... and without peels' peer pressure to urge my needed final drive leak repair, I did the next best thing: crashed Rockster2. The bike and I each did a forward flip, with bike landing on me. Such affection and closeness.
There's oil oozing on one side near cylinder now.
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- Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Stinky Drippy Smoky
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12906
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:44 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Stinky Drippy Smoky
- Replies: 43
- Views: 12906
Re: Stinky Drippy Smoky
Peels, maybe we should make a pact. My Rockster2 is wetting it’s Paralever boot, so final drive or transmission output are possible “issue.” But the leak is slow, I’m checking fluid levels, and consider the problem to be minor. But stil...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: Anyone still here?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2395
Re: Anyone still here?
Regarding the Mighty K: It's been a bucket list item since the mid-80s to own and ride a K. A friend from engineering college had an '86 K100RS - he was the cool rich guy with many bikes in the garage, and hard core riding credentials to match. Solo transcontinental rides on airheads, club racing hi...
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:03 am
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: Anyone still here?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2395
Re: Anyone still here?
My K was equipped with Shorai battery installed by original owner. I installed sealed lead acid later, Yuasa or equivalent. Like you, I'm thinking of selling the mighty K. Excellent road trip bike, but the Rockster can serve that function admirably (though less swiftly), and I'm getting my performan...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:08 am
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: Anyone still here?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2395
Re: Anyone still here?
Replaced K1300 battery. I think it was 14Ah, with terminal polarity opposite that of the R1150R, definitely different form factor. Can confirm when next in garage.
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:35 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: R1150R tires again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5503
Re: R1150R tires again!
Thought I'd add recent tire performance impression: Based on Wayne's and Mike's enthusiastic recommendations about Shinko Raven 009 tires, I bought a set during the following discussion: http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=35587&hilit=shinko Well, those tires have been sitting in dar...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:55 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Another broken leg
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6830
Re: Another broken leg
Oh Wayne, sorry to hear about this.
Need to work on your timing to better coincide with pandemics and riding season.
Where do we send the antifreeze for your cast?
Need to work on your timing to better coincide with pandemics and riding season.
Where do we send the antifreeze for your cast?
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:58 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5726
Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder
http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15682Tundra Dweller wrote:
Please post where said hole should be drilled and approximate diameter.
Thank you!
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:47 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Front axle gap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2884
Re: Front axle gap
Oh, and forgot to mention: same BMW engineer designed front axle and transmission input shaft.
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 12:08 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Front axle gap
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2884
Re: Front axle gap
Today I reinstalled Rockster wheels after new tires were fitted by Cycle Gear. I had trouble getting the front axle into the left hand side (LHS) fork bottom due to fork twist. Will revisit fork alignment in the future, but the front wheel spins fine with brakes installed. Bike was crashed by origin...
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:52 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Motorcycle Related Podcast
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7336
Re: Motorcycle Related Podcast
Hey Phil, sorry to miss today's opportunity for fame and glory... had to work, but at least it involved fully unfurled tool roll and hot soldering iron. Hope to make your next interview.
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Motorcycle Related Podcast
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7336
Re: Motorcycle Related Podcast
Hey I'd be happy to participate. Won't be traveling to Alabama until company travel policy changes, but available otherwise.
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Remove ABS - Dual Banjo at the master cylinder?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4787
Re: Remove ABS - Dual Banjo at the master cylinder?
If one were to the remove the ABS from their beloved R1150R (and I would never countenance such a thing lest it contravene the laws of the land in your respective countries) is their any reason not to run a double banjo at the master cylinder and two hoses. Each one straight to a caliper... That's ...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:07 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Motorcycle Related Podcast
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7336
Re: Motorcycle Related Podcast
Hi Phil, Really weird hearing myself... Enjoyed the telephone visit. Hope to visit in person once I'm off house arrest... :shock: jb It's fun to learn more about some of the long-timers here on the R1150R board. Having been a member for many years, including the first board version, it's a like a n...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:15 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Bikes (OBB)
- Topic: Inside BMW’s Mighty 110-Cubic-Inch “Big Boxer”
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2200
Re: Inside BMW’s Mighty 110-Cubic-Inch “Big Boxer”
Actually, there's hope for commercial 1800 Telelever model - if Revival's engineering and coordination with BMW was valid.riceburner wrote:hmm - no telelever bearing points.
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:37 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Motorcycle Related Podcast
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7336
Re: Motorcycle Related Podcast
Enjoying the show. Got caught up with last 4 episodes today while working in shop.
- Sat May 30, 2020 1:41 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Getting better every time I ride it
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5445
Re: Getting better every time I ride it
One seldom recognized attribute of R1150R: the GVWR allows lots of capacity for 2-up touring, or attaching lots of extra crap if so desired. Looks like you've made the bike your own.
- Sat May 30, 2020 1:34 pm
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Centre stand installation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2250
Re: Centre stand installation
Did the same center stand install for my 1st Rockster, an Edn80. Install is simple. Attach right side mount plate. Attach center stand at hinge castings via center bolt, spacer cylinders, and external screws. (These were already installed in my bike, but I purchased new parts along with stand.) Atta...
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:13 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: heated handgrip wire routing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4862
Re: heated handgrip wire routing
OK my Rockster is on the lift, stripped down for project work. OE heated grips: 1. brown 2-pin connectors for each grip side, as you have already learned; 2. heated grip selector switch is integrated into right hand switch module, and all wires for the module attach to bike harness via white connect...
- Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:13 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: heated handgrip wire routing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4862
Re: heated handgrip wire routing
I don't think this topic has ever been covered here.
Let me look at wiring schematic.
Let me look at wiring schematic.