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by rikrdo
Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:56 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Exhaust valve blowed up
Replies: 9
Views: 2928

Re: Exhaust valve blowed up

Thanks for the posts, fellas I am trying to remember how to post some pix so bear with me Got the bike back today and everything seems to be better than ever. Good idle now, smooth as ever power delivery. Had all four valves replaced as well as the stick coil on right cylinder. New oil (mechanic cou...
by rikrdo
Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Exhaust valve blowed up
Replies: 9
Views: 2928

Re: Exhaust valve blowed up

Sorry. Thought I had mentioned that........ 24k miles is all
I'm just looking for some reassurance that this sort of catastrophe doesn't happen to me once a year, or more often :|
by rikrdo
Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:59 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Exhaust valve blowed up
Replies: 9
Views: 2928

Exhaust valve blowed up

Hi everyone I think I just need a hug....... So here goes: Bought my bike last Sept and have put 7k miles on her. Needed the big service done so took care of that 2 months ago. New rear tire also installed at that time. I knew this needed to be done and had no problem shelling out the cash to a good...
by rikrdo
Mon May 27, 2013 5:10 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: NEW OWNER, seat height?
Replies: 24
Views: 7233

Re: NEW OWNER, seat height?

Hi there. Long story short: Bio: 50 y/o. 6'0" tall with 32" inseam 2004 R1150R with low seat Installed a 23"Parabellum Super TourShield that I couldnt see over I was going to return it and have it cut down but my buddy picked up one if these for his KLR and I figured it might be worth...
by rikrdo
Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Engine Guard, Pegs and Tank Bag
Replies: 11
Views: 3656

Re: Engine Guard, Pegs and Tank Bag

Just in: Hawks talons with foot pegs from JC Whitney
They look great and should give some protection if the girl goes down
http://hawksproducts.com
by rikrdo
Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Neutral when shifting first to second
Replies: 12
Views: 3869

my very first post here................

Hi there. Bought a 2004 R1150R 2 weeks ago and am having the exact same problem. I have been doing my lurking, er...um: research here and am pre-loading, quick shifting and such, but I still have the missed shift between 1st and 2nd gears. Yesterday I noticed more success when I got the RPMs up to a...