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- Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:27 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaster!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9803
Re: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaste
The grease holes are a good idea to make maintenance (lubing) an easier task. But, I also think much of the benefit of a spline lube job is to get in there and to CLEAN the old grease out (and dirt and abrasives in the old grease). I just don't think more frequent lubing is going to make anything la...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:18 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Custom Flyscreen?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10157
Re: Custom Flyscreen?
This thread that you dug up has been inactive for about 3 and a half years (middle of 2008). I haven't seen Gordium7 post on the board for a long time either. I wouldn't hold your breath for a response from him.
- Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:21 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaster!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9803
Re: My Clutch Slave Misadventure has become a Spline Disaste
When the dealer said that they haven't done the job lately and might not have the tools? He was lying... or trying to be funny... It's been a far too common issue on all the R1150xx models. As the miles keep adding up, I bet my life that the dealers are doing this job with ever increasing frequency....
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:39 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest
- Replies: 68
- Views: 45921
Re: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest
I didn't know Mike all that well, like Vann and others did, but "getting lost" just doesn't ring true. Steve, so you are suggesting that Mike pulled a season-ending Jack Bauer disappearance trick? (my wife has been getting the series 24 on netflix... :? ) The idea of that gave me my first ...
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:52 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Sold my bike
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3987
Re: Sold my bike
I saw the post in the buy/sell section, and was hoping that you would be forced to keep it... I know you didn't sell it without good reason, but it's still kinda sad to see a real long-timer have to move on.
Welcome Radek.
Welcome Radek.
- Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:49 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest
- Replies: 68
- Views: 45921
Re: Mike Camellitti (MikeCam) is MISSING in WV Forest
I was thinking about him too. I did a google search yesterday or the day before.
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:18 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: R1150R Clutch Slave Adventure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2673
Re: R1150R Clutch Slave Adventure
It is hard to grip and get a good pull on it. I remember struggling to get it out too... it takes a Really strong pull. But, like Rob said vice-grips and a strong wiggling/pulling will get it out. I am pretty sure I used the small-sized-needle-nosed type of vice-grips, as that was only thing that co...
- Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Brake warning lights-Stella! say it ain't so.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4681
Re: Brake warning lights-Stella! say it ain't so.
There are 4 reservoirs in the system. Two of them are IN the ABS unit, under the gas tank. When one of those (ABS unit reservoirs) gets low, it will trigger a SPECIFIC warning light pattern. The two warning lights will flash ALTERNATELY. Typically, this will happen on turning the bike on, not when a...
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:07 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Windshield Mod Phase I
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6859
Re: Windshield Mod Phase I
I was just going to say something...then I read down the comments.
- Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: No front brakes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3731
Re: No front brakes
I wouldn't scrap the bike, at least not just for this. Here's a link for removing the ABS, sweatmark did it on a Rockster. It is even easier on a roadster, because the speedo is not electronic, so you don't need to worry about that at all. For you its basically a couple (simple) changes to the fluid...
- Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:53 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: gun question
- Replies: 73
- Views: 22571
Re: gun question
For what you are wanting it for, I think that is a good choice, too. I am certainly no black bear expert, but I've encountered a couple in my life (not hunting them). They are usually such a non-aggressive (although big and strong) animal. They spend their lives scrounging for food, not overpowering...
- Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:38 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Time to check your antifreeze
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4072
Re: Time to check your antifreeze
Wayne, It's great to hear that you and Donna are both doing better. Thanks for the update. About the antifreeze, I have adapted a new plan. I started to fill my tires with it, roughly half the capacity (the other half is just air, I can't afford the fancy stuff). The anitfreeze doubles as a "dy...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:54 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Throttle body sync--feeling guilty, should I?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2320
Re: Throttle body sync--feeling guilty, should I?
You should absolutely not feel guilty. I also believe that non-adjustment is ideal. Not out of laziness, but because that means the bike was tuned accurately the last time. Once those cables are done stretching (early in the bike's lifetime), adjustments should be getting smaller and smaller... appr...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:29 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: I cut off a motorcycle, and I'm sorry...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3129
Re: I cut off a motorcycle, and I'm sorry...
I had a close one not too long ago. The road has 3 lanes. The center one is for turning left (both directions). She was in the right lane, with her right turn signal flashing, and brakes applied. I was behind her and moving to the center lane (making a left turn, at the same street she is turning ri...
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:35 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Gas Mileage With and Without Fairing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2241
Re: Gas Mileage With and Without Fairing
The better gas mileage in the rockies is probably due to elevation. There is less air up there, so consequently there will be less gas used. Your bike also was also producing less power though. The same thing happens in cooler vs. warmer air temps. There will also be a big difference in riding 55 mp...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:30 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Appropriate (for some of us)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2389
Re: Appropriate (for some of us)
I may be too young to really appreciate it... but I still loved it.
- Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:18 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: A Little Oil Seepage in This Location...What to Do
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1922
Re: A Little Oil Seepage in This Location...What to Do
That is the magnetic plug on the transmission. It is not used to change the transmission oil, but should be pulled and checked every 24,000 miles (I think).
The bummer is that you need to remove the cat. converter to pull it out. Anyhoo... not a big deal... and should be easy to remedy.
The bummer is that you need to remove the cat. converter to pull it out. Anyhoo... not a big deal... and should be easy to remedy.
- Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:49 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Hey Don, are you and your family OK?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2622
Re: Hey Don, are you and your family OK?
Awww... crap... this is a repeating nightmare for you. Sorry to hear it.I got about 14" of rain in my basement
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 7:08 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Pivot Bearings???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2003
Re: Pivot Bearings???
I don't recall seeing that anybody wrote one up here on the board. This is the best tutorial I have run across for the job. Obviously, the person who made this was using the replacement bushings instead of the OEM bearings.
http://rvbprecision.com/motorcycles/bmw ... ement.html
http://rvbprecision.com/motorcycles/bmw ... ement.html
- Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:11 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Sometimes you don't know where to begin
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2971
Re: Sometimes you don't know where to begin
One of my big front teeth withstood many such attempts (most very painful), very much to my family's enjoyment. They were getting pretty creative. They would have a new idea every week. That thing was loose but would not come out, for over a year. Finally, they had to have a professional get that ba...