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by Dreamweaver
Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MPG - A total let down!
Replies: 82
Views: 22941

Re: MPG - A total let down!

Those that are getting 40+MPG for their Rocksters, is this complete urban riding? Do you have the bog standard exhaust system with the catalytic converter making you sound like you're riding on a damp sowing machine? At around 2.5k I found this to be the resonate frequency of the cat converter and i...
by Dreamweaver
Mon May 30, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MPG - A total let down!
Replies: 82
Views: 22941

Re: MPG - A total let down!

Hi there! This is an old thread but always worth a mention, especially if you are considering touring. Just thought I would chip in with a few details of my own experiences with MPG. I have a 2004 Rockster with 30k on the clock and recently did a 2,030 mile round trip from London to the south of Fra...
by Dreamweaver
Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:42 am
Forum: Other BMW Bikes (OBB)
Topic: Any other R1100S riders here?
Replies: 10
Views: 6034

Re: Any other R1100S riders here?

Hi people, I've just joined this forum. I live in London, UK. I came upon this forum quite by accident but am so pleased to have discovered it. I used to own a fantastic 1100s which sadly was stolen five weeks ago. On Wednesday just gone I bought an 1150r in its stead and am still feeling my way aro...