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NIce bike! that is a cool color scheme. regarding a windscreen, I had the same thoughts when I first purchased mine, and ended up buying a Wunderlich Trimm windscreen. It works well. fully adjustable, and not bad looking ! Here is a link... http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/R1150ROCK/81103...

Thanks for all the input guys. I think i will be changing the FD fluid back to a 75w90 and continue to use 75w140 synthetic in the tranny.

Check out the thread below. He has system cases and hardware to mount. They will fit the r1150r. I have talked with him through pm, he doesn't have them listed yet... (I just purchased his windscreen) http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22575 Also- I found a set of system cases with ...

The spark plug connector at the plug may be an issue. I came across the following in another thread about not disconnecting the wire before pulling the plug. maybe the mech you took yours to didnt do this??? ... "At Anton's, in taking the spark plugs out for the valve adjustment, I did what I u...

From my reading I wouldn't under any circumstances put synthetic in the final drive, NOW this is just my opinion and it is based only on what I have read (and that is a lot) mnn What is wrong with putting synthetic in the final drive? I just purchased 75w140 from the bmw dealer that is synthetic. T...

If the fuel filter is partially clogged, you can try to put some Seafoam in the tank. It will also clean your injectors

I just did both fluids on my 04 rockster and have put about 60 mile on it. It seems to shift better, and no slips. What fluid did you use? I put Mobil 1 75w140 in both.

The rockster handlebars are lower, and wider than the other r1150r's. I would like that little bit more upright position. Would anyone like to trade with me? I am in northern VA. I can ship too. Here is a comparison between the 2... http://dynamitedave.com/james/bikes/BMWRockster/handlebars_compared...

I went to the auto parts store to get my fluids for my rockster and the only synthetic 75w140 they had was Mobil 1 with "LS" on the bottle. I am assuming I can use it, but am curious if there is an additive in it for limited slip that would not be a good idea to introduce to my transmissio...

rockstercliff wrote:I had my local dealer put the standard "R" bike handlebars on mine when I bought it, they are not as wide, and you sit a bit more upright.

cliff, would you mind posting a pic of your rockster with the roadster handlebars? thanks, James in va

Hey guys, I have a rockster and would like to swap out for the regular handlebars. anybody game?