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by steelerman88
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:59 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Dropped the Rockster
Replies: 8
Views: 3187

Re: Dropped the Rockster

Funny how the left cover is $8 more .....umm why? :lol:
by steelerman88
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Windscreens..
Replies: 20
Views: 7343

Re: Windscreens..

Yeah actually sitting on the bike, the top of the windscreen is right at neck height .
The OEM screen Lion_Lady is talking about was 3 times the price of mine.... couldn't justify paying that much more especially when the one I bought works just fine. It really is just a matter of opinion.
by steelerman88
Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Will 89 Octane Gas...
Replies: 18
Views: 4893

Re: Will 89 Octane Gas...

I'll tell ya, in my experience these motors like their high octane. I once thought I would "save a buck" and put 87 octane in my bike. Hell, for the next week the thing sounded like it needed the valves adjusted! Couldn't believe the pinging I was hearing from a couple tanks of low octane ...
by steelerman88
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Replacement tires for Rockster
Replies: 41
Views: 13066

Re: Replacement tires for Rockster

Hands down, the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT Dual-compound tire ....intermediate compound in the center of the tread for durability, and a softer compound on the shoulders for excellent cornering grip and traction. Outfitted my bike with these for a cross-country trip so I can attest to its durability a...
by steelerman88
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Windscreens..
Replies: 20
Views: 7343

Re: Windscreens..

This is my windscreen that I have on my Rockster. National Cycle Street Shield (about $125) I like the way it looks and it works great at stopping the wind blast. I can vouch for the Rockster being a good bike for long distances. I rode cross-country over 5300 miles across the US with no complaints ...