hopz Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Was just reading through the BMW ON magazine and spied the nice ad for Max BMW 3.0 final drive. Does the notation R1200 imply this new final works on all R1200s, e.g. R1200RT? Their ad says see the website for details but all I find is info on hopping up an HP2. Can you just put in a new final on an otherwise stock R1200RT? Presumably this lowers the way too tall first and other gears. Assume it reduces top end in favor of moving the usable RPM range down. Is the part generally available or is it a MAX BMW only? If you have a final drive failure can this part be installed to fix the damage? etc. Link to comment
Satguy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Was just reading through the BMW ON magazine and spied the nice ad for Max BMW 3.0 final drive. Does the notation R1200 imply this new final works on all R1200s, e.g. R1200RT? Yes, it should work on any R1200 bike Can you just put in a new final on an otherwise stock R1200RT? Yes, you can Presumably this lowers the way too tall first and other gears. I don't find the stock ratios to be a problem, but yes the overall gearing would be lower. Assume it reduces top end in favor of moving the usable RPM range down. Yes Is the part generally available or is it a MAX BMW only? Likely, the parts can be ordered by any dealer if the part numbers are known. Max may be bringing these in from Germany directly vs. ordering from BMW NA. If you have a final drive failure can this part be installed to fix the damage? Usually, the bearings or seals fail and not the gears themselves, The extent of damage during a final drive failure must be determined by a tear down of the drive. Sometimes the gears are damaged which would make a complete final drive assy. more cost effective. It would be interesting to read about the performance differences with the 3.0 final drive gearing. Link to comment
JayW Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Don't forget the expected reduction in fuel economy on the highway. Jay Link to comment
StuGotz Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Presumably this lowers the way too tall first and other gears. Assume it reduces top end in favor of moving the usable RPM range down. I really have liked the BMW parade 1st gear...It works for me. And as far as the top end, I like that as well. It's all about the top end on a BMW as far as I'm concerned.. These characteristics I have always liked. Not many other manufacturers have them. Ask a motor officer, he'll tell ya. At least the one's I've talked to here. MB> Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Don't forget the expected reduction in fuel economy on the highway. Jay There was a thread here a while back where some R12RT owners claimed to get as good or better fuel economy using 5th instead of 6th in some situations. Link to comment
JayW Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Don't forget the expected reduction in fuel economy on the highway. Jay There was a thread here a while back where some R12RT owners claimed to get as good or better fuel economy using 5th instead of 6th in some situations. I remember that, now that you mention it. I hope whoever does such an upgrade reports back on this issue. I too have wished that 1st gear were lower, but if there were more than a 1-2 mpg drop on trips, then the benefits would not be worth it for me. Jay Link to comment
AZgman Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Details are here: http://www.maxbmwmotorsport.com/power-package/ It is a 3 stage process, not just a final drive swap. Link to comment
JayW Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Details are here: http://www.maxbmwmotorsport.com/power-package/ It is a 3 stage process, not just a final drive swap. Thanks for the link - I especially liked the time lapse video. I cannot imagine a reason why one could not perform the final drive ratio change alone without doing the engine and software upgrades. Jay Link to comment
Paco Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 MaxBMW's web site says the cost of the 3.0 final drive is $1,191 USD installed. Link to comment
wsreid Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Here is what Max, of Max BMW, has to say about the 3.0 final drive: Hi spencer, Can't believe all the interest in the final drive upgrade. I have been using the 3.0 in our race bikes for the last year and it's a big help. The 3.0 drives that I have are for race only. No speedo or abs. The tooth count is wrong for the sensor. I have some 3.0 rear drives being built with the proper tooth count. (About a month away). For street use I would recommend using a 2.9 so you won't loose so much top speed. I will be back next week and test the odometer with the new drive. Thank you for your interest. Sign up for our e rider so you can stay updated on our race this weekend. Thank you Max Link to comment
hopz Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks for the post. Too bad the advertisement did not leave a clue to this. Link to comment
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