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by ColinFromDevon
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Brisk Spark Plugs
Replies: 1
Views: 1143

Brisk Spark Plugs

I have recently tried Brisk Spark Plugs in my new to me 2003 R1150R twin spark as part of my tuning it up process, I want to share my story and hear from anyone else who's tried them. Upon fitting them I straight away noticed a small but worthwhile difference, especially at very low revs in low gear...
by ColinFromDevon
Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Tuning with the potentiometer
Replies: 4
Views: 3960

Re: Tuning with the potentiometer

This is different to TPS. The potentiometer just adjusts fuel mixture, and I think maybe just for lower rev range. BMW have them set lean for emissions control/ smoothness and MPG etc, but they put it there so they could set it right for different countries regulations etc, but generally too lean, w...
by ColinFromDevon
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Tuning with the potentiometer
Replies: 4
Views: 3960

Tuning with the potentiometer

Wondering if you guys know about using the potentiometer for tuning? this is not what BMW put it there for by the way, but I've fiddled with it extensively and have it set so my bike runs quite rich, and wow does it fly ! especially powerful at low revs, kinda brings the whole power range down to lo...
by ColinFromDevon
Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: After market exhausts - R1100R
Replies: 17
Views: 6816

After market exhausts - R1100R

Hi,
I'm considering getting an after market exhaust, does anyone have one ? what sounds good? I'm after something that will let me hear it a bit, nice n deep. Any suggestions? By the way - I'm new here, I got a 99' R1100R, had it 7 yrs, love it, done 47000m on it,
Cheers colin