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Torsen, I have little black covers on them made from a stretchy material that I sprayed with a water repellant product/ I have ridden it plenty of times in the rain and have never noticed any issues. It doesn't get babied either, I ride at least 300km a week on it summer and winter. Rs, Sol How 'no...

On the basis of the support and feedback from forum members I have decided to maintain the same tyre sizes to avoid any handling changes. I like the way the bike handles at the moment and it worked out that rims in the correct sizes were available. The hubs are at Woody's now and the next step is t...

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Evan wrote:Where did you read that?

If you're talking to me ? I can't find it now ...sorry! But it was photos of a guy who had drilled the bottom of the mirror(s)...and weighted them with [shot] , and glue

I have purchased 3 of his shields and he is a nice guy. Was happy with all. If you buy one and have to drill the holes (mounting) buy his drill bit. Just say'in. Thanks,...it looks like a direct replacement. I have the clear, with the bottom portion painted color match to the M/C ...and it [works] ...

Anyone have any experience with Gustafsson shields ? They show a "fairly" dark tint replacement shield, that "looks" like a direct replacement for the BMW "touring" shield . I like tinted shields, of course when I look over them, which in the case of the one I have, I do.

A friend of mine told me that I should not use 6th gear on my bike due to the spline issues. I have a 2002 r1150r with 14,000 on the clock. I don't understand why 6th gear should have anything to do with the spline. He said don't use 6th gear on anything under 80mph. Is he full of it or is he right...

What about Bar Backs to bring handlebar closer? Typically this model does not have a seat adjustment. Yes, that seems to be a common fix. On all my other bikes, when I change the seat, the bars also needed to be changed. I'll look into that, thanks. Do you use a tank-bag ? I ask because when I did ...

kirby wrote:vibration dampening.

humm..never noticed that ? Maybe i need to pay more attention....

Somewhere on here I saw where someone "weighted" the K/RS mirrors on their Rockster or Roadster,..just wondering why ? As to why I ask.... I have those mirrors on my Roadster.

For the 1150R ...anyone know of any aftermarket "top loading" type that are made for the Roadster ? I seem to remember some that were actually made for "GS's" that were adaptable ? Just would like to have a bit more cap, and not in luv with the x-wide touring lids. ....And must a...

The heating elements are bonded to the inside of the rubber - hence why you can't 'just' replace the rubber bit if you're going OE. Actually you can, I was able to make a shallow 'slit' in the rubber and the tear it gently off. Saving the heat element . I did this on my "K" bike, intend t...

Decided to have a crack at the no-muffler thing. I couldn't find a turnout I like very much so I made one. If you have ever wondered what an R series bike sounds like with straight though pipes I should be able to tell you next week. I will be using a Y-pipe and two 8" internal baffles (wrappe...

GaryS wrote:Does anyone have a source for an owners manual? There is one site that others have referred to that has many manuals available. That site requires me to download a package of unnecessary apps that my anti-virus/malware software blocks.

Gary

Owners manual or Shop manual ?

Your reason ? I like the 'cross' spoke wheel, looked into it for an 1150R If I recall it would be easier / & less costly to have a custom wheel made ? And not upset the 'balance' of the original design , suspension,etc.

Vibes & stiff ride ?...I don't understand ??

I have / ride an 1150R , and am told the 1200 is even smoother .

Stiff ride ? could be shock set-up / valving, from a previous owner maybe ?

I remember riding in high wind condition in Kansas on my 99 RS...allot of 'body' panel [fairing], as compared to my now Roadster. The wind would push me constantly to the right, I'd lean /steer back into it , etc. By the end of the day I wuz plum tarred.....seriously, it like'd to wore me out. Since...

I don't think there really is much difference in sound between Akrapovic, Remus, Miv, Leo Vince and all the others. They all sound a bit deeptone gruntier. It's more about quality in the detailing and styling. For the sound part: Do you use it with the catalytic converter still installed or with a ...

I personally prefer the Akrapovic Titanium slipon exhaust. Looks great, sounds even better. 8) http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff403/EasyBee/DSC_0114_zpsd23f6048.jpg http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff403/EasyBee/DSC_0113_zps62378f40.jpg :) Like your wheel treatment, I did the same thing wit...

Motorcycle groups in that area of the country need to learn how to act. Instead of shooting each other in the parking lot we were resetting service reminders and syncing throttle bodies. Learning how to perform maintenance on our motorcycles and eating gelato, that's how we roll. Sure, we have the ...