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by f4tweet
Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Motor struggles at 5-7k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 2943

Re: Motor struggles at 5-7k rpm

Tight valves will exhibit those symptoms.
by f4tweet
Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Tire Recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 5347

Re: Tire Recommendations

Michelin PR3's
by f4tweet
Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Tank wing installation with BMW Touring Shield
Replies: 6
Views: 2596

Re: Tank wing installation with BMW Touring Shield

I changed to a parabellum windshield for more coverage and the problem you are having.
by f4tweet
Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Best replacement touring windscreen?
Replies: 7
Views: 3007

Re: Best replacement touring windscreen?

The Parabellum works for me.
by f4tweet
Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:29 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New battery drains with heated grips on high
Replies: 15
Views: 5209

Re: New battery drains with heated grips on high

On my '83 R100RT, I had to be about 4000 rpm for a prolonged time with the heated grips on, or it would do the same thing. I came back to LA from Phoenix at night once with the grips on and had no problem starting the bike when I got home. I ran my 02 R1150R about 30 miles to my son's house with the...
by f4tweet
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:33 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Re: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS

My back has been having spasms and pain for the last couple of days. The last time I drove my bike I parked it on the sidestand. I usually park it on the centerstand. I rode my bike today and the front brakes were perfect. They did not need to be pumped all during my ride this afternoon/evening. ???...
by f4tweet
Sat Oct 12, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Re: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS

I went to the dealer yesterday. The service writer said the same thing. S##T.
by f4tweet
Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Re: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS

Yes, I have the original rubber lines. I had been looking at Spiegler this week and they are about the same price as stock. The shop thought the return line in the master cylinder was clogged, so we rebuilt it. Nada. I just don't want to replace the line, and rebleed, ($$$$), to find out the caliper...
by f4tweet
Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Re: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS

Yes, I have set the span setting to four. It is like an old car from the 60's, you just pump a couple of times and the lever is all the way out. Both bleeds were done by BMW trained mechanics. ????
by f4tweet
Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS
Replies: 9
Views: 3598

Front brakes on 2002 R1150 non ABS

I hope you all can help. I bought a used 02 R1150R from a dealer that was on consignment. I got a great deal. I noticed that I had to pump the front brakes a little to get the lever all the way out. Even with the lever not all the way out, I had plenty of brakes. I had a friend bleed the brakes. It ...
by f4tweet
Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Guy On The Forum !
Replies: 1
Views: 1083

Re: New Guy On The Forum !

Check E-bay, there are always lots of shocks for sale.
by f4tweet
Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: pulling the trigger on new shocks. Advice?
Replies: 2
Views: 972

Re: pulling the trigger on new shocks. Advice?

I am in the same quandry with my $4000 bike of whether to put $2000 worth of shocks on it, or sell it.
by f4tweet
Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: servo brakes/pump
Replies: 6
Views: 2771

Re: servo brakes/pump

I would be sure the ABS brakes system is bled correctly before you ride it.
by f4tweet
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Gas mileage sucks
Replies: 15
Views: 5269

Re: Gas mileage sucks

Are you getting 33mpg combined road/city driving or just city? Your figures are spot on for just city driving. I am looking for a gas station every 130 miles with all city driving.

I just filled up @100.3 miles and got 35mpg combined driving.

BTW: I am running at 2.91 (31/11) FD.
by f4tweet
Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Canister or No Canister
Replies: 19
Views: 7299

Re: Canister or No Canister

I did a cannisterectomy and lowered the muffler, as it should have been from the factory.
by f4tweet
Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Canister or No Canister
Replies: 19
Views: 7299

Re: Canister or No Canister

I removed mine. No problem.
by f4tweet
Fri Jul 05, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: pushing the range limits!
Replies: 17
Views: 4040

Re: pushing the range limits!

I tried that with my old '83 R100. I thought I would push it just another 20 miles to the next gas stop. It turned out to be 35 miles. I pulled into the gas station and put 6.15 gallons in a 6.2 gallon tank. I went 260+ miles. I never did that again.
by f4tweet
Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: unused
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Re: unused

How would he know unless he tried?
by f4tweet
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R Operations Manaual
Replies: 13
Views: 4870

Re: R1150R Operations Manaual

R1150R Maint. & Service Technical Booklets (US Model)

Check my post in Buy/Sell