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by Rikosintie
Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:02 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: How about some favorite pics of your bike?
Replies: 45
Views: 11344

Re: How about some favorite pics of your bike?

That's a nice photo!
Michael
by Rikosintie
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What do you think of this 2002 R1150RA
Replies: 3
Views: 1618

Re: What do you think of this 2002 R1150RA

Xdot; Thanks for the reply! I saw that you had the same bike and was hoping to hear from you. You hit my concerns on the the head. I think that forums focus us on problems because you only post if you had a failure! You don't log in everyday and say "mine is still running great". I bought ...
by Rikosintie
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What do you think of this 2002 R1150RA
Replies: 3
Views: 1618

Re: What do you think of this 2002 R1150RA

Xdot; Thanks for the reply! I saw that you had the same bike and was hoping to hear from you. You hit my concerns on the the head. I think that forums focus us on problems because you only post if you had a failure! You don't log in everyday and say "mine is still running great". I bought ...
by Rikosintie
Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:56 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What do you think of this 2002 R1150RA
Replies: 3
Views: 1618

What do you think of this 2002 R1150RA

I am thinking about buying this 2002 R1150RA http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2002-BMW-R1150RA-98448429 I have never owned a BMW before and have been reading up here. It seems a lot of people recommend going with a 2004 over the '02. I plan to use it for commuting back and forth to work so miles w...
by Rikosintie
Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:26 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Marin BMW (Moto Marin) closes
Replies: 2
Views: 1326

Re: Marin BMW (Moto Marin) closes

Xdot; I see that you have a 2002 Yellow Jacket. I am looking at one with around 20,000 miles for commuting to work. Are you happy with yours? What should I look for? I have a Ducati Hyper for the weekends and have never owned a BMW. My thinking is that the 1150 engine and drive train should be well ...
by Rikosintie
Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What is nipple for?
Replies: 12
Views: 3522

Re: What is nipple for?

Rob;
Never mind, I saw your next post. Looks like the QDs are problematic! Sorry I said anything about them being high quality.
Michael
by Rikosintie
Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What is nipple for?
Replies: 12
Views: 3522

Re: What is nipple for?

The QDs are made by Colders Products Company, hence the CPC engraved on the release. CPC makes high quality fittings used by many off road race teams and in thousands of industrial devices. I have used the plastic ones in various projects, mostly QDs so that I can attach my Camel back to my dirt bik...