BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Thanks for the pics. =D> Just looking at the pics is giving me a headache! :lol: I will at least check out the condition of the cables and such and lube it first, then if that doesn't work, dismantle the beast! Maybe it's just me . . . . but working on the R1150R throttle cable system is by far the ...

It's a 2002 as in the subject line. It's got about 45K miles. Has been in rain while riding, but that is expected.

I am going to dismantle the cable line and check it out. If cable is corroded, I will replace ...

I have lubed the cables with WD-40, but I find the throttle stiff. After just half hour of riding my thumb gets numb. Kaoko Throttle lock helps, but I would like the throttle to be smooth (like most japanese bikes). I have heard rumors that the BMW grips may also contribute to the problem, so I am g...

I bought a lift helper for putting bike on center stand on Ebay. It was for R1150RT, and I bought it without thinking (duh) ... Now, I don't see how/where this gets installed on my R1150R! I could make some hardware to install just below the side plastic below the seat in front of the muffler - just...

As many have said on this forum, the R1150R stock muffler is not very exciting, so I figured I would build a custom one (have done so for other bikes). Next, I have to consider the potential need for any adjustments to the FI map, w/ stock or aftermarket (e.g., Dynojet). I will post pics when it's d...

Well, mine is a 2002 R1150R, so it wasn't common to have a fuel gauge, but at least a reserve light would have helped! There is none as far as I know. There is a yellow idiot light on the upper right of the dash (about at 5 o'clock below the clock) that should come on when you have 1.4 gallons left...

Well, mine is a 2002 R1150R, so it wasn't common to have a fuel gauge, but at least a reserve light would have helped! There is none as far as I know. These Germans are amazing at technology and precision ... so I wondered why they forgot the fuel warning of some sort. Even a 15+ years old bike had ...

Looking to install a fuel gauge - how did BMW not do this!?

I have a BMW touring shield that I am using with a laminar lip. It works fine for me right now (spring time) and there is no noticeable buffeting (YMMV), but I know the wind from the L/R sides is going to get me chilled come late fall/winter time. So planning head ... Note: the touring shield height...

I prefer the look and there seems to be less buffeting. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404206_296406507062585_100000797138194_748061_1892517469_n.jpg What's the brand and size of windshield is that? BMW brackets or aftermarket/brand? Also, what's what's that curved plastic on the si...

Thanks Robert!! If you are interested in buying a new toy, I have my FJR1300A for sale ... can be had now or in spring. Made few trips in the cold to NYC to work. The BMW touring windshield doesn't cut it :-( So, got a Cal Sci 22" shield. Will try that to see if it's any better. btw. the nautil...

Instead of talking about crashes, look at this save!

The problem with expensive crash bars, is they cost more than the parts they are intended to protect. As of July, a new valve cover is $176 (Don't ask how I know this.:oops: ) I put the plastic valve covers back on. Looking for crash bars lead me to the conclusion most of the high end ones either a...

Just donated as lifer! Great site!!