Choosing
BMWs
for
this
journey
was
pretty
much
a
no-brainer.
The
reputation
and
performance
of
the
machines
are
historic,
and
support
from
clubs/riders
is
unmatched.
While
we
fully
expect
to
encounter
mechanical
problems
(otherwise
the
world
wouldn't
need
mechanics),
we
believe
these
bikes
will
carry
us
through
where
others
might
not.
This biggest
mistake we made in our planning was starting on two completely
different
style
motorcycles. So after two years while in New
Zealand, we sent Chris' R100PD back to the states and purchased a
1996
Red F650 to replace it. It was a great
decision.
1 mile = 1.609
kms
and/or 0.6214 miles = 1
km |
SPARES |
TOOLS |
|
Erin's
(WHITE)
1997 F650: MODIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
LOCATION |
ODOM |
COMMENTS |
Purchased |
|
|
4,200 |
October, 1998 |
SERVICE |
Lindners
BMW |
New
Caanan, CT |
6,000 |
20-Apr-99 |
START |
|
May
21,
1999 |
6,750 |
|
Rear Tire |
Pirelli MT60 |
Milan, Italy |
11,000 |
|
SERVICE |
Sorte BMW |
Gent, Belgium |
12,300 |
|
Shock |
BMW |
Gent, Belgium |
12,300 |
Warranty |
Chain |
Japanese ~ DID |
Lapparranta, Finland |
17,000 |
|
Front Tire |
Pirelli MT60 |
Karlstad, Sweden |
18,000 |
|
SERVICE |
Walis BMW |
Budapest |
19,000 |
Free with TV interview |
Steering head brgs |
Karl
Maier
BMW |
Munich,
Germany |
21,000 |
|
Voltage Regulator |
BMW |
Athens, Greece |
22,800 |
Warranty |
Givi Rack |
|
Athens, Greece |
22,800 |
Rack broke in fall |
SERVICE |
Nadav's KTM |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
|
Front Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep
for
India |
Rear Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep for
India |
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep for
India |
F&R sprockets |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
prep for
India |
Scottoiler |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
|
Battery |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
25,900 |
(installed) |
Enter INDIA |
|
Dec
09,
1999 |
26,850 |
20,100
miles |
SERVICE |
|
Chiang Mai,
Thai. |
32,400 |
and Cut Windshield |
Rear Tire |
Used Michelin T66 |
Chiang Mai, Thailand |
32,400 |
Used tire for $3.00 |
Voltage Regulator |
BMW |
Chiang Mai, Thailand |
32,600 |
|
Front Tire |
Pirelli MT60 |
BKK, Thailand |
36,400 |
|
Rear Tire |
IRC Knobbies |
BKK, Thailand |
36,400 |
More aggressive for Cambodia |
Wheel Bearings - R |
|
P Penh, Cambodia |
37,200 |
|
SERVICE |
DYNAMIC MOTORS |
BKK, Thailand |
37,700 |
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
BKK, Thailand |
37,800 |
|
F sprocket |
BMW |
BKK, Thailand |
37,800 |
|
Brakelight
Switch |
BMW |
BKK, Thailand |
37,800 |
Warranty? |
Fan |
BMW |
KL, Malaysia |
38,550 |
Warranty? |
Accident Repair |
BMW
Malaysia |
KL, Malaysia |
39,050 |
top |
Enter
AUSTRALIA |
July
31,
2000 |
40,200 |
33,450miles |
Pannier Repair |
|
Sydney, OZ |
40,200 |
|
Rear Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Sydney, OZ |
40,300 |
|
Battery |
|
Brisbane, OZ |
42,200 |
|
SERVICE |
The BMW Shop |
Brisbane, OZ |
42,300 |
self |
Chain |
DID X-ring |
Cairns, OZ |
43,690 |
rear spkt damaged chain |
F&R sprockets |
|
Cairns, OZ |
43,690 |
5,890 on rear spkt |
Front Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
Spark Plugs |
|
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
F Wheel Bearings |
|
Katherine, OZ |
46,200 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Perth, OZ |
49,650 |
self |
Clean Carbs |
|
Perth, OZ |
49,750 |
|
Valve Adjustment |
MOTTS BMW |
Perth, OZ |
49,800 |
Adj
cam-chain
&
intake
shims |
Exhaust Bandage |
|
Perth, OZ |
49,900 |
|
Carb Diaphragms |
K & R M/C |
Melbourne, OZ |
53,650 |
|
Oil
Pres
Switch |
K & R M/C |
Melbourne, OZ |
53,650 |
|
Muffler Gasket |
Southbank BMW |
Melbourne, OZ |
53,650 |
|
Fork Oil |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
54,700 |
|
Rear Brake Pads |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
54,700 |
|
Bleed Brakes |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
54,700 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Sydney, OZ |
54,820 |
top |
Enter NEW ZEALAND |
Feb
12,
2001 |
54,920 |
48,170 |
Mirror |
Hamilton M/C |
Hamilton, NZ |
55,090 |
|
Chain -- repairs |
|
Hinds, NZ |
|
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
|
F&R sprockets |
|
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
|
Heated grip -- Rt |
|
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Nelson, NZ |
59,600 |
should have been done
sooner |
Ohlins Shock |
|
Auckland, NZ |
61,420 |
Install at
motomail, May 1st |
Rear Tire |
Used TKC-80 |
Auckland, NZ |
61,420 |
used
tire -- gift from
motomail |
Fork Seals |
|
Christchurch, NZ |
62,370 |
|
Leave Queenstown |
|
|
63,000 |
|
MAJOR
SERVICE |
w/Nigel and Phil |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,300 |
self |
Wheel Bearings |
Red Seals |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,333 |
upgrade
(old
were
ok) |
Odyssey
Panniers |
Jesse Luggage |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,350 |
|
Ohlins Setup |
Hawera M/C |
Hawera, NZ |
64,380 |
Firmer springs and setup |
Topcase Bracket |
w/ Murray |
Levin, NZ |
64,655 |
|
MAJOR
WORK |
Moto-Mail |
Auckland, NZ |
65,100 |
Kerry spent 8 days on
bikes! |
Valve Seats |
|
|
65,100 |
Intake was 0.000 --
open
engine |
Valve Shims |
same as Yamaha |
|
65,100 |
Intake = 275 & 280 |
21" Front Rim |
Excel Rim |
|
65,100 |
+
extended fork/fender
brace |
Front Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
|
65,100 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
|
65,100 |
Intake = 275 & 280 |
Chain |
DID O-Ring |
|
65,100 |
|
Sprockets |
|
|
65,100 |
Still OK, but changed for SA |
Absorber |
BMW |
|
65,100 |
under R
sprocket |
Linkage |
BMW |
|
65,100 |
Bushes/Needles |
Spark Plugs |
NGK Platinum |
|
65,100 |
|
Spark Plug Caps |
NGK |
|
65,100 |
|
Carb Drain Screws |
|
|
65,100 |
|
Carb Diaphragms |
|
|
65,100 |
|
Givi Rack |
Givi |
|
65,100 |
Givi provided for free |
Givi Topcase |
E52 Maxi |
|
65,100 |
Old =
damaged |
Horn |
Hella |
|
65,100 |
|
Front Brake Pads |
|
|
65,300 |
|
Change Coolant |
Motul |
|
65,300 |
|
Weld |
Moto-Mail |
|
65,300 |
Rear
Sub-frame
Crack |
Enter SOUTH AMERICA |
Oct
01,
2001 |
65,500 |
58,750 |
Oil in
Airbox? |
|
|
68,775 |
top |
Fuel Filter |
|
Buenos Aires |
69,260 |
no good with Acerbis tank |
100,000 kms |
Buenos Aires |
Dec
12,
2001 |
69,270 |
62,520 miles on trip |
Clean Carbs |
Cordasco BMW |
Buenos Aires |
69,355 |
|
Fuel Filter (REMOVE) |
|
Buenos Aires |
69,355 |
BAD IDEA -- HAD TO REMOVE |
Front Tire |
Used - Motocare |
Buenos Aires, AR |
69,360 |
Mariano gave used tire to get to
Ushuaia |
Rear Tire |
Used - Motocare |
Buenos Aires, AR |
69,360 |
Mariano gave used tire to get to
Ushuaia |
Front Tire |
Put back original Tire |
Rio Gallegos, AR |
71,345 |
1,985 miles asphalt, Original back
on |
Rear Tire |
Put back original Tire |
Rio Gallegos, AR |
71,345 |
1,985 miles asphalt, Original back
on |
SERVICE |
|
Ushuaia, AR |
71,730 |
self |
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Bariloche, AR |
73,560 |
8,460 -- Ruta 40 really tore
up the
tires |
Sprockets |
|
Bariloche, AR |
73,560 |
8,460 --
rear
OK, but had
spares |
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Bariloche, AR |
73,560 |
8,460 -- Could have gone a little
further |
Shock Broke |
|
Futaleufu, CL |
74,450 |
Bracket broke at the bottom of the
shock |
Shock Repair |
|
Bariloche, AR |
74,690 |
Aluminum weld |
SERVICE |
|
Ushuaia,
Tierra
del
Fuego |
71,730 |
self |
MAJOR
WORK |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
self |
Breather Seal |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Oil in airbox -- open engine to
repair |
Rings |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
|
Valves |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Cut valve
stems
&
made spring
pocket |
Fork Seals |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
|
Clean Carbs |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
|
Free-Wheel Bearing |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Special bearing behind Magneto |
Clutch Springs |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
Springs from Red |
SERVICE |
|
San Rafael, AR |
75,985 |
self |
Air Filter |
BMW |
|
75,985 |
Original shrank |
Shock Repair |
Ohlins, Gregorio Racing |
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Replace damaged parts and full
svc |
Oil Change |
|
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Had to change oil after work on
Engine |
Bearings |
BMW |
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Replace shock/swing arm
bearings |
Bushes |
|
Cordoba, AR |
76,625 |
Grease bearings,
chg shock arm
bush |
Repair Engine Case |
|
La
Rioja, AR |
77,020 |
Damaged:
over-tighten leaky
gasket |
Brake pads - Rear |
|
Salta, AR |
78,000 |
|
Front Sprocket -- 15 |
|
Salta, AR |
78,000 |
Change for high altitude |
Shock Repair |
Ohlins, Gregorio Racing |
Cordoba, AR |
78,000 |
Repair preload -- gas leaked
out |
Main Jet - Altitude |
|
Humahuaca,
AR |
78,138 |
125 from stock 137.5 |
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Villazon, Bolivia |
78,380 |
|
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Uyuni, Bolivia |
78,535 |
|
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Potosi, Bol |
78,700 |
|
Spark Plugs - Clean |
|
Potosi, Bol |
78,700 |
Set gap |
Change Pannier Screws |
|
La Paz, Bol |
79,215 |
Left pannier rubber wore and damaged
screws |
SERVICE |
|
La Paz, Bolivia |
79,215 |
self (all dirt riding) |
Spark Plugs - Clean |
|
Cusco, PE |
79,515 |
|
Shock Repair |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
Pre-load died AGAIN --
adjust
rings |
Clean Wishbone Bearings |
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
Clean and grease all bearings between shock and
swingarm |
Clean Air Filter |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
|
Battery Fluid |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
|
Check Valve Clearance |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
All OK |
Fork Gators |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
Change |
Weld Fairing Mount |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
Metal bar that supports dash
broke |
Plastic Soldering |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,200 |
Blinker, Tail light, Tank strip |
Rear Tire |
MT40 |
Cochabamba, Bol |
81,500 |
|
Front Tire |
MT40 |
Cochabamba, Bol |
81,500 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Riberao
Preto, BR |
83,675 |
self - Filter -- Last oil was
bad |
Sprockets |
|
Rio de Janeiro |
84,190 |
teeth were bent, about to break |
Chain |
Brasil DID O-ring |
Rio de Janeiro |
84,190 |
Not sure of quality of new
chain |
Battery |
Brasil Yuasa |
Rio de Janeiro |
84,190 |
12v 14amp |
Spark Plugs |
NGK Platinum |
Linares |
84,850 |
From NZ |
Rear Tire |
T66 |
Salvador, Brazil |
85,540 |
|
Brake Light Switch - R |
|
Recife, Brazil |
86,240 |
|
Weld rear support |
|
Recife, Brazil |
86,240 |
|
Bearings |
|
Recife, Brazil |
86,700 |
Wishbone -- 2 bearings at bottom
rear |
Speedo Cable - New |
BMW |
Recife, Brazil |
86,700 |
|
Speedometer Repair |
|
Recife, Brazil |
86,700 |
Repair plastic cogs behind
speedo |
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Recife, Brazil |
86,700 |
Brasil chain was wearing, keep as
spare |
Regulator - Relocation |
|
Fortaleza, Brazil |
87,215 |
Replace plugs and move reg to R psr
peg |
SERVICE |
|
Caracas, Venezuela |
89,700 |
self - oil change, filter, air
filter |
Enter CENTRAL AMERICA |
Dec
12,
2002 |
89,725 |
82,975
miles |
Weld Front Subframe |
Panama City |
89,900 |
top |
Clutch Plates |
BMW |
Tortuga
Bajo, CR |
90,530 |
|
Clutch Springs |
BMW |
Tortuga
Bajo, CR |
90,530 |
|
Tail-light Assembly |
|
San Jose, CR |
91,000 |
|
Front Tire |
MT40 |
San Jose, CR |
91,000 |
|
Ohlins Adjustment |
Larsons |
San Jose, CR |
91,000 |
Move preload for higher travel -- much
better! |
Wishbone Repairs |
|
San Jose, CR |
91,300 |
New needle bearing for one of the
links |
Mudguard |
BMW |
Omoa, Honduras |
93,000 |
|
Rear Tire |
TW 42 |
Guatemala City |
93,500 |
|
Engine cover seal |
BMW |
Guatemala City |
93,800 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Guatemala City |
93,800 |
oil change, air, oil filter |
Brake Fluid |
|
Guatemala City |
93,800 |
|
Chain stopper |
|
Guatemala City |
93,800 |
rubber
bit
b/w
chain
&
exhaust |
Enter USA |
|
April
25,
2003 |
97,645 |
90,895 |
Exhaust Gasket |
BMW |
Los Angeles, CA |
98,480 |
|
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Los Angeles, CA |
98,480 |
|
Sprockets |
BMW |
Los Angeles, CA |
98,480 |
|
Brake pads - Rear |
BMW |
Los Angeles, CA |
98,480 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
Major Engine Work |
Breather Seal |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
Oil in airbox again |
Head Work |
Ron Wood |
California |
98,900 |
Polish,
new
intake valves
&
guides |
Rings |
BMW |
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
|
Seals |
BMW |
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
Countershaft sprocket, shifter |
Gaskets |
BMW |
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
3 x Engine, base, and head |
Water-pump kit |
BMW |
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
precautionary |
Coolant |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
|
Rear Brake Line |
Galfer |
www.cyclebrakes.com |
98,900 |
cut in line |
Bleed Brakes |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
|
Adjust Valve Clearance |
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
LI=3.00; RI=3.00; LE=2.12;
RE=2.22 |
Clean Carbs |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
98,900 |
top |
ODOMETER |
Bryce Canyon |
May
20,
2003 |
99,999 |
93,249
miles |
Front Tire |
TKC-80 |
Las Vegas, NV |
460 |
Could have gone a few miles
more |
Rear Tire |
Tourance |
Las Vegas, NV |
460 |
|
Oil Change |
|
Las Vegas, NV |
460 |
Just did work on the engine |
Adjust Valve Clearance |
Snohomish, WA |
2,650 |
LI=2.95; RI=3.00; LE=2.05;
RE=2.12 |
Oil Plug |
|
Snohomish, WA |
2,650 |
Sealant to repair leak |
Fix leak in engine case |
Cincinnati, OH |
5,800 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Cincinnati, OH |
5,800 |
New filter |
100,000 MILES |
Ashland, NC |
July
20,
2003 |
6,750 |
100,000 miles on trip |
Chain |
Tsubaki |
Spotsylvania, VA |
7,705 |
|
FINAL MILEAGE |
August 6, 2003 |
Manhasset, NY |
108,072 |
|
|
|
TRIP
TOTAL
=
101,322 |
|
top
Chris' 1994 R100GS/PD:
MODIFICATIONS:
MODIFICATIONS
Chris' 1994 R100GSPD: SERVICE RECORD |
top |
|
|
On
July 24, 1996 with 10,108 miles, BMW
replaced under warranty with new odometer. I purchased the
bike two years later with 7,362 miles on the new
odometer, while engine had 17,470 miles.
|
|
|
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
LOCATION |
ODOM |
COMMENTS |
Purchased |
Sep-98 |
|
7,362 |
Sep-98 |
SERVICE |
Lindner
BMW |
New
Caanan, CT |
13,000 |
20-Apr-99 |
START |
|
May
21,
1999 |
14,115 |
|
Rear Tire |
Metz - Enduro 4 |
Milan, Italy |
17,900 |
Blowout on hwy |
Front Tire |
Metz - Enduro 4 |
Como, Italy |
18,700 |
|
SERVICE |
Sorte BMW |
Gent, Belgium |
19,100 |
|
Shock - Svc |
Ohlins |
Helsinki, Finland |
23,000 |
|
SERVICE |
Walis BMW |
Budapest, Hungary |
25,300 |
Free with TV interview |
Carb Adjustment |
Karl
Maier
BMW |
Munich, Germany |
27,300 |
|
Ermax Windshield |
|
Munich, Germany |
28,000 |
|
SERVICE |
Nadav's KTM |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
32,500 |
self |
Front Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
32,500 |
|
Rear Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
32,500 |
|
Heated Grips |
Touratech |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
32,500 |
|
Clutch Switch |
KTM |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
32,500 |
|
Valve Adjustment |
|
Tel Aviv, Israel |
32,500 |
top |
Enter India |
|
Dec
09,
1999 |
33,333 |
19,218
miles |
Rotor Rewind |
|
Goa, India |
33,500 |
2-up on F650 for 1,000 miles |
SERVICE |
|
Chiang Mai,
Thai |
37,500 |
self |
Voltage Regulator |
|
BKK, Thailand |
41,350 |
|
Rotor Rewind |
|
BKK, Thailand |
41,350 |
|
Front Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
BKK, Thailand |
41,350 |
|
Rear Tire |
IRC Enduro |
BKK, Thailand |
41,350 |
More aggressive for Cambodia |
SERVICE |
DYNAMIC MOTORS |
BKK, Thailand |
42,900 |
|
Clean Carbs |
|
BKK, Thailand |
42,900 |
|
Battery |
|
BKK, Thailand |
42,900 |
|
Gearbox Seal |
DYNAMIC MOTORS |
BKK, Thailand |
42,900 |
|
Steering Head Brgs |
DYNAMIC MOTORS |
BKK, Thailand |
42,900 |
|
Enter AUSTRALIA |
|
July
31,
2000 |
44,850 |
30,735
miles |
Voltage Regulator |
|
Sydney, OZ |
45,500 |
|
Rotor Rewind |
|
Sydney, OZ |
45,600 |
|
Rear Tire |
Metz - Sahara 3 |
Sydney, OZ |
45,700 |
|
Diode Board |
Bill Luhrs |
Sydney, OZ |
45,900 |
|
Stator Rewind |
|
Brisbane, OZ |
48,100 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Brisbane, OZ |
48,200 |
self |
Front Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Katherine, OZ |
51,930 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Katherine, OZ |
51,930 |
|
Rotor Rewind |
Munich Motors
(perth) |
Geraldton, OZ |
54,650 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
self |
Head Stud - Helicoil |
Motts BMW |
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Head Gasket |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
w/ Tim Wood |
Clean Carbs |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Valve Adjustment |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Spark Plugs |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Throttle Cables |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Muffler Bandage |
|
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Battery |
Battery World |
Perth, OZ |
55,120 |
|
Valve Adjustment |
|
Adelaide |
57,780 |
|
Head Studs - x2 |
K & R |
Melbourne |
58,570 |
Helicoil failed: Replaced w/ threaded
insert |
Starter By-Pass |
Bill Luhrs |
Sydney, OZ |
59,600 |
By-pass short from Starter
relay |
SERVICE |
|
Newcastle, OZ |
59,770 |
self |
Fork
Oil |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
59,770 |
|
Bleed Brakes |
Jon Brison BMW |
Newcastle, OZ |
59,770 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Sydney, OZ |
59,880 |
top |
Enter
New
Zealand |
|
Feb
12,
2001 |
60,165 |
46,050
miles |
O-ring for R cylinder |
European M/C |
Christchurch, NZ |
63,065 |
|
Subframe Welding |
Thorpe Engineering |
Christchurch, NZ |
65,600 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Nelson, NZ |
65,730 |
|
Starter Solenoid |
|
Nelson, NZ |
65,900 |
used part |
Starter Relay |
|
Nelson, NZ |
65,900 |
|
Alternator Brushes |
BMW |
Hamilton, NZ |
66,400 |
|
Battery |
BMW NZ |
Auckland, NZ |
66,500 |
|
Front Tire |
Used Sahara 3 |
Auckland, NZ |
66,500 |
Barely used tires as gift from
Moto-Mail |
Rear Tire |
Used Sahara 3 |
Auckland, NZ |
66,500 |
Could have gone another 1,000
miles |
Winter Storage |
|
Christchurch, NZ |
68,580 |
|
Starter Solenoid |
|
Christchurch, NZ |
68,600 |
|
Starter Relay |
|
Christchurch, NZ |
68,600 |
|
To the States |
July 5, 2001 |
|
68,631 |
Continue
with
F650
(below) |
|
|
TOTAL
SO
FAR
=
54,516 |
|
top
Chris'
(RED)
1996
F650: MODIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
LOCATION |
ODOM |
COMMENTS |
Recent
work
done
before
my
purchase. |
Chain/Sprockets |
|
Levin, NZ |
36,000 |
|
Wheel Bearings - Rear |
|
Levin, NZ |
36,000 |
|
Steering Head Bearings |
Levin, NZ |
42,000 |
|
Rear brake pads |
|
Levin, NZ |
42,000 |
Also, rear tire |
SERVICE |
|
Levin, NZ |
50,400 |
Murray did all fluids |
Purchased |
|
New Zealand |
52,000 |
July
2001 |
START
(second
bike) |
|
52,000 |
|
MAJOR OVERHAUL |
w/Nigel and Phil |
Christchurch |
53,000 |
|
Fairing Bracket -- Straighten |
Christchurch, NZ |
53,000 |
Fairing bracket bent all out of
shape |
Ohlins Shock |
Hawera M/C |
Christchurch |
53,000 |
|
Acerbis Tank (used) |
|
Christchurch, NZ |
53,000 |
Bought from Ross Williams |
Odyssey Panniers |
Jesse Luggage |
Christchurch |
53,000 |
|
Wheel Bearings -
R |
Red Seals |
Christchurch, NZ |
53,000 |
Not gone yet, but changed to be
sure |
Ohlins Setup |
Hawera M/C |
Hawera, NZ |
53,333 |
Firmer springs/setup by Robert
Taylor |
Welding |
w/ Murray |
Levin, NZ |
53,755 |
Footpeg/Sidestand |
Acerbis Handguards |
Moto-Mail/Dirt |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
MAJOR SERVICE |
Moto-Mail |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
8 days working on the
bikes! |
Front Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Chain |
DID O-Ring |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Sprockets |
|
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
Still OK, but changed for SA |
Absorber |
BMW |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
under R
sprocket |
Clutch Switch |
BMW |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
left
lever |
Rear brake switch |
BMW |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Spark Plugs |
NGK Platinum |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Spark Plug Caps |
NGK |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
Original were rusted |
Valve Shims |
|
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
Intake down to 235 each |
Intake Manifold |
BMW |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
Original was cracked and allowing air
in |
Topcase support |
Karl/Motomail Dirt |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
Karl made topbox rack /
support |
Change Coolant |
Motul |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Horn |
Hella |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Scottoiler |
|
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
|
Leakdown Test |
BMW NZ |
Auckland, NZ |
55,300 |
Piston rings need to be changed |
Enter SOUTH AMERICA |
Oct
01,
2001 |
55,900 |
3,900kms |
Oil Drain Plug |
|
Porto Alegre, BR |
57,700 |
top |
Piston / Cylinder |
Cordasco BMW |
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,555 |
|
Rings |
Cordasco BMW |
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,555 |
|
Clean Carbs |
Cordasco BMW |
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,555 |
|
Coolant |
|
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,555 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,555 |
|
Valve Shims |
|
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,555 |
Head cut -- shims down to 225 |
Rear Tire |
Used - Motocare |
Buenos Aires, AR |
61,560 |
Mariano gave me a used tire to get to
Ushuaia |
Rear Tire |
Put back original Tire |
Rio Gallegos, AR |
64,730 |
3,170kms asphalt, Original tire back
on |
SERVICE |
|
Ushuaia,
Tierra
del
Fuego |
65,370 |
|
Battery |
|
Puerto Natales, CL |
66,135 |
12v 14amp |
Valve Shims |
|
Calafate, AR |
66,600 |
Intake were closed, shims cut down to
207 |
Clean Carbs |
|
Calafate, AR |
66,600 |
|
Cut sidestand |
|
Coyhaique, CL |
67,600 |
|
Rear Tire |
Conti TKC-80 |
Bariloche, AR |
68,400 |
13,100km -- Ruta 40
ate the
tires |
Sprockets |
|
Bariloche, AR |
68,400 |
13,100km -- OK, but had
spares |
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Bariloche, AR |
68,400 |
13,100km -- Could have gone
further |
Shock Broke |
|
Barancas, AR |
71,075 |
Bracket at the bottom of the
shock |
Shock Repair |
|
San Rafael, AR |
71,075 |
Aluminum weld
clevis |
Shock Broke/Repair |
|
Mendoza, AR |
71,375 |
again
--
towed by
Police |
SERVICE |
|
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
New Filter |
Rings |
|
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
|
Breather Seal |
|
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
engine
already
open |
Valves -- New Intake |
|
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
|
Front brake switch |
|
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
|
Air Filter |
BMW |
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
|
Clutch Plates |
BMW |
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
top |
Clutch Springs |
BMW |
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
|
Clean Carbs |
|
San Rafael, AR |
72,290 |
|
Shock Repair |
Gregorio Racing |
Cordoba, AR |
73,060 |
Replace damaged parts and full
svc |
Oil Change |
|
Cordoba, AR |
73,060 |
Had to change oil after work on
Engine |
Bearing |
|
|
73,060 |
Grease
and
change shock arm
bush |
Front Tire |
Brazilian Pirelli MT60 |
Cordoba, AR |
73,260 |
17,960 km on TKC-80 |
Brake Pads -- Rear |
|
Salta, AR |
75,300 |
Annet's used pads |
Sprocket - Front 15 |
|
Salta, AR |
75,300 |
Change for high altitude |
Main Jet - Altitude |
|
Iruya, AR |
75,650 |
125 from stock 137.5 |
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Villazon, Bolivia |
75,955 |
|
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Uyuni, Bol |
76,265 |
|
Spark Plugs - Clean |
|
Laguna Colorada, Bol |
76,635 |
|
Air Filter - Clean |
|
Potosi, Bolivia |
77,335 |
|
Spark Plugs - Clean |
|
Potosi, Bol |
77,335 |
Set gap |
Fork Seal - left |
|
Sucre, Bol |
77,490 |
5W |
Fork Oil |
|
La Paz, Bol |
78,215 |
500cc of 15W + 100 of 5W in both
forks |
SERVICE |
Nosiglia Honda |
La Paz, Bolivia |
78,215 |
self |
Gel Seat |
|
La Paz, Bol |
78,215 |
Saddleman sent gel pad -- installed |
Spark Plugs - Clean |
|
Cusco, Peru |
79,700 |
|
Exhaust Gasket repair |
|
Cusco, Peru |
79,700 |
Asbestos gasket deteriorated, fill with metal
bands |
Plastic Soldering |
|
Nazca, Peru |
81,200 |
Repair windshield from Uyuni |
Speedo Cable Repair |
Nosiglia Honda |
La Paz, Bol |
81,300 |
Cable snapped -- re welded |
Clean Wishbone Bearings |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,300 |
Clean and grease all bearings between shock and
swingarm |
Clean Air Filter |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,300 |
|
Battery Fluid |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,300 |
|
Adjust Valves |
Nosiglia Honda |
La Paz, Bol |
81,300 |
LI=230; RI=250; LE=230; RE=250 |
Exhaust Gasket repair |
|
La Paz, Bol |
81,300 |
Metal from Cusco leaks, add
silicone |
Rear Tire |
Pirelli MT40 |
Cochabamba, Bol |
81,715 |
|
Speedo Cable Break |
|
Santa Ignacio, Bol |
83,060 |
|
Sprockets |
|
Near Cuiaba, Brasil |
83060+400 |
14,660 |
Chain |
DID O-Ring |
Near Cuiaba, Brasil |
83060+400 |
14,660 |
SERVICE |
Filter |
Riberao Preto, BR |
83060 + 2000 |
|
Spark plugs |
NGK Brasil |
Linhares, BR |
83060 + 3860 |
31,620
-
mileage from
GPS |
Rear Tire |
Mich T66 |
Salvador, Brasil |
83060 + 5000 |
6,345
-, mileage from
GPS |
Adjust Valves |
Intake Only |
Recife, BR |
83060 + 6175 |
LI=235; RI=250; LE=235; RE=250 |
Timing Chain Tensioner |
BMW |
Recife, BR |
83060 + 6175 |
replaced
with new |
Speedo Cable Repair |
|
Recife, BR |
83060 + 6175 |
Cable from White -- may need to
replace |
Speedo Difference
Speedo was broken --
total accumulated Kms
=
6,175 |
Regulator - Relocation |
|
Fortaleza, BR |
83,905 |
Replace plugs and move reg to R psr
peg |
Chain |
DID O-Ring |
N of Manaus |
85,555 |
Chain slipped off and was
mangled |
Speedo Cable Break |
|
N of Boa Vista, BR |
85,958 |
Speedo cable from White
bike |
Shock Break |
|
Brasil Border |
85958 + 100 |
Large pothole = No dampening
oil |
SERVICE |
|
Caracas, Venezuela |
plus 1100 |
oil change, filter, air
filter |
Enter CENTRAL AMERICA |
Dec,
12,
2002 |
85958+1200kms |
35,158
kms |
Change Shocks |
|
Panama City |
|
Install old / original shock |
Brake Pads -- Front |
BMW |
Tortuga Bajo, CR |
85958 + 3815 |
|
Speedo Cable |
BMW |
Tortuga Bajo, CR |
85958 + 3815 |
top |
Speedo Drive |
BMW |
Tortuga Bajo, CR |
85958 + 3815 |
|
Speedo Difference:
Speedo was broken -- total accumulated Kms =
3,815.
Total
=
6,175 + 3,815 =
9,990
kms |
Plastic Soldering |
Windshield |
San Jose, CR |
86,650 |
|
Front Tire |
MT40 |
San Jose, CR |
86,650 |
|
Ohlins Repair |
Larsons |
San Jose, CR |
86,650 |
Seal
&
repaired
inner
components |
Muffler Gasket |
|
San Jose, CR |
87,250 |
|
Weld front sub-frame |
BMW |
Omoa, Honduras |
87,250 |
|
Mudguard |
|
Guatemala |
89,000 |
|
Ohlins -- preload dead |
|
Guatemala City |
90,000 |
Arghhhhhhh! |
Rear Tire |
TW42 |
Guatemala City |
91,000 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Guatemala City |
91,000 |
oil change, filter, air
filter |
Brake Fluid |
|
Guatemala City |
91,000 |
|
Rear Brake Pads |
BMW |
Guatemala City |
91,000 |
|
Wheel Bearings -
R |
|
Durango, Mexico |
95,100 |
top |
Enter USA |
|
25-Apr
25,
2003 |
96,680 |
54,670
kms |
Chain |
DID O-ring |
Joshua Tree NP |
97,717 |
|
Sprockets |
BMW |
Joshua Tree NP |
97,717 |
|
Battery |
Eveready |
Los Angeles, CA |
98,010 |
12v 14amp |
Saddle |
Travelcade |
Los Angeles, CA |
98,010 |
original re-covered/shaped by
Travelcade |
SERVICE |
|
Phoenix |
99,650 |
oil change, filter, air
filter |
Brake Fluid |
|
Phoenix |
99,650 |
|
Odometer |
Grand Canyon |
May
22,
2003 |
99,999 |
57,989
kms |
Front Tire |
TKC-80 |
Las Vegas, NV |
2,025 |
Could have gone a bit further |
Rear Tire |
Tourance |
Las Vegas, NV |
2,025 |
|
Fork Seal - right |
|
Snohomish, WA |
5,400 |
|
SERVICE |
|
Cincinnati, OH |
10,100 |
new filter |
Valve Shims |
|
Cincinnati, OH |
10,100 |
LI=235; RI=250; LE=235; RE=250 |
Rings & Gaskets |
Ron Wood Racing |
Cincinnati, OH |
10,100 |
|
Breather barrel rig |
Tom Burklow |
Cincinnati, OH |
10,100 |
|
Oil pressure sensor |
|
BMW rally, WV |
10,440 |
|
Front Brake Hose |
Galfer |
Roanoke, VA |
11,200 |
|
Breather Seal |
Mortins
BMW |
Spotsylvania, VA |
12,950 |
open
engine |
Fly wheel bearing |
|
Spotsylvania, VA |
12,950 |
|
Head Gasket |
|
Spotsylvania, VA |
12,950 |
|
Valve Shims |
|
Spotsylvania, VA |
12,950 |
LI=220; RI=220; LE=235; RE=250 |
Chain |
Tsubaki |
Spotsylvania, VA |
12,950 |
|
Oil Change |
|
Spotsylvania, VA |
12,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINAL MILEAGE |
August 6, 2003 |
Manhasset, NY |
113,542 |
|
Speedo was broken on/off -- total accumulated
Kms = + 9,990 |
|
|
TRIP
TOTAL
=
71,532
km |
Plus 87,716 kms from
R100PD |
|
|
44,450
mi |
Plus 54,516 miles from
R100PD |
top
SPARES -- This list has been refined
over time and seems to work well for us.
TOOLS --
We discovered it's best to have a complete set of tools
-- Even in remote places, knowledgeable help can be found, but not
necessarily with the right tools.
Stock tools for each bike, including the
following:
-
Spanners (wrenches): 6mm to 17mm +
extra 10 & 13mm (most common)
-
Ratchet for hex nuts: 6mm - 17mm; 19, 24, 28, and 30mm
-
Ratchet Allen (cap) ends: 4mm to 8mm
-
Ball-end Allen (cap) ends: 2.5mm to 8mm
-
T-handle ball-end Allen (cap) ends: 3mm-6mm --
My Favorite
Tools!
-
4 in 1 Screwdriver: 2 Philips & 2 flat head
(large/small)
-
Pliers, vice-grips, and small Monkey wrench
-
Electrical Meter -- Important, even if you don't
know how to use.
-
Electrical tape, spare wire, connectors, duct tape, plastic
tie-wraps
-
Air
pump
(CyclePump),
EZ-gauge
-
Tire levers (Titanium
Tar Irons) / puncture repair kit
-
Grease, gasket seal, JB Weld, anti-seize, super-glue, and
WD-40
-
Tow-straps / Tie-downs
|