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by Winged_STer
Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Considering R1150R - newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4603

Re: Considering R1150R - newbie questions

Thanks to all. Thinking about saving a bit more to move up a couple of years in bike. You are right the ST and the R are completely different animals. Loved the ST, just think I want something a little different but still want to do a couple of multi thousand mile trips a year. Probably should hold ...
by Winged_STer
Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Considering R1150R - newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4603

Re: Considering R1150R - newbie questions

Thank you! I am currently looking at an '03 with 30k miles, and recent valve service. Overall condition tells me whether the owner was caring or not. I am on the anal retentive side of thing and this one looks well maintained. This one maxes me out on my current budget but it has most of my wish lis...
by Winged_STer
Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Considering R1150R - newbie questions
Replies: 14
Views: 4603

Considering R1150R - newbie questions

Hi all, Coming off of a Honda ST and now looking at the R1150R. Love the looks of the bike but how is it as a LD tourer? Obviously the RT would be a better choice but the price differential is too great. All day comfort? Any defects I should look for? Other considerations? Looking at a bike that has...