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- Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:56 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Brake Pad Replacement with ABS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2803
Re: Brake Pad Replacement with ABS
very easy to just change the pads! cant really mess that part up(though I did once lol) but its not a bad idea to bleed the system, or flush it when doing the pads.
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:50 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Happy New Year to all and..................
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3172
Re: Happy New Year to all and..................
its important right now, during this ridiculous winter cold snap, to use at least a 60/40 mix on the oilhead. happy new year folks, hope you all ride many miles, and ride safe! its funny... I was riding comfortably on December 22nd, 4 days later, it was arctic winter, only seeing double digits once ...
- Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:51 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: How long can I leave it on the sidestand?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1988
Re: How long can I leave it on the sidestand?
mine is on the sidestand for most of its life. the only time its on the center is to work on it, or those times I want to jam as much gas in it as I can. Or for storage.
Ive seen the smoke puff maybe 4 times, it is of no concern to me.
Ive seen the smoke puff maybe 4 times, it is of no concern to me.
- Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:45 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Would you consider a 2002 Fat Boy as a second bike, why or why not?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3669
Re: Would you consider a 2002 Fat Boy as a second bike, why or why not?
never. fat boy does nothing different than an R. and certainly doesnt do it better. unless noise and discomfort is the mark youre trying to hit.
- Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:44 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: How do you get your bike to start in the teens?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9880
Re: How do you get your bike to start in the teens?
curse at it loudly, in german
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:14 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Oilhead Cam Chain tensioner and Guide Rail
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5294
Re: Oilhead Cam Chain tensioner and Guide Rail
slave cylinder! I had a faint noise like that just before mine went completely away rolling up to a stop sign..... when it failed, I still rode home. I just had no clutch at all.... so... neutral...walk bike forward, get it moving, pop into first.... not the most fun, but I wasnt stranded! and, not ...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: My DIY Heated Jacket Liner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3424
Re: My DIY Heated Jacket Liner
ok as ive walked past the bike every day for the last 2 weeks and only rode it once... I cant stop thinking about this project.
thanks a lot. lol
thanks a lot. lol
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: My DIY Heated Jacket Liner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3424
Re: My DIY Heated Jacket Liner
FANtastic.
- Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:07 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Above 32 degrees but with a frost advisory ... do you still ride?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2753
Re: Above 32 degrees but with a frost advisory ... do you still ride?
for commuting I have a few rules.....above 32 when I get up, and sunny and dry when its time to go. also take into account the forecast for after work. as i don't care for being miserable both ways LOL. no precip. and i like to see it close to 50 and sunny, not windy. in early spring, I change this ...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:09 pm
- Forum: R1250R + RS (2015+)
- Topic: It's Not An R, But...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4976
Re: It's Not An R, But...
excellent review. very thorough. I am quite intrigued by electric vehicles, all questions were answered.
Bet my wife would be into this.
Bet my wife would be into this.
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:50 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Control of turns
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2599
Re: Control of turns
my favorite too!
i share it when I get the "those beemer bikes cant corner with the heads sticking out like that" argument
i share it when I get the "those beemer bikes cant corner with the heads sticking out like that" argument
- Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:21 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Control of turns
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2599
Re: Control of turns
i find my R corners nearly as well as my old FZ1. Especially after the servo removal. Low COG. Theres an funny wives tale that BMW boxers don't corner or lean well. And that the heads(valve covers) hit the ground if you do :lol: sorta true, but pegs scrape too. :) see photo: https://i.pinimg.com/ori...
- Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:35 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Avoiding a dangerous road race but still walk away with your pride
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2979
Re: Avoiding a dangerous road race but still walk away with your pride
happened twice.
I just shrug my shoulders and shake my head lol
theres a one-fingered gesture you could TRY. but you might get punched for doing so.
I just shrug my shoulders and shake my head lol
theres a one-fingered gesture you could TRY. but you might get punched for doing so.
- Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Bleed Screw
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2246
Re: Bleed Screw
My 2002 has the screw. It is slightly less simple to use than a standard bleed screw. But works.
I left mine. it works fine.
its up to you...
I left mine. it works fine.
its up to you...
- Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:30 pm
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Spline concerns on Rockster with 40,000 miles
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6003
Re: Spline concerns on Rockster with 40,000 miles
Just a thought Peels - when you split your bike for the clutch job, ¿ did you lube the splines with a pea-sized blob of Staburags on a toothbrush ? I only ask coz there's a coupla guys on the 'other ' Rockster / R1150R forum who insist that lubrification is unnecessary at that point in the drive-tr...
- Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:14 am
- Forum: R1150R Rockster
- Topic: Spline concerns on Rockster with 40,000 miles
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6003
Re: Spline concerns on Rockster with 40,000 miles
i'm all out of snoojits.
and quit fags about 15 yrs ago.
thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of the clutch available with the added length. Ill have to think about that if/when I pull the bike apart again.
and quit fags about 15 yrs ago.
thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of the clutch available with the added length. Ill have to think about that if/when I pull the bike apart again.
- Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:09 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Where to mount a phone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2602
Re: Where to mount a phone?
yep. and all links that any NON paid subscriber has posted, is now broken.Buckster wrote:I haven't heard of that. Are they trying to charge when you post? I haven't received an email stating this new policy.
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 3:44 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: How many mpg are you getting on your R1150r
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3967
Re: How many mpg are you getting on your R1150r
Attention BMW Commuters - chip your Boxer in for a Honda "New Concept" 700cc twin if you're in the USA, where the much better 750cc twin seems to be banned. I get between 80 and 90 miles to the gallon riding normally with the usual amount of throttle-wrist. It's half of a Honda "Jazz...
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Where to mount a phone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2602
Re: Where to mount a phone?
FWIW - Damaged an iPhone while mounted to handlebar via RAM mount (clamp + short arm + device mount) due to vibration. The mount assembly appeared to amplify bike vibration until phone bricked. I'm still using a similar phone mount strategy, but remove phone on occasion if I see excessive shaking.....
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:26 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Where to mount a phone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2602
Re: Where to mount a phone?
I have this on mine. Love it. phone pops in and out in 2 seconds every morning. held in by spring tension, its a 6 plus with otterbox. I have 2 1500+mile trips on it. your concern about being out in the elements is a good one. I lost my old phone to water intrusion that way LOL. then stuffed it in m...