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I finally got around to replacing my cam chain tensioner on my 2003 R1150R. The instructions on this message board were very clear. I was able to complete the modification in about an hour, taking my time and taking some photos along the way. Here is a good look at the new tensioner partially instal...

If you like the VFR, try a Triumph Sprint ST. It is very similar to the VFR but with more power and torque. I test rode one and bought it shortly thereafter. Mine is a 2005 with the 1050 triple engine. Similar low-end to the boxer but lots of midrange and top end too. The only issue with mine is it ...

If your bike's indicators self cancel, it's probably a Kisan signalminder. I have one on my R1150R. They allow you to press the signal button once to turn them on, press a second time to turn them off or just wait for them to go off. You can also press and hold to turn on and flash quickly. If wired...

So I got lucky... I have a friend who is a mechanical engineer and a great machinist with lots of tools. I took the bolt to him and had him take a look. I really didn't screw it up as badly as I thought! The remains of the old bleeder screw were still in it. We drilled it out but did so using his me...

I was trying to swap out my rear caliper bleed screw for speed bleeders and broke off the bleed screw in the bolt! I removed the bolt from the caliper and tried to drill out the remains of the bleeder to extract the bleed screw. Needless to say, I screwed this up and need an entire new bolt! But my ...