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- Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: San Francisco travel recommendations
- Replies: 3
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Hope its not too late for some suggestions... I was just out in that area in May. If you havent already got a bike I'd highly recommend Dubbleju motorcycle rentals. Google it and it'll come right. Good bikes, good prices and a very helpful staff. I actually went north out of the city of the Golden G...
- Sun May 06, 2007 7:29 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Cylinder leg rests
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2941
That wasnt the design intention of our beloved jugs??? Dang, who knew??? yeah not a long term solution but the cylinder heads are THERE anyway... It got me another 50 miles at times on my last roadtrip before I had to stop. For some reason, i had no problem doing this on the R12R I rented in CA but ...
- Sun May 06, 2007 7:25 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Great Experience Gone Bad
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4768
my 2 cents, the dealer is simply doing himself a disservice. he did not sell a bike, so what, get over it. would he like to sell one in the future? does he want his service department busy? he better treat every customer that comes through the door like a potential sale, a potential loyal customer,...
- Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:46 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: California or the Desert??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4989
Thanks for all the info guys!! Great as usual!! Flying into San Francisco Friday. Picking up an R1200R at Dubbleju Saturday. Pashnit did have some interesting tours but I prefer the lone rambling mode. Dubbleju;s rates are pretty impressive for new bikes and even has an older, 2000+ (I think) R1100R...
- Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:09 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: California or the Desert??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4989
California or the Desert??
I need to pick the brains of those board members in the know and/or located in CA or AZ/NV. I have the first week of May off and am looking to go somewhere I havent been before and (of course) do it a motorcycle. Obviously BMW is preferred but wouldnt mind trying something from our Italian or Japane...
- Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:16 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Gripe Thread - I'm dying over here...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3949
Man am I in the same boat as you all. Been a crappy winter for snow sports. Either no snow (but not cycling weather either) or snow but with temps 10 below zero with the wind chill. Not my idea of fun. I was looking at the snow bank next to the walk out basement door where my bike hibernates last we...
- Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:21 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Smoking....no not in a good way...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2482
Smoking....no not in a good way...
Ok I was all hyped up for a nice January Ride in Vermont. No a flake of snow to be seen and in the low 50's (in the sun anyway) so since I cant go skiing, dang it I'm going riding!!! My last ride was early November under similar conditions. Was out for about 3 hours all told. I keep the bike in my w...
- Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:14 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Newbie R1100R questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5915
All good advice from the 1150 brethren. I also am a rare 1100 owner (for the moment anyway :D ) . Tony is dead on, the fast idle switch above the clutch is basically a non choking choke. I use it all the pressed forward to start from a dead cold then let it spring back to the forward position to fas...
- Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:23 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Still alive in Montana
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5076
4WD depends alot on the model. First question is does the vehicle have automatic locking or manual locking hubs. Most likely its the automatic hubs so you shouldnt have to do anything. On the off chance they are manual hubs, there would be something that looks like a dial in the center of the front ...
- Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:23 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Advice for driving in snow and surviving the cold
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4390
- Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:27 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Advice for driving in snow and surviving the cold
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4390
Its been said before but bears repeating... SLOW AND STEADY!!!!! 17 years of New England driving....all the high tech stuff doesnt replace a soft touch on the wheel and gas. No sudden accelerations or braking, nudge the wheel gently. 4WD can get you going from a stop but can also push you around on ...
- Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:19 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Product Review - Pinlock visor - Shoei
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3000
- Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:15 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: bike concerns after shipment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4410
- Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:22 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Fuel Filter and 24K service
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3234
- Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:15 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: It's That Time of The Year When ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3288
Definitely hit and miss...one day in the 30's next 60's...go figure!! had to go up to White River Junction (about 60 miles each way) the other day. When I left it was in the high 50's and sunny. Wore thermal underwear, Draggin jeans, tshirt, sweatshirt and leather jacket. By the time I headed home i...
- Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:47 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: R1150R Ten; Eight Point Buck Zero.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10486
Word of warning to all...this seems to be an epuidemic!!!! Saturday night coming home from work on a rural 2 lane (anyone noticing a theme here??) here in central VT, I smacked a deer albeit a much smaller one with my Nissan Xterra. No estimate on $ amount yet but I think its gonna be a doozy. Radia...
- Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:22 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Missing inspection cover
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3256
Mine was missing. I got a new one and managed to pop it into the hole and out of site :oops: Now I just cover the hole with a bit ot tape. +1 that!!! I hereby propose an amendment to the Valve Adjustment for Dummies manual to include the directions of buy another cover prior to starting this proced...
- Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:58 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Schuberth J1
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4294
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:20 pm
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Where to buy a helmet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2130
I used http://www.helmetharbor.com when I was gearing up. That was a couple years ago so there may be better places around now. As I recall the prices were good and the the shipping was pretty quick. not sure if they do helmets but http://www.newenough.com should be on every riders Favorites list so...
- Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:38 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Use side or center stand when filling gas tank?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10735