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by raybark
Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:13 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Looking to Buy an 1150 - Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 2331

Re: Looking to Buy an 1150 - Questions

I bought a 2004 R1150R with 12k miles on it last summer, and I have a similar 500 mile/week commute. I do the to-work part on the Penna Turnpike or "city" roads, depending upon my mood and the time constraints, and the return trip via country roads so I can really enjoy myself. Of course, ...
by raybark
Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: VIN Search
Replies: 6
Views: 2324

by raybark
Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:58 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Where in hell do you mount a GPS?
Replies: 14
Views: 3325

Where in hell do you mount a GPS?

R1150R with "touring shield" does not offer a lot of space, compared to the old Suzicruiser with a Memphis Fats.

Garmin Quest, but the way...
by raybark
Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:57 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Which seat do I have?
Replies: 9
Views: 2073

.....but if you have the high seat for sure, the difference should be about 20 mm or 40 mm no matter how the bike is set up. If you're not certain one is the high seat, and the difference is 40 mm, then you have confirmed that you have high and low. If the difference is only 20 mm, then it's either ...
by raybark
Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:54 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 127 miles on 3.7 gallons = 34.3 MPG
Replies: 77
Views: 22580

I just got my bike a few weeks ago - 2004 with 12,500 on the clock - and most of my riding (Philly suburbs) has been commuting. So far I've seen 45-49 mpg, which beats the crap out of my truck, and is a LOT more fun.