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by AndyRR
Sun May 26, 2013 7:00 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: windscreen 1150r
Replies: 24
Views: 5909

Re: windscreen 1150r

I don't have a pic (although this post really needs some), but there are four tubular brackets that it is mounted to. You would see them if they were there. The previous owner probably removed the windscreen because the bike is better without it.
by AndyRR
Sun May 26, 2013 6:46 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: After 13 days shy of 3 years I rode my R again
Replies: 29
Views: 5924

Re: After 13 days shy of 3 years I rode my R again

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! You are an inspiration to us all.
by AndyRR
Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R overheating!
Replies: 14
Views: 4883

Re: R1150R overheating!

By "normal" NYC traffic, you mean stop and go? Bike is air cooled and won't do well in this situation. Better to use a scooter in town.
by AndyRR
Sat Sep 08, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: If your bike was misfiring what would you check?
Replies: 5
Views: 2135

Re: If your bike was misfiring what would you check?

It could be bad fuel. It could also be that one of your plug wires are going bad. Mine behaved like yours but very quickly got worse.
by AndyRR
Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Need some help.
Replies: 9
Views: 3353

Re: Need some help.

How expensive? Getting it towed to the mechanic tomorrow. P.s. Bike only has 16k miles on it. Only 16k. Wow. It's about $500 in parts - mostly the clutch and transmission input shaft + a few odds and ends like transmission seals as needed. Transmission has to come out and be rebuilt. I would say ab...
by AndyRR
Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:28 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Brake Failure
Replies: 5
Views: 2247

Re: Brake Failure

Check the battery first like Buckster said. If that's not it, you need to check the fluid levels in the ABS unit. As your pads wear, the fluid in the ABS goes down, not the fluid on the handlebar. The system self-test is pretty quick. It doesn't go out until you start rolling forward as it wants to ...
by AndyRR
Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R Oil Change
Replies: 7
Views: 3689

Re: R1150R Oil Change

Best place? BMW dealer. They're about a dollar. Next best would be to take the old one to your local car parts place and buy a pack. A lot of the car crush washers are copper and I can say that they work in a pinch. But get aluminum if you can.
by AndyRR
Thu May 17, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil Level sight glass
Replies: 21
Views: 6793

Re: Oil Level sight glass

For me, the simple dance was to put it on the sidestand when I park it in the garage at the end of a ride. The next day I ride, I put it on the centerstand as I'm getting suited up, then check. It's mostly about consistency. As I became used to the oil consumption, or lack thereof, I checked less of...
by AndyRR
Wed May 16, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil Level sight glass
Replies: 21
Views: 6793

Re: Oil Level sight glass

That glass should not be opaque. Opaque = useless. You sure it isn't just overfull? With the bike on it's center stand, tip it away from you as you watch the glass. You may need a helper. You didn't mention the oil-check dance (the only way to correctly check), but this would only make the level hig...
by AndyRR
Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash 2012 - May 17th - 20th
Replies: 91
Views: 65043

Re: Beakster Bash 2012 - May 17th - 20th

Sadly, I will no longer be able to go. Totally gutted about it. Before I cancel my hotel room, is anyone having trouble getting a room? Didn't know if the hotel is booked or not.
by AndyRR
Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: fuel line quick connect
Replies: 10
Views: 3496

Re: fuel line quick connect

You can run with just a plain brass fitting. The valves are't check-valves and are only closed when the lines are disconnected. It'll just be a PITA late on if/when you have to pull the tank. I ran into a similar issue and decided that I would go ahead and replace all the rubber fuel lines. I ran wi...
by AndyRR
Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Loss of Acceleration R1150RA
Replies: 5
Views: 2168

Re: Loss of Acceleration R1150RA

Just checking - do the engine RPMs spin up without the bike's speed increasing?
If not, does everything sound normal or is it pinging, missing, etc...?
by AndyRR
Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bike won't start
Replies: 3
Views: 1806

Re: Bike won't start

What's the battery voltage? If it's 12+ I'd be looking at the fuses.
by AndyRR
Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Spline REPLACEMENT Time (high res pics added)
Replies: 50
Views: 11686

Re: Spline REPLACEMENT Time (high res pics added)

Perfect thread, Can anyone help with how I remove the trans cover, I have it on my bench and the manual says to heat up the shafts? Now I am litttle little lost.... be gentle its my first post here :-) Welcome - you've really jumped in with both feet. Lost your splines? You really need the manual i...
by AndyRR
Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash 2012 - May 17th - 20th
Replies: 91
Views: 65043

Re: Beakster Bash 2012 - Time for planning!

Booked.
by AndyRR
Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash 2012 - where & when?
Replies: 44
Views: 27539

Re: Beakster Bash 2012 - where & when?

That's awesome. I should be able to make it. Is this a camping thing, a hotel thing or both? I would love a set of BMW air valve caps - do they have lights on them? [-o<
by AndyRR
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Beakster Bash 2012 - where & when?
Replies: 44
Views: 27539

Re: Beakster Bash 2012 - where & when?

Is a beakster or other BMW required to attend?
by AndyRR
Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Has anyone water tortured their bike- Carbon deposits?
Replies: 17
Views: 4671

Re: Has anyone water tortured their bike- Carbon deposits?

High rpms on a regular basis will keep things clean. Exactly. But, if you must be gentle with the throttle to avoid pinging, you're likely past the point of "keeping things clean". I used only high octane and ran SeaFoam through on a regular basis. Problem was, it already had heavy carbon...
by AndyRR
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R 1150 RT Transmission leak
Replies: 2
Views: 1645

Re: R 1150 RT Transmission leak

Yes, you can change that seal without removing the transmission. You'll have to remove everything behind the trans and then pull the seal. I haven't personally removed the seal like this, (I've always replaced them while I had the transmission apart :evil: )so maybe someone who has can tell you what...
by AndyRR
Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Has anyone water tortured their bike- Carbon deposits?
Replies: 17
Views: 4671

Re: Has anyone water tortured their bike- Carbon deposits?

I only ever put 93 octane (premium) in my bike and it pinged very badly under load. Struggled to reach 100mph and sounded like hell when I was there. I ended up pulling the heads and documented it here: http://r1150r.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22302 . So... 1 - Very true. There was a night an...