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Today I ran just a little over 200 miles on the odo. After switching to mid grade fuel for one tank the mileage jumped up from 35 to 39 mpg. i will run at least five and average the mpg for more 'science'. My question is.... With just a little over half a gallon in the tank has anyone had the engine...

thanks guys, new noises plus paranoia and a good dose of ignorance........ that's me worrying

I always strive to find the highrest octane (I'm in PA so that is typically 93) to ensure the best performance. I'm hearing that is not the case? I don't want to hijack this thread, but the gasoline you use in your 1150R should be based on the tuning of your motor, temperature, and altitude. If you...

here is Texico the pumps merely say "may contain up to 10% ethanol" where you are at do the pumps state ethanol free, or is that found out by researching ? http://www.pure-gas.org They have an iPhone app that makes it easier to find non-ethanol gas. I received a bottle of BMW's branded fu...

My R has 70K and really does run better on mid grade (89-91) rather than 93. But there is only one local station (Southern States Farm Co-op) that offers mid grade ethanol free. I buy there when it's convenient but more often than not I end up at another station that has hi-test ethanol free. The o...

beemerron wrote:A good rule of thumb is to run it +/- 500 rpm of 1/2 red line.

thats gonna take a lot of practice

I concur with what's been posted previously. The boxer twin is a remarkably strong motor with a great torque range. I love not having to shift endlessly in the twisties, and find most mountain roads are easiest on the bike in 2nd & 3rd running between 2000-5500 rpm depending on the radius of cu...

Only a few days of ownership (since last friday), yesterday I pulled in for fuel after cruising highway for about 20 mins at 75-80 in sixth gear, pulling in the clutch lever initiated a loud tapping that could be felt through the footpegs. Engage neutral and release the lever, no noise. After the b...

Oilhead boxer is like a short block in a trusty old pickup. Lugging along happily or WFO, it just wants to go, anywhere and everywhere. The 1100/1150/1200 R bikes are excellent real world do-all motorcycles... hence the longevity and loyalty of this group here. But you're going to have a hard time ...

thanks everybody

Coming from a twelve year love affair with a GS650 thumper, aka Black Betty "bam a lam", I am fluent in just about all things rotax. Keep her humming over 4K rpm and she is happy. She has not once failed me, left me stranded in over 80K miles since I have owned her. a 2002 bought with just...

peels wrote:no more slave units? that sucks.

crap.

F$ck BMW, there has to be an alternative unit

stock and sheep, can't answer on a real ride because i have only done a couple hours at once so far.

can say way better than stock f650gs, and corbin on a 650, but not as good as a day long on the 650

now that beemerboneyard has no more magura units, it seems there are no alternatives to BringMoreWallet?

somebody prove me wrong

finally got some kevlar mesh gear from motoport, and i wear CBT boots from aerostitch, helimot gloves in the cool weather.

i have a bunch of jackets and pants to sell, and if you are interested send me a pm

anyone ever use the rebuild kit from beemerboneyard?

not really. there IS a vid by chris harris doing it on a r1200C model. but its a different beast, slightly. to do it without pulling the trans is a contortionist job. difficult, to be honest. BUT, doable with patience. quick notes: remove: wheel rear shock. shock adjuster. footpeg brackets, and the...

DAM650, Stop running the engine! Visible parts damage has already occurred, but running it more will really destroy them. Member peels is right on . . . your slave piston's bearing is shot! The clutch pushrod is supposed to spin exactly with the engine while the other end at the slave piston would ...

Hello, Only a few days of ownership (since last friday), yesterday I pulled in for fuel after cruising highway for about 20 mins at 75-80 in sixth gear, pulling in the clutch lever initiated a loud tapping that could be felt through the footpegs. Engage neutral and release the lever, no noise. After...

thanks kirby for your replys, very informative. if i can get 5K on half cost tire then i am good to go.

IMO the shinko 705 gets more slippery the more it wears out, the ol' f650 can even get sideways