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While I ride a GS model, here is my recommendation regarding fuel selection; 1- Buy only from stations that maintain their equipment and turn fuel over frequently. 2- Use only the recommended octane fuel for your model. Running lower than recommended octane risks detonation some of which cannot be ...

I ride a 1998 Honda ACE Tourer VT 1100 cruiser and a 2004 Rockster edition 80. I to suffer from low back pain, have 2 herniated and 1 ruptured disc in my low back, was out of work for 6 months in 2006, flat on my back in bed for 6 weeks before I could walk, now, here's the kicker. I am MUCH more com...

Norge wrote:I sold my Rockster yesterday. I think I'm in shock. I've never had such a cool bike. At every traffic light, I get looks, stares, and questions! It was a real head turner and I'm sad to see it go. The new house needs too much attention though.

Man, I feel your pain.

Yes you can. $105.00 at MAX BMW in North Hampton, NH, according to their on-line parts fiche

Very nice, thank you.

CycleRob hit the nail on the head exactly.
I have met a lot of really nice, honest people on-line but, as in life, there is the ocassional jerk on-line.

Thanks for the leads.

I'd like to lower the pegs for the wife and me on our Rockster edition 80.
Anyone have a suggestion on what brand to use and where to purchase them?

I have the Speed Bleeders on my Honda and service it myself but, I've been told that if you have a BMW with ABS, that you can't do it yourself because you need some type of computer ( Motronic I think it was called ).

Can someone here give me the straight story about BMW's, ABS and brake servicing?

I've had nothing but the best service at my dealer ( Max BMW ) in North Hampton, NH USA.
They are a BMW dealer exclusively, no other brands ( other than used / traded in bikes ) are serviced or sold there.

Thank you both, this was the info I was looking for.
I didn't know if I should get track specific tires & rims for the track days.

Any one here go to a track day with your Rockster?
If so, what did you use and what do you feel is a really good track day "Only" tires?

Best for all around use on the Rockster on the road?

I have "NOJ" neoprene grip wraps, goes around grips, held on with velcro. It does help, about a 40%-50% reduction in felt vibration in the grips. I also have a Throttle Rocker. It allows me to "Palm" the throttle thus, taking some vibrations away and allowing the blood to flow ba...

I have the Moto-tec's, they are 2 inches up and 2 inches back.
This is as far as I could go with the stock bars and not have to change the
cables.
It helps but is still not a cure-all.

Mine does exactly as yours, it's normal

I'd like 1 to, keep us posted.

#149 here in Maine, USA

I've been looking at the 3 series used, something like 1999 to 2004. Alot of these cars, in my price range ( up to $23,000 ) have 65K to 85K miles on them. Has anyone here ever bought a Pre-Owned Cetified car? If the car has 75,000 miles on it, is it really worth ( $18,000 ) as a daily driver over a...

I was wondering, How many here own a Bimmer ( BMW car ) in addition to a BMW bike?
If you do, do you find the cars as rugged/versatile as the bikes?

I bought a pair of these foam grips earlier today, I'll let you know how they work after a few miles on them.