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- Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:46 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Camshaft chain guide rail bolt: Help!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2574
Re: Camshaft chain guide rail bolt: Help!
Thanks to both of you for responding to my plea. Removing the valve cover did allow me to insert a fairly long blade-type screwdriver to lift the guide enough to insert the bolt. All is well.
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:45 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Quick ? Re: lowering footpegs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5283
Re: Quick ? Re: lowering foitpegs
I have both the higher seat and lowered pegs on mine. Yes, I scrape a peg feeler occasionally, but the reduced bend in my knees is worth it. I installed an extended shifter, which works better, but I didn't really have to. I drilled & tapped a hole in the end of the brake pedal and used a 6mm bo...
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:35 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Camshaft chain guide rail bolt: Help!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2574
Camshaft chain guide rail bolt: Help!
I pulled a major stupid and mistakenly removed this bolt from the left cylinder. Is there any way to screw it back in with having to pull the head?
- Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:30 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: the music in your ears !!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 13183
Re: the music in your ears !!
The sound of the engine winding up toward the rev limiter.
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:09 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Have you "bonded" with your ride?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3003
Re: Have you "bonded" with your ride?
Definitely: yes. To me bonding is a feeling of "oneness" with the bike and that it seems to respond without conscious effort on your part.
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:37 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Speaking of the Clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2478
Re: Speaking of the Clock
Did you check the fuse?
- Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Fairing Turbulence and Helmets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3941
Re: Fairing Turbulence and Helmets
By the way, I see you have the sport shield on your bike. I have one too, and I was very unhappy with the turbulence caused by the wind hitting right at the chin bar of the helmet. My solution was to lower the height of the screen with a belt sander until the airflow hit below my chin, which solved ...
- Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:13 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Fairing Turbulence and Helmets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3941
Re: Fairing Turbulence and Helmets
I have the same head shape, and I find the Nolan N102 to be the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. I also find it to be very quiet for a modular helmet. I wear a size 7 1/4 hat, and the medium fits perfectly.
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 12:04 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: engine guard hiway pegs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2808
Re: engine guard hiway pegs
I've thought about adding pegs on mine, but I find that resting my feet on top of the guards works pretty well.
- Fri Jun 18, 2010 11:58 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Topping off syth oil with dino sludge?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1839
- Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:27 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Finger Trouble- Lever Adjustment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2109
Re: Finger Trouble- Lever Adjustment
I also suffer from a bit of rheumatoid arthritis in my right hand. I find if I ride with my fingers wrapped around the throttle, I sometimes can't apply the front brake quickly due to some painful stiffness in my fingers. If I keep two fingers covering the lever, however, I have no problem. I have s...
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:28 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: R1150GS Panniers on a R1150R ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2087
Re: R1150GS Panniers on a R1150R ?
In fact, the GS bag mounts will also fit the R.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:12 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Final Drive Unsprung Weight
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3710
Re: Final Drive Unsprung Weight
The BMW F800ST has a belt dive. CycleRob went from his R1150R to the F880ST and for the most pat it's a better package on all fronts, or so it appears. Weight, acceleration, vibration, consumption, let long all the nuances of the R, time will tell. That's true, but the new for this year F800R has a...
- Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:48 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Final Drive Unsprung Weight
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3710
Re: Final Drive Unsprung Weight
My wife's '06 Suzuki Boulevard S40 (Savage) has a belt drive, and I definitely like it. So long as you keep it clean, tensioned and aligned, a belt is great. They squeal if the alignment is off, but that's pretty minor. I was interested when I saw a write-up in this month's Cycle World about BMW's n...
- Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:40 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Squealing noise on start-up
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3266
Re: Squealing noise on start-up
+1 on cleaning the starter. Personal experience speaking.
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:13 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1997
Re: Handlebar Set-Back Installation Troubles - Advice Sought
If you cut the tie wraps that secure the cables to the handlebars, you should have no trouble. I cut them to relieve strain on the wires, because I actually had a break due to the overly tight wraps. Because I did that, I had no problems installing similar bar setbacks.
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:07 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Buzzing clock
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2622
Re: Buzzing clock
Yes, I also recall a thread about this. As a result of one of the suggestions, I tried installed a plain old 5/8" garden hose washer under the retaining "bolt." Voila, end of problem. Try it: it's cheap and easy.
- Mon May 18, 2009 3:17 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Blinker switch housing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2170
Re: Blinker switch housing
My left blinker is not working and i want to get in there and see if i can clean contacts or what ever to get it working. So how the heck do i get the housing off? Three screws hold it on: one on the bottom, one on the rear facing you, and one small one in the rear view mirror tunnel. You'll see it...
- Mon May 11, 2009 3:15 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: gear lever adjustment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5747
Re: gear lever adjustment
There are two adjustments for the lever position. If you follow the lever linkage, you'll see where you can reposition the upper lever on the splined shaft. The other way is to remove one end of the link and adjust its length by screwing the socket ends in or out. If you look closely at the socket e...
- Mon May 11, 2009 12:20 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Idle erratic on your old hi mileage bike? Check this . . .
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1232
Re: Idle erratic on your old hi mileage bike? Check this . . .
Great tip, Rob. Thanks!