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- Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:48 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Airhead advice
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2604
Re: Airhead advice
As the proud owner of an airhead (R80/7) and a Roadster, I would encourage you to consider the /5. There is no question that it is an entirely different animal than the oilhead, but they ARE reliable, parts are readily available (from BMW, ebay and elsewhere) and they are fun to ride. I'll admit tha...
- Wed May 27, 2009 3:45 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Cyclerob - Clutch Spline Greasing?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5182
Re: Cyclerob - Clutch Spline Greasing?
I wish you had posted this last week! I had the starter out to clean it up on Monday and would have attempted to check the clutch spline. But on the upside, the starter is much quieter now
- Wed May 27, 2009 3:41 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Idea for Beakster sticker - Pls indicate quantity
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9116
Re: Idea for Beakster sticker - Pls indicate quantity
A reflective bird, eh? That gives me an idea... perhaps some reflective tape on the middle digits of my gloves
- Mon May 18, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Idea for Beakster sticker - Pls indicate quantity
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9116
Re: Idea for Beakster sticker
I would be good for a couple of shirts and a couple of stickers. Any chance of getting "reflective" stickers?
- Mon May 18, 2009 11:57 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Tire plugging
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3977
Re: Tire plugging
Picked up a screw in the front tire of my airhead. Took my Roadster to get a new tube for the airhead and picked up a small coil of rigid wire in the rear tire, and yes, it punctured the tire. Great luck, huh? I was only about 3 miles from home so I clipped it close to the rubber and made a gentle t...
- Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:19 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: One-piece suit questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2538
Re: One-piece suit questions
I'm afraid I can't offer advice with that suit, however... you might consider using one of these under your phantom- http://store.mm411.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=294&id=1005 They actually work quite well in "dry" heat. Wore mine on a 107F day in Montana l...
- Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:32 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Changing the Air filter
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3347
Re: Changing the Air filter
Spring of '07 I had the 12k service done by my local independent BMW mechanic. They were just finishing up when I arrived to pick her up and were replacing the air filter via the "loosen and tilt" technique. This spring, thanks to a lot of information gleaned from this site, I performed th...
- Thu May 01, 2008 2:58 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: signal/running lights
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2698
Re: signal/running lights
Kisan also makes a product called the tailBlazer. A "plug & play" brake light replacement which flashes when the brakes are applied.
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
- Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Tire Balancing Beads
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1952
Re: Tire Balancing Beads
As mentioned in a previous thread, I installed them (front and rear) last month and finally managed to get out of the city for a couple of 250 mile days last week. No issues whatsoever. They appeared to work as advertised. No complaints here.
- Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:09 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Club membership?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2081
Re: Club membership?
MOA and WA State BMW Riders. Need to check out the RA.
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:42 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: DIY tire changing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2927
Re: DIY tire changing
Thanks to all for your suggestions. So it seems the consensus here is "use lube and size doesn't matter." (Sorry, couldn't resist :lol: ) I was using dish soap for lube and I also used a ratcheting tie down without success. No matter what I tried there was enough of a gap between the tire ...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:54 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Forget About Winter, I'm going to Arkansas!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11402
Re: Forget About Winter, I'm going to Arkansas!
Very impressive! You really test the limits of that bike, and yourself, and come out "shining." Nice work.
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:39 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: My Spring Wildflower Ride
- Replies: 42
- Views: 42032
Re: My Spring Wildflower Ride
Very nice photos! I particularly liked the hairpin with the "wide angle" lens, and the closer. Thanks for sharing.
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:46 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: DIY tire changing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2927
DIY tire changing
Thanks in large part to info I've gathered here, I decided to pull the trigger and invest in some tire changing tools (Harbor Frieght Tire change stand, Mojolever- both of which worked great). This was my first ever DIY tire change and as expected, it was pretty easy once you get the proper techniqu...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:30 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Ceramic balancing beads
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4953
Re: Ceramic balancing beads
Just put some in my new tires last month, but thus far have not managed to get out of the city. Have not noticed anything unusual with daily commuting around town, and it looks like it may be 2-4 weeks before I really get an opportunity to test them. I'll post again once I've had that opportunity. B...
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:35 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Electrical Gremlin?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1935
Re: Electrical Gremlin?
Thanks for your help folks. Vapor lock was mentioned by my riding partner that day but we dropped that line of thinking following the spark test. After reviewing the comments here, I'm inclined to believe that vapor lock was indeed the culprit, although there is the tiniest bit of doubt. Either I bo...
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:15 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Electrical Gremlin?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1935
Electrical Gremlin?
The Scene- A hot (107F) day in north central Montana. A rest stop is made for hydration and shade, although the lovely '03 R1150R is left in the sun on tarmac #-o . This is the 13th riding day (ah, lucky 13!) of a Seattle to NYC round trip with essentially flawless performance by the Roadster. After...
- Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:04 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: sourcing brake! led
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3940
Re: sourcing brake! led
Here is another option. It's halogen though, not LED, but same function, i.e. it flashes several times before remaining on. Very easy to install, just plugs in like a regular bulb.
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:50 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Carmel Big Sur pics...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4322
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:03 pm
- Forum: Great Rides
- Topic: Ride the Northern Route
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2451