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Wow I may have to make an appearance, sounds like a good time!

RE: flashing ABS. It flashes slowly (~1 hz?) until the wheelspeed is above 3mph and completes the self test. If it is flashing after you are above this speed then you have a problem. Did you charge the battery before hooking it up and cranking? You said it has 12.4 volts, but that is nearly inconseq...

What about Motorex 10w-60? Thats gotta be a group 4/5 right?

In my pocket...?

cast lead slugs or muzzleloading round balls at least .45 caliber in tank bag. cheap (just melted wheel weights) and crack windshields. obviously be discreet and have escape route.

Now we are really onto something. Iowa is right I think. The exact symptom can be replicated by holding the brake when turning key-on, or grabbing brake before self test completes. It is almost certainly the hand or foot brake switch, or damaged wire thereof.

Keith, if you have an ABS problem and at the same time your tail brakelight is on continuously and your fuelpump is not whining (not working) this indicates that you have some kind of electric/electronic bug (because the fuel pump is on a different connector/wiring than the ABS). It could either be...

Keith, if you have an ABS problem and at the same time your tail brakelight is on continuously and your fuelpump is not whining (not working) this indicates that you have some kind of electric/electronic bug (because the fuel pump is on a different connector/wiring than the ABS). It could either be...

Looks like there will be lots of 1200's on sale at dealerships and more on the used market.

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There really shouldn't be enough of a vibration to cause you that much issue. maybe you have a stick coil going bad? I gotta side with Rob on the RPMs. I cruise around on mine at 55-60 mph in 6th gear. It is perfectly happy 3000 RPM in 6th. The throttle is barely open so you know it isn't "lugg...

Good point about the zip ties and good diagram!! I forgot about that but it is another important fix!

motorcityrider wrote:So what is the failure mode of the fuel lines if they are not changed?

Well I personally haven't experienced it but I would imagine the line splitting and high-pressure fuel spurting out until the electric fuel pump drains your tank or you turn the switch off.

OH, ok, that makes me feel better! =D> I guess the question is should I try to track down an OEM luggage rack? Or is there another option for getting a topcase w/ backrest that is economical and durable? I'm sure someone here knows. I have the luggage rack and use the pirate's lair backrest. I have...

motorcityrider wrote:My bike was built in September of 2002. Was this issue resolved before my bike was built?

No, these issues affect all R1150 series

So, I purchased a 2004 R1150R w/ ABS in May of last year. Now I am in the process of trying to get a top case/back rest for storage and just to make the ride more comfortable for my girlfriend to go on longer trips. I found several posts about the Shad Top Cases and they look great. What I'm findin...

My BS meter pegged with that first site. It is a mix of truth, misinformation, and outright lies! OK, always eager to learn, how about enlightening me and the rest of the audience?[/quote] First off, any bulb with a blue coating on it is a POS marketing gimmick. Yeah, it looks "whiter" an...

I guess the other question is if you have an ABS bike or not. If you have ABS removing the tank will be an annual operation. Otherwise it will be just to replace the battery.

Please give me more detail on the fuel line issue and what I need to do. Thanks. order these: http://www.beemerboneyard.com/cpcqkdiscon.html Drain fuel tank. Remove a black plastic panel covering the fuel line quick disconnects (just above right throttle body) cut 4 clamps holding the fuel line to ...

I switched my '02 roadster to synthetic oil at 12k miles. Before this, when I was using regular oil, I needed to add it at the rate of about 150-200ml / 1000 miles (which, according to the board, is normal). Now the oil consumption seems to have stopped (or is very low) - I put another 2k on the bi...

I have no problems with my bike but was wondering if there are any recalls or known issues I should fix before they show up? Is the 2003 model a reliable year? I want this bike to last a long time. Thanks. Replace plastic fuel line quick disconnects with chrome plated brass ASAP ($72 from beemer bo...