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by iowabeakster
Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaster!
Replies: 20
Views: 9747

Re: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaste

The grease holes are a good idea to make maintenance (lubing) an easier task. But, I also think much of the benefit of a spline lube job is to get in there and to CLEAN the old grease out (and dirt and abrasives in the old grease). I just don't think more frequent lubing is going to make anything la...
by iowabeakster
Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Custom Flyscreen?
Replies: 27
Views: 10082

Re: Custom Flyscreen?

This thread that you dug up has been inactive for about 3 and a half years (middle of 2008). I haven't seen Gordium7 post on the board for a long time either. I wouldn't hold your breath for a response from him.
by iowabeakster
Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:21 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaster!
Replies: 20
Views: 9747

Re: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaste

When the dealer said that they haven't done the job lately and might not have the tools? He was lying... or trying to be funny... It's been a far too common issue on all the R1150xx models. As the miles keep adding up, I bet my life that the dealers are doing this job with ever increasing frequency....
by iowabeakster
Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest
Replies: 68
Views: 45465

Re: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest

I didn't know Mike all that well, like Vann and others did, but "getting lost" just doesn't ring true. Steve, so you are suggesting that Mike pulled a season-ending Jack Bauer disappearance trick? (my wife has been getting the series 24 on netflix... :? ) The idea of that gave me my first ...
by iowabeakster
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Sold my bike
Replies: 9
Views: 3961

Re: Sold my bike

I saw the post in the buy/sell section, and was hoping that you would be forced to keep it... ;) I know you didn't sell it without good reason, but it's still kinda sad to see a real long-timer have to move on.

Welcome Radek.
by iowabeakster
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest
Replies: 68
Views: 45465

Re: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest

I was thinking about him too. I did a google search yesterday or the day before.
by iowabeakster
Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R Clutch Slave Adventure
Replies: 5
Views: 2662

Re: R1150R Clutch Slave Adventure

It is hard to grip and get a good pull on it. I remember struggling to get it out too... it takes a Really strong pull. But, like Rob said vice-grips and a strong wiggling/pulling will get it out. I am pretty sure I used the small-sized-needle-nosed type of vice-grips, as that was only thing that co...
by iowabeakster
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Brake warning lights-Stella! say it ain't so.
Replies: 15
Views: 4641

Re: Brake warning lights-Stella! say it ain't so.

There are 4 reservoirs in the system. Two of them are IN the ABS unit, under the gas tank. When one of those (ABS unit reservoirs) gets low, it will trigger a SPECIFIC warning light pattern. The two warning lights will flash ALTERNATELY. Typically, this will happen on turning the bike on, not when a...
by iowabeakster
Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Windshield Mod Phase I
Replies: 21
Views: 6795

Re: Windshield Mod Phase I

I was just going to say something...then I read down the comments.
by iowabeakster
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: No front brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 3698

Re: No front brakes

I wouldn't scrap the bike, at least not just for this. Here's a link for removing the ABS, sweatmark did it on a Rockster. It is even easier on a roadster, because the speedo is not electronic, so you don't need to worry about that at all. For you its basically a couple (simple) changes to the fluid...
by iowabeakster
Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: gun question
Replies: 73
Views: 22381

Re: gun question

For what you are wanting it for, I think that is a good choice, too. I am certainly no black bear expert, but I've encountered a couple in my life (not hunting them). They are usually such a non-aggressive (although big and strong) animal. They spend their lives scrounging for food, not overpowering...
by iowabeakster
Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Time to check your antifreeze
Replies: 20
Views: 4020

Re: Time to check your antifreeze

Wayne, It's great to hear that you and Donna are both doing better. Thanks for the update. About the antifreeze, I have adapted a new plan. I started to fill my tires with it, roughly half the capacity (the other half is just air, I can't afford the fancy stuff). The anitfreeze doubles as a "dy...
by iowabeakster
Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Throttle body sync--feeling guilty, should I?
Replies: 7
Views: 2308

Re: Throttle body sync--feeling guilty, should I?

You should absolutely not feel guilty. I also believe that non-adjustment is ideal. Not out of laziness, but because that means the bike was tuned accurately the last time. Once those cables are done stretching (early in the bike's lifetime), adjustments should be getting smaller and smaller... appr...
by iowabeakster
Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: I cut off a motorcycle, and I'm sorry...
Replies: 5
Views: 3106

Re: I cut off a motorcycle, and I'm sorry...

I had a close one not too long ago. The road has 3 lanes. The center one is for turning left (both directions). She was in the right lane, with her right turn signal flashing, and brakes applied. I was behind her and moving to the center lane (making a left turn, at the same street she is turning ri...
by iowabeakster
Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Gas Mileage With and Without Fairing
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

Re: Gas Mileage With and Without Fairing

The better gas mileage in the rockies is probably due to elevation. There is less air up there, so consequently there will be less gas used. Your bike also was also producing less power though. The same thing happens in cooler vs. warmer air temps. There will also be a big difference in riding 55 mp...
by iowabeakster
Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:30 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Appropriate (for some of us)
Replies: 4
Views: 2372

Re: Appropriate (for some of us)

I may be too young to really appreciate it... but I still loved it.
by iowabeakster
Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: A Little Oil Seepage in This Location...What to Do
Replies: 3
Views: 1915

Re: A Little Oil Seepage in This Location...What to Do

That is the magnetic plug on the transmission. It is not used to change the transmission oil, but should be pulled and checked every 24,000 miles (I think).

The bummer is that you need to remove the cat. converter to pull it out. Anyhoo... not a big deal... and should be easy to remedy.
by iowabeakster
Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Hey Don, are you and your family OK?
Replies: 4
Views: 2607

Re: Hey Don, are you and your family OK?

I got about 14" of rain in my basement
Awww... crap... this is a repeating nightmare for you. Sorry to hear it.
by iowabeakster
Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pivot Bearings???
Replies: 3
Views: 1995

Re: Pivot Bearings???

I don't recall seeing that anybody wrote one up here on the board. This is the best tutorial I have run across for the job. Obviously, the person who made this was using the replacement bushings instead of the OEM bearings.

http://rvbprecision.com/motorcycles/bmw ... ement.html
by iowabeakster
Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Sometimes you don't know where to begin
Replies: 8
Views: 2957

Re: Sometimes you don't know where to begin

One of my big front teeth withstood many such attempts (most very painful), very much to my family's enjoyment. They were getting pretty creative. They would have a new idea every week. That thing was loose but would not come out, for over a year. Finally, they had to have a professional get that ba...