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by rarider
Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: GPS Recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 3820

Hello KeithC I received a Zumo from my wife for fathers day last year. Works great in the car and on the "R" as well. The 550 comes with a car kit. It's a little pricey, but in my opinion well worth it. Too many features to list here. Last year Amazon had the best price of the well known r...
by rarider
Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:39 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: ABS or not
Replies: 30
Views: 6284

Hello irishbiker As others on the board have stated, there are strong preferences for ABS and against. Both sides have valid reasons for their choice. Most of what's posted here is personal experience. Attached is a ABS vs non ABS comparison. I personally chose ABS. This article may help you make up...
by rarider
Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Any recommendations on a nav system ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5006

prashantdoshi Go ahead and bite the bullet and pay the extra $$ for the Zumo. You won't regret it. ....works great. Easy to learn. The 550 comes with a car kit as well as the ram type motorcycle mount. Check out this Zumo forum. ...forum should answer all of you questions.... http://www.zumoforums.c...
by rarider
Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sorting Tire Preferences
Replies: 38
Views: 10337

wncbmw....same with me on Z6 mileage. Must have something to do with southern roads. :wink:

04 Black
by rarider
Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: ABS vs. Non-ABS...how can you tell?
Replies: 17
Views: 4964

Check this out for a test of ABS vs non ABS.

http://www.ibmwr.org/prodreview/abstests.html
by rarider
Sun Aug 21, 2005 8:48 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Return to Riding -- Advice needed
Replies: 21
Views: 9694

Use of Kill Switch

As I recall in the Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Course, we were advised to always use the kill switch to stop the engine then turn off ignition. I do not recall their reasons. I use the kill switch to keep me in practice to locate the switch quickly in case of an emergency......easier access than i...