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by RBrider
Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: How to silence that recent camchain startup clatter
Replies: 3
Views: 3242

Re: How to silence that recent camchain startup clatter

Great post, CR. Thank you. Hopefully, I'm some years away from dealing with that. Hopefully, my '13 has a new, improved spring.

RB
by RBrider
Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: Routine Maint. Valve Check
Replies: 5
Views: 4334

Re: Routine Maint. Valve Check

Thanks, Boxer and CR. Very informative.

RB
by RBrider
Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:02 am
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: BMW changes F800 series recommended engine oil viscosity
Replies: 11
Views: 6264

Re: BMW changes F800 series recommended engine oil viscosity

Hey CycleRob I just bought a leftover '13 F800R. Did a fly & ride. Left the dealer with 14 miles on the odo and had 630 when I got home the next day. I was surprised to find that 15/50 synth. was the recommended oil. Since then, we did a two up 475 mile 3 day getaway, F8 hasn't used any oil on b...
by RBrider
Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: 2013 Beakster Bash, May 16-19, Marietta, OH
Replies: 101
Views: 51793

Re: 2013 Beakster Bash, May 16-19, Marietta, OH

OK, I procrastinated enough. Just reserved a room. Hoping to come in Thursday evening. See everyone there! You can ride up 16 almost 2/3 of the way. RB may may head up too. We'll prolly stop over for the night in Big Stone Gap Va on the way up. We've got a standing invitation to stop in for a visit...
by RBrider
Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MPG - A total let down!
Replies: 82
Views: 18581

Re: MPG - A total let down!

Sounds to me like the starter drive, or Bendix, as we used to call it, is on it's way out. (That's the gear on the end of the starter that engages the flywheel in order to crank the engine over.) My green '04 Rockster delivers a pretty consistant 43 mpg. The bikes are pretty much all the same, so th...
by RBrider
Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:03 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 Roll Call
Replies: 20
Views: 9164

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 Roll Call

We'll arrive Thurs Pm (the 12th) leave Sunday AM (15th). Staying at the Myer Country Motel.
This'll be my third bash. Marlinton WVa and Ozark Ark. and now Milford Pa.
We're looking forward to it.

RB
by RBrider
Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Evidently *I* got the last room from Sandy. However, it's a smoking room with two beds. She will try to move me to a non-smoking room if one becomes available. Also, the room is reserved for Wednesday the 11th until Saturday. So, I have a room with an extra bed. Any takers? Mark I wonder how many &...
by RBrider
Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:24 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Just made our reservations. According to Sandy, the lady I talked to at the motel, we got the last available room . If y'all see mom and pop pulling in on a green Rockster, that'll be us!! :) See you then. RB "Retirement berry berry good too me". :D It's a testament to clean living and no...
by RBrider
Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Just made our reservations. According to Sandy, the lady I talked to at the motel, we got the last available room . If y'all see mom and pop pulling in on a green Rockster, that'll be us!! :) See you then. RB Just in the nick of time. Are you two at the Myer Country Motel or across the street at th...
by RBrider
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:16 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: I'm Lovin' My New Gears!
Replies: 2
Views: 1445

Re: I'm Lovin' My New Gears!

As someone who has built (and rebuilt) a lot of equipment of one kind or another over the years, I gotta give you a thumbs up for doing your research, then doing the actual work to complete the task successfully =D> . Nowdays, just the bare minumun required to properly maintain my stuff is all I wan...
by RBrider
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Just made our reservations. According to Sandy, the lady I talked to at the motel, we got the last available room .

If y'all see mom and pop pulling in on a green Rockster, that'll be us!! :)

See you then.

RB
by RBrider
Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:15 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Major Failure Poll
Replies: 52
Views: 12209

Re: Major Failure Poll

Roughly 25,000 on my '04 Rockster. Been used mostly for sport touring, both solo and two up. I do change the FD lube with every oil change, just to keep it clean and inspect it for any signs of abnormal wear. No problems to amount to anything with this bike. I wouldn't hesitate to do your Colorado t...
by RBrider
Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: First Bike Accident.
Replies: 27
Views: 5981

Re: First Bike Accident.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs882.ash1/179082_495655127668_592122668_6233167_6818552_n.jpg On a Buell that I used to own, I was able to make satsifactory repairs to cracked body work by purchasing a fiberglass repair kit from an Auto parts store. I then patched the underside of the ...
by RBrider
Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: SW-motech luggage rack and JC Whitney topcase
Replies: 2
Views: 2032

Re: SW-motech luggage rack and JC Whitney topcase

I have the Motech rack on a 919 Honda. It's German made and fits well. The mounting area should take just about any topcase, it's looks like it's designed to be pretty universal. That said, if I were you, I'd look for a used oem rack and side case mounts. That's what I have on my Rockster (which is ...
by RBrider
Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Would any of you locals (semi or otherwise) care tp post a suggested route from beautiful downtown Milford Pa to Fins Point National Cemetery near Salem NJ? I'm not too picky, but I do want to avoid Wilmington Del, Phila PA, Trenton NJ ,any interstates or any other unpleasantries! :D Other than that...
by RBrider
Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Thank you for doing the grunt work, Doc !

RB
by RBrider
Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:32 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

RB - thanks for the offer but chibbert it right. My bikes don't see a trailer unless they are broke or stolen! :lol: Keep in touch though, might visit when you pass though! I'll give a shout next time we're up that way. :D For the record, I like to ride too, 'cept sometimes mom likes to come along ...
by RBrider
Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa
Replies: 120
Views: 38806

Re: Beakster Bash VIII - May 12-14, 2011 - Milford, Pa

Hey guys I been outta the picture for a while, but I'm gonna try to make this bash. You do still let rocksters in, I hope? I've got an ancestor from the Civil War buried in the Fins Point Nat. Cemetery in NJ. I've been wanting visit that site for a while now, but haven't had a good enough reason to ...
by RBrider
Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Replacement rotors
Replies: 8
Views: 3042

Re: Replacement rotors

I just recently replaced the front rotors on my '04 Rockster with EBC Pro Lites from Motorcycle Superstore for $143.00 each, including freight. They were recommended by someone on another forum that used them on his RI endurance racer. I'd recommend both EBC and Motorcycle Superstore, based on my ex...
by RBrider
Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Round the Bay in a Day, Melbourne, Australia
Replies: 3
Views: 1816

Arbee

Very nice. Now, where's the rest of the photos of the ride??? :D

RB