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- Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:01 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: In appreciation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2669
Re: In appreciation
I'm riding a 2015 R1200RT so thought it was about time to rehome my 2004 oilhead (sold in 2012) parts & tools. The thought to do so was triggered by a particularly generous act by a member of another forum I frequent. I'd been looking for an OEM pillion seat for my 2015 RT for about a year, with...
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:55 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: In appreciation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2669
Re: In appreciation
PM received from Photoguy.
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 3:37 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: In appreciation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2669
Re: In appreciation
I got - oil filter tool oil filters (x3) outer valve cover gaskets (x4) inner valve cover gaskets (x7) spark plugs – primary (4), secondary (2) secondary brake circuit brake fluid funnel BBAS o-rings (2) oil drain plug crush washers (x5) fairing screws, washers & capture nuts (x6) throttle body ...
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:35 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: In appreciation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2669
In appreciation
When I returned to motorcycling about 10 years ago with the purchase of my first ever BMW (a 2004 1150RT) I sought guidance, encouragement, humour and knowledge from this forum as I went about doing my own scheduled maintenance – and I appreciated it. The 1150 is long gone but I can still remember s...
- Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:28 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Electric Center Stand For R1150 RT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2366
Re: Electric Center Stand For R1150 RT
Since when has there been an electric centre stand on the R1200RT?the center stand that is electric and found on the R-1200RT
Ian
- Thu Aug 20, 2015 3:16 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Setting the Clock
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9037
Re: Setting the Clock
Pity the poor anal uncoes who have to cope with leap seconds.
The last one was 7 weeks ago, just in case you missed it.
Ian
The last one was 7 weeks ago, just in case you missed it.
Ian
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:39 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Riding in strong wind
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10889
Re: Riding in strong wind
The pdf link below is a land version of the Beaufort Scale that works very well for land-based observations of wind effects and how those effects relate to wind speed / force. http://www.weather.gov/media/iwx/webpag%20...%20_Chart.pdf Thanks Jed, just what I needed. From the chart I can now guessti...
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:06 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Riding in strong wind
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10889
Re: Riding in strong wind
Yet another ride in strong winds. I've obviously offended the wind gods. Today's observations- 14) While generally the wind direction remains pretty constant, this doesn't seem to apply when riding through a cutting. The solid walls appear to make the wind swirl, forming eddies that can collide and ...
- Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:30 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: In praise of bootmakers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3052
In praise of bootmakers
I have learnt the hard way that buying cheap gear is a waste of time. Quality gear costs and lasts, but sometimes needs repair or alteration. I'm lucky enough to have an old school bootmaker within riding distance. I rarely take a pair of shoes to him but he is always happy to repair/alter my riding...
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:20 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Oil at filler cap
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5253
Re: Oil at filler cap
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/garr2/file_zps92b41797.jpg http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/garr2/file_zps1c20a49c.jpg From the parts fiche you can see there are 2 o-rings on the oil filler pipe -one on top and one underneath. Did you replace them both? Have a look at the whole pag...
- Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:39 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: UH OH, Lost the little rubber cap...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1964
Re: UH OH, Lost the little rubber cap...
Courtesy of Cyclerob
- Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:06 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Speedometer accuracy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3841
Re: Speedometer accuracy
Riding a m/c especially when touring is a great time to think, to make connections between thoughts, and to come to conclusions. Thought 1 I recently had a policeman check the accuracy of the speedometer on my 1150RT. The speedo was showing a steady 130 k.p.h. and he only booked me for 117. Assuming...
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:58 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: BMW system 6 helmet
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4764
Re: BMW system 6 helmet
I'd be interested in your comments as well.
Ian
Ian
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:36 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: CHP leaves BMW, goes back to H-Ds
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8503
Re: CHP leaves BMW, goes back to H-Ds
The only bike that ever stranded me....TWICE... (once 800 km from home) was a BM.
I still ride one and love it!
Ian
I still ride one and love it!
Ian
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:08 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Sad end to a good cause
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2131
Sad end to a good cause
I recently found myself part way through a 3000 km trip sharing alpine roads with literally thousands of other bikes. I soon discovered they were on an annual charity ride to raise money for childhood cancer. A great cause, but this years ride will be remembered for the three riders who were killed ...
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:10 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Roadside Assistance
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3651
Re: Roadside Assistance
Mark, Until recently I never had cause to think much about roadside assistance - BMW's or anyone else's But after a breakdown during a trip on my 2012RT I now know what to look for - 1) prompt attendance by a roadside assistant (mine was within the hour) 2) towing to somewhere that can fix the probl...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Switch block failures
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1552
Re: Switch block failures
Well spotted Don.This is on an R1200R?
It's not an R, it's an RT.
All you R riders can breathe easy.
RT riders on the other hand .....
Ian
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:47 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Switch block failures
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1552
Switch block failures
Three weeks ago the blinker switch on the LH switch block failed when I was 50 km from home. Replaced under warranty - no big deal Last week the start/kill switch on the RH switch block failed. This time my wife & I were 800 km from home and loaded up. Nearest BMW dealer is 200 km away. Now this...
- Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:07 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: servo brakes success stories
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3303
Re: servo brakes success stories
My servo/ABS 2004 R1150RT had 125000 km on it when sold last year.
No problem with the brakes - but I was conscientious about flushing the wheel circuit every year and the control circuit every 2 years as per service schedule.
Brakes were great though a little bitey. I loved them.
Ian
No problem with the brakes - but I was conscientious about flushing the wheel circuit every year and the control circuit every 2 years as per service schedule.
Brakes were great though a little bitey. I loved them.
Ian
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 4:44 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Ooops...Sight Glass Fell inside
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4078
Re: Ooops...Sight Glass Fell inside
Yeah ....... but we'd still like to know.How I did such a bone head move is besides the point.