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by Lupo
Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Whats the quietest helmet
Replies: 25
Views: 10633

I agree with the post above. I have a bit of a helmet fetish so comparing different helmets I have found the ones with the best venting are louder. Of course you can always close the vents. I've noticed the larger vents also contribute to lift at speed. At times I've closed the front vents to stop t...
by Lupo
Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: California or the Desert??
Replies: 14
Views: 5659

No cost to check PASHNIT.COM You can check photos of areas or check out the tours. I think you can even rent a bike thru the web site. I lived/rode in California most of my life and trust me, You'll never see it all. Check some sites, follow links and go explore what looks right for you. Weather is ...
by Lupo
Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: California or the Desert??
Replies: 14
Views: 5659

Go to Pashnit.com and check the Pashnit Tours.
by Lupo
Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:52 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil Comsumption?
Replies: 15
Views: 4288

I don't think its Voodoo or sidestand magic. I think it has more to do with the rings seating. Mine went thru a bunch of oil at first and now ( after 8000+ mi.) isn't using any extra. I've been running "dino" and will go to synthetic now.
by Lupo
Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 2
Views: 1510

Arbreacames, thank you for the reply. This will help as my other bikes set even and it wasn't working on the BMW. Thanks again.
by Lupo
Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 2
Views: 1510

Suspension

I know the routine on conventional suspension but how do I adjust/check the sag on my R? I come up with some big measurement differences and can't seem to figure what or where to check. I still have stock shocks with low miles. :?