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- Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:52 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois: The Robert Johnson Ride
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18260
Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois: The Robert Johnson Ride
Thanks for the link & Congrats on the new MC.
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois: The Robert Johnson Ride
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18260
Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois: The Robert Johnson Ride
Having sold my "R" some time ago, I don't get back to this forum as much as I should, so I know I am a little late to the dance, but it is always in the back of my mind to check from time to time and see if the Doc has anything to report, I wasn't disappointed, The "Robert Johnson Rid...
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:00 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois 2014: A Pas de Deux
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16858
Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois 2014: A Pas de Deux
Amazing, incredible, the words are probably overused & misunderstood, but hay, it's all I got, Thanks, I don't know that I have every enjoyed a report more. jmop
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:17 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: replacing the battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3402
Re: replacing the battery
This is just my opinion,, but I wouldn't'' even think about not removing the tank, it is pretty easy, having the tank close to empty helps a little. not to add more workload but, If you are in need of having to change the quick disconnects now would be a good time, & I would also connect an elec...
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:02 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Can't find my R's tire chains
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2119
Re: Can't find my R's tire chains
Yes, I lost my chains also, I started using these
they work well
they work well
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: 50k bike: What to look for?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2540
Re: 50k bike: What to look for?
I've have well over 50k on mine, & as far as know there is not a thing wrong, & if it's not broke, I'm not going to fix it. depending on price, 50k would not bother me a whole lot, what price range are you in?
- Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:29 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Quick Disconnects - Are they necessary?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4524
Re: Quick Disconnects - Are they necessary?
To veer a bit off subject...where can one get the replacement o-rings? :o :o :o locally and reasonable...$2.70 from BMW seems a tad high to me...I did spring for the stainless QD's years ago from Omega. I believe they were 5/16" and the numbers were FT-LCD 220-05 and FT-LCD 170-05 quanity 2 of...
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Quick Disconnects - Are they necessary?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4524
Re: Quick Disconnects - Are they necessary?
I realize that money can be tight, & $100 on quick disconnect can seem a waste, but that same $100 can seem a bargain when stranded 400 miles from home, Mine went at about 40k, I was at a gas station about 20 miles from home, a simple call & a truck & trailer was on the scene, (lucky!!) ...
- Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:21 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Quick Disconnects - Are they necessary?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4524
Re: Quick Disconnects - Are they necessary?
A couple of years ago in an emergency we used one of these to repair a fuel line, as far as I know it is still being used, (I now carry a couple in my tool bag)
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:26 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Where to mount a thermometer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1795
Re: Where to mount a thermometer
will it fit in place of the black plastic stopper in the center of the triple tree? Probably. I had a wunderlich one mounted there on my 1150 Ditto, Wunderlich, "PoP" the cap & it slides right in, not sure about the Flomotion http://msnden.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/mnnden-Motorcycles/i-...
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:44 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: engine oil 1150R
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2107
Re: engine oil 1150R
This is just my opinion, I don't think it makes any difference, again just my opinion but I prefer non-synthetic, esp in the final drive, I have read where BMW has put their stamp of approval on synthetics in both the trans & final dr., so I'm sure it would probley be fine, I change oil quite fr...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:50 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Oil Change questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3569
Re: Oil Change questions
The above post misses out an important bit. After a run you should leave the bike on its side stand for 5 minutes so the oil in the cooler drains into the sump. You then put the bike on the main stand on level ground to check the oil. If you don`t leave it on the side stand for a while first you wi...
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:57 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Shad seat question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3846
Re: Shad seat question
I also am getting older so I understand that well. I like my R1150R, but sometimes long for a heavy touring bike again. But I have no time to tour anyway so what the heck. Someday maybe a K1600GTL. I'm up there in age also so I know what you are talking about, I really enjoy the "R" &...
- Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:35 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Travel Stickers, Dorky Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4572
Re: Travel Stickers, Dorky Question
I'm in the minority, I think the "Sticker" can go with any of the riders bikes, I could argue either way, but, stickers lead to conversation, & it is the rider who tells the tale! I am not a huge fan of stickers but I do purchase them every once in awhile & when I take the time to ...
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:00 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Shad seat question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3846
Re: Shad seat question
It has been my experence over the years, that buying a seat is (at best) a "Crap shoot" Of all the MCs I have owned over the years I have found the "R" to be about the best for me in the seat department, (However we are all different) Before I would purchase a "High Buck&quo...
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:03 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: What I see, Killing the Blues...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5614
Re: What I see, Killing the Blues...
Very Nice, I watched it a couple of times, it left me wanting more, Thanks for taking the time.
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:16 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Running with the Bulls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3884
Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Running with the Bulls
"Stop the madness"!!!!!!
Looks like a fun time!!!
Looks like a fun time!!!
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:59 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Tool Tube
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2252
Re: Tool Tube
Great Idea, nice to have a place for small things you hope you never need, but have them if you do. Thanks for the idea!!!
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:16 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Right angle valve stem for my front wheel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2125
Re: Right angle valve stem for my front wheel
Here is where I get mine, for the GW, good price, good product.
http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/product ... egoryId=-1
http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/product ... egoryId=-1
- Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:09 am
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Out West 2013
- Replies: 30
- Views: 21066
Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Out West 2013
Thanks again, as always a great report, mnn