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by Stoalnational
Wed Aug 07, 2013 4:00 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sound of a BMW R1150R
Replies: 7
Views: 3705

Re: Sound of a BMW R1150R

Hi sunilsingh I agree about the sound of the standard can, just not "manly" enough. I'm running a 2003 Rockster around with a Remus Revolution and y-piece to replace the cat, both on the bike when I bought her. It's quiet enough not to annoy them next door yet it barks nicely with a fist f...
by Stoalnational
Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: All known Edition 80 owners
Replies: 20
Views: 11553

Re: All known Edition 80 owners

I'm thrashing #406 around Somerset, UK and bits of Europe when cash flow allows.
by Stoalnational
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Front brakes locked solid
Replies: 2
Views: 2110

Re: Front brakes locked solid

Thanks for the thought riceburner. Finally got back into the shed and found the problem. The previous owner had tried to take the "bag" out of the brakes and found the grub screw on the lever that sets the clearance against the piston. (I'm struggling a little to keep this polite now I'm t...
by Stoalnational
Mon May 20, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Front brakes locked solid
Replies: 2
Views: 2110

Front brakes locked solid

Hi, I'm new here but I just picked up my first "modern" Beemer, a 2003 Rockster. I have a slight issue... First order of the day (evening, to be precise) was to go for a little spin. Eight miles later and the poor dear is in the middle of the road on her side stand and utterly imobile. The...