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by Malibu
Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:32 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sticky Downshifting?
Replies: 24
Views: 8122

Re: Sticky Downshifting?

Thanks for the info posted here. I have a similar problem with my 02 R1150RA. I seem to experience it more on a 4/3 or 3/2 downshift. I notice it more when it is hot. I have spoken to three dealers in the Northwest and all suggest the spline lube but with no promise that will resolve the issue. The ...
by Malibu
Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: MOTOR OIL COMPATABILITY
Replies: 7
Views: 2539

Re: MOTOR OIL COMPATABILITY

Thanks for the comments. This oil doesn't have that many miles on it and hate to throw out $60.00 worth of product. So I wanted to add something that was compatible to run out some more miles. I'm enough of an engineer to know mixing unlike chemicals, i.e. oils, especially synthetics can be a proble...
by Malibu
Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: MOTOR OIL COMPATABILITY
Replies: 7
Views: 2539

MOTOR OIL COMPATABILITY

I ride an R1150R What motor oil is compatible with BMW brand. I use BMW brand motor oil. I'm on a road trip and need to add oil and there is no dealer around to buy the brand. I don't like to mix brands. Rumor has it that Spectro makes BMW oil. Is Spectro really compatible or completely different fo...
by Malibu
Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Defective oil filter valve??
Replies: 4
Views: 2293

Re: Defective oil filter valve??

Thanks for the feedback.

Let me know if you patent that rotating inversion platform!

Now to find some system cases.
by Malibu
Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Defective oil filter valve??
Replies: 4
Views: 2293

Defective oil filter valve??

I am having a couple of issues after oil and filter change. 2002 R1150RA 9,000 miles. Just purchased the bike. Local dealer checked it out and said all was sound and good shape. OK, so I wanted to be sure fluids are all new. Oil was very clean and I was told it was new. Still wanted the peace of min...