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by laxcoach
Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Anybody running a Parabellum Scout?
Replies: 4
Views: 2130

Re: Anybody running a Parabellum Scout?

"I just get tired of the buffeting sounds on my helmet. The wind hissing sound is okay, too, it is the lower frequency booming that gives me trouble. How does the Parabellum do with that?" Really? Sorry, I don't think I experience lower frequency booming. The Parabellum did stop the wind p...
by laxcoach
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Anybody running a Parabellum Scout?
Replies: 4
Views: 2130

Re: Anybody running a Parabellum Scout?

I have the Parabellum Scout, and its nice. I was having problems with wind on my helmet and found that this set up reduces the wind wipping my helmet and pressure. I have the tallest windshield and had the faring painted to match the bike. I will probaly get the medium windshield so I can see over i...
by laxcoach
Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 1150 RT or GS seat fit a 1150 R?
Replies: 1
Views: 2048

1150 RT or GS seat fit a 1150 R?

Hi. I have an 04 1150 R and noticed a number of aftermarket seats being sold for the 1150 GS and 1150 RT. Would these seats fit the R? The OEM seat is franky awful; tried the Sarget seat, but its not a great improvement in my humble opinion. Many on this forum like the Rick Mayer seat, and I am hopi...
by laxcoach
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: OEM Crash Bar for R1150R
Replies: 8
Views: 3170

Re: OEM Crash Bar for R1150R

Has anyone seen this article on crash bars?

http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/crashbars/

The author argues against installing crash bars on later model BMWs, but it appears the arguments against them would hold on newer models, like my 04 R.

Comments? Thanks and ride safe.