who else goes off road on the old gal

the voices · Sep 29, 2018

Had a good six hours out on the lanes of norfolk yesterday to see what it would be like on better tyres, the bike did well dropped it a few times and the wind deflector decided to say goodbye but other than that its more than capable of doing the flat easy norfolk trails had a blast.

Rugged Path · Sep 29, 2018

I would not say that that is the reason why the GS was initially built for (discounting Paris/Dakar) but, albeit these bikes are ageing and people buy them as ‘Winter hacks’, unless you are fairly athletic and agile, the chances of dropping them and causing expensive damage is one reason why they never see dirt unless it’s a campsite.

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sykospain · Sep 29, 2018

Just don't be tempted to hose all that shite off with a jet-spray. Read the little Rider's Booklet - it says never, ever use a jet-spray to clean a boxer.

Nin · Sep 29, 2018

I rode my 1100 GS around a moto cross track once. That was a laugh. Just once mind.

But get one going on a fire road, or gravel track and they’re properly in their element.

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Steptoe · Sep 29, 2018

Lanes in Norfolk.. off road... don't make me laugh

Just a tiny tiny fraction of the off road pictures taken over the years

Timolgra · Sep 29, 2018

sykospain said:
Just don't be tempted to hose all that shite off with a jet-spray. Read the little Rider's Booklet - it says never, ever use a jet-spray to clean a boxer.

Oh dear I've been using one on my GSs for the last 19 years

JohnnyBoxer · Sep 29, 2018

Steptoe said:
Lanes in Norfolk.. off road... don't make me laugh

Just a tiny tiny fraction of the off road pictures taken over the years

Where's the Darkhorse wheelie one??
That is a classic

Nutty · Sep 29, 2018

sykospain said:
Just don't be tempted to hose all that shite off with a jet-spray. Read the little Rider's Booklet - it says never, ever use a jet-spray to clean a boxer.

Why not?

davegs · Sep 29, 2018

Have a look at the rear of any BMW shop, they all have a jet washing bay in a corner.

ELIMINATOR · Sep 29, 2018

I did the old dumpers drove from Salisbury to Shaftsbury years ago, getting stuck in a four by four's tyre rut, was hard work, made worse not being able to avoid overhanging greenery. I didn't make it all the way , luckily found an exit before Shaftsbury.

Bit worrying wondering if the ruts were going to be deep enough to allow the cylinder heads to hit the sides.

Hay Ewe · Sep 29, 2018

I reckon I have more pics of my 1150gs off bitumen than on bitumen
you got to choose your tracks, you wouldnt take a postie bike to race a MotoGP, same as this isn't a 125kg motorcrosser.

Here are a few photos from recent trip, aprrox 6500km over 14 days

the voices · Sep 29, 2018

Steptoe Thats why i put easy norfolk trails, your first and last pic aint far off what it is like in the winter when the 4x4 start trying to get stuck, think you need to come out with us in the winter, i will even put you up so lets book a day, and trust me you will have a laugh to the point were it hurts, go on its easy.

bowie · Sep 29, 2018

Timolgra said:
Oh dear I've been using one on my GSs for the last 19 years

You beat me by 6 years &#55357;&#56842;

PhaedrusMC · Sep 30, 2018

Whenever I can...

sykospain · Sep 30, 2018

High-pressure jet spray water can penetrate the rubber sealing on the final drive and rot the driveshaft. It can also rinse out the grease from bearings in the front and back wheels and axle-pins. Apart from affecting low- and high-current circuitry. The fastest way to see-off your binnacle's digital / analogue display is to let a jet-spray gush of water hit it at close quarters for more than a second or two.

BMW says unequivocally don't do it. They've been proved wrong in the past on many aspects of their recommendations and advice. But this one makes sense.

Many patrol-bike riders do it when they think the authority's steed is too filthy to take back to the depôt after a shift. But the Fleet Manager has to pick up the repair tab when the machine's FD goes south. 14 new drirveshafts needed in less than a twelve-month at one particular cop-shop pound. All due to jet-spraying.

JohnnyBoxer · Sep 30, 2018

sykospain said:
High-pressure jet spray water can penetrate the rubber sealing on the final drive and rot the driveshaft. It can also rinse out the grease from bearings in the front and back wheels and axle-pins. Apart from affecting low- and high-current circuitry. The fastest way to see-off your binnacle's digital / analogue display is to let a jet-spray gush of water hit it at close quarters for more than a second or two.

BMW says unequivocally don't do it. They've been proved wrong in the past on many aspects of their recommendations and advice. But this one makes sense.

Many patrol-bike riders do it when they think the authority's steed is too filthy to take back to the depôt after a shift. But the Fleet Manager has to pick up the repair tab when the machine's FD goes south. 14 new drirveshafts needed in less than a twelve-month at one particular cop-shop pound. All due to jet-spraying.

Oh
Get a grip fella

Nobby · Sep 30, 2018

Cut through the Ardenne forest a few years back.

Timolgra · Sep 30, 2018

sykospain said:
High-pressure jet spray water can penetrate the rubber sealing on the final drive and rot the driveshaft. It can also rinse out the grease from bearings in the front and back wheels and axle-pins. Apart from affecting low- and high-current circuitry. The fastest way to see-off your binnacle's digital / analogue display is to let a jet-spray gush of water hit it at close quarters for more than a second or two.

BMW says unequivocally don't do it. They've been proved wrong in the past on many aspects of their recommendations and advice. But this one makes sense.

Many patrol-bike riders do it when they think the authority's steed is too filthy to take back to the depôt after a shift. But the Fleet Manager has to pick up the repair tab when the machine's FD goes south. 14 new drirveshafts needed in less than a twelve-month at one particular cop-shop pound. All due to jet-spraying.

On the other hand 19 years and never any problem using a jet wash with some common sense.

2gses · Sep 30, 2018

Sculthorpe mill near fakenham.

Hay Ewe · Oct 1, 2018

^ GREAT picture

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