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by barfpuke
Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: handling
Replies: 21
Views: 6707

well thanks for all the inputs. It's getting better so it's probably just me. I'll definitely check the rims and tire pressure.

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by barfpuke
Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: ABS RUINED my undershorts...
Replies: 15
Views: 6292

speaking of the servo assisted brakes. is it normal to hear the servo whine when the brakes are applied. I can only hear it when I'm not wearing earplugs.
by barfpuke
Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:50 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: handling
Replies: 21
Views: 6707

Thanks for your thoughts pete. I'm near New Haven, CT. Although I bought the bike used ( from a dealership ), it had less than 200 miles on it so essentially it is brand new. If the steering head bearings are too tight then I'd think it came that way from the factory. Previously I've ridden sport bi...
by barfpuke
Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:04 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: handling
Replies: 21
Views: 6707

handling

I just bought a used 2004 R1150R. I haven't ridden it much but to work and back about 30 miles round trip. Did this a few times so I've ridden it all of about 100 miles thus far. Commuting to work requires getting on the highway and there is usually traffic on the highway of course that sometimes sl...