R850R
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R850R
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I have just bought my first BMW, a 1996 R850R. It has 60k on it. I have not ridden it yet, bought it as a project. I have just replaced the stock shocks with used WP items. Can anyone give me tips, hints with this bike there does not seem to be much info out the for the 850.
I have just bought my first BMW, a 1996 R850R. It has 60k on it. I have not ridden it yet, bought it as a project. I have just replaced the stock shocks with used WP items. Can anyone give me tips, hints with this bike there does not seem to be much info out the for the 850.
Re: R850R
Hi and welcome.
You can post your new bike info in the R1100R section, as your R850R is identical to the R1100R with exception of piston bore and final drive gear ratio. Every mechanical and electrical aspect of the R1100R is relevant to your bike. And given that fact, you will find some great info here (in R1100R section) posted by long-time owners with experience and know-how.
And since the 850/1100 series shares many similarities with the 850/1150 series (yes, there was an 850cc version of the latter oilhead series available in other parts of the world), you can certainly find relevant info in this board's namesake section.
I purchased a 1996 R850R as my first BMW bike (shown below), the first of six so far after becoming a fan of the marque.
You can post your new bike info in the R1100R section, as your R850R is identical to the R1100R with exception of piston bore and final drive gear ratio. Every mechanical and electrical aspect of the R1100R is relevant to your bike. And given that fact, you will find some great info here (in R1100R section) posted by long-time owners with experience and know-how.
And since the 850/1100 series shares many similarities with the 850/1150 series (yes, there was an 850cc version of the latter oilhead series available in other parts of the world), you can certainly find relevant info in this board's namesake section.
I purchased a 1996 R850R as my first BMW bike (shown below), the first of six so far after becoming a fan of the marque.
Rockster#2, K1300S, S1000R (for sale)
Re: R850R
Hi and welcome.
I hope you enjoy your R850R as much as I have enjoyed mine.
Mine is the same colour, a 1998 model, and has done over 114 thousand kilometres.
BTW, is that a Pommie tax disc holder I see in the pic?
Also, BTW, if you want/need a Users Manual for the R1100R/R850R, PM me.
regards,CrazyCam
I hope you enjoy your R850R as much as I have enjoyed mine.
Mine is the same colour, a 1998 model, and has done over 114 thousand kilometres.
BTW, is that a Pommie tax disc holder I see in the pic?
Also, BTW, if you want/need a Users Manual for the R1100R/R850R, PM me.
regards,CrazyCam
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Re: R850R
Nice looking bike!
This might help you out a little: http://www.ketchum.org/BMWmc/R1100.pdf
Why did you replace the shocks? I'm curious because my bike has similar mileage. Maybe mine are worn out also?
This might help you out a little: http://www.ketchum.org/BMWmc/R1100.pdf
Why did you replace the shocks? I'm curious because my bike has similar mileage. Maybe mine are worn out also?
Re: R850R
Haynes and Clymer make workshop manuals the R1100/R850 (at least I know Haynes does). Might be worth the read.
You can also get OEM Service Manuals, but have heard they can be confusing to use.
Parts sources (since you're in the UK):
motorworks.co.uk
motobins.co.uk
Previous PDF link seems a good read (thanks combatcarry!)
Good luck!
Cheers,
Awfers
You can also get OEM Service Manuals, but have heard they can be confusing to use.
Parts sources (since you're in the UK):
motorworks.co.uk
motobins.co.uk
Previous PDF link seems a good read (thanks combatcarry!)
Good luck!
Cheers,
Awfers
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Re: R850R
It took some searching but here is another document on adjusting the valves (its a pretty funny read). I had to get it by using the wayback machine so you might want to save it before its gone forever:
http://web.archive.org/web/200701240917 ... ummies.pdf
http://web.archive.org/web/200701240917 ... ummies.pdf
Re: R850R
I just bought a R850R basket case for something to do for the remainder of the winter.
This one is really beaten up....
You can see the pics here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/BigBabyG/R850RProject#
It will be delivered on Tuesday.
This one is really beaten up....
You can see the pics here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/BigBabyG/R850RProject#
It will be delivered on Tuesday.
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Re: R850R
Hmmmm tubless cross spoke wheels, questionable cosmetics....am I the only person seeing GS lite here
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Yes.boxermoose wrote:Hmmmm tubless cross spoke wheels, questionable cosmetics....am I the only person seeing GS lite here
2001 BMW R1100R, Parabellum WIndshield.
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Yes in deed. But if they are the same size as the cast wheels I haven't been able to find a D/S tire to fit them.boxermoose wrote:Hmmmm tubless cross spoke wheels, questionable cosmetics....am I the only person seeing GS lite here
Anyone have any leads?
The street tires get weird on the gravel!!
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Re: R850R
Shocks are usually shot after 30,000 miles, put some new shocks on your ride and you will have wished you did it sooner.combatcarry wrote:Nice looking bike!
This might help you out a little: http://www.ketchum.org/BMWmc/R1100.pdf
Why did you replace the shocks? I'm curious because my bike has similar mileage. Maybe mine are worn out also?
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