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by bmwdave52
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:49 am
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Out West 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 21080

Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Out West 2013

Everyone should see Yosemite once on their life, Bodie is awesome, RT 36 is the best motorcycle road around, and tar snakes will make you change your underwear.
Ride reports just don't get any better.
by bmwdave52
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:34 am
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Travels with Stella! The Vermillion Cliffs and Beyond
Replies: 32
Views: 23771

Re: Travels with Stella! The Vermillion Cliffs and Beyond

GREAT! GREAT!! GREAT!!!
by bmwdave52
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Checking my the oil
Replies: 11
Views: 3207

Re: Checking my the oil

Checking the oil on the Roadster is more art than science.
by bmwdave52
Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Access to Battery on R1150r
Replies: 3
Views: 1487

Re: Access to Battery on R1150r

Good time to replace the air filter too.
by bmwdave52
Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Update on an old fart
Replies: 16
Views: 2883

Re: Update on an old fart

I know how you feel. Due to medical issues I have not ridden my Roadster since July '11. I do go out and look at it often.
by bmwdave52
Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:29 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R Oil Change
Replies: 7
Views: 3722

Re: R1150R Oil Change

Amsoil...there is none better.
Here we go again...
by bmwdave52
Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Random Thoughts on My R1150R
Replies: 31
Views: 6211

Re: Random Thoughts on My R1150R

The roadster does it all.
by bmwdave52
Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Picture thread
Replies: 22
Views: 6634

Re: Picture thread

It really was a GREAT one. I believe Tefkay had it.
by bmwdave52
Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Synthetic Transmission Oil ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2604

Re: Synthetic Transmission Oil ?

I've been using Amsoil 75W-140 Severe Gear fluid for many years(8) now with very good results. Well worth the extra $$.
by bmwdave52
Wed May 09, 2012 1:02 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What to do!!
Replies: 19
Views: 3721

Re: What to do!!

This sounds like California.
by bmwdave52
Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Pistols
Replies: 31
Views: 10755

Re: Pistols

M1's are considerabley more expensive now, and getting hard to find.
I am very happy with my G17 and G26. Good choice.
by bmwdave52
Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 7
Views: 2958

Re: Oil change

I put in Amsoil 20W-50 at 12k. After riding it like I stole it. Many thanks to the late Pat Williams for that info.
by bmwdave52
Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Buying 2004 R1150R - what should I look for?
Replies: 10
Views: 3668

Re: Buying 2004 R1150R - what should I look for?

I had a BIG smile too! It's still there. Good luck! =D>
by bmwdave52
Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Travels with Stella!: Occupy New Mexico & a little Az.
Replies: 64
Views: 47503

Re: Travels with Stella!: Occupy New Mexico & a little Az.

I'm sad to see it's over. That is,hands down, the best ride report I've ever seen! =D>
by bmwdave52
Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Max speed rating of system cases?
Replies: 33
Views: 6722

Re: Max speed rating of system cases?

110 mph in the empty wilds of Nevada. Very fully loaded. To full actually.
For all the LEO's out there: just kidding...
by bmwdave52
Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Travels with Stella!: Occupy New Mexico & a little Az.
Replies: 64
Views: 47503

Re: Travels with Stella!: Occupy New Mexico & a little Az.

I know what you mean about the school kids checking out you and your RR. That happened to me a number of years ago when I was stuck on US 50 in NV for yet another road repair. I was out in the middle of nowhere when a school bus full of kids came to a stop right next to me. I looked up and all the w...
by bmwdave52
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Sinks Canyon .... Wyoming
Replies: 24
Views: 11313

Re: Sinks Canyon .... Wyoming

I'm on it...thanks. I don't know why I did not think of this years ago. If you are ever get out here to Nor Cal again send a message. We can get a small group ride to welcome you.
by bmwdave52
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Sinks Canyon .... Wyoming
Replies: 24
Views: 11313

Re: Sinks Canyon .... Wyoming

Once again awesome pics!! I like the BMW logo on your flyscreen. Where did you get it?
by bmwdave52
Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:11 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Cee Bailey windshield
Replies: 10
Views: 3514

Re: Cee Bailey windshield

Try taking the screen off. You might be surprised at the results.
by bmwdave52
Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:25 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Where best to mount a GPS?
Replies: 20
Views: 4408

Re: Where best to mount a GPS?

I got a RAM mount from CycleGadgets.com and affixed it to my handlebar. I used a old inner tube to protect the bar. Has worked well since 2004.