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Installing a gear indicator was one of the first things I did after I bought my 2001 R1150R about 8 years ago. I installed a GI Pro, see this article for some ideas. They are very easy to install. I do a lot driving in heavy traffic and I find it very useful for that. https://lifeatlean.com/top-3-mo...

Well, I spent 13 years in Ottumwa and I'm still not sure its a real place! There used to be a bar there called Radar O'Reilly's but that was 30 odd years ago.

Congrats Peels, that must be a good feeling!

When I got off the freeway last night after a 100 mile ride I could hear what sounds for all the world like the rear bearing grinding away. I had heard it before but tried to convince myself it was just the brake pads dragging. After yesterday there is little doubt in my mind. I intend to tackle it ...

Hi Peels - any further progress? Where are you in SE Iowa? I grew up in Ottumwa. I've got a 2001 R1150R in France now.

Happy ridding!
Tony

Has anyone bought an Oxford Protex Stretch cover for their R1150R? What size did you get and how does it fit? Their website gives a size guideline but firsthand knowledge is always good.
http://oxford-products.com/us/products/ ... retch.html

Thanks

My bike was sold in the French market in August 2001 and the rotors are definitely not floating. I've just ordered a TRW Lucas RAC set so we'll see how that goes.

Hi all time to change the front brake rotors and I want to upgrade to floating rotors. I have several after-market options; Brembo, RAC, no name... Two questions... 1) does any one have any comments regarding different after-market suppliers? 2) does any one have a link to a how-to guide for changin...

vwdoctor wrote: Check the HES side from the plate to about 6 inches up, if there is anything it will be there.

OK, that makes sense, I guess that would be the hottest part of the cable run.

Thanks macraith, I found that same document in an old post by towerworker. Very helpful indeed. Unfortunately, I'll be away from home working for the next six or seven weeks so I have to button up the bike today and put it on hold until after Christmas. I might try to find some of those Honeywell 2A...

Tower Worker - thanks for the reply. My next move was to pull the front cover off and have a look around, I haven't done that before. I read one of Cycle Rob's old post about cranking the engine from the pulley and listening for a plug to fire. I've got to dig through the posts and find all the deta...

R1150R rider - just wondering if you ever solved your problem?

Hi all I changed the brake lines on my R1150R (2001) the other day and then took the bike to a car wash to get rid any spilt brake fluid. On the ride home it started cutting out and died a block from my house. It restarted and I managed to get in the garage. I was hoping there was something wet and ...