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allanj255 · Post by **allanj255** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:06 am

IMHO you should go nowhere near the front brake at low speeds.
By using throttle and back brake only I can perform perfect U turns that are a must for riding on our narrow UK Roads.
My mate is a bike instructor here in the UK and every new rider in the UK has to do a CBT bike test before they can even go on the road with a bike to do lessons with an instructor and the U turn using only throttle and back brake gets them off to a good start in slow bike control. - If you have not tried this method give it a go and you will be amazed how much control you have. Also a must on BMÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s due to dry clutch and big expense at slipping clutch to control forward progress.

Post by **snowprick** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:16 am

allanj255 wrote:IMHO you should go nowhere near the front brake at low speeds.
By using throttle and back brake only I can perform perfect U turns that are a must for riding on our narrow UK Roads.
My mate is a bike instructor here in the UK and every new rider in the UK has to do a CBT bike test before they can even go on the road with a bike to do lessons with an instructor and the U turn using only throttle and back brake gets them off to a good start in slow bike control. - If you have not tried this method give it a go and you will be amazed how much control you have. Also a must on BMÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s due to dry clutch and big expense at slipping clutch to control forward progress.

Thanks, sounds like a great idea. I will find a quiet spot and give it a try as soon as I get the bike (think it will be Tuesday).

Took these today and yesterday. Does it ring any bells? Will have more tomorrow.

On On!

allanj255 · Post by **allanj255** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:48 am

Wow Clark has changed since I was last there just after Mount Pinatobu let go in 1991. I will dig out some photo's of the base when I used to parachute there in 1981 - 83

Post by **snowprick** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:22 am

I have finally taken delivery of the bike. As the 20,000 km service is due I decided to take delivery of the machine at the local BMW service centre which is right across town. Prior to leaving my home I was informed that the service centre was on half day today so I ran over there on my Silverwing Scooter. I did it in record time so as to transact prior to the shop closing.

After booking the machine in for the work I was informed that they would not be back in business until Monday (Wed today) as it is a local holiday....... AAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Well after throwing my cell phone at the wall a few times I resigned myself to the fact that at least I would have 5 days to read the user manual. That would be a first for me far any equipment I have owned. I normally just use the equipment and refer to the manual when it all goes wrong. Dont we all?

I set off on the long and unpleasant journey back across Manila in the hot heavy holiday traffic. After the grueling journey I took a shower and settled down to absorb the manual.

IT'S ALL IN GERMAN.

I dont read German!

There are a lot of things I would like to say now but I am sure the Moderator would remove them.

Question:-

Does anyone have, or can anyone point me to a soft copy of the:- "Bedienungsanleitung" "Bestell-Nr. 01 40 7 664 380"

Thanks guys.

allanj255 · Post by **allanj255** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:43 pm

Motor Works in the UK do an English version for about Ã‚Â£10

http://www.bmwandguzzispares.co.uk/bmw/ ... d&x=28&y=6

Post by **OU812** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:22 pm

You can't beat the heat better than on an R1150R! I have ridden Harleys, Honda Goldwings, and ST1100's. All very hot rides! You will do well with the R in the heat!