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Thank you all for your input. Problem is not resolved. It is obviously abnormal when your engine pinging after only 15-20 minute ride in a cool weather even if you had a few red traffic lights on the way. I would welcome any suggestions.
And also, how do you know if you burnt your oil?

Checked, oil does get to radiators when hot just not cooling. Obviously abnormal - 15 minute ride gets it iron hot, although the city, still moving... should not be this bad. Any suggestions?
R1150R has no oil temperature gage - any ideas for that?

Sounds about right. Thank you

Hi I usually ride in NYC short runs. Bike heats like crazy after 10-15 minutes in normal traffic. 20/50 BMW oil, checked carbs with Twinmax. All seems to be in order. Spark plugs may be a bit dusty with gray, not white. No problem on highway. Seems like the pump is not pumping oil on idle. There's a...

Hi all Wonder if anyone "played" with the adjustment screw on shocks? I've noticed front tire irregular wear, kind when you shocks are completely out. Found out that the set screw was out almost all the way. Screwed it almost all the way in - half turn out - it set the shock. I wonder if t...