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Hi John, I recently did the same. sold my 03 R and bought an 03 RT(silver). Love it to bits but also wasnt comfortable on tip toes, I'm only 5'6", so bought a BMW low seat off ebay. Makes all the difference when stationary being able to get one foot at least flat on the ground. Looking forward ...

Seems to me that the incident has caused some damage. If it was me I would take it to a dealer and then claim against the suv driver's insurance to recoup costs. That would give me peace of mind.

Hello Michael, If you are coming to N.Ireland give me a shout. I live just outside Belfast and ride an 03 Black r1150r.

Interested in this question as I also have seen a very nice 1100rt. Currently have an 03 1150r which I like but want an rt and this one is within my budget.

Might be a problem finding a black chopping board. I could only find white so painted it black. Doesnt matter so much as it isnt noticable unless I point it out to someone. Also added benefit of getting a set of knives free with the board lol!

I think thats the same idea as riceburner only he used a plastic chopping board. I copied his method and it works for me. I'm over here in N.Ireland, just outside Belfast. I have an 03 r1150r.

Don't know the box - but if it's a relatively small one, save yourself some money and buy a plastic bread-board. :) then cut & fit the board to slot tightly into the location the silver rack is in, then drill 4 holes in the box base to locate into the same 4 holes that the rack uprights use to ...

Hi Steve, congratulations on getting your first BMW. I too have the 03 r1150r. Bought it new, then sold it a year later :oops: and had the chance last year to buy it back! =D> Only 9000mls on mine and have the touring panniers too. Fitted a topbox recently also, so ready for that tour to France some...

I fitted a new Givi topbox with integral tail/stoplight. There are two wires from the topbox and three on the tail light of the bike. So what connects to what? In order to get it working i had to disconnect the parking light. When this was connected the brakelight on the box wouldn't work. So what a...

Welcome, I'm over here in N.Ireland. Great site for info.

Well i guess I answered my own question. I was tinkering about in the garage and just wasnt 100% sure the plywood would be good enough. Nipped down to the local shopping centre and bought a chopping board and made a new plate out of this. Far better job and I'm feeling happier now! :D Wife got 3 new...

I tried this today but instead of using a chopping board I used some plywood. It all seems very sturdy and secure. Now the question is, will this be strong enough to hold or am I going to lose my box on the highway?


Paul

The R1150r is there!

Got the battery tested and yes its on its way out. Priced the Odyssey one and hope to get it after Christmas. What a bugger to get the battery out but thanks to a search on here followed the procedure for removing the tank. =D> And took the opportunity to change the air filter while I was at it. Paul

Thanks for the advice guys.

I have had my bike plugged into a trickle charger for the last 6 weeks. Went on a charity run today and after stopping for 10 minutes the bike wouldn't start and the battery went dead after two attempts at starting. Managed to get going after a good samaritan lent me his battery booster pack and I m...

Thanks to the original poster of this topic. Have just completed my first ever oil and filter change and was easy after reading this.

Paul

Here in N.Ireland I had to order the low seat when ordering the bike new back in 2003. Didnt come standard over here.

Obvious maybe, but have you considered the low seat?

Paul

Happy days, you wont regret it. I just purchased my 03 r1150r back again after having sold it in 2004. I'm 44 and not into sports bikes at all. I like my comfort too much. I've got the low seat on mine and find it comfortable. Enjoy!

Paul