BMW R1100GS First Start Up - After Full Rebuild

We spent the last several months working on this R1100GS. Clutch spline lube, head gaskets ect. We also did a TON of custom powder coating. This is the first start up/test ride after all the work was completed (except body paint). See more about the project here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286318

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• r1100gs
• r1150gs
• r1200gs
• gs
• duel
• sport
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• r100gs
• 1100gs

[w0xxx]

Nice bike! But your ABS has issues....

[Hodakaguy]

actually just a low bat problem, brakes are fine.

[wilkas222]

very nice bike!

[MagicAyrtonforever]

@hankgs White bikes can't jump! just kidding, had a spill on my (white) lol 2010 GS on the weekend :-( have to get crash bars and cylinder head covers power coated now !

[m1aws]

@hunsta The Battery voltage drops too low on starting. This causes an ABS fault. There are various ways to end this problem. One is to let the ABS start after the engine is running. (Disconnects supply with relay when starting). Another is to add a diode and a small 12v rechargeable (or big capacitor) between the diode and the ABS. The diode is to stop the small battery discharging into the system on startup.

[Kinley1978]

Nice bike. Sounds great. 

[hunsta]

@Hodakaguy Funny the alternate flashing of the ABS was the first thing I noticed on the dash also.

[marmolada111]

Lovely sound, good work. I have the same model and color. Slan!

[s1914]

Nice job! Nice bike! Just out of interest, why did you rebuild it?

[joe5897]

muy bonita esta bmw boxer.hola amigo.

[hankgs]

Nice Job Guys!

The BLACK parts look sweet! I vote for a WHITE paint job...Everyone knows white bikes are fassster...

[w0xxx]

Sweet! I have an 1100rs...love to have a GS someday!