Complete Shaft & Bushing Guide Introduction If your BMW R1100S rattles at idle, refuses to synchronize properly or develops an unstable idle, worn throttle body bushings are one of the most common causes. The original…
If your BMW R1100S has developed an uneven idle, hesitation at small throttle openings or the classic Boxer “surging”, the Big Brass Screws (BBS) are one of the first things you should inspect. These simple…
How to Remove the Side Fairings Without Breaking Anything Removing the fairings on a BMW R1100S is one of the first jobs every owner encounters. Whether you’re servicing the battery, replacing brake lines, changing the…
Brake fluid service matters on every BMW R1100S. The bike uses DOT 4 brake fluid, and BMW’s service schedule calls for regular brake-fluid replacement. On ABS-equipped bikes, this is especially important because old fluid is…
A brake disc is not a lifetime component. On the R1100S, there is very little material available between a new disc and BMW’s wear limit. The rear disc starts at 5.0 mm and must be…
The oil sight glass is a small part, but on an ageing R1100S it deserves attention. It can become cloudy, making the oil level difficult to read, or begin to weep oil around the outer…
The Poly-V belt drives the alternator. It is a small, inexpensive part, but it is not something to ignore on an older R1100S. A cracked, glazed or unknown-age belt can leave you without charging while…
On an R1100S, replacing the fuel filter should not be treated as a filter-only job. The filter sits inside the tank alongside hoses that may now be more than twenty years old. If the bike…
The clutch slave cylinder is one of the more sensible preventive replacements on an R1100S with unclear history. It sits at the rear of the gearbox and operates the dry clutch through a hydraulic piston…
Based on the original guide by Colt Self. Reproduced and edited for clarity with permission. Valve adjustment on the R1100S is not difficult, but it rewards patience, accuracy and a calm approach. This is standard…
