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Get a sergeant seat for your R. Will solve the long trips. I got 150 miles a day on the stock seat. My record on a Sargent is 680 miles in 1 day. Could not give me a Harley. The suspension and brakes are right out of the 1970s. My Harley friends lead the way in the most awful stat: dropping the bike...

16 degrees this morning in Philly. Good luck.

Wow. The ultimate vote of confidence in one's own electrical skills. Any electrician with that on his resume gets hired!

Thanks all beemerboneyard to the rescue.

Thanks.

In the USA, model years are sold before the calendar year end. Right now, BMW is selling 2018 models in the USA. so my bike is titled as a 2004 model.

Looking to get a replacement starter motor cover for my 2004 R1150R. (I will not go into why I need a new one, let's just say the old one is "very tired") :) Looking at the BMW parts fiche for R1150R, there are 2 available part #'s for this cover. 11 14 7 652 125 STARTER COVER, SILVER 11 1...

It depends on if you have the side rails, and back plate. I was able to mount a locking Emgo box right on the back plate of my R1150R. Been working fine for years. It comes with a plastic plate that the box locks into, and 4 bolts that fit through the BMW back plate. It does not fit a full sized hel...

Trouble with those is that they are so close to the headlight that they're not great for conspicuity - helping another rider/driver judge your location and speed. For that a forks or frame/tank mounting is more effective. Personally, that's at least as important as better night vision. After giving...

I got some PIAA 1100X lights on ebay from a victory dealer closeout. My night vision is waning, and wanted the extra lights near my headlight for night riding.

I found these made for the R1150R, and mount using the headlight bolt.

http://rcudesigns.com/ecommerce_076.htm

Absolutely. Been using seafoam since I bought it. a few ounces every 4-5 tanks.

I have switched to Liquid Performance Ethanol treatment now, to protect my motor from E10 gas, which is the only option where I live.

Thanks. I noticed that the base of the bulbs are a little worn, picked up new bulbs,bbut I think the Weisers are the way to go

I have intermittent use of 1of my rear turn signals, and instead of just replacing bulbs, want to replace the silver bulb housings. When I look at online parts riches for R1105R there is a turn signal "holder", the entire unit, but there is no part for the silver bulb housing that pops out...

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Passed General, 1 more to go

I will be at the Natural Bridge Hotel on May 19th-21st for Morton BMW's annual spring fling. My 7th in a row. On Saturday afternoon, a few of us will make our pilgrimage to the Jefferson Pools in Warm springs, about 65 miles NW up the mountain. If anyone has never had a soak in the mineral rich Jeff...

I took the Amateur Radio Technician test this week and passed! Waiting for the FCC to give me my call sign!
Started study on the General, a much harder test.

Any Hams on the board?

CQ! CQ!

Back in the 1980's, I was young and financially challenged, my engine in my auto blew up, had to ride the winter on my Suzuki till I scrapped up the cash for repairs. I had a Army issue coat, and long johns, and froze my butt off. Luckily it one of those less snow years in the NE. I remember begging...

I'm in for tickets.
I got 2nd place in the last one

I have a friend with a HD, who has laid it down twice, just by grabbing a fistful of brake, or slipping on a wet painted yellow line. IMHO, BMW suspensions and brakes are the best in the 2 wheel world. But, HD is a cruiser, and the R is not. Apples to oranges as stated above. A kid at a gas station ...