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Hi, I have a 2004 R1150R. I went to the dealership and after blowing some brain cells when told the price of an oil change (at least $170 in Toronto) I decided to do my own... I do my cars so what the heck. I used to take it to a local bike shop where I used to live and they charged around $50. Anyw...

I already posted this in my original post to the 1150 side, after I told the moderator to delete this from 1200 side. I guess he didn't delete it, and just moved it... so just to make sure this is addressed properly.... And after all that... it was that the throttle cable wasn't seated properly. Tur...

towerworker wrote:That is the "time delay trigger" for the clutch spline self-destruct mechanism. It is a top secret install done by Venusian Martians.

I thought they removed that on a safety recall.

And after all that... it was that the throttle cable wasn't seated properly. Turns out that even if the throttle wheel rotates, if it doesn't get all the way to the bottom, it won't operate properly. i.e. the cylinder won't fire. nu.

Sooooo.... never mind.

Make sure that the right throttle cable housing is properly seated. It is very close to where you were working. It is very common for the end of the housing to get pulled up a bit and catch on the edge of the bracket. Hi, the cable is moving freely when I turn the throttle, the throttle wheel turns...

Hello, 2004 R1150R. So I replaced the male ends of both quick disconnects after one broke off. Initially pulled the female end from the broken line but after pushing the broken off end out of it reused it. Or in other words, I reused both female ends. The body was fine and the male end seems to seat...

Hello,
Accidentally posted this on the 1200 forum. The bike is a 1150 so have moved the question over there.

BillR