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Planning a trip to north Georgia from Miami and need a rest for wifey. She has been a sport in the past but I want her to relax and enjoy this trip. I have an "04 1150 R w/ factory bracket and seat. Pirate's Lair used to sell a nice rest but it has been discontinued. Anyone have one for sale or...

stevedore, You got tripped up by the right side throttle cable that got pulled up-n-out of the adjuster ferrule when you were struggling with the QD's. Look at the throttle cable and make sure it's centered and seated inside the adjuster ferrule. Watch it as you wind the throttle to the full thrott...

stevedore, You got tripped up by the right side throttle cable that got pulled up-n-out of the adjuster ferrule when you were struggling with the QD's. Look at the throttle cable and make sure it's centered and seated inside the adjuster ferrule. Watch it as you wind the throttle to the full thrott...

Just put a new battery in the bike. Had to replace one quick disconnect as it broke during disassembly. Other than that nothing changed. When i started the bike it ran rough, back fired and surged until I gave it more gas then it would take off. Could I have reconnected the electric to the fuel pump...

I'm sure this has been covered but I'm now ready to pull the trigger on a set of lights. What is the consensus? Motolights or PIAA's I need more light at night. Daylight visibility not such a big issue as no one here can see you anyway. I live in south east Florida. I just upgraded my head light bul...

I recently got a Centech fuse box and relay. I don't want to drill a bunch of holes in the bike to mount it. I saw a pic of a bracket that sits on top of the air cleaner and uses existing screw to mount. I like the idea. Is the bracket for sale or does one have to construct one themselves? I'm sure ...

Local battery house has the PC680 for ~$95 +tax. Local BMW dealer has the Westco for $110 + tax. Are there any fit issues with the Oddesy PC680? Thanks, Aitch Just put a PC680 in my '04. The BMW unit that I removed was a little taller and the retaining strap does not hold the PC in place. I have to...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I like the foam under the battery solution. I think I'll trade it in on a 1200 to avoid this battery thing in the future. But seriously, I'm ordering upgraded quick disconnects and looking into mounting the Centech as described on the air cleaner bracket.

Bought my 04 two years ago on Ebay. The owner lived in Nashville.I flew from Fort Lauderdale, completed the purchase and drove it home. Only snag was a flat tire when I ran over something in the road. BMW of Atlanta really helped me out , great folks. +1 on checking the fluids but if it seems to run...

My battery died a week ago and I got a after market unit that was recommended. While removing the tank with instructions I snapped the quick disconnect to the fuel tank. Much drama cleaning that up. Then i discover that the after market battery is shorter than the OEM unit so the rubber retaining st...

Thanks for the reply. A buddy of mine said the same thing. I'll check the pin on the rear brake caliper and change the fluid before I totally panic.

After returning from a 1700 mile trip I now have about 12k on the odometer. I felt a strange sensation while rolling to a stop or pulling into my driveway. It feels as if the rear wheel is driving the engine just as I come to a stop. Not really a noise but a slight grinding at the rear wheel. This o...

I think San Jose BMW has a 12.3:1 piston kit for the 1150R. About $ 800.00 plus install.

Just installed one on my bike last night. I got very concerned at first due to the hole offset mentioned, then my step son asks about the spacer grommets that came with the screen. Oh yeah thats what they're for, went together like I knew what I was doing. No loosening of brackets. Can't wait to try...

Just saw the new HP2 1200r released in Itay today. Bad ass bike. Any Europeans have any further info on the bike? Picture was released on Italian Motociclsmo (sp)?

I've been looking at the R1200ST. It has a fairing and adjustable windshield. First out in 2005. I did a lengthy ride two weekends ago on my R. After the final day - a nine hour ride, I felt pretty wind beaten...I was using a touring screen too. I had an R1100RS and an R11500RS both great bikes but...

Sorry again as I didn't read the whole thread. DJ Downunder posted the picture I was talking about already. Third picture down. Good on Ya DJ!

After a couple of years of owning my (Quick!)silver R, I've decided it's gonna be a long time keeper. The few mistakes (that I'll admit to) in my life have mostly about parting ways with bikes I REALLY liked. Particularly the Suzuki GS1000S (known in the States as a Wes Cooley Replica) that I had t...

Hello all. I am new the this forum and am considering purchasing an 03 R1150R. I have always been interested in BMWs, but don't have any experience with them. Can someone tell me what to look out for, be aware of, questions to ask when shopping for a used R1150R? The bike I am looking at has 1900 m...

Welcome to Florida. I'm just south of you in Coral Springs. I put my Sun Pass in the map holder of my tank bag, works fine if you slow down to about 25 or 30 mph throught the toll. If it doesn't beep just keep moving. Better to pay a ticket than get smacked in the rear wheel. Just a little note, I t...