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by tiPirate
Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Got my roadster!
Replies: 14
Views: 4133

Re: Got my roadster!

That's a great looking machine!
by tiPirate
Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Another newbie with a new ride...
Replies: 6
Views: 2560

Re: Another newbie with a new ride...

Welcome!
by tiPirate
Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: an aromatic slow ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1663

Re: an aromatic slow ride

Riding a dry clutch is bad ju-ju. Possible it got some heat in it and made some stank. #-o
by tiPirate
Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:31 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Rear tire question
Replies: 2
Views: 1731

Re: Rear tire question

I'm running a 170 on the R11R stock 4.5" three spoke alloy. No problems. Caveat: no clearance to remove the wheel without moving the caliper first.
by tiPirate
Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:29 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: End of my unannounced hiatus
Replies: 12
Views: 4538

Re: End of my unannounced hiatus

Welcome home, Dave.

Love the color scheme on those classics. :shock:
by tiPirate
Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New guy here
Replies: 33
Views: 11158

Re: New guy here

Surging is common and often can be 90% mitigated by getting the engine in good tune. Plugs, valve adjustments, TB sync. A booster plug can help, but is a bandaid unless you have your ducks in a row. It's one of those "they all do it" things, but you can greatly reduce how far it intrudes i...
by tiPirate
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: DDM Tuning HID Headlight
Replies: 7
Views: 2514

Re: DDM Tuning HID Headlight

Airman, PM sent regarding the TruckLite and your problems on install. Wondering if I would run into the same problems with an R11R headlight.
by tiPirate
Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New guy here
Replies: 33
Views: 11158

Re: New guy here

Lots of folks with well over 80K on their bikes. Not a concern, especially if you're down with doing your own work. If you get it, check it over really well for the iffy spots they all have (lots of info here on the site). If it's solid, do a full maintenance so you have a baseline (barring a comple...
by tiPirate
Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Helmets
Replies: 15
Views: 7585

Re: Helmets

HJC RPS-10. Mine's yellow, they were out of the white in my size.

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by tiPirate
Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: engine cutting out
Replies: 14
Views: 6516

Re: engine cutting out

Sometimes the easiest answer is the right one. Sometimes, but not often. (says the guy grounded with the busted Hall Effect sensor)
by tiPirate
Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: engine cutting out
Replies: 14
Views: 6516

Re: engine cutting out

If the vents to the tank are blocked it can create a vacuum and work against the fuel pump. Bike dies from fuel starvation, pump cuts out, pressure equalizes, bike can start again.

Just an idea.
by tiPirate
Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: engine cutting out
Replies: 14
Views: 6516

Re: engine cutting out

My money's on coils or hall effect sensor.

Next time the bike dies, try and open the fuel cap. If it's under vacuum that could solve your problem quickly.
by tiPirate
Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: FAQ it
Topic: more than 50K mileage on r1150gs
Replies: 3
Views: 4803

Re: more than 50K mileage on r1150gs

My take is to do a routine major servicing (sort of thing I'd do when getting any new-to-me bike, fluids, plugs, any recommended factory adjustments to spec) and call it good. If it's not broken, don't worry about fixing it. Tuneup, learn how to get the valves in spec and RIDE! :D My 1100R has 150K ...
by tiPirate
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Out West 2013
Replies: 30
Views: 20854

Re: Travels with Blanche DuBois: Out West 2013

Great read, as always. Inspires me to read other people's reports.

Hopefully will have my own to do next month as my best friend and I are doing 5 days in the White Mountains.
by tiPirate
Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: F800 R/S/ST/GS
Topic: New F800GT in My Garage
Replies: 21
Views: 12578

Re: New F800GT in My Garage

That's a looker, for sure!
by tiPirate
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Rear seat replacement cowl
Replies: 0
Views: 2232

Rear seat replacement cowl

Was looking at my bike today with the rear seat removed while I was into the tool kit. Anyone know of a rear seat replacement? Should have been an easy thing to manufacture since the rear seat affixes so easily and firmly. Could be a good place for some onboard storage, too. Not a big TLR bump, but ...
by tiPirate
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Instrument Panel Lightbulb Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 13217

Re: Instrument Panel Lightbulb Replacement

This is on my list of "to-dos" for my 11R. Looking forward to seeing your finished results.

I'll likely do orange or red for night-vision's sake.
by tiPirate
Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sh1t happens
Replies: 3
Views: 1801

Re: Sh1t happens

Seems like a great case for thick shag carpeting in parking areas.
by tiPirate
Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bar end mirrors.....
Replies: 8
Views: 3290

Re: Bar end mirrors.....

Yes. I used a longer replacement for the bar end bolt I got at Fastenal. Took the stock one in and asked for one 20mm longer. Cost less than $3.