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- Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:27 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Battery Tender
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2035
Re: Battery Tender
FWIW I have an O2 and retro-fitted the accessory socket. Easy to fit - finding the wire tucked up round the back end of the starter motor was a bit trickier but it is definitely there. I also connect up a tender (optimate) except for one period of 6 months when I had no power in the garage. Am still...
- Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:32 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: New Horn Recommendation
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3578
Re: New Horn Recommendation
I used the relay supplied with the horn and it has performed faultlessly for four years.
The difference may be because the relay is securely tucked away under the tank.
Also, the horn doesn't get used THAT often!
The difference may be because the relay is securely tucked away under the tank.
Also, the horn doesn't get used THAT often!
- Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:20 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Trunk for R1150R
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6769
Re: Trunk for R1150R
Nice pics.
This is the Shad solution. Big box but a cheap option especially if you don't bother badging it.
This is the Shad solution. Big box but a cheap option especially if you don't bother badging it.
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:43 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: New Horn Recommendation
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3578
Re: New Horn Recommendation
+1 for Stiebel Nautilus Compact.
Installed mine under tank (non-ABS model). It is very loud.
Installed mine under tank (non-ABS model). It is very loud.
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:30 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: TB Sync Help!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2555
Re: TB Sync Help!!
Forgot to add that I'd happily help do a valve adjust (not that I enjoy doing it) but the engine needs to be stone cold when you do it, so not really an option unless you can trailer the bike over.
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:26 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: TB Sync Help!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2555
Re: TB Sync Help!!
I have a hand-built manometer - built as per Cyclerob's excellent instructions.
I'm not a million miles away from you (Cutt Mill near Puttenham) - just off the Hog's Back a mile or so beyond the bottom end of the A331.
If you want to drop by sometime this week, email me at spare {at} wellsmail.com
I'm not a million miles away from you (Cutt Mill near Puttenham) - just off the Hog's Back a mile or so beyond the bottom end of the A331.
If you want to drop by sometime this week, email me at spare {at} wellsmail.com
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:16 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Trunk for R1150R
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6769
Re: Trunk for R1150R
The Shad is a good choice IMO.
I went the same way and it has served me well. I added 2 BMW Roundels, one on the lid and the other rear face (they cost almost as much as the box!) but they look the part.
I went the same way and it has served me well. I added 2 BMW Roundels, one on the lid and the other rear face (they cost almost as much as the box!) but they look the part.
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:08 am
- Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
- Topic: Your first computer?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6067
Re: Your first computer?
NCR Century 100 16mb
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:29 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Lets see a favorite pix of your R1150R
- Replies: 104
- Views: 30382
Re: Lets see a favorite pix of your R1150R
In sunny Surrey last week.
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:41 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: new guy needs tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3313
Re: new guy needs tires
Metzeler Z6 for me. 36psi front 42psi back. Confidence-inspiring grip - not necessarily a good thing and 6k on rear so far with plenty left to go (as far as one can tell).
There's a tyre survey (poll) somewhere on site if you care to look for it.
Good luck.
Martin
There's a tyre survey (poll) somewhere on site if you care to look for it.
Good luck.
Martin
- Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:44 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Castrol GTX
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2648
Re: Castrol GTX
You might want to consider the Castrol Act-EVO GP 4T. It's now the recommended oil according to my local BMW dealer. Of course, you don't want to pay BMW prices but you can get it here for a reasonable (by UK standards) price: http://www.racelubricants.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=91&CAT_ID=92&a...
- Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:18 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Trickle Charger recommendation
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2716
Re: Trickle Charger recommendation
have always used an Optimate trickle charger on mine.
still using the originally supplier battery on my '02 R which is now over 6 years old.
still using the originally supplier battery on my '02 R which is now over 6 years old.
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:36 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Top Box and Panniers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2268
Re: Top Box and Panniers
I too have the BMW rails and side cases (not cheap in the UK unless you can pick them up on eBay). Also have a cheap 42 litre topbox (not BMW) but have badged it up with BMW roundels so that it looks the part even though the quality isn't quite there. The topbox I got from Getgeared.co.uk for about ...
- Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:29 pm
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11032
Re: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
Thanks Doug. It's good to hear the experiences of someone who has owned both at the same time. My impression of the K (it was an KS not an KR) was that the power delivery was so smooth that it made the RR seems a bit agricultural. I also found the gerabox to be very smooth until it warmed up and the...
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:32 am
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11032
Re: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
Hi Doug - interesting post thanks.
Slightly off-topic, but how do you rate the K against the R? Any regrets about getting rid of the R?
Martin
Slightly off-topic, but how do you rate the K against the R? Any regrets about getting rid of the R?
Martin
- Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:26 am
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11032
Re: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
Thanks doug.brown - just what I needed to hear.
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:14 am
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11032
Re: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
Thanks ChiTown but it's' the K not the R that I'm interested in - i.e. K1200S or K1200R.
I already own and maintain my R1150R and oilhead maintenance is already fully documented on the R1150R forum.
No one seems to do DIY maintenance, other than oil/filter change on the K bikes though.
I already own and maintain my R1150R and oilhead maintenance is already fully documented on the R1150R forum.
No one seems to do DIY maintenance, other than oil/filter change on the K bikes though.
- Thu May 29, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: MRA Vario screen on R1150R
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8771
Re: MRA Vario screen on R1150R
Bobby, it's not my ride, it's rdmith3's pic of his ride.
- Sun May 18, 2008 11:39 am
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11032
Re: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
Thanks big papa and doug-brown for the replies.
- Thu May 15, 2008 3:14 pm
- Forum: K1200R
- Topic: K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 11032
K1200S (or R) DIY maintenance
Does anyone on this forum carry out their own servicing/maintenance on their K1200S/R?
How difficult is it? Is there a service schedule available or even a service manual/CD?
Thanks
How difficult is it? Is there a service schedule available or even a service manual/CD?
Thanks