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by Labrat21136
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: National Cycle Windscreens
Replies: 17
Views: 6347

Re: National Cycle Windscreens

I recently purchased and installed a National Cycle F16 on my '96 R850R. The mounting hardware is kind of ugly and the first thing I did was peel off the ugly National Cycle sticker. Bike handles much better without the standard wind screen that attaches to the handle bars. The F16 offers less wind ...
by Labrat21136
Mon May 26, 2008 9:28 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: National Cycle Windscreens
Replies: 17
Views: 6347

Re: National Cycle Windscreens

Tracy,

Any new info. I am looking at the same wind screen.

Mike
by Labrat21136
Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: high pitch noise from the tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2600

So I bit the bullet. Replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and inlet sock. No more noise and no fires (always a plus). The service guys at Bob's BMW just south of Baltimore were very helpful. total cost of parts : $300 satisfaction of completing the job: priceless Next project on the list: removing t...
by Labrat21136
Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: high pitch noise from the tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2600

The noise is present regardless of the fuel level. I have ridden it for about 200 miles and refilled the tank since. Maybe an obstruction or dirty fuel filter would cause the same symptoms?
by Labrat21136
Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: high pitch noise from the tank
Replies: 7
Views: 2600

high pitch noise from the tank

Hello All, I am the proud owner of a '97 R850R. The bike is great except for a high pitch noise that seems to be coming from the tank. I just purchased it and it has 15K miles. It does not seem to affect the performance, but is loud enough to hear under 25 mph (over my D&D can). I can really hea...