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by jacktoth
Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:24 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: brake bleeder screw size 04 R1150R ?
Replies: 0
Views: 691

brake bleeder screw size 04 R1150R ?

Does anyone know for sure the size of the brake bleeder screw sizes for the front, rear and clutch on '04 R1150R....? I know its M 7 thru 10 something :).

thanks
by jacktoth
Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: O Ring size for Throttle Body Adjusting Screw
Replies: 2
Views: 719

O Ring size for Throttle Body Adjusting Screw

Does anyone know the size specification for the o ring on the throttle body adjusting screw ? BMW only sells the screw (ADJUSTING SCREW (M 9X0,75)) which comes with the o ring.
by jacktoth
Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: wide throttle open running issues
Replies: 22
Views: 5062

Re: wide throttle open running issues

OK...Problem Solved and Bike running again like a scolded KAT !... Went to the BMW Dealer and asked if they could test the stick coils (I was having a hard time just buying them at $250 !). The Service Manager and mechanic said sure and just so happened to have two in the boxes (and correct new part...
by jacktoth
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:58 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: wide throttle open running issues
Replies: 22
Views: 5062

Re: wide throttle open running issues

Replace plugs and fuel filter.....so weak spark could be stick coils ?
by jacktoth
Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: wide throttle open running issues
Replies: 22
Views: 5062

Re: wide throttle open running issues

Thanks everyone....seems like the consensus is stick coils...I am assuming is the same as ingnition coils ? :).. Anyway, I am going to try replacing both (gulp expense !) and see what happens. But don't know why it would run at all on bad coil and why easy rev would be ok ?

Thanks to all.....
by jacktoth
Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: wide throttle open running issues
Replies: 22
Views: 5062

Re: wide throttle open running issues

used sea foam and techron several times....changed dual spark plugs in addition to things mentioned above....
by jacktoth
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: wide throttle open running issues
Replies: 22
Views: 5062

wide throttle open running issues

OK....I am frustrated on this one.... First let me say that I adjusted valves, balanced throttle body's, changed fuel filter, checked seals ,etc, etc.... When I open the throttles wide and accelerate I get hesitation and general rough, intermittent cough type running.....not the smooth torque accele...