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by JCsman
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Driving Lights
Replies: 42
Views: 7446

What I'm asking about is whether it's better to have the lights turn with your handlebars so you can see what you are steering towards vs. having it on a fixed part of the bike where they will illuminate what is directly in front of the bike (in line with the frame), which may be the trees as you r...
by JCsman
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Road Signs
Replies: 11
Views: 3399

OK, not a road sign...but dang!?!?!?

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by JCsman
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: F 800R
Replies: 13
Views: 2721

It does make sense though. And it follows the pattern of using a platform for many variations. I agree I have that naked bike niche covered with my Roadster (and it overlaps a bunch of "niches". But the F800 GS sure would round out my "fleet". OK, it would be bike #2, a small fle...
by JCsman
Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: armed while riding?
Replies: 92
Views: 17766

Fortunately, the sight of it is sometimes as powerful a deterrent as is the use of it. Gypsy, I'm glad you were preparred and willing to act. Thank goodness the event came out as well as it apparently did. Sometimes my gender does not account itself well. :oops: You make a very true statement about...
by JCsman
Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Plate instead of pillion seat
Replies: 16
Views: 4423

dnat928, One of the early members, Pat of Patrick's Playhouse, had something like what you are describing. Looks like it sits on the seat rather than the plate, though. The plate would make it even larger internally. But I like the backrest effect. http://r1150r.smugmug.com/photos/8034334-M.jpg I'd ...
by JCsman
Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Can I 're-invent' my R1150R?
Replies: 24
Views: 6491

If you have the money, you can get just about any parts chromed, if they aren't already available somewhere. Someone correct me if I err, but can't you chrome the alum-alloy wheels on this bike? That would be a good start IMO. I personally like the brushed aluminum look over chrome, but to each his...
by JCsman
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:48 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Can I 're-invent' my R1150R?
Replies: 24
Views: 6491

No rip from me. It is your bike after all. I'll save my "purity" for more important things....I guess I just can't figure out what those would be. There is certainly less "eye candy" bling out there for the R1150R than for main line cruisers. So if it's shiny, chrome bits you are...
by JCsman
Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:01 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: dumb question
Replies: 14
Views: 3213

Pulling he tank is covered in the owners manual, if you've got one. But the detail is a bit limited. The first time I pulled my tank I also used this link: http://home.mindspring.com/~jabrooks/tech/tankremoval.htm While not a Rockster, this may be of use. And you may want to read up on how fragile t...
by JCsman
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: armed while riding?
Replies: 92
Views: 17766

GypsyRR wrote:
So the naked cowboy in New York gets to stay in the thread??
Doesn't look like he's packin'.

Not that I looked that closely! :oops: :oops: :oops:
by JCsman
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: armed while riding?
Replies: 92
Views: 17766

I prefer to make my odds better then those that prefer to live like sheep. :wink: A-ha, now the truth comes out, we're sheep and you're?? Maybe not to every gun packer, but to some it's all about feeling like a bigger man isn't it? And the bigger gun the better eh? :wink: Sometimes a cigar is just ...
by JCsman
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: armed while riding?
Replies: 92
Views: 17766

No is right. And I'd certainly wonder about the basis for the 29,000 statistic.... it's much higher than what I've seen. More telling, in this context would be how many folks, legally permitted for concealed carry, shot someone other than in self defense...... the numbers are very, very low, interna...
by JCsman
Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Are these air pumps any good?
Replies: 13
Views: 3987

Well, I wouldn't want to open a tire store relying on one, but I keep pumps from Wallie World (Wal-Mart) that were about $10 each in two cars and my R1150R. I've probably used the first one I bought 12 or more times. So far, so good. I've gotten WAY more than my $10 out of it already. The other two ...
by JCsman
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Peace of mind for solo explorers
Replies: 30
Views: 6373

NoRRmad wrote:On my (RAZR) phone, GPS is an option that you can turn off, EXCEPT for 911 calls. If you call 911, GPS turns on when you hit SEND.

Just FYI. Your phone may vary, check the manual.
Now that is interesting!

Thanks NoRRmad.

Now if I just had the coordinates of wherever I left that manual.
by JCsman
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Help Shawn (Me) Get Laser Eye Surgery - SERIOUSLY!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 5477

If they count votes from Alabama, you're up one more.

Good luck.
by JCsman
Tue Jan 08, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Congrats to the Tigers!
Replies: 7
Views: 2270

So, if there was a +1 game this year, who would the team be? Georgia, USC, Kansas, or West Virginia? I'm a Jayhawk alum. And proud as heck of the season. But, despite only one loss (and to a ranked team), KU will not end up as higly ranked as either USC or Georgia (likely Mizzo either). I'd say USC...
by JCsman
Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Boxer Jap crusher...
Replies: 16
Views: 7014

http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/hp-2-sport/bmw-hp2-sport-cylinder-head.jpg http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-motorcycles/hp-2-sport/bmw-hp2-sport-valve-train.jpg DOHC cylinder heads, valve actuated by drag lever A complete redesign of the cylinder heads allowed the Boxer to reach higher re...
by JCsman
Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: F800GS R1200GS Comparo, FYI
Replies: 4
Views: 2141

That one works for me.

Thanks Munch. :wink:
by JCsman
Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: F800GS R1200GS Comparo, FYI
Replies: 4
Views: 2141

Prolly would be useful. But I'm not a BMWMOA member. The link calls for my log-in before it comes up.

I'd seriously consider an F800GS for my next bike, so I'd love to see the comparison.
by JCsman
Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:48 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fuel Line Leak
Replies: 19
Views: 4969

If I recall the recall (sorry) it amounted to the tech looking and telling me, "They're OK". That was several thousands of miles ago.

This was not confidence inspiring.
by JCsman
Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Wicked Excess
Replies: 5
Views: 1936

Oh honey, you know how proud we were when we paid off the mortgage? Well, I've got good news and bad news. First, come see my new motorcycle..... I wonder how many, of either bike, will make it to the street. Or even to a track. I would weep if I low-sided my R1150R. Dumping a bike that costs $120k!...