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Dunlop are making dual purpose 17 inch front and rear tyres for the Buell Ullysses that are the same size as those needed for the Rockster. So are Pirelli (Scorpions). Might help with your plans. Here are the model numbers/sizes/pricesin USD from the Buell website: Buell® Tires G0150.1AKS DUNLOPÃ...

Keith's cap fits my 05 Rockster perfectly. Great quality product.

MikeB, Welcome back to motorcycling; its a whole new world. :D And remember, in the world of the insane, a sane man is considered mad. I think that means you are crazy, as are all of us who ride large motorcycles. But the world is a richer place for it. Enjoy dude, and ride safe. Riding unwisely; no...

I believe that the Rockster front end is from the R1100S; it uses the same mudguard. The 1100S and 1150R have differenct guard mounts, which is why a rockster front guard won't fit an 1150R.

dunlop also has a new pair of dual purpose (90% road, 10% offroad) tyres out (designed for the Buell Ullyses) that will fit the R; have a look at dunlop's web site.

Have a look at RB Racing for a common sense approach.

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/blackhole/b ... austs.html

Van,

Your question is like asking whether to use mineral or synthetic oil. There is no right answer except to change your oil regularly, but arguing about it sure keeps everybody amused!

Welcome Joe, I have a Rockster which comes standard with the BMW high seat - yours has the standard (middle) height seat from the factory. I also have a 29" inseam but am 5' 8". And the Rockster has a slightly higher rear ride height that the Roadster due, I think, to a slightly longer rea...

Does anybody else think the MG1200S looks kinda like a Rockster? Or am I just projecting!

Here you go: http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=93 A radical new sport radial for the mean streets, with the looks and performance to run anywhere. Innovative and aggressive tread pattern derived from wet-track road-racing tread design. Cool-running tread with superior grip char...

The new Buell Ullysses has special hybrid tyres (road/dirt) made by Dunlop in the same size as that on the Rockster ie 17" rims, 120/70 front, 180/55 rear.

Have a look here: http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/clasqm/buell.html

Could be the go.

Hi Damo, welcome to the OZ crew.

Cheers mate

For the ROCKSTER, you MUST use the centrestand.

For the ROADSTER, you MUST use the sidestand.

Remember, the BMW factory is watching. There will be consequences for non-compliance.

OK, OK, I'm joking ...

I use an Optimate III on my 1150R with gel battery with no problems. Very good unit.

Second one for me

Kristi, Now I've gone and fallen off! Speed: 0 mph. Surface: wet concrete, shady side in winter, covered in a slimy coat of fallen leaves and mossy stuff at my parent's house. Scenario: carefully brake to a halt noting slimy surface, put down foot, slip and CRUNCH ... Damage: minor scratch to RHS mi...

I just try not to fall off!

I find staying onboard, without any fancy stuff except for my one big secret - regular, by the book, servicing and cleaning - seems to preserve me and my bike perfectly well.

Otherwise I just ride it.

These are the go! Solid brass and quite cheap. I have ordered a set, but follow this thread for all the info you need:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthre ... +connector

Sorry Boxer,

That's all there was.

Vinman,

You can do a similar synch with a USD90 Twinmax pretty easily - lots of posts as to how.

Cheers

:D These are excellent, and come from deep inside the BMW Authority Motorcycles (police bikes) site. I copied them from the Adventure Rider site. In order they are: 600 mile service ignition timing - hall sensor throttle body synchronistation v-belt adjustment The first one is particularly useful fo...