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by Modern_Monkey
Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: frame re-alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 2067

Re: frame re-alignment

Oh, I found a rear subframe for a R1150RS, will this fir the R1150R?

Thanks!
by Modern_Monkey
Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: frame re-alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 2067

Re: frame re-alignment

Does anyone know what other bike frames will fit my 2005 R1150R? Specifically it's the rear frame set. Will the 1100r, 1150rt, or 1150gs work?

Seems cheaper to just find the part than to pay someone to straighten it. I live in Houston, BTW.

Any knowledge appreciated!
by Modern_Monkey
Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: frame re-alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 2067

frame re-alignment

So I got into a wreck. Truck turned left in front of me and I turned sharply to have a glancing blow. Engine and side case took the brunt of the blow, the side case shattered on impact. I was wearing full gear, but my foot twisted inside my hiking boot, tearing the skin apart. Looking from the rear ...
by Modern_Monkey
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:27 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bouncing tachometer
Replies: 12
Views: 2303

Re: Bouncing tachometer

It bounced from about redline to ~5k. The bike ran strong while it was happening. I never got a chance to see the Harley rider's face. He wasn't wearing a helmet, but I never looked back either. Mirrors were pretty buzzy, and I then moved into full tuck. He must have thought he was the fastest thing...
by Modern_Monkey
Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bouncing tachometer
Replies: 12
Views: 2303

Re: Bouncing tachometer

AirForceDirt: Yes I am aware of speedo inaccuracies, and top speed limitations of this machine. The point of my post is that my tach was bouncing, and I'd like to know what the cause of that is. And my words were that I was "approaching redline in 6th", I have no idea how close I was becau...
by Modern_Monkey
Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Headlight pattern insufficient
Replies: 5
Views: 1987

Headlight pattern insufficient

My '50r highbeam seems to have an improper spread. It points down in front of the tire instead of piercing the night. I've tried pivoting the headlight assembly up, but this makes the lowbeam shoot into the sky. Do I have a mangled reflector assembly or something? Would an aftermarket bulb fix anyth...
by Modern_Monkey
Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: helmet strain/position
Replies: 3
Views: 1294

Re: helmet strain/position

I just got the X-11, and I agree that it's more efficient in a slightly downward position. I'm sure it was designed this way with racers in mind. The engineers spent a ton of time going over the aerodynamics on this helmet for its intended application, and the ideal position is a racing tuck, not a ...
by Modern_Monkey
Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bouncing tachometer
Replies: 12
Views: 2303

Bouncing tachometer

I was cruising home from school one sunny afternoon, just chugging along at the speed limit, when this Harley rider passes me at about 90 in my lane! :-k I let him go, but then decided to give him a taste of what I've got. Maybe it wasn't the smartest thing to do, but that's outside the scope of thi...