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I've done a search here regarding ignition/starter problems and haven't found a clear answer to what's ailing my R. I bought my bike (2004) in April, and the battery died about one month later. Replaced that and the plugs and the bike ran well until July, when I had trouble on one occasion restartin...

Thanks for the sentiment. What was unusual about this incident, for me, was that I stayed perfectly calm. I have had my share of close calls over the years, just like all of us here, and in some of them I've had such an adrenalin rush that I've had to get off the bike and wait to stop shaking. But i...

I've had my 2004 R (no ABS) for about 4 months now and have been happily learning it's handling characteristics after many years on a cruiser. I'll spare you all of the details, but yesterday I came as close to a serious accident as I have in 20 years. The fault was entirely mine. It was early in th...

Thanks. That was a terrific slide show. My wife and I had planned to attend but had to back out at the last minute. I'd be interested in hearing more about the rally.

Al

Cruiser-- I can't help any with technique, as I'm a new R owner as well, but I can relate to your experience. My very first riding experiences were not all that positive and like you, I found the shifting quirky and the riding position uncomfortable. The cure, for me, has simply been more riding. Th...

In the three weeks or so that I've had my R I haven't even looked at my cruiser, though I still love it. I suppose it's the excitement of a new bike, but I've found the R just more fun to drive. Maybe not as cool as the cruiser (a custom painted Kawi Meanstreak) but that's fine by me. My decision is...

Boxer-- I think you're right about the tires. I've still got the stock Dunlops on the bike with about 3200 miles on them and they are a little squared off. I took a closer look after reading your post. I would truly have loved to have joined you at the WV Rally (thanks for the invitation), but, hard...

So, I am about 10 days and 500 miles into the experience with my new (2004) R, and I've found it to be an interesting process. Unlike many others, I did not experience an instant connection with the bike. I didn't like the leg position, and after the first two hours I was cramping up. And without go...

I drove to Tampa on Monday to pick up my new (to me) 2004 1150 R and rode it extensively today for the first time. A very different and satisfying experience. I've been riding a big muscle cruiser, a Kawasaki Meanstreak and love the bike, but I wanted something different, and the BMW is different. A...

Thanks for the help. I'm especially concerned that the Corbin's lowered seat position will make the riding position too cramped-- the feet on the ground issue is not a problem. I wrote to Corbin and got a largely indecipherable response, but if I understood them correctly they think that they can ra...

Over the weekend I purchased a 2004 rr and will pick it up next week. Until I get my rear end on it and ride it, I won't consider it mine, so I'll wait until then to introduce myself as a new member. You have a great board here. Anyhow, I'm already planning on a seat change. In contrast to many of y...

Gentlemen, Thanks for all of the input. I have been leaning toward the R, which is why I've been lurking on your board. The Guzzi's, to my eye, are beautiful bikes, and there certainly is an Italian romance thing attached to them. I have to remind myself of how badly romances can go. I'll ride one n...

I am in the process of buying a second motorcycle. I have a Kawi Meanstreak, which I love and will keep, and I have narrowed my search to 2 bikes-- the 1100 Breva and the R1150R. I test rode a Uly and just didn't like it. It's quick but I felt like I was about to fall over the front end. It felt too...