BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

sheath · 2023-11-21T16:33:04Z

Purchased in August of '23, this is my first sidecar rig. it is a '95 BMW R1100 GS with a '95 Dnepr sidecar grafted on via a DMC subframe. Put a bit over 1,000 miles on the rig before thinking about what would make it better. So this thread is about the upgrades to make a very nice rig better. 😎 After 3 months of internet searching, reading posts, and watching videos, I've decided to enhance the front steering by using the "Dedome method" as done here in the states by Randy's Motorcycle-Machine Shop. I was introduced to this idea by a thread on another forum by DaveFran. Bought the parts on eBay and had direct shipped to Randy (who said it would be okay to give a shout out). Dave got me in direct contact with Randy. Thank you Dave! Together they've done the mod for the 1100, 1150, and if I understand correctly the 1200. All in with the Telelever painted, not powder coated, it will be a bit under $600. Fork Brace for the R1100 GS was spendy. GS Fork Bridge is different from the RT and not as common to find on eBay. This should reduce the trail to approximately 1-3/4". Measurements on this rig to come, once installed. I chose this route for the following reasons. Less expensive than Leading Link, and more competent on difficult trails (for this specific bike/application). Keeps the forks at the normal Rake. Could not find a "Kit" for the axle relocation mod. More posts to follow as the install starts. :) Pictures are: Telelever nose shortened. Fork Bridge Lengthened. Parts top view with cutout piece. Parts bottom view.

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Posted by: @miles-ladue

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Scott, if you don't find a suitable spring in your own parts collection, (which you probably will), contact Chuck @54vintage , as he may have THEE spring on hand.

The Ural cT chassis that is being used as the frame for my cargo sidecar rig, will NOT be using the drum brake, just the backing plate, so if that spring is the same one, he may have that available.

Chuck's email is: pica-pica1@hotmail.com

Many thanks Miles. 🍻

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Posted : August 20, 2025 3:59 pm

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