BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

You stated, "Ok... so I am ready to adjust my valve and I have a Clymer manual and it say the clearance is .005 to .040."

Looks like either a misprint OR they're mixing SAE and metric measurements.

FWIW,
Jeff

The title says it all! I've learned to post on this R1150R forum, but I can't see how to post to the "Buy/Sell" forum. Do I need a paid membership?

Thanks in advance!
Jeff

Was the bike put away wet?

Hey, Fairly new to list and fairly new to BMW's (bikes that is). I have a 2004 R1150R and I've noticed the concensus on this list seems to be to replace the gas tank QDs w/ metal and cut the electrical harness zip ties. I have two questions: 1) WHY cut the zip ties? 2) Which ones should be removed? ...

I finally got a confirmation through the paperwork trail that the red oil in the transmission was redline 75W-90. I replaced it, and the lube (which was still dino oil) with Redline Shockproof heavy synthetic. The bike shifts MUCH better, and is quieter. There was a bit of transmission "ticking...

Which Redline product is recommended for BMW transmission?

I have a 2004 R1150R I bought about a month ago from the original owner with 4,500 miles. He assured me the 600 mile service was done, but I thought I'd go ahead and change engine oil and transmission oil. When I pulled the transmission plug, I find the oil in there is red in color. The red oils I'm...

ABS: No I'm assuming the growling is the fuel pump, because if I turn the key on, it growls for about 3-5 seconds and stops - as if the fuel pump were pressurizing the system. Then, when I start the bike, it starts again. It plenty loud enough to be heard over the engine and exhaust note. Also, when...

To Railbender ... over 1/2 tank. I'm pretty sure this isn't "normal". I've run down to near empty before and I never heard this. It's VERY noticeable. Louder than the exhaust of the engine ...

Hey! I'm new to the list and two weeks new to BMW. Purchased a sweet 2004 R1150R with 4,500 miles on it. Previous owner wasn't exactly an enthusiast - so care was minimal. But, it was kept in a garage and not dropped, so i figure it can't have been hurt too bad in 4,500 miles. Still has the original...

Question for "slowtorque" ... how do you like the Aeroflow kit on your bike? Which one is it ... touring or sport? Also, are those the tank wings in the photo. My biggest question is how long does it take to install and remove the kit? When cruising interstate, I'd LOVE to have a faux-fair...