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Jetblack,

I had a 1996 R850R. It had a switch to deactivate the ABS. Does yours? Why wouldn't that be enough?
If there isn't a switch, couldn't you simply add one? I think the ABS is fused separately from the rest.

Silver...definitely. It's been a few months since I last checked on your progress. Very beautiful.

What Scott said....Welcome aboard and congrats on a wise (and tasteful) decision.
Hope the winter passes by quickly for you.

I'm also very inseam challenged...about 27". First thing I did was to send my seat to Sargent and have them shave down the foam on top and sides as thin as possible and rebuild it a bit with their SuperCell foam...cost about $150 or less as I recall. This (and exercise) alone makes the bike com...

I had a '96 R850R for two years before trading up to me new 50R. I really liked the 850 which is why I stayed with the 1150r as a modern replacement. It was an excellent commuter, very forgiving, nice and smooth (a little buzzy between 65 and 75 but smoothed out again above 80 mph). If you get a goo...

I may be mistaken, but the Oxtar Matrix with GoreTex is essentially the same boot as the BMW Contour and extremely comfortable... in fact, my dealer told me that Oxtar (a Czech company) makes the BMW Contours for BMW.

I don't disagree about the aesthetics of windshields...but long distance riding can be tortuous without the windbreak.
Here's a pic for reference...

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The Aeroflow is an excellent product, nice looking and you can get it quickly. Just be forewarned that it requires putting the bracket on the handlebars above the triple clamp. Gives excellent smooth air. Even comes with what amounts to an equipment shelf to put across the upper brace (also makes th...

Hmph. Although I always worry about and protect against hearing damage from riding, with a variety of plugs mentioned above, it seems like I go deaf as soon as my wife starts asking me or telling me almost anything.

Glad you're well enough to be able to reflect on what went wrong at ease.

No you don't. It's an easy install.
Enjoy

Good idea...
Mort here

Thanks for the warning.
I checked into it and I have it from a very reliable source that they are legal here in California....so's lane-splitting.

1. Kisan Headlight Modulator (cars actually move out of the way!!) 2. System cases and topcase (with built-in brake light and back rest) 3. 3M Reflective kit made for rear of System cases (unbelievably bright from behind, visible a 1/4 mile away, easy) 4. Autocom for all my gadgets 5. Barbacks 5-1/2...

Hi All, I was very glad to find this board when I first found it before the move from EZboard, and even moreso since then. Tons of good info here and plenty of fairly interesting/entertaining personalities. I'm a patent lawyer by trade, father of three, just coming out of my mid-life crisis and fort...

Bill and the rest of you for your suggestion.
I changed my wiring over today to back of the accessory outlet and it is neater and seems to resolve an interference issue I was experiencing.
Appreciate the guidance.

I have both my Autocom and my 2610 clipped into the first fuse (lights?) for power and grounded on the battery negative terminal...seems to work fairly well. Would appreciate suggestions for a better way.