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by SpeedwayRN
Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Vibration single spark vs twin spark motors
Replies: 7
Views: 2783

Re: Vibration single spark vs twin spark motors

TB's are sync'ed. I had those checked. I hope its something simple thats causing all the vibes.
by SpeedwayRN
Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Vibration single spark vs twin spark motors
Replies: 7
Views: 2783

Vibration single spark vs twin spark motors

I rode a single spark engine r1150r today. It was alot smoother with less vibration than the twin spark motor I have. Is that normal? I have only had my 04 r1150r for a couple of weeks now.
by SpeedwayRN
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Lip VS Cutting Touring Shield
Replies: 5
Views: 1521

Lip VS Cutting Touring Shield

Has anyone cut down their BMW touring shields to eliminate the howling noise? The other option I was entertaining was adding the Laminar Lip. I do agree with those that think the lip is Fugly. It does look a bit tacked on or some sort of growth. Has anyone tried both? I'm going to try the cheapst op...
by SpeedwayRN
Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Touring Screens
Replies: 8
Views: 2249

Touring Screens

I have just purchased the BMW Touring Screen. Dang that thing is LOUD. Is the Parabellum 23in screen any better?
by SpeedwayRN
Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New to this forum
Replies: 10
Views: 2186

Re: New to this forum

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by SpeedwayRN
Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Curios Question for Ex-cruiser owner or people who have both
Replies: 8
Views: 2511

Re: Curios Question for Ex-cruiser owner or people who have both

Hi there I can speak to this subject as I used to be a cruiser owner. The problem with cruisers is you ride in the gynological position with your heels up. This forces you to ride on your tail bone. Solution is an aftermarket seat. Cheaper solution is to look in your phone book and see if anyone wil...
by SpeedwayRN
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New to this forum
Replies: 10
Views: 2186

New to this forum

Hi all Just got a new to me 2004 R1150R. Black to go with the rest of my black bikes: 2006 Ducati Multistrada 750/Ohlins 2001 Ducati 750 Sport FBF Hi Compression pistons 1981 BMW R100RT with Velorex hack So far I have been enjoying the R. As my Multistada.net friends put it.......I have two German d...