R1150R Roadster trivia
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Herniated belly button, Gold Bond Medicated Powder, fine cigaros, and red wine!5) Patrick is the bike-wh0re that lives in northern Cal. Who knows what he's currently riding?! The poor guy's always in debt, and always riding a different bike. I miss his posts.
Here's some pics from a couple months ago:
1) What is the sound that our horns make?
The sound a cartoon Road Runner made as it smiled out at us from
the TV while we sat with a bowl of Frosted Flakes on the living room floor.
2) What piece of machinery does the sound of our engine most closely
resemble? (stock mufflers on of course...)
Yep.... mom's designer name Bernina sewing machine.
3) What cartoon characters ears are the mirrors on our bike compared to?
Mickey Mouse. And given the extenders I've recently put on my FZ1
mirrors, I'm now stuck with Bullwinkle antlers.....
4) What single topic about our bikes has caused the most amount of flames/discussion?
"Kill switch"..... was a source of FASCINATING discussion! And I've
actually seen it discussed on OTHER boards, though no where NEAR the
multiple pages we ended up with as new life was breathed into our
discussion daily(!!!). I actually subscribed to the notion of "muscle
memory", but I don't use my 'kill switch' to turn off my bike.
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ABS: "Grabby", servo operated, "real men don't need it, only pussies
want it", premature/unintentional engagement, etc....... was the cause of
bruised egos, hurt feelings, brutal attacks, and classless "flaming".
I found running lower air pressure in my tires was a cure to
unintentional engagement of MY ABS, mine didn't grab, LOVED the
integral feature, but hated the expensive servicing during my 60,000
miles of ownership. And to this day, I STILL stab at my rear brake in a
panic situation (not good).
5) Who the hell is Patrick?
Thank you for giving me 5' 6" Mark..... At 53, I'm likely shorter than
the 5' 2" I was while engaging in my love affair with the sexy Black
Roadster. It was a "heliotrope thong" and sex Goddess boots thank you.....
How did that come 'bout?.... poser/poseur/pose'ing next to my R1150RA
in a thong while a picture was being taken? "Heliotrope" was the color of
a pencil we were given when I worked at the local DMV in 1974. We
used it to indicate discrepancies between newly printed registration forms
and the originals.... you know, before Key Data Operators & computers.
I sold my 2001 Roadster with it's 58,000 miles in 2003. I became
increasingly more paranoid that either my transmission or final drive was
gonna give out and I'd be stuck with a MAJOR bill. A few months later I
found myself on a Triumph Sprint RS (gotta love that fuel injected
triple!), then I bought an '05 Triumph Bonneville and promptly logged
22,000 miles on it. I rebuilt a wrecked Bonnie in the comfort of my living
room and sold that sexy red racer when I found three broken spokes on
my rear wheel (it is the Bonnie's hub design that's lacking). Then I
bought a used '03 Yamaha FZ1..... best used bike value on the market if
you want a UJM with 125 hp (at the wheel) and a standard seating
position! Valves don't need attention until 27,000 miles, and mine didn't
need any shimming when checked..... I've managed to put 26,000 miles
on the thing since August of last year. I changed out the springs to
something stiffer for my weight and lowered the internals an inch. Last
month I took the bike (with Krauser hard bags via SW Motech mounts)
on a 4,000 mile trip and visited with "Rivi777" in Idaho.
I'm salivating over the new Buell, wanna put piggy-back shocks & race
tech valves on Harley's new DynaBob, lusting for the $7500 Vespa GT
Vintage, and Aprilla's Shiver and the new 850 automatic is intriguing.
Yes, I have "issues", I AM that I AM and a Bike hwore....., I spend
money I don't have, I lost 50 pounds via Weight Watchers a couple years
ago, and currently running two miles (12 minute pace) in the mornings
as I will be attending a boot camp type academy for the Department of
Corrections starting Monday.
I miss my days in the old R1150R.net, and LOVED my exteded family
there! But lemme tell ya, a lot of us R1150R owners were frugal and
tried to make RT's out of our cheaper Roadsters, fellow Sprint RS riders
were dullards, Bonneville riders are a quirky bunch indeed, and owners
of the first generation FZ1 (2001-2005) are educated, have money, a bit
cheap AND FRICK'N FLAMING BLEEDING-HEART LIBERALS! I mean they
have been posting in favor ImabadJehad at Columbia, "OJ is just being
hassled by the man again", and "What right did that salesman have NOT
selling a Duc' 1098 to the new inexperienced young RICH rider?!?!"
Motorcycle enthusiasts..... gotta LOVE 'EM!
The sound a cartoon Road Runner made as it smiled out at us from
the TV while we sat with a bowl of Frosted Flakes on the living room floor.
2) What piece of machinery does the sound of our engine most closely
resemble? (stock mufflers on of course...)
Yep.... mom's designer name Bernina sewing machine.
3) What cartoon characters ears are the mirrors on our bike compared to?
Mickey Mouse. And given the extenders I've recently put on my FZ1
mirrors, I'm now stuck with Bullwinkle antlers.....
4) What single topic about our bikes has caused the most amount of flames/discussion?
"Kill switch"..... was a source of FASCINATING discussion! And I've
actually seen it discussed on OTHER boards, though no where NEAR the
multiple pages we ended up with as new life was breathed into our
discussion daily(!!!). I actually subscribed to the notion of "muscle
memory", but I don't use my 'kill switch' to turn off my bike.
----
ABS: "Grabby", servo operated, "real men don't need it, only pussies
want it", premature/unintentional engagement, etc....... was the cause of
bruised egos, hurt feelings, brutal attacks, and classless "flaming".
I found running lower air pressure in my tires was a cure to
unintentional engagement of MY ABS, mine didn't grab, LOVED the
integral feature, but hated the expensive servicing during my 60,000
miles of ownership. And to this day, I STILL stab at my rear brake in a
panic situation (not good).
5) Who the hell is Patrick?
Thank you for giving me 5' 6" Mark..... At 53, I'm likely shorter than
the 5' 2" I was while engaging in my love affair with the sexy Black
Roadster. It was a "heliotrope thong" and sex Goddess boots thank you.....
How did that come 'bout?.... poser/poseur/pose'ing next to my R1150RA
in a thong while a picture was being taken? "Heliotrope" was the color of
a pencil we were given when I worked at the local DMV in 1974. We
used it to indicate discrepancies between newly printed registration forms
and the originals.... you know, before Key Data Operators & computers.
I sold my 2001 Roadster with it's 58,000 miles in 2003. I became
increasingly more paranoid that either my transmission or final drive was
gonna give out and I'd be stuck with a MAJOR bill. A few months later I
found myself on a Triumph Sprint RS (gotta love that fuel injected
triple!), then I bought an '05 Triumph Bonneville and promptly logged
22,000 miles on it. I rebuilt a wrecked Bonnie in the comfort of my living
room and sold that sexy red racer when I found three broken spokes on
my rear wheel (it is the Bonnie's hub design that's lacking). Then I
bought a used '03 Yamaha FZ1..... best used bike value on the market if
you want a UJM with 125 hp (at the wheel) and a standard seating
position! Valves don't need attention until 27,000 miles, and mine didn't
need any shimming when checked..... I've managed to put 26,000 miles
on the thing since August of last year. I changed out the springs to
something stiffer for my weight and lowered the internals an inch. Last
month I took the bike (with Krauser hard bags via SW Motech mounts)
on a 4,000 mile trip and visited with "Rivi777" in Idaho.
I'm salivating over the new Buell, wanna put piggy-back shocks & race
tech valves on Harley's new DynaBob, lusting for the $7500 Vespa GT
Vintage, and Aprilla's Shiver and the new 850 automatic is intriguing.
Yes, I have "issues", I AM that I AM and a Bike hwore....., I spend
money I don't have, I lost 50 pounds via Weight Watchers a couple years
ago, and currently running two miles (12 minute pace) in the mornings
as I will be attending a boot camp type academy for the Department of
Corrections starting Monday.
I miss my days in the old R1150R.net, and LOVED my exteded family
there! But lemme tell ya, a lot of us R1150R owners were frugal and
tried to make RT's out of our cheaper Roadsters, fellow Sprint RS riders
were dullards, Bonneville riders are a quirky bunch indeed, and owners
of the first generation FZ1 (2001-2005) are educated, have money, a bit
cheap AND FRICK'N FLAMING BLEEDING-HEART LIBERALS! I mean they
have been posting in favor ImabadJehad at Columbia, "OJ is just being
hassled by the man again", and "What right did that salesman have NOT
selling a Duc' 1098 to the new inexperienced young RICH rider?!?!"
Motorcycle enthusiasts..... gotta LOVE 'EM!
Bikes is bikes, gotta love 'em!
Yo Herb, WORD!
Life's been good,
they still don't make protective riding gear that fits a 5' 2" bowling ball,
and I'm still unmarried. Been thinking about an alternative lifestyle
but pant-less chaps on me wouldn't be very flattering
(sheep look good with the right shade of lip gloss though).
What's the word 'bout tires over here?
I've been running the new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's,
and though I'm not one for soft compounds (tire life)
these things are DA BOMB!!! I doubt I will run them again, but I'm
ANXIOUS to try the Road 2CT's.
(Though I have some Cycle Gear specials sitting in the bedroom.
The Diablo's will go on next)
I'm still using Seafoam in all my bikes (and the Toyota).
I put in under an ounce per gallon about every 2,000 miles.
And I recently discovered Rotella 5-40 Synthetic for the engine....
my Japanese gear box is quieter, fewer clunks, and the engine seems
quieter as well. But that high rev'ing beast really shears the oil, so I
only go 3,000 miles between changes. At only $16.00 a gallon, I save
money too!
Purolator makes a danm good oil filter, and they're inexpensive. I still
think the factory is the best way to go but I save as much as $15.00
per filter with a Purolator (and MORE if I use the generic Purolator in a
black & white box).
With 35,000 miles on the engine, I decided to de-sludge. I drained a
quart of oil, added a quart of Automatic Transmission Fluid, and idled the
engine for 8 minutes with a huge fan blowing on the radiator/engine.
Drained it, then put in some new Rotella (Diesel oil).
My God that little UJM runs good!
(Hey, anybody look at the new torque monster four banger Bandit 1250?!?)
But I still lust for the new 1200 Roadsters.........
Life's been good,
they still don't make protective riding gear that fits a 5' 2" bowling ball,
and I'm still unmarried. Been thinking about an alternative lifestyle
but pant-less chaps on me wouldn't be very flattering
(sheep look good with the right shade of lip gloss though).
What's the word 'bout tires over here?
I've been running the new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's,
and though I'm not one for soft compounds (tire life)
these things are DA BOMB!!! I doubt I will run them again, but I'm
ANXIOUS to try the Road 2CT's.
(Though I have some Cycle Gear specials sitting in the bedroom.
The Diablo's will go on next)
I'm still using Seafoam in all my bikes (and the Toyota).
I put in under an ounce per gallon about every 2,000 miles.
And I recently discovered Rotella 5-40 Synthetic for the engine....
my Japanese gear box is quieter, fewer clunks, and the engine seems
quieter as well. But that high rev'ing beast really shears the oil, so I
only go 3,000 miles between changes. At only $16.00 a gallon, I save
money too!
Purolator makes a danm good oil filter, and they're inexpensive. I still
think the factory is the best way to go but I save as much as $15.00
per filter with a Purolator (and MORE if I use the generic Purolator in a
black & white box).
With 35,000 miles on the engine, I decided to de-sludge. I drained a
quart of oil, added a quart of Automatic Transmission Fluid, and idled the
engine for 8 minutes with a huge fan blowing on the radiator/engine.
Drained it, then put in some new Rotella (Diesel oil).
My God that little UJM runs good!
(Hey, anybody look at the new torque monster four banger Bandit 1250?!?)
But I still lust for the new 1200 Roadsters.........
Bikes is bikes, gotta love 'em!
Y'all are bring'n a tear to my eye.....
gotta love the days (& the people) of R1150R.net in it's infancy.
I ride with a buddy who got his R1200S spiffied up with some red on the
all black body work; OHMYGOD does it look good! He drives that thing
into turns/curves/sweepers with soooo much speed, that I hafta back
waaaay off rather than attempt to follow him. I sure miss the control
that BMW's big twin and it's engine braking affords. (On the other hand
he's a faster rider than I....) Hmmmm, but maybe that new H2 Sport might
make ME a fast(er) rider too.
HEY, I can dream!
gotta love the days (& the people) of R1150R.net in it's infancy.
I ride with a buddy who got his R1200S spiffied up with some red on the
all black body work; OHMYGOD does it look good! He drives that thing
into turns/curves/sweepers with soooo much speed, that I hafta back
waaaay off rather than attempt to follow him. I sure miss the control
that BMW's big twin and it's engine braking affords. (On the other hand
he's a faster rider than I....) Hmmmm, but maybe that new H2 Sport might
make ME a fast(er) rider too.
HEY, I can dream!
Bikes is bikes, gotta love 'em!
Sheesh, just when I think I'll never see a post from Pat again. I was away from the board (and riding) for a couple of years, was just a lurker in the early days (aka DUCBIL) and looked forward to Pat's unique viewpoints on a wide variety of subjects. Gun control=Steady Hand, etc, etc.
Sweet ride you have there WhoZat, and I've enjoyed that nice twisty 77 mile road section too. Bandit 1250? Sorely tempted to own another big Suzy!
Stay Healthy...
Ciao! BJ
Sweet ride you have there WhoZat, and I've enjoyed that nice twisty 77 mile road section too. Bandit 1250? Sorely tempted to own another big Suzy!
Stay Healthy...
Ciao! BJ
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boxermania
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Patrick
So nice to hear from you.....your unique style, views and candor are sorely mised. Kudos on your weight loss, that tells me that change for the good is taking place.
Albeit, we never met face to face, we did exhange a few ideas and views. I'm sorry to say that both the 02 R1150R "state of flux", she was also very dear to me and the 98 Bandit are gone as of early summer since I might be taking a long overseas engagement......
I had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 1250 Bandit and lusted for one, unfortunately that will not be in the future either.
I see that you are enjoying life and your passion for riding, it is truly nice to hear from you.....don't be a stranger and keep us in the loop....your friend....
So nice to hear from you.....your unique style, views and candor are sorely mised. Kudos on your weight loss, that tells me that change for the good is taking place.
Albeit, we never met face to face, we did exhange a few ideas and views. I'm sorry to say that both the 02 R1150R "state of flux", she was also very dear to me and the 98 Bandit are gone as of early summer since I might be taking a long overseas engagement......
I had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 1250 Bandit and lusted for one, unfortunately that will not be in the future either.
I see that you are enjoying life and your passion for riding, it is truly nice to hear from you.....don't be a stranger and keep us in the loop....your friend....
Member #312
06 Suzuki Burgman 650 "state of flux"
79 CBX
06 Suzuki Burgman 650 "state of flux"
79 CBX
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AndyfromPoland
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1. Same as the horn on the plastic trike my kids had when they were toddlers
2. As consensus: Sewing machine
3. I thought the mirrors looked OK, really. Not much use as mirrors, though ...
4. For sheer entertainment value, has to be the "kill switch", just edging out ABS
5. Good guy with zany posts and an alternative take on life. Pleased to hear things are going well, Pat.
Cheers
Andy
2. As consensus: Sewing machine
3. I thought the mirrors looked OK, really. Not much use as mirrors, though ...
4. For sheer entertainment value, has to be the "kill switch", just edging out ABS
5. Good guy with zany posts and an alternative take on life. Pleased to hear things are going well, Pat.
Cheers
Andy
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AndyfromPoland
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Hi Mark
Just thought I'd drop in to see if there were still people around from the old days and couldn't resist posting a reply to this.
Things going well. We moved back to the UK in September 04 because the kids were starting school and we wanted to put them through the UK system. Worked out well and they are happy, getting good grades, etc. The oldest is now 7 coming on 8 (he was only 2 back then, doesn't time fly?), into Beaver Scouts and all sorts of things. His brother is 5 and doing football, ballet, acting ....
I sold my beloved 1200GS end of last year because I wasn't getting enough miles on to justify it - commuting into London was becoming tedious and it was too wide to lane split enough, and when not in London it's generally a flight rather than a ride away. So "between bikes", but starting to look around again ...
This year when working in London I've been cycling in (it's only 30 miles each way). Got myself a neat Condor Acciaio road bike in a cool blue colour which I love.
At the moment, I'm actually in Gadsden, Alabama, working on a project near here. Probably off and on for the next 6-9 months, assuming the business survives. Its a kind of roving role for a group, taking in the Alabama plant and also Spain, with a bit of time elsewhere in Europe. Luckily, I get to have a week working at home every now and then, making up for the 2-week stints in the US, when I can take the kids to and from school and spend some time with the family so it kind of evens out. Zillions of airmiles. I work for a consultancy but am planning to do the same stuff (financial troubleshooting, sorting out financial messes) on an interim, self-employed basis from about April next year.
How's things with you?
Just thought I'd drop in to see if there were still people around from the old days and couldn't resist posting a reply to this.
Things going well. We moved back to the UK in September 04 because the kids were starting school and we wanted to put them through the UK system. Worked out well and they are happy, getting good grades, etc. The oldest is now 7 coming on 8 (he was only 2 back then, doesn't time fly?), into Beaver Scouts and all sorts of things. His brother is 5 and doing football, ballet, acting ....
I sold my beloved 1200GS end of last year because I wasn't getting enough miles on to justify it - commuting into London was becoming tedious and it was too wide to lane split enough, and when not in London it's generally a flight rather than a ride away. So "between bikes", but starting to look around again ...
This year when working in London I've been cycling in (it's only 30 miles each way). Got myself a neat Condor Acciaio road bike in a cool blue colour which I love.
At the moment, I'm actually in Gadsden, Alabama, working on a project near here. Probably off and on for the next 6-9 months, assuming the business survives. Its a kind of roving role for a group, taking in the Alabama plant and also Spain, with a bit of time elsewhere in Europe. Luckily, I get to have a week working at home every now and then, making up for the 2-week stints in the US, when I can take the kids to and from school and spend some time with the family so it kind of evens out. Zillions of airmiles. I work for a consultancy but am planning to do the same stuff (financial troubleshooting, sorting out financial messes) on an interim, self-employed basis from about April next year.
How's things with you?
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Andy,
If you are interested, and available, there is a group meeting in Ozark, AR in 2 weeks, and after that a couple of us are going to head toward Topton, North Carolina. It would be great to put a name and a face with the famous Andy from Poland.
If you are interested, and available, there is a group meeting in Ozark, AR in 2 weeks, and after that a couple of us are going to head toward Topton, North Carolina. It would be great to put a name and a face with the famous Andy from Poland.
Jeff (lifer #289)
'17 F800GSA
'04 R1150R
There ain't no education in the second kick of a mule!
'17 F800GSA
'04 R1150R
There ain't no education in the second kick of a mule!
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AndyfromPoland
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I can't believe this! Andy!? I see you've been up to many good things and now are right here in my very own neighborhood. Gadsden is not that far from Ozark, Arkansas. Come on over and join us. I'll even let you ride my old horse for a bit if you want. Sparky, my bride, will be there with me and riding her new F650GS.
Good to hear from you.
Good to hear from you.
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Hi Andy, good to hear from you (and Pat!) - a blast from the past! Nice to hear the family unit is well.
Cycling is a great activity - much safer in jolly old England (or anywhere in Europe) where cycling is part of the landscape. Here, except for a few pockets, cyclists are considered nuisances.
Consider BMW's 800 series for lane splitting - and all 'round fun.
Best of luck to you!
Cycling is a great activity - much safer in jolly old England (or anywhere in Europe) where cycling is part of the landscape. Here, except for a few pockets, cyclists are considered nuisances.
Consider BMW's 800 series for lane splitting - and all 'round fun.
Best of luck to you!
Ride to work, work to ride