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by BillC
Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil Levels Affected by Thermostatic Control?
Replies: 14
Views: 4607

Hmmmm....

Funny how my V strom ain't got that problem. WFC '03R
by BillC
Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: So, what's up with the new GS?
Replies: 7
Views: 3112

However...

Pop on over to adventure rider and look at the problems some folks have had with those things. It will make a smart person perhaps think twice about BMWs latest and greatest. My 2 cents. Bill C. Black '03 R

http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3
by BillC
Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:59 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Seattle International MC Show -brief
Replies: 10
Views: 3683

FWIW...

There was an HP2 on display in Seattle. I had to check it out and got a nosebleed. I was on both toes. I'd say it would be a new adventure at every stop light, of course it doesn't belong on the street right? Very lacklluster display by BMW, Japanese makers were very well represented, overall the sh...
by BillC
Sun Dec 04, 2005 12:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: FWIW...
Replies: 0
Views: 1232

FWIW...

There was an HP2 on display in Seattle. I had to check it out and got a nosebleed. I was on both toes. I'd say it would be a new adventure at every stop light, of course it doesn't belong on the street right? Very lacklluster display by BMW, Japanese makers were very well represented, overall the sh...
by BillC
Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:34 am
Forum: FAQ it
Topic: Hooray! Cam Chain Tensioner Upgrade Complete!(with pictures)
Replies: 37
Views: 49084

As an aside...

Anyone given thought to the right side tensioner for an even quieter engine? The right header right off of the engine would have to come off. Unsure of the benefit, I realize the oil does not gravity drain out of them like the left side. My parts are on the way from chicago bmw. My turn, thanks for ...
by BillC
Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:52 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: I am so getting one of these
Replies: 6
Views: 3122

Like, ummm...

10th graders...UNITE!
by BillC
Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:50 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: just a reminder - Clutches -
Replies: 18
Views: 4713

Hmmmm....

Looks like ALIEN just popped out of it after incubation. WFC :smt032
by BillC
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:34 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Getting a new (for me) R1150R....maybe.
Replies: 18
Views: 5214

Man oh man...

That is a deal and a half. 1600 miles on a 2003 bike? It's a baby. I'd do it in a heartbeat. Awesome. Lucky guy right there. Bill C. Black '03 R1150R :smt064
by BillC
Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:13 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Need help please......
Replies: 63
Views: 16072

BobFV1

Doh, bob:
The point was, don't tell us you're an engineer and say so in such an innaccurate format. I LOVE all Motorcycles. Just don't Moider the Queens English. Bill C. "03 BMW R1150 R(BLACK), '04 Suzuki DL 650, '85 Honda Shadow VT700C. WFC. I Love You All. :smt049
by BillC
Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:58 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Need help please......
Replies: 63
Views: 16072

Dear dreaded engineer...

[quote="boxermania"]Having the dreaded engineering background and the analytical mind that goes with it, I can't help but technically disect the HD offerings......basically an anticuated design, just like the BMW boxers, with a sprinkling of recent technology here and there. It's "ant...