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by RDGRNR
Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Proud new R1150R owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8753

sooo nice

and you got the high seat, which makes all the difference if you're >6'...(but if you're not, happy to trade you a standard height seat...!)
by RDGRNR
Mon Sep 27, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Long range touring tire that would work for 2002 RT?
Replies: 21
Views: 5369

Conti Road Attacks nice for 5k miles

Happy with the grip of the Road Attacks but need new tires after 5,000 miles of regular riding (solo). Based on recommendations here, i am eager to try on the Pilot Road 2's.
by RDGRNR
Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What will fit me best?
Replies: 13
Views: 4028

a shmokin deal (R1200R)

i ride an r1150r and have no vested interest in this, but this sure looks like a deal to me.... (a bit lighter than our 1150's too)
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/item ... temID=5361
oh, and this r1150r looks pretty nice too...
http://74.53.234.2/~riptide/mariner/sho ... php?t=1708
by RDGRNR
Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 2004 vs 2005/2006 R1150R
Replies: 19
Views: 4719

Re: 2004 vs 2005/2006 R1150R

Hey Pyrate - I just bought a 2002 Roadster Sunday to add to my 2005. Rode the '02 from Dulles VA to Boston 538 miles in 10 hours w no problems, but noticed a couple small differences. Oddly, the '02 seems to have a taller 6th, maybe it was the OD referred to here. I think they converted to double sp...
by RDGRNR
Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Happy new owner!
Replies: 5
Views: 1891

Too Right!

Welcome and Congrats! I love my '05 so much that I just bought an '02. Boy is my wife gonna kill me...!
by RDGRNR
Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: stained engine cases
Replies: 7
Views: 2669

Re: stained engine cases

thanx macx & oliver. excellent. i will use your advice, but can i paint w/o disassembling engine (i.e. if i just tape and protect surrounding area)?
by RDGRNR
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: stained engine cases
Replies: 7
Views: 2669

stained engine cases

my 2005 boxer sprung a leak one day on the right side fuel line (petcock or whatever) and left indelible pee-coloured stains on my engine. an otherwise mint bike now looks permanently like somone took a whizz on it. i've seen this on other boxers for sale too. the only solution i've heard so far is ...
by RDGRNR
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Tires
Replies: 24
Views: 6764

Re: New Tires

replacing my Z6's - liked 'em but have experienced mild sliding when stopping straight up when wet - and considering Continental Road Attacks or Sport Attacks ... does anyone know the difference or have experience with either? 2005 R1150R
by RDGRNR
Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Dead Batt
Replies: 2
Views: 1082

Dead Batt

2005 R1150R (US) ... too much sitting this winter left me dead ... I have a trickle charger ... can I charge or jump? (battery seems buried behind air-cooler ducts, etc ...)