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I've learn shift gear in middle of turn is most dangers action you can do on car or bike. beside the rpm, gear, clutch combination, there's another major concern is weight transfer. when you clutch in, the weight transfer from rear to front on all rear wheel drive base vehicle. once the weight shift...

Nice explanation about Roadster.

compare to "R-E-le-ven-Fif-ty-R", I rather say "Road-ster". much easier to pronounce.

Yes, Roadster = standard R1150R, Rockster is sport version Roadster.

hey man, I know you were pissed when the Beemer let you down. I feel you. I just pick up my RR and out $500 bucks of my own pocket to fixed the darned engine shut off due to cable tie over tighted. I was pissed too but the minute I rode her off, I thought f-it. Riding R is purely fun and I missed he...

+1 victims here... Just got my 02 R back this morning for the same problem. I talked to service manager and first they replaced ignition wire and that cure 95% of the problem. then they replaced the kill switch wire and finally fix it. cost me around $400 for both parts and labor. ouch... Ask them a...

sorry to heard that, DJ. glad that you were ok. it is really painful to see those pictures... everytime I found myself too relax or mind trip to other place while I ride, I chew myself out and make sure I stay focus. I know there's ond day will be my turn and I will definitely learn from your positi...

I just did it this morning... first time it happen freak me out... now I'm used to it... I only had R for about 3 month... lots of my old experience on how to ride a bike doesn't apply on R...

+1 for JC motor - shiped my R from Boston to Dallas cost me $650 2 month ago. one day early delivery make me real happy customer. with web tracking status I know what's going on. door to door service.

same problem happen to me 2 weeks ago. some time I can't cancel left signal and some time I can't turn on right signal. took to dealer and they did not do anything because it's intermittent problem and you know that the problem always fix it self when you take it in. I was about to replace both swit...

how about this?

That is very true, normal shoes does make shifting more effort. after couple days practice, I remember when I was ridding in school I put some thick wristbend on my left foot. just perfect for protect the shoes and make shifting lot more easy. of course boots it's the best but this can be alternativ...

dwayne, you are not alone...same here...after 2 weeks I still can not shift smoothly half of the time...

Thanks for the advice. sorry that I didn't make it sound clear. the gas smell only happen when shut it down. it will only last about 2-3 hours in garage. after that I don't smell gas anymore. I checked under fueltank and there's no leaking sign. nothing on the floor either. fuel cap are fully closed...

Hi guys, I just had my R about a week. still practice my shifting, braking and balance. I take all the chance I can practice on local slow turns, stop and go traffic. stall TWICE so far... :oops: I got a newbie question - there's strong gasoline smell every time after I return to garage (with garage...

You guys are absolutely right. the holy grail had better go back to display case. Shoei finally came in this afternoon. phew... I'm embarrass :oops: Dwayne, Rebel XT is great camera for the price. good choice! get the 70-300mm zoom lens and you wont regret. I'm so impress about what R's front brakes...

Eddie, I meant to ask you: what type of digital camera did you use for those shots? Those were shoot in Nikon Coolpix 995, it is an old model but I still like it. I use as my back up camera. if you think those are good, you should see what Canon 20D could do... 8) Kristi, I DO wear helmet. :D it's ...

CycleRob, thanks for the tips, I'll definitely look into the suspension preload. I think it's because me not the R... :D I'm just forgot about how to ride...38F/40R, copy that! Capt. Blackadder, You are absolutely right. I found myself stay in the garage with her more at night... wncbmw, Your Roadst...

DJ, thanks for the suggestion. but I am with Gene on this one. :D I'd rather let the wind blow me off freeway and keep the naked look. hee hee Kristi, I really admire you. next time if we are in Houston, I'd like to ask you show up with your R in front of my wife. she will be jaw drop... :shock: tha...

Croc wrote:Must be a Texas thing.....

It's very common mods in car world. you can find people painted their calipers from Civic to Carrera, car makers to Brembo. the black calipers on R it just factory painted (powder coated) black. I just wondering what others colors will look like on R...

Eddie

WOW! thanks for the compliment. I'm all over the moon... :D Eddie You will love her. You will soon develope the finesse to deal with the weight you are feeling. It will become effortless soon. congrats.... :D I'm sure the day will come... I NOTICE THE PREVIOUS OWNER CUT THE MUD FLAP SHORT, RIGHT EVE...