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by DrGubs
Tue Jan 26, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Brakes 2001 R1150R
Replies: 9
Views: 4395

Re: Brakes 2001 R1150R

Thanks for all the help! I finished of the season replacing the rear line (to SS) it was leaking, I have a SS set for the front ordered with a complete set of new pads front and rear... Last fall was so incredible I did my final oil change and cleaning in the last week of Sept. thinking the season w...
by DrGubs
Mon Sep 28, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Brakes 2001 R1150R
Replies: 9
Views: 4395

Brakes 2001 R1150R

Whats up with all that Black crap in the brake fluid???? MY rear brake got stuck and then I blew the rear Brake line... This is the first vehicle that I have owned that requires brake fluid change every 10,000km... How long can the rubber stuff come off the lines before all the brake lines should be...
by DrGubs
Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Best Bike Ever
Replies: 4
Views: 2120

Best Bike Ever

Hi All, I picked up my 2001 R1150R last Monday, rode it back with a friend and had a chance to really try it out... After the first week i have racked up 2100km and can't say anything but praises for this machine... I have been riding for 48 years and have to say this bike is the best all round fun ...
by DrGubs
Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Wind Screens
Replies: 15
Views: 6957

Re: Wind Screens

Thank you for providing the information... My new bike has the Fly Screen, I don't have enough seat time to eval so thanks for the comments... I did ride a 2004 1150 with the OEM tall screen and just found it right in my face, especially running around town, on and off the bike a lot... The stock wi...
by DrGubs
Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Wind Screens
Replies: 15
Views: 6957

Wind Screens

I am picking up nice red R1150R 2001 on Monday... I am trading my F650GS... I have been looking at different wind protection and have found one called the DEMON from Memphis Shades... It looks about the right size and shape and it fastens to the handlebars... They call it a universal fit... I plan t...