BMW Service - R1100S - Part 5 - Frames and Wrecks

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[@stevenwalk8564]

Great video! I had an R1200S and rode the daylights out of it. It was rugged as hell. I once got run off the road by an F250 that ran wide into my lane on a left handed sweeper. I lost it in the gravel and went down a ditch, screamed like a teenage girl at a Beatles concert, went airborne and landed in a just plowed farm field at about 60mph, I stood on the pegs, moto-crossed and rode it out Paris Dakar style. I, by some Devine intervention, did not go down and there was no damage other than to my underwear. Great bikes these. Apparently, when they do break, they break big.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

That's a great story, thank you!

[@brockcroy805]

Thanks for this series! I love my S bike. Just took it out for a leisurely stroll through town. 110k miles and counting on it.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@markkoning3809]

thanks again ... we love our R11S . wife also chooses the R11S as the best of our bikes to ride pillion on . thats including a K1 . sometimes i feel her helmet against my back as she falls asleep on the back ... i just ride even more carefully then .

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you! A sleeping pillion passenger: the sign of a smooth pilot ;)

[@andrewlaux6518]

Thanks for another video Chris. I am loving your R1100S series. I am a long time fan of the R1100S and its hard to find information about these bikes. Thank you so much for your service to the BMW community!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@graantmnz]

really enjoyable videos Chris...thank you

[@motordad875]

Great. Loved the story at the end. More like this please!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

Very interesting and my bike falls in that previously down category I'm sure I should have looked at it more carefully however seems to ride straight and I'm having a great time with it always appreciate your knowledge. Great detail about the passenger Comfort I'll keep that in mind🙏🙏

[@erikclausen4780]

Great story on the S model thank you Chris .

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You are most welcome!

[@hadabadachada1367]

Great video. Almost passing 69,000 miles on mine!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@tractioncontroldelete]

This series is awesome 💪

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

Yeah that statement beginning with, I was out at the bar had a few drinks,... that's what my old buddies would have said if they were still alive. And most of them were riding Harleys. I never owned Harley mostly Triumph BMW. Enjoy the commentary and always good to laugh at some fools🙏🙏

[@letzrockitrite8469]

You've certainly saved many people many dollars/danero/quid well done sir

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Yes, I have; thank you!

[@paulchurch3444]

Great 'Heads up' Chris . 1100S a quiet classic. Keep up the good work and good luck with the shop reshuffle!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@alwaysdeviced]

Bought my 99S with 400 miles on it Sometimes I think about selling it... then I ride it... those thoughts disappear quick Thanks for the videos

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Keep it, you'll be happier for longer!

[@squid148]

I wish that I would have seen this video before I purchased a 03 Boxer Cup. I got a great deal on it, but of course it had been in a wreck. After checking everything out I found out that the steering lock on the front frame was broken. I ended up having to replace the front frame . Fortunately I found a perfect condition used one. However changing one was a involved job to say the least. It also needed a mirror (70.00) and valve cover (700.00). Finding used parts can be difficult and expensive. While the bike is back together I’m still looking for a headlight assembly (used 350.00 new 750.00) The bike is beautiful and fun to ride, but check it good before buying.

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

Great thanks. 👍

[@scottmccuiston3308]

excellent information

[@porkchop2723]

I look forward to all your R1100S videos. Bought my 2000 a couple months ago and love learning about it. Request suspension details next episode? Rear shock rebuild?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you and yes; coming up soon.

[@kimphilley621]

As a BMW prospective buyer I cannot say how much I appreciate your good work.

[@brocksterification]

Just put a deposit down on one of these. It's been sitting for a while. Wish Id seen this before but it's a cheap bike and I look forward to the project. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👍

[@19Mako71]

Really enjoying the R11S series and you're stories. Always appreciate your effort.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@d2nt3]

I love this series so much. I love my r1100s all black edition. I recently fixed up mine because the electrical wiring harness burned up and replaced the clutch with the extended splines.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@bullondella]

Hi Chris, I watch often your videos on Bmw’s services and "things to know" and I particularly appreciated the last series on the BMW R1100S, that I own and I personally really like. Me and my father are some Bmw fan’s and we own some bikes (R69 , R80G/S PD, R1100S) and also with your videos we learned a lot on our bikes stories. Some days ago they offer to sell to me a BMW R1150 GS 2002 that had an accident some months ago. From a Bmw workshop they listed: -Windshield, turn signals, handlebars, right pannier, rear subframe , brake and clutch levers that are dented but not broken for a total of 6300€ with manual work included. I was tempted to buy it for a low price to do the work myself but I’m concerned about what to look and inspect to be sure that the frame and other vital parts are still good. Do you have in mind to do a video about it or something similar to what you’ve done for the R1110S? Can you help me with just some things to check that maybe you know to be fragile or sensitive to crashes? Thanks a lot for you time and I hope You can teach me something more.

[@scottdeeslcutusa8117]

THanks, Chris....

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank You!

[@Beaufort-Wes]

Great series Chris, this is a brilliant documentation and expose on how a passionate technician takes pride in his craft and brand. Well done! I have enjoyed every episode.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@henryhawk978]

I was gonna buy a 00 R1100S and read about the spline problem. I couldn't get past the thought of paying what the bike was worth and on the way home with it from TN. to Alabama have the spline issue and have to put a bunch more money in the bike. Beautiful bike Pacific Blue, looked well taken care of. Just couldn't pull the trigger. I love to ride. Just got home off a 37 day out west trip and 8162 miles. No issues other than having to come back home. Enjoyed the video Chris.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You made an educated decision; good job Henry!

[@robertogrilli4574]

Another good video,thanks

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thanks!

[@markdanford1910]

Great video very helpful!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you!

[@9999plato]

Great Video.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank You!

[@pissoff234]

Great vid.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank You!

[@rudoffhess8496]

Thanks for the series. Please create video on how I can make a donation. I would love to help out. Also interested in attending the MOA National Rally next year in Virginia? Great way to get your name out there.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Hi Rudoff, Thank you very much. Your donation can be made via PayPal to [e-mail] or by signing up for my Patreon channel where you make a small monthly contribution for as long as you wish; no obligations at all. As for rallies; I am going nowhere, but thanks, Chris

[@GarthGoldberg]

Basically, considering what these bikes sell for now, if you go down on one it's totalled.

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Garth! Hello my friend, yes, you are correct. I hope you are well, Chris

[@shawnolson4522]

Just found one with just over 6k miles. For about 4k.

[@regenbogenschaf_incognito6271]

Very interesting S-Story, thx a lot! What about some GS-Videos? 😬 Greetings from Darmstadt

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Yes, the GS will come at some point too, thanks for your suggestion. All this takes time and money and I've never enough of either. It's a slow process this video work. Average of one hour spent editing for every one minute that you view. A 20 minute videos take 20 to 30 hours to produce. The S series has over 80 hours invested at this point (part 6). I've earned about $5 per hour to produce this video series about the S. The GS series would certainly be longer than the S due to the multitude of GS models made since 1980. Chris

[@carryonpompei]

Thanks again Chris. I know more about my R1100s than I did 23 minutes ago. But what's that at 4:03? A welded aluminium airbox and at least one pipe that looks extra to me. What is it?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

You'll see more of that S in an upcoming episode, thanks.

[@marksinclair701]

Great video. How much of this crash fragility concern applies to the R1100R? Sounds like most of the front end weaknesses are the same?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

The S is fragile compared to the earlier 1100 RS, R, RT and GS. That stronger rear frame creates a lot of crash stress on the front of the bike due to the rigidity of the rear. The earlier models are in no way as susceptible to the engine case cracking open as the S model is. However, a crash evaluation for any of these models should be thorough and would likely require some sort of disassembly but the earlier models were less prone to catastrophic damage. Thanks, Chris

[@AnalogDude_]

Are all the engines the same on the R1100 series? R1100R, R11100RS, R1100LT, R1100GS, accept the gearing of the gearbox. i mean the block is interchangeable?

[@AnalogDude_]

740,89€ for the frame of the BMW R1100S. cheaper than a rim.

[@offshorecad]

Thanks so much for posting all these helpful videos Chris! You've helped me so much with my R1100S. I have a question for you, my bike has low miles, I'm the second owner, the original owner was a professor at MMI, the bike is pristine. So why am I having such a hard time selling it? Do these bikes have a bad rap or something?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Thank you! They're only worth about $3K here but I wish you luck with your sale.

[@framurray5282]

i'v just bought one that needs alitlle work..new subframe and a few other bits from a good friend who took it on trade....he was told it was a boxer cup replica but i'm not too sure...how could i tell if it is or not...thanks.

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Based on the color way of the fairings, bellypan cover, passenger seat cover, blue front wheel, white rear wheel, no ABS, and no heated grips.

[@ccmasd484]

Love your series, Chris. What do you think about BMW no longer publishing service manuals for newer bikes (k1600)

[@ChrisR.Harris]

Criminal. Did you know that BMW was the leader in the effort to prevent the general public and independent mechanics from having access to BMW's service bulletins. Long ago a class action lawsuit was filed against BMW in an effort to make these documents publicly accessible from all manufacturers. www.wsj.com/articles/car-repair-notices-feed-lawsuits-1436138283 The solution is to NOT buy a new BMW that does not have a paper owner's manual. We have the power of the wallet and that is the only thing that bMW wants... your wallet. Fight back and say NO, I will NOT buy that BMW, they don't care about me enough to even supply a manual. Buy something made by someone who cares about you after the sale is over.

[@ccmasd484]

I wrote them an email already to that effect, in fact Unfortunately, I didn't know before I bought the bike - I'm okay with the DVDs and I ordered a set for the last available year. I should send you the patronizing response from Customer Service which was essentially, only BMW techs are skilled enough to fix the bikes. It is the height of hubris. I'll look into thr class action.

[@henryhawk978]

Where are you located now Chris?

[@ChrisR.Harris]

It's a short drive to Canada!

[@henryhawk978]

@@ChrisR.Harris so your in Libby, Montana!

[@ChrisR.Harris]

@@henryhawk978 or a couple thousand miles east of that!

[@Jacob-kt8ir]

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