets hot. I had the HES rewired, changed fuel pump and internal hoses, filter etc. I'll be riding along with it running sweet as a peach and it just shuts down. Checked ignition wires and kickstand switch, ground to frame etc... Can't find the issue.

[@chuckchuck3532]

Exactly same problem here on 2001 R1100S. I would not be able to say though was it heat or something else, it was a sunny day but not really hot. Also did a repair on HES recently , and went for 200 miles after that seemingly OK, but while on a long ride after going 170 miles with no hitches the engine and electrics cut out while riding at full speed on the highway. Would not start at all after one minute , would start but stall again after 10 miinutes. Had to tow it to the nearest dealership as I was 150 miles away from home. Now it sits at dealership in Troy NY waiting for somebody to have a look. Reading about similar behavior on forums, side switch and ignition switch are mentioned as common culprit, apart from HES,

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@chuckchuck3532 Try a used Motronic computer and see if the problem goes away. Good luck,, Chris

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Martin, Try a used Motronic computer and see if the problem goes away. Good luck,, Chris

[@adriantravelian2216]

And what about the K1200RS (latest brick engine) my dear friend Chris? What do you think?

[@GadgetMart]

R1100RS please

[@bentleyhar]

Wow like this

[@leighwilson5646]

thanks for info chris brisbane aus mamola 03

[@henryhawk978]

I was looking at buying a 2004 r1100s with 39000 miles till I Google issues with the bike. The one that went back 2000-04 with the tyranny imput shaft and clutch splines stripping out. So with 39k on the bike I backed away. Can you elaborate or tell me what you know?

[@trundlebike]

He's got a video with his take on the spline issue. Can't find it but the problem comes from the six speed gearbox and riders putting the bike in sixth at around 70mph leaving the revs at around 4k. This, he says, causes wear due to the engine surging in some bikes. His advice is to ride it harder (go to sixth at 80mph) and use the clutch plate with extended splines. I put mine together with stock parts prior to the availability of the modified clutch so I'm trying really hard to go 80 whenever possible. Lots of info at the Pelican Parts R1100S/1200S forum.

[@kenmoore7195]

I think the clutch issue is more to do with not keeping constant pressure on the throttle and allowing the bike to for want of a better word surge which allows the clutch plate to rattle back and forth on the shaft splines which ultimately flogs the splines out and then the bike loses drive. I think I got that right! My licensed here in Oz can't stand 80 MPH so I will take my chances.

[@henryhawk978]

@@trundlebike I had not heard of the extended splines on the clutch plate. But read where a owner replaced the input shaft and the new shaft was 10mm longer.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@henryhawk978 www.beemerboneyard.com/cla33264.html

[@PorkHunt100]

GS?

[@garyandrews3925]

Thanks. I got wood.

[@jamesc6363]

Mine won't wheelie without massive clutch abuse. Yours must be special...Or you weigh 120lbs.