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by revtexdave
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Diagnosis Please
Replies: 10
Views: 3307

Re: Diagnosis Please

Down Shift BEFORE you come to a stop will help. It will also create muscle memory about the distance. It is a long way from first to second back up on acceleration. Playing with the clutch handle... only half to three quarter engagement can also be one of those quirky things that WORKS. Play with th...
by revtexdave
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Help Please! Bike cannot hold idle.
Replies: 11
Views: 3597

Re: Help Please! Bike cannot hold idle.

Your fuel filter sock screen may be collapsing... where the fuel pump is... fun fun.
Also, had similar issue and it was a short in the wiring when I turned the wheel hard only at slow or stopped at corner.
by revtexdave
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: In ear headphones
Replies: 14
Views: 3788

Re: In ear headphones

New two step polymer you can get at a safety store or gun shop. You mold these around the ear bud of your choice and then push them into your ear, carefully shaping and molding to your ear. Cost is $12 bucks or so. They stay in place under the helmet, cut the noise and allow comfortable listening. T...
by revtexdave
Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Seat comfort on long trips
Replies: 8
Views: 3532

Re: Seat comfort on long trips

Airhawk seats see: http://www.rlmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/eS ... 7559.60481 Amazing and very affordable. Most comfort ever for your butt.
Also will raise you position to a better angle on the knees!
by revtexdave
Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Spark Plug wrench
Replies: 10
Views: 3493

Re: Spark Plug wrench

Bench grinder for less than 10 minutes and you have machined your own, but you will need to epoxy an extension so it does not come lose and stays with the spark plug!
by revtexdave
Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R 2004 spark plugs need frequent change.
Replies: 16
Views: 6941

Re: R1150R 2004 spark plugs need frequent change.

I would also suggest you make sure your fuel is in fact premium and because of the Ethanol get not only the Seafoam for H2O, but there is a small bottles of P.i. --improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up ...