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by rbertalotto
Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Come Camping, Western MA, Aug 7-9
Replies: 2
Views: 1025

Re: Come Camping, Western MA, Aug 7-9

You don't need a BMW to join us...............All makes welcomed! Looks like we have some fantastic rides during the "Damn Yankee Rally" out in Heath Massachusetts, Aug 7-9, for all skills and wants....... (see www.yankeebeemers.org ) Bob Ain't, our official Yankee Beemer Ride Captain has ...
by rbertalotto
Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Come Camping, Western MA, Aug 7-9
Replies: 2
Views: 1025

Come Camping, Western MA, Aug 7-9

Here it is..............The best rally of the summer! Yankee Beemers "Damn Yankee Rally", Heath Massachusetts. Some of the best roads in New England........Both tar and dirt. Field Evemts on Saturday afternoon, Chicken BBQ on Saturday night, Bonfire, foolishness, friendship, other nonsense...
by rbertalotto
Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: GPS Mount
Replies: 7
Views: 3223

Re: GPS Mount

Yes, The Garmin Motorcycle mount is being used. I wouldn't use it on off road, for that I have a Touratech mount. But for road use, on three bikes, the Garmin mount is fine.
by rbertalotto
Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: GPS Mount
Replies: 7
Views: 3223

Re: GPS Mount

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by rbertalotto
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: The YANKEE BEEMERS are having a party!
Replies: 1
Views: 2515

Re: The YANKEE BEEMERS are having a party!

January 17th is the cut-off date for tickets..........Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you there!
by rbertalotto
Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: ABS or No ABS that is the question...
Replies: 25
Views: 5213

Re: ABS or No ABS that is the question...

Buying a BMW without ABS is like buying a Porsche with an automatic transmission...........The resale value is destroyed. Buy more importantly, ABS WILL save your life! If not your life, you and your bike. I have four motorcycles with ABS, all work fantastic in the "Oh Sh-t" moments..........
by rbertalotto
Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:57 am
Forum: Group Rides
Topic: The YANKEE BEEMERS are having a party!
Replies: 1
Views: 2515

The YANKEE BEEMERS are having a party!

And EVERYONE is invited!!!!! The 2009 Yankee Beemer Holiday Party Mark your calendars! This is the event of the winter for NE Motorcycle Riders The Yankee Beemers Motorcycle Club is hosting a motorcycle holiday party this January Who: Anyone that enjoys the sport of two wheel motivation and their gu...
by rbertalotto
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Looks like I'm going to be President!
Replies: 4
Views: 1941

Re: Looks like I'm going to be President!

MORE HOLIDAY PARTY NEWS! If you want to book a room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for the discounted rate of $99, click http://tinyurl.com/5o4gpd Click the plus sign at "Corporate, Group & IATA" you will see the discount code for our event already applied. If you call in to make your rese...
by rbertalotto
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Looks like I'm going to be President!
Replies: 4
Views: 1941

Re: Looks like I'm going to be President!

Yes, that is my 2007 VFR for sale.........I'm the second owner
by rbertalotto
Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Looks like I'm going to be President!
Replies: 4
Views: 1941

Looks like I'm going to be President!

So..........Looks like I'm going to be president of one of the largest BMW motorcycle clubs in America. I'm running unopposed for the 2009 Term of the Yankee Beemers Motorcycle Club ( http://www.yankeebeemers.org ) The official election doesn't take place until Dec15, but I have some exciting news t...
by rbertalotto
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: synthetic oil vs. dino - A refresher
Replies: 12
Views: 2547

Re: synthetic oil vs. dino - A refresher

The only problem I have with all of this...............Is what oils are "TRUE" synthetics and what are quasi synthetics. I understand the government allows other types of oils to be labeled synthetic even if they are not 100% synthetic.

Can anyone elaborate on this?
by rbertalotto
Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:01 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Vanilla Bean, Pomfret CT, Nov 2 Late AM
Replies: 0
Views: 988

Vanilla Bean, Pomfret CT, Nov 2 Late AM

The Yankee Beemers motorcycle club will host a ride to the Vanilla Bean in Pomfret CT on Sunday AM, Nov 2

Lots of bikes and great food in a great part of the state.

http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com/directions.html
by rbertalotto
Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:23 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Mufler removal
Replies: 25
Views: 8007

Re: Mufler removal

Did you see the article in this months Motorcycle Consumer News, they say this mod will not cause any negative issues to the motor ...re: Lean Condition........
by rbertalotto
Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:55 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Mufler removal
Replies: 25
Views: 8007

Re: Mufler removal

Just curious, why would you put the pipe back on and add weight for touring? My bike without the muffler is not much louder, just a different tone. But then again, I'm using a $20 Hedman Header Resonator tip. No issues while on the highway...........But I were ear plugs all the time.. :biggrin: http...
by rbertalotto
Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:38 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Mufler removal
Replies: 25
Views: 8007

Re: Mufler removal

The CAT tones down the noise to acceptable and it adds the necessary back pressure. The computer will compensate for lack of muffler. I've had mine off for thousands of miles with no issues.
by rbertalotto
Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Mufler removal
Replies: 25
Views: 8007

Re: Mufler removal

I had my Hedman Headers resonator installed with three 1/4-20 SS bolts with lock nuts and they always vibrated off. So I simply Pop-Riveted it on with SS Pop-Rivits...............
by rbertalotto
Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 11
Views: 3548

Re: What would you do?

Sell it!...........Put the cash in a CD and like someone else said, use the time away dreaming of a new bike.

If you are in the service, THANK YOU!
by rbertalotto
Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Considering used R1150R - Need advice on 2002 or 2004 model.
Replies: 8
Views: 2466

Re: Considering used R1150R - Need advice on 2002 or 2004 model.

If you buy the 02, you may or may not get a surging, buzzy motorcycle........... If you buy the 04 you will get zero surge and a very smooth motor at all operating RPMs........... This was a no brainer for me.......I had a 2000 R1100RS (terrible motorcycle, surged like a crack baby and buzzed to the...
by rbertalotto
Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Copper Paint Code???????
Replies: 3
Views: 1911

Copper Paint Code???????

Does anyone have the paint code for the copper color on the 04 Rockster?

Or a source for the same color vinyl?

Thanks
by rbertalotto
Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: ORTLIB bag modification...Get The Air Out!
Replies: 0
Views: 1233

ORTLIB bag modification...Get The Air Out!

Lots of motorcycle touring folks use the extremely high quality ORTLIB bags on the back of their motorcycles. Problem is, these bags do not offer an air purge valve so it's difficult to compress the bag down when it is loaded and you are rolling the top. They do not offer a release valve from the fa...