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by dark_knight87
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Subframe - What are these tabs and mount point for?
Replies: 7
Views: 3574

Re: Subframe - What are these tabs and mount point for?

Bungee hook mounting points? - well that what I use them for!

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Toot...toot.
Replies: 28
Views: 9339

Re: Toot...toot.

I have a Denali Soundbomb mini - straight swap for the OEM horn and twice as loud!

https://denalielectronics.com/collectio ... sb-10200-b

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:11 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil leak diagnosis challenge!
Replies: 12
Views: 3547

Re: Oil leak diagnosis challenge!

Just a thought but also check the rear brake system in case there is a split pipe or it is weeping from the reservoir?

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Surge shows up
Replies: 35
Views: 14067

Re: Surge shows up

I am currently experiencing a similar issue but not as bad as in the video - I have a twin spark and I reckon it is the coil up under the fuel tank feeding the lower set of plugs (I have replaced the stick coils several times and I am currently running Beru ones). I have not changed the coil as yet ...
by dark_knight87
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:07 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 2998

Re: New Suspension

Oooh Shiny!

I have a replacement Hagon shock on my R80ST and that made a huge difference to the old girl (66k miles) - still on the original Showa's on my R1150R but she has only done 40k miles and there is plenty of life left at the moment.

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Fri Jun 07, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Retaining Pin Removal
Replies: 8
Views: 2598

Re: Retaining Pin Removal

@RadivcalR1150R, Motorworks are in the UK - here is a link to the Tokico pins (7th item in list - SSA38251) :- https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=30&Ct=HA&SbCt=BA_15_30_HA_32 And here is a link to the rear Brembo one (5th item in list - SSA30313): https://w...
by dark_knight87
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Retaining Pin Removal
Replies: 8
Views: 2598

Re: Retaining Pin Removal

The front retaining pins can be a pain as you cannot drift these out of the Tokico calipers (unless you drill out the retaining pin hole) - however I have just got some stainless steel replacement pins from Motorworks so hopefully these will not seize! The rear Brembo is far easier to work on! Regar...
by dark_knight87
Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: She sprang a leak
Replies: 3
Views: 1739

Re: She sprang a leak

Also check the cam tensioner (which is just above that bolt) and make sure that is tight too, just a thought.

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Thu Jan 24, 2019 4:53 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Out in the cold (well for the UK)
Replies: 5
Views: 2613

Re: Out in the cold (well for the UK)

Photoguy,

The R1150R is surprisingly good in those conditions, the weight is low down so as long as you are moving its OK, the trouble is if you have to pick it up if you drop it!!!. I was going uphill in the video so that is why I lost traction a couple of times but it was controllable.
by dark_knight87
Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:19 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Out in the cold (well for the UK)
Replies: 5
Views: 2613

Out in the cold (well for the UK)

Me and my R1150R had a bit of a cold journey into work this morning (around -1 Celsius) - nothing like the cold you get over in some US states but it was worth a small video!

https://youtu.be/LQK6B8Hp9u0

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:22 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Need new tires....what do you like?
Replies: 24
Views: 8795

Re: Need new tires....what do you like?

I have a 180/55 - Pireilli Angel ST (previous to that a Michelin Road 5) on the rear of mine and I have had no issues. The Road 5 lasted 6000 miles before I had a puncture that split the rubber down to the cords!

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pilot Road 3
Replies: 8
Views: 3754

Re: Pilot Road 3

I have been running Michelin Road 5's for around 3,000 miles - overall the tyres give good feedback especially in the wet and seem to wear well but they are expensive compared to the Road Pilot 4 - In the UK I can still get Road Pilot 2's so will be going back to them when I need to change. Regards,...
by dark_knight87
Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:49 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Winter's coming fast
Replies: 6
Views: 3019

Re: Winter's coming fast

I ride mine all year round (commute to work), only the ice and snow stop proceedings! but I do know where you are coming from and if I had the choice my bike would be tucked up too!

Regards,
Russ
by dark_knight87
Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:27 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Hand Guards
Replies: 17
Views: 5626

Re: Hand Guards

I had some GS hand guards on my '05. I went to the Motorcycle Show in Birmingham UK last year and when I returned to my bike in the 'Secure' bike park some thieving toerag had stole them! - at least they didn't take the bar end weights, just the guards - it must have been a GS owner, who else would ...
by dark_knight87
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:11 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 2002 R1150R Sputtering
Replies: 60
Views: 19723

Re: 2002 R1150R Sputtering

Hi,

I would go with a stick coil on it's way out.

Regards,
Russ