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by lcarlson
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: The site is.... Back up
Replies: 21
Views: 1186

Re: The site is.... Back up

Haven’t checked in for a while, since I sold my 02 50R over a year ago, but glad the site lives on….
by lcarlson
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Traded her in
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: Traded her in

Wow — sounds familiar. About a year ago I sold my ‘02 R1150R (black), which I purchased new from BMW Manhattan. Twenty years of reliable smiles from that machine, and I never dropped it, even once. I’m still in the fold, though, with a 2016 F700GS. And I sold my sweet R to an enthusiast from Califor...
by lcarlson
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade!
Topic: FS: 2002 R1150R
Replies: 0
Views: 1372

FS: 2002 R1150R

Night Black, 63644 miles. I am the original owner and have all service records. Bike has always been garaged and has never been dropped. Includes Ohlins (front) and Hyperpro (rear) suspension, OEM Touring windshield, System cases and BMW soft top case, heated grips, Akrapovic muffler, Kisan Signalmi...
by lcarlson
Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Throttle Hard to Twist
Replies: 18
Views: 4651

Re: Throttle Hard to Twist

I recently had an issue with the throttle “hanging up” — a delay in returning to idle. Turned out to be rust/dirt/debris in the junction box. A good cleaning resolved the problem completely.
by lcarlson
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Forum Functioning ?
Replies: 19
Views: 6082

Re: Forum Functioning ?

Bogdan wrote:No posts for about a week....are we open for business ?
This forum is a hotbed of activity compared to some of the other forums here. For instance, the R1200R LC forum hasn’t had a post since LAST YEAR.
by lcarlson
Thu Sep 12, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 2004 R1150R Normal oil consumption
Replies: 12
Views: 3886

Re: 2004 R1150R Normal oil consumption

My 2002 uses a quart about every 1600 miles, and has since I bought it new. It’s now closing on 60,000 miles. I just add a cup about every 400 miles to keep the level between bottom of the circle and the midpoint dot. It’s so easy to check and add oil on these bikes that I really don’t consider it a...
by lcarlson
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:25 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Tire Mileage
Replies: 19
Views: 8137

Re: Tire Mileage

After running Metzelers for years on my R1150R and getting about 6000 miles out of them, I decided to try the Michelin Pilot Road 4s. The only version of this tire that fit my bike was the PR4 GT. DO NOT MOUNT THESE TIRES ON A 500 LB MOTORCYCLE! On the GTs, my bike rode and handled like a garbage tr...
by lcarlson
Sun May 26, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: My new 2002 BMW R1150R
Replies: 32
Views: 14998

Re: My new 2002 BMW R1150R

I’ve had mine for 17 years since I purchased it new in NYC. Many bikes have passed through my garage since then, but the trusty R remains....
by lcarlson
Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: The best motorcycle
Replies: 10
Views: 6069

Re: The best motorcycle (now Scottoiler)

Update: Seven months later, the Scottoiler has entirely lived up to its promise. I haven’t had to touch the chain in 5000 miles. It is always lightly lubed, is self-cleaning, and has not needed adjustment. I have no financial interest in this product, but it is the very first modification I would ma...
by lcarlson
Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: The best motorcycle
Replies: 10
Views: 6069

Re: The best motorcycle

The only fly in the ointment for me is the chain final drive. After I sold my Diavel I swore I’d never own another bike with a chain, but the GS was just too good. The solution: I just had a Scottoiler installed (BMW has an official joint venture with Scottoiler), which is claimed to eliminate the n...
by lcarlson
Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Why do we love riding a bike?
Replies: 20
Views: 6863

Re: Why do we love riding a bike?

From Robert Pirsig: You see things vacationing on a motorcycle in a way that is completely different from any other. In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV. You're a passive observer and...
by lcarlson
Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sargent seat, how much rise from original?
Replies: 10
Views: 4189

Re: Sargent seat, how much rise from original?

sjbmw wrote:Nope. That seat is so well made, after a decade of my big butt it's the same as it was when I got it, and I got mine USED.
After about 15 years, my Sargent saddle on my R1150R still looks essentially new. Great product
by lcarlson
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: The best motorcycle
Replies: 10
Views: 6069

Re: The best motorcycle

airhead_irl wrote:A very underrated bike from what I'm reading. They have a slightly de-tuned 800 cc motor, right ?
That’s correct — claimed 75 hp vs. 85 hp for the F800GS (which is too tall for me).
by lcarlson
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: The best motorcycle
Replies: 10
Views: 6069

The best motorcycle

Most of these boards are so moribund, I hesitated to post something new, but WTH. It’s been many years since I’ve owned a middleweight motorcycle, as I always thought I needed “more”. But in early June, a friend and I rented bikes for a week-long tour in Northern California. I chose an F700GS, a mac...
by lcarlson
Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:55 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Will a luggage rack for R1150RT fit on my R1150R ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3421

Re: Will a luggage rack for R1150RT fit on my R1150R ?

Barista wrote:Thanks EasyBee. Nice looking bike, is that a Sargent seat? How do you like it? I'm thinking about getting one.
I have good picture of my Sargent saddle, but am not able to post it on this forum.
by lcarlson
Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil on the exhaust cannister
Replies: 13
Views: 4877

Re: Oil on the exhaust cannister

Since no one else has suggested it, when I had this experience, it was the rear shock leaking on the cat.
by lcarlson
Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Smart turn system
Replies: 13
Views: 4881

Re: Smart turn system

I’ve had my SM-5 for sixteen years — no fails.
by lcarlson
Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: fuel quick disconnects again
Replies: 3
Views: 1975

Re: fuel quick disconnects again

You’re lucky if they only start leaking — mine let loose with a high pressure spray that soaked my right leg in seconds. Change ‘em now.
by lcarlson
Wed May 16, 2018 8:38 am
Forum: R1250R + RS (2015+)
Topic: The LC forum is a ghost town
Replies: 7
Views: 7933

Re: The LC forum is a ghost town

I’ve never really wanted a GS — too tall and too ugly. I did test ride a new R1200R recently, and it is a very nice machine. It did not have the ESA, but the standard suspension felt pretty good. When I got back on my Ohlins/Hyperpro equipped ‘50R though, I knew I had all I needed. It’s my “Goldiloc...
by lcarlson
Sat May 12, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Back in the saddle
Replies: 19
Views: 5080

Re: Back in the saddle

Many bikes have come and gone since I bought my black R new, but it remains!