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by acejones
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Throttle Body R1150 and Rockster - Swappable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2781

Re: Throttle Body R1150 and Rockster - Swappable?

Have you tried going online to Max BMW or A&S BMW to try to determine if the parts are the same or different. You can view the parts microfiches on those sites. That may help.
by acejones
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Throttle Body R1150 and Rockster - Swappable?
Replies: 10
Views: 2781

Re: Throttle Body R1150 and Rockster - Swappable?

Have you tried going online to Max BMW or A&S BMW to try to determine if the parts are the same or different. You can view the parts microfiches on those sites. That may help.
by acejones
Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Cam Tensioners - both sides?
Replies: 6
Views: 2130

Re: Cam Tensioners - both sides?

Some of them do it, some don't. It's a general characteristic of these engines.
by acejones
Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: looking by buy 2003 R1150R
Replies: 33
Views: 6458

Re: looking by buy 2003 R1150R

If you haven't bought a battery already, you really need to think about the Odyssey PC680. Yes you can find cheaper batteries, but you are getting cheaper batteries. Of course you'll be the one walking when the cheaper battery fails a long way from home. Just my opinion.
by acejones
Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Wiring issues
Replies: 8
Views: 2222

Re: Wiring issues

Thanks for posting about this problem. I went out to check those wires today on my bike in preparation of installing a high-mounted, flashing brake-light on my trunk and found the outer rubber sheathing around the wires running from the fuse box to the rear had completely disintegrated! Can't decid...
by acejones
Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Stripped Oil Filter???
Replies: 4
Views: 1790

Re: Stripped Oil Filter???

Since the OP hasn't been back it must have worked. I have done this before with mixed results. Sometimes the sheet metal screws just ripped out of the filter bottom leaving an even bigger problem.
by acejones
Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Boxer side sliding
Replies: 5
Views: 2217

Re: Boxer side sliding

Coefficients of friction, temperature, precipitation, velocity, etc, etc. Its curious how the police could pinpoint this within a 4 kph range. You need a good attorney, (maybe not even good) who can plant enough doubt on the police estimate. Shouldn't be too difficult.
by acejones
Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Nitrogen in tires.
Replies: 30
Views: 7618

Re: Nitrogen in tires.

I am not entering the debate, merely pointing the way !!! :D :lol: I like that statement! I can't add to the conversation, but it does raise more questions for me to ask my car shop next time I take my coupe in for it's check up. The last time I took it in, I notice my tire valve stem caps had been...
by acejones
Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Nitrogen in tires.
Replies: 30
Views: 7618

Re: Nitrogen in tires.

Nitrogen is usually bought by the bottle. You just exchange bottles and depending on the size it can be allot of gas. Its cheaper than buying a compressor and water seperator. If a man wants clean dry air its a good way to go. I keep a bottle in my hangar for AC tires. One bottle lasts a long time....
by acejones
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150r handlebars
Replies: 4
Views: 1828

Re: R1150r handlebars

billbeemer wrote:http://www.creativecycleconcepts.com has barbaks. i have an '03 r1150r and just put 1" up X 1 1/4" back on my bike. i had to cut wire ties under triple trees, but didn't have to replace any hoses. i love them, and ride quite a bit more upright now. i paid around $70 for them.
+1
by acejones
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Nitrogen in tires.
Replies: 30
Views: 7618

Re: Nitrogen in tires.

Jeffers, I don't believe Oliver meant that as a direct insult. Your original question raised an interesting process point. Next time you go to a parts store, hardware store, or mechanics shop, look around and see how many air compressors you find. then look around and see how many nitrogen compresso...
by acejones
Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Nitrogen in tires.
Replies: 30
Views: 7618

Re: Nitrogen in tires.

I fail to understand how your shop guy can produce nitrogen cheaper than compressed air.
by acejones
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Man does not live by Red alone
Replies: 26
Views: 5032

Re: Man does not live by Red alone

I don't understand why you feel that "Stella" wouldn't be good for longer rides, but only for weekenders.
by acejones
Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Nitrogen in tires.
Replies: 30
Views: 7618

Re: Nitrogen in tires.

P. T. Barnum was right !
by acejones
Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Let me introduce myself
Replies: 5
Views: 1829

Re: Let me introduce myself

Don't forget the annual horn bearing checkup
by acejones
Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Time To Stop Riding This Year...
Replies: 17
Views: 3701

Re: Time To Stop Riding This Year...

What's snow ?
by acejones
Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R Battery choice
Replies: 27
Views: 7246

Re: R1150R Battery choice

Odyssey pc680. I have had an Odyssey in the R1150R for seven years. I know it'll quit soon. I have an Odyssey in my F650GS and one in my Chevy truck.
by acejones
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fairing Windshield for R1150R / Rockster
Replies: 6
Views: 2891

Re: Fairing Windshield for R1150R / Rockster

All that picture does is confuse me.
by acejones
Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Time To Stop Riding This Year...
Replies: 17
Views: 3701

Re: Time To Stop Riding This Year...

Well, that stinks. Never have to stop riding here. I do feel bad for you guys.
by acejones
Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: which windscreen is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 3488

Re: which windscreen is this?

The last time I bought well nuts for my R1150R I got them at Lowes or Home Depot. I cant believe BMW thought this was a good idea. Yeah, I can.