Bonelorry's BMW S1000R Sport

[bonelorry]

Firstly I know its not a Car but I believe this Section allows for Non Skoda & other projects?? Apologies to Mods if it isn't allowed in this Section.
 

So I have had a few Bikes and I have actually owned a couple of BMW S1000R Sports in the past, A couple of Gen 1 2016 Models and then a Gen 2 2018 Model. I sold my last one and bought a Suzuki Hayabusa, The Suzuki went last Summer and I said I was going to have a break from Bikes, Buy a Second Car to have as a Toy and then began looking at Bikes again in December and here I am.

 

I know I am a nightmare, I cannot help it though

 

So what I have bought?
 

I looked at all sorts, Considered a few Bikes I have not yet owned but there are not that many Bikes I actually want to own. Nearly went for a Fully Faired S1000RR Sport and then talked myself out of it.

I didn't want to buy Brand New due to the depreciation and I don't do PCP as I am old school so was looking at stuff that was 1-2 Years old but my main criteria was condition.
 

So as you have probably figured out by now I have bought...
 

Another BMW S1000R Sport, This is a slightly different to the last One due to the fact its Blue instead of White.
 

: 2020/20 Plate Gen 2, 165BHP, S1000R Sport
: San Marino Blue Metallic
: Sport and Dynamic Package so has all the toys including Cruise, Shift Assist allowing Up & Down Clutchless Gearshifts, Also has the Optional BMW Factory Alarm.
: Done just 506 Miles from New
 

Its a 1 Owner Bike, Owned by BMW UK so not a Demonstrator. A Motorrad Manager had the Bike as his own and it has clearly been well looked after. Registered June 2020 and had its Running in Service in October 2020 at 500 Miles, It has not been ridden since and has never seen a Winter or by the looks of things seen any Wet Weather full stop.
 

It was difficult to find an example I was interested in despite there been a few to choose from, It was made more difficult due to Covid restrictions and distance selling. I rejected about 5 Bikes up and down the UK, All with 1000 Miles or less as I wanted something that had not been used as an Ex-Demo or through Winter.
 

I asked as much detail over the Phone, I was sent some HD Pictures and was sent a 12 Min HD Video going into a lot of Detail, The Salesman knew what my expectations where as I had already refused another of the Bikes in their Stock. He assured me that it was One of the best used examples he had seen and that I wouldn't be disappointed.

The only pic I has of the Bike upto when it was Delivered...
 

 


To Be Continued...

Edited 28 February, 2021 by bonelorry

[bonelorry]

Well its here!!

 

Firstly I just wanted to say how pleased I am with the Service I have received with Williams Motorrad, Just superb and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Made the entire process of distance buying very easy (even for someone as picky as me)

 

The Bike was Delivered on Friday Lunchtime and I was like a kid stood looking out of the living room Window every 5 mins waiting 

 

First impressions of the Bike when the van was taken out of the Van where excellent, I still had about 10 Mins scrutinising everything before accepting the Bike and signing the paperwork but the Bike was as described with no surprises.

 

Even though it has done just 506 Dry Miles I could see it would benefit from a Detail just to get it back to 100%, Something I was happy about too as I love getting stuck in.

 

In total I spent about 4 Hours on Friday and 5 Hours on Saturday working on the Bike and enjoyed every minute of it. My new Clarke CML3 Workshop Ramp also made things so much easier and paid for itself over the last few days.

So here is what I have been upto over the last few days...

 

: Fitted New Wunderlich Sport Screen, Light Tint
: Fitted New Evotech Radiator & Oil Cooler Guards
: Fitted New Evotech Paddock Stand Bobbins
: Fitted Genuine BMW Tank Protector
: Fitted Oxford Charging Lead
: Fitted Dynamic Pro Riding Mode Coding Plug

 

While fitting all over the above, I was cleaning, Degreasing, Detailing parts along the way.

 

: Removed All Engine Plastics inc Belly Pan & Front Mudguard. All washed, Dried, Hand Polished and 1 x Coat of Collinites Wax applied.
: Tank Hand Polished and 1 x Coat of Collinites Wax applied.
: All Front of Engine and Headers given Polished using Autosol, Then treated with ACF50. Wiped off excess with Micorfibre.
: Catalytic Converter Polished and ACF50'd.
: Removed Hugger and Chain Guard, All De-greased and Cleaned.
: All Swingarm & Rear Shock Area De-Greased, Cleaned.
: Chain De-Greased using Muc-Off Chain Cleaner, Cleaned each link by hand and Re-Lubricated using Wurth High Performance Dry Chain Lubricant.
: Rear Wheel wiped with Microfibre and GT85 to lightly degrease and remove Chain Wax Spots.
: Removed Front Fork Leg Reflectors.

 

Possibly forgot something but you get the idea.

A few snaps for your viewing pleasure...

 

Obligatory delivery van image...

 

 

 

Here was how the Bike looked when I took delivery and not had the Bonelorry treatment, Note the Colour of the Chain lathered in horrible Wax, Colour of the Catalytic Convertor/Exhaust...

 

 

 

Off with the Original Screen if you could call it that, More like a Clock Cover IMO...

 

 

 

New Wunderlich Sport Light Smoke Screen fitted, Looks superb and is apparently very functional...

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamic Pro Coding Plug fitted, Basically the BMW Dealership will not fit this as it allows for Traction Control, Anti Wheelie and ABS to be turned off and even though I won't ever do this on the Road I still wanted all available Riding Modes to be available. They will supply you with the Coding Plug to fit yourself...

 

 

 

 

 

Oxford OF703 Charging Lead fitted, This is a swine of a job! Zero Clearance under the Seats and Rear Plastics to route the Wiring to the Battery so quite a bit has to be removed first to give clearance. I wanted a totally subtle and neat install. Most people just fit them and have them Cable Tied to a Footpeg, Very happy with the install. Sits under the Pillion Seat and is invisible with the Seat attached...

 

 

 

All Plastics removed, Washed, Dried, Polished, Waxed...

 

 

 

 

 

The Plastics needed to be removed to fit the Evotech Radiator and Oil Cooler Guards, All refitted now and looking smart. Very functional and well made bits of kit from Evotech...

 

 

 

Headers and Cat all Polished, ACF50 Applied...

 

 

 

 

 

Chain, Sprocket, Swingarm Area. Much better...

 

 

 

Genuine BMW Tank Pad Fitted, These can be a PITA to fit. I have seen people with masking tape all over the Tank to get it straight, Done a few of these of over the past few Years and and did it by Eye...

 

 

 

All finished, Ready for going under its Cover. No more ugly Fork Reflectors either...

 

 

Edited 28 February, 2021 by bonelorry

[Chunk11]

Wouldn’t have expected any less from you mate great thread as per usual 👍

Love the ramp that you have and not in the slightest bit jealous of all the spare time you have whilst I’m stuck in the house doing childcare and the Mrs is at work 😢

Bike looks awesome I’ll await the thread in a week saying you’ve sold it and bought something else (only joking)

[bonelorry]

1 minute ago, Chunk11 said:

Wouldn’t have expected any less from you mate great thread as per usual 👍

Love the ramp that you have and not in the slightest bit jealous of all the spare time you have whilst I’m stuck in the house doing childcare and the Mrs is at work 😢

Bike looks awesome I’ll await the thread in a week saying you’ve sold it and bought something else (only joking)

Cheers mate appreciate it!

Well I am lucky to work shifts and get blocks of time off in-between, That said in June we are expecting our first Baby so my Spare time will be a bit more limited but its all good..

As for your last comment, You never know with me  

[Chunk11]

Uh oh you know what happens when you have kids right? Bye bye spare time and bye bye bikes 😁

In all seriousness congratulations and something else to look forward to.

[bonelorry]

Spent a couple of Hours fettling at the Weekend, Not really a job that needed doing due the little Mileage the Bike has done but something I always do on all my Bikes is to give the Brakes a quick check over for my own personal satisfaction.

 

On these and most Bikes all the Brakes are built up dry from the factory which isn't a big deal until they get wet, The Brembo's on the front are renowned to be particularly delicate and the OEM Pads have a Raw Metal finish on the backings which can react when wet with the Aluminium on the Caliper itself. Its not so much of an issue with the Rear Brake Caliper as its a different design with Stainless Shims that the Pad moves on.

 

I have seen a few fellow all Year round riders on the S1000R owners club run into issues with Binding Brakes on the Front and Brake Pads that weld themselves into the Caliper. This is on Bikes that are used in the worst of Weathers I might add.

 

As I said even though my Bike has done little mileage, When I removed the Front Brake Pads you could clearly see some discolouration where the Pad sits in the Caliper and it has been wet probably from been Washed at some point and then put away.

 

What I did...

 

: Removed Front and Rear Brake Calipers.
: All Brake Pads removed, Lightly rubbed the Backing Plates to remove Oxidisation.
: Pistons pushed back by hand
: Calipers given a clean using Putoline Brake Cleaner and microfibre, Just to remove Brake Dust on inside.
: Brake Pads all given light application of Putoline Ceramic Grease on any contact areas before refitting.

 

I also drained the Fuel out as I am not sure what is in there and will be putting a fresh Tank of Shell V-Power in before the first outing.

 

Just waiting for a good Downpour to wash away the Road Salt and I am looking forward to getting out on it.

[bonelorry]

Finally got out on the Bike Today for its Maiden Voyage 
 

I have been itching to get out over the past few Days as we have had a Dry spell after some Heavy Rain which washed all the Road Salt away.
 

I had drained the Tank on the Bike last Week and filled it with some fresh Shell V-Power as I knew it wouldn't be long before I got out.
 

Just finished a row of shifts and had 3 days of Training in Leeds on a Course for work which has melted my head and after the final assessment I got away early this Afternoon.
 

Anyway long story short I needed some time out so swapped the Visors over on my Arai Helmet for the Clear one, Checked the Tyre Pressures on the Bike headed out for an Hour just as it was going Dark. Did about 35 steady Miles just to ensure everything is OK with the Bike, I have not ridden anything since last July when I sold my Suzuki Hayabusa so took it easy for the most part.
 

All seems fine with the Bike as expected, I have owned a couple of these in the past but they never fail to amaze me. Just a superb package and so agile.
 

Looking forward to my next Ride, Will hopefully get out for a full day soon when Weather and shifts allow.

[bonelorry]

And this One has sold 
 

Just had a chap from the BMW S1000R Sport Owners Group at my House who left a deposit on the Bike and picks it up on Friday.
 

He was after buying one so I offered mine and stated a price I was happy with, He viewed it Today and was blown away with the condition. Doubt he would have got a better example without buying a new one to be honest.
 

Been a while since I have sold a Bike privately but he was superb to deal with.
 

Onto the next project whatever that might be 

[Chunk11]

2 hours ago, bonelorry said:

And this One has sold 
 

Just had a chap from the BMW S1000R Sport Owners Group at my House who left a deposit on the Bike and picks it up on Friday.
 

He was after buying one so I offered mine and stated a price I was happy with, He viewed it Today and was blown away with the condition. Doubt he would have got a better example without buying a new one to be honest.
 

Been a while since I have sold a Bike privately but he was superb to deal with.
 

Onto the next project whatever that might be 

Shock! Oh wait not really....🤣

 

The main question is which bike has caught your eye?

 

Im looking forward to you getting another bike to see you detail it and bring it up to scratch 👍

[bonelorry]

16 hours ago, Chunk11 said:

Shock! Oh wait not really....🤣

 

The main question is which bike has caught your eye?

 

Im looking forward to you getting another bike to see you detail it and bring it up to scratch 👍

 

Exactly what the Wife said 

Couple of options regarding the Bike, I keep thinking about getting a few Older Bikes equal to the value of the BMW.

Then again I could end up with anything with my track record.

[KenONeill]

How about a nice Triumph Trident T150V (the upgrade of the original that included a front disc brake, indicators and electric foot).

[bonelorry]

8 hours ago, KenONeill said:

How about a nice Triumph Trident T150V (the upgrade of the original that included a front disc brake, indicators and electric foot).

When I said something older I meant within the last 15-20 Years

I had ridden a few Bikes from the 70's but I am not sure I would want to own something from that era.