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by Mrchips
Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sh1t happens
Replies: 3
Views: 2165

Re: Sh1t happens

At least it happened outside in the open & didn't fall against anything.

I seem to do more damage to my vehicles in my garage than out.
by Mrchips
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Best tires
Replies: 30
Views: 7213

Re: Best tires

PR2 or PR3... can't go wrong esp. on a heavy bike like these I considered them on the medium to light side. Sorry swamper, was refering to the 'rt' as heavy, although.... I got PR2's on my sv1000 (185kg). It feels like a toy to my 'rt' but those PR2's been holding their own in seriously wet conditi...
by Mrchips
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Best tires
Replies: 30
Views: 7213

Re: Best tires

PR2 or PR3... can't go wrong esp. on a heavy bike like these
by Mrchips
Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:25 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: don't leave your bike running in the parking lot
Replies: 13
Views: 4100

Re: don't leave your bike running in the parking lot

jonathanwhitwell wrote:it ran for maybe 20 minutes after the oil blow out
How long had it ran before the oil blew out ?

Good lord !
by Mrchips
Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:20 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 2004 R1150RT test ride - issues to please clarify ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1662

Re: 2004 R1150RT test ride - issues to please clarify ?

Thanks for your replies. I ended up getting the rt... After i got the dealer to fit me some Pilot Road 2's, change the fluids & bleed the ABS i was on my way.... goobye to my bandito ! The rt is immaculate at 24,000km with the original colour matching bmw top box & panniers. Also has customi...
by Mrchips
Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:59 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 2004 R1150RT test ride - issues to please clarify ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1662

2004 R1150RT test ride - issues to please clarify ?

Hi there. I'm from New Zealand & looking to upgrade my bandit 1200 for a 2004 r1150rt (24,000km) I took a ride out on it today & noticed a few things. I was wondering if the following are the norm please. q1) A bit of a clunk in the final drive between 1st & 2nd when very slow / changing...