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by Alt
Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:26 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fuel Pump/Filter Asembly Question
Replies: 6
Views: 2109

Regarding the vent hoses that run out the side of the tank and down the bike. I have heard people say on this site "don't mix them up." Why not, if you follow them they both vent out the bottom of the bike.

Alt
by Alt
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:14 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pirelli offer: buy a Diablo Strada rear, get the front free
Replies: 59
Views: 16944

I was told in Canada we can't get this special. It was only the US, I see this is wrong cause the guys from down under are getting the deal. Any info you can forward me regarding the specs in Canada. Like those guys down under don't have all the luck with riding weather and beach babes. Must be sweet.
by Alt
Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fuel Filter
Replies: 9
Views: 4092

Thanks for going easy on me regarding the HD remark, that one could have been ugly. I actually enjoy removing the tank and doing maintenance on the bike. I was just being cranky about having to order parts a few times while the bike was disassembled. Anyway the job is done and the next time I get in...
by Alt
Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:09 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fuel Filter
Replies: 9
Views: 4092

Fuel Filter

Thanks for the advice all. If you have the fuel injection clamp sizes I would get some. It seems the engineers at BMW don't trust their techs much to use things like adjustable hose clamps, anything that is interpretive where a failure may occue they go with single use items. It has been a bit of a ...
by Alt
Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fuel Filter
Replies: 9
Views: 4092

Fuel Filter

Started to change the fuel filter on the weekend. Came across a few unexpected things like those non reuseable hose clamps. Plus the gas cap O ring that swells once it is out of its seat. Now I have to replace it. The part prices are not bad $15 bucks total. Anyway my concern is the note in the manu...