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by jfslater98
Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: Cycle World International Motorcycle Show NYC 19 - 21 Jan
Replies: 13
Views: 6046

What did everyone think of the show? The BMW exhibit? I enjoyed the show. The new Victory touring rigs have a good bit of BMW in the face, I think. I got fitted for some custom ear plugs, should get them in a few weeks and hope to be able to render an opinion shortly thereafter. Gotta remember BMW o...
by jfslater98
Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:35 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What kind of cage does an R rider drive?
Replies: 146
Views: 42853

Like some others on the board, used to be into cars more. That is until I started riding. I had a 91 MR2 Turbo, and a 98 Ford Taurus SHO. Now I drive my wife's 94 Accord LX with 177K, and geting 34-36 mpg. Couldn''t be happier. Because if don't feel like being Beige, I got the Rockster! Thought I wo...
by jfslater98
Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:37 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Clymer vs Haynes vs Shop Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 2703

That's a great photo, DJ! :lol:
by jfslater98
Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:36 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Mercedes CLS 55 AMG vs. BMW R1150R
Replies: 7
Views: 2617

Don't know how new your bike is. Mine is a shade under 10K, and 1-2nd is still a balky, sticky affair. I don't want to zing the motor with a hang-up in N, so I am deliberate with that shift. I've had Chrysler 300s (the new ones) beat me at the light. But it's my 2nd bike, and I'm probably a bit more...
by jfslater98
Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:06 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Clymer vs Haynes vs Shop Manual
Replies: 7
Views: 2703

Clymer vs Haynes vs Shop Manual

Howdy all,

New member here, I love the site! Really learning a lot. Curious to see what preferences are on the various manuals available for working on our awesome bikes. Is one better than the other? Is a combination best? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

John