Tell me bad things about your R1150R
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Not sure I agree. My Fireblade is under 400 pounds dry, yet it is as stable as anything else, especially at higher speeds. No truth in the "road hugging weight" arguement IMHO.johno wrote:I dont see the weight as a major issue, as it helps hold the bike down in rough weather. Try riding a Fireblade on a windy day.
Rui
'03 R1150R silver w/abs,black motor,bags,backrest,givi
'00 CBR929RR
'08 Road King Classic
'03 R1150R silver w/abs,black motor,bags,backrest,givi
'00 CBR929RR
'08 Road King Classic
Everyone is different regarding the weight of the bike.
I rode a Fireblade and didnt like it, as it seemed too skittish-not "planted" like the R, but then the Blade is a sportier bike.
A mate of mine just bought an R1100S, and he used to have an R6 which he says never handled the rough weather as well as the S does.
Anyway, I wont be selling my R any time in the near future, as I struggle to find a decent replacement.
I rode a Fireblade and didnt like it, as it seemed too skittish-not "planted" like the R, but then the Blade is a sportier bike.
A mate of mine just bought an R1100S, and he used to have an R6 which he says never handled the rough weather as well as the S does.
Anyway, I wont be selling my R any time in the near future, as I struggle to find a decent replacement.
2002 R1150R.
My CBR600RR is 400 pounds and change and it is rock stable at triple digit speeds as well.1150929 wrote:Not sure I agree. My Fireblade is under 400 pounds dry, yet it is as stable as anything else, especially at higher speeds. No truth in the "road hugging weight" arguement IMHO.johno wrote:I dont see the weight as a major issue, as it helps hold the bike down in rough weather. Try riding a Fireblade on a windy day.
I do believe bikes with full bodywork are more susceptible to cross winds however...
2002 BMW R1150R
2004 Honda CBR600RR
2006 Kawasaki KLX250S
2008 Ducati Hypermotard
1996 Ducati 900SS
2004 Honda CBR600RR
2006 Kawasaki KLX250S
2008 Ducati Hypermotard
1996 Ducati 900SS
I found the best bike I have had in rough weather was my R1150RT.
Stable as a rock in real windy conditions.
I rode 450ks with my GS when I traded it on my RT in real windy day, leaning all the way.
When I came home on the RT, I thought the wind had stopped, until I pulled up to check the bike, and nearly got blown over trying to stand up.
Superb all weather bike.
Stable as a rock in real windy conditions.
I rode 450ks with my GS when I traded it on my RT in real windy day, leaning all the way.
When I came home on the RT, I thought the wind had stopped, until I pulled up to check the bike, and nearly got blown over trying to stand up.
Superb all weather bike.
2002 R1150R.
+1 on that!Now that seems like a fairly long list. Here's a shorter one:
Bikes I'd rather own: -
I agree with some of the faults and disagree with some but the worse thing about my bike it the urge it gives me to quit my job and go riding!
'02 in black - the real BMW color! (Now gone to a new home)
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Well my friend they say that oppinions are like arse holes....everyone has one and certainly mine will potentially elicit some boos.....here it is.
1) The R1150R is just about as bullet proof as they come, let me qualify that to the R259 model (4 valve heads for those that don't identify with the model)
2) It is very difficult to find someone that has owned an R and has not provided at least, minimum maintenance, it's just too much of an investment not to.
3) Yes, like all bikes they have a few ...shall I say....peculiarities....that have been talked, discussed and given various and assorted solutions including a touch of witchcraft on sites like this one.
I must warn other readers and contributors that I'm fully stocked on cans of flee killer snce I know that some will wish me total body infestation after the next comment....
4) I will buy an ABS equipped BMW when cows fly upside down.....nothing against ABS.....its just not the ticket on the BMW bikes....the have more issues and problems than you can shake a stick at. In plain English, it is dangerous on any circumstance where the bike is not going straight.... personally I don't want it, if you do, be my guest....to each it's own.
5) Other than that, is one of best all around bikes in existence and will make you feel like you and the bike are one.
6) I forgot, we are still looking for Franz....the batty engineer that designed installing the battery under the gas tank....we have this hot poker that we want him to try for size.....
Hey, the bike is good, what can I say.....good luck and let us know if you get one............
Well my friend they say that oppinions are like arse holes....everyone has one and certainly mine will potentially elicit some boos.....here it is.
1) The R1150R is just about as bullet proof as they come, let me qualify that to the R259 model (4 valve heads for those that don't identify with the model)
2) It is very difficult to find someone that has owned an R and has not provided at least, minimum maintenance, it's just too much of an investment not to.
3) Yes, like all bikes they have a few ...shall I say....peculiarities....that have been talked, discussed and given various and assorted solutions including a touch of witchcraft on sites like this one.
I must warn other readers and contributors that I'm fully stocked on cans of flee killer snce I know that some will wish me total body infestation after the next comment....
4) I will buy an ABS equipped BMW when cows fly upside down.....nothing against ABS.....its just not the ticket on the BMW bikes....the have more issues and problems than you can shake a stick at. In plain English, it is dangerous on any circumstance where the bike is not going straight.... personally I don't want it, if you do, be my guest....to each it's own.
5) Other than that, is one of best all around bikes in existence and will make you feel like you and the bike are one.
6) I forgot, we are still looking for Franz....the batty engineer that designed installing the battery under the gas tank....we have this hot poker that we want him to try for size.....
Hey, the bike is good, what can I say.....good luck and let us know if you get one............
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06 Suzuki Burgman 650 "state of flux"
79 CBX
06 Suzuki Burgman 650 "state of flux"
79 CBX
The R1150R is a fantastic bike, but here's what I don't like:
1. Comfort. The seat, the handlebars, the footpegs are all in the wrong places. I've replaced the seat and handlebars.
2. ABS is wonderful... but incredibly expensive to maintain. No do-it-yourself bleeding. Figure $300 per year for brake maintenance.
3. Oil sight glass is hard to read.
4. 2004 and prior models didn't come with jump start terminals. To jump start the bike, you had to remove the gas tank. (makes for a difficult jump start). I added the terminal to my bike.
5. Dealers are disappearing fast. Makes #2 a big problem in many parts of the country.
1. Comfort. The seat, the handlebars, the footpegs are all in the wrong places. I've replaced the seat and handlebars.
2. ABS is wonderful... but incredibly expensive to maintain. No do-it-yourself bleeding. Figure $300 per year for brake maintenance.
3. Oil sight glass is hard to read.
4. 2004 and prior models didn't come with jump start terminals. To jump start the bike, you had to remove the gas tank. (makes for a difficult jump start). I added the terminal to my bike.
5. Dealers are disappearing fast. Makes #2 a big problem in many parts of the country.
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POOR RESALEIt's not the glass they hate, it's the inconsistency of oil levels. A dipstick still wouldn't help that though and would probably make things worse as the sight glass does at least let you see the level rising when you add a little. I think I just talked myself into relaxing about the sight glass...johno wrote:You can jump start them off the starter motor.
+ to starter main terminal, negative to frame.
Why does everyone hate the sight glass?? I think it is one of the easiest
to read.
Two other things come to mind.
1 It takes way longer to run an errand on this bike, yesterday I needed dinner food, I drove to the store, 12 miles, got vittals. When I left I saw a road I hadn't explored, so the bike HAD to see it. Two hours later I arrived home. Told the wife I got lost, BTW she knows this means, went exploring.
2 This bike seems to require one to keep it imaculately clean. Exploring yesterday I rode over newly tarred roadbed. Today I detailed the whole bike. I havenever been this anal on any other bike, and that includes the fully original LM1,which still has MUD ON IT FROM GOING DOWN A DIRT/MUD ROAD.
1 It takes way longer to run an errand on this bike, yesterday I needed dinner food, I drove to the store, 12 miles, got vittals. When I left I saw a road I hadn't explored, so the bike HAD to see it. Two hours later I arrived home. Told the wife I got lost, BTW she knows this means, went exploring.
2 This bike seems to require one to keep it imaculately clean. Exploring yesterday I rode over newly tarred roadbed. Today I detailed the whole bike. I havenever been this anal on any other bike, and that includes the fully original LM1,which still has MUD ON IT FROM GOING DOWN A DIRT/MUD ROAD.
Michael
MG 78 LeMans
2002 R1150R
78 R100S
MG 78 LeMans
2002 R1150R
78 R100S
Downers
I put bar backs on mine to reduce loading on my wrists.
If you follow the routine maintenance schedules and ride very much you'll be spending a lot of time wrenching on the bike. I do not do the brake bleeding. I take it to my dealer for that.
If you do your own maintenance the manual is available only on Cd and costs about 100 bucks. (dosen't include electric schematics)
The electric clock can drain the battery if you don't get to ride often enough or use a battery tender.
Pain to replace air filter & battery
On mine the seat has finally broken in to where it's really pretty comfortable. I've got just over 13K on mine.
Not very good if you want to do a wheelie!
If you follow the routine maintenance schedules and ride very much you'll be spending a lot of time wrenching on the bike. I do not do the brake bleeding. I take it to my dealer for that.
If you do your own maintenance the manual is available only on Cd and costs about 100 bucks. (dosen't include electric schematics)
The electric clock can drain the battery if you don't get to ride often enough or use a battery tender.
Pain to replace air filter & battery
On mine the seat has finally broken in to where it's really pretty comfortable. I've got just over 13K on mine.
Not very good if you want to do a wheelie!
You're right about the jump starting off the motor... I learned that as I added the terminal. It's just a lot easier with the external terminal.johno wrote:You can jump start them off the starter motor.
+ to starter main terminal, negative to frame.
Why does everyone hate the sight glass?? I think it is one of the easiest
to read.
The thing I hate about the sight glass is that it is hard to tell the difference between it being too full and too empty. After I did my first oil change, i wasn't sure if it was overfilled or not filled enough. You'd never have that problem with a dipstick.
--Phil
Taking off the back wheel is a pain in the ar5e!
I thought that having a single sided swingarm would make it a simple chore.
Removing the brake caliper is acceptable but taking off the silencer is odd.
Looking on the bright side though... on replacement, no messing about centralising the wheel or setting the chain.
On balance, I suppose I've got nothing to moan about!!
Robbie.
I thought that having a single sided swingarm would make it a simple chore.
Removing the brake caliper is acceptable but taking off the silencer is odd.
Looking on the bright side though... on replacement, no messing about centralising the wheel or setting the chain.
On balance, I suppose I've got nothing to moan about!!
Robbie.