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Hi, My factory installed Metzeler Z6's are about done. On an older R1150R bike I wanted higher mileage with good performance so I ran a Metzeler Z6 up front and a Metzeler Marathon ME 880 rear and was pretty pleased with the handling and longevity. I do hear much praise about the Pilot Road 2 (and a...

Tonight is my last night I have to do any wrenching on my bike. Thanks anyway..

Hi,
I meant to buy one earlier but running out of time now before my trip and need to check my carb synch. A six pack of your favorite beer to let me come over and hook up to your twin max?

Thanks,
Andrew Sugarman
512-845-2972

excellent suggestions- thanks bill!

I bought the bike used and forgot to check if it worked in the first place. I know the previous owner switched out handlebars and I messed around with the clamps for the windscreen and installed/removed hand guards. The fuse WAS blown but I replaced it and still nothing. I just now took apart the de...

Thanks for the replies. A lot of good information and much to consider but I think the R still might be my best option.

* Edit post * Delete post * Report this post * Reply with quote r1150r vs r1100s for touring I currently have a r1150r and have it set up for touring. Corbin, touring shield, luggage, back rest and many other goodies. In recent times I have been a bit curious to changes things up a bit and like the ...

I'm sorry, let me clarify: I want to drive the truck and motorcycle to a location that has a boat/trailer; so no I don't need to tow them together at the same time. The thing I like about the caddy is that it appears that I can hook it on to my receiver hitch and ride the bike's front tire right up ...

Hi, I find myself in a situation where I would like to take weekend trips and want to have my 1150R but also want my truck so I can pull a boat. Storage space is limited for me and I need something that I can deal with by myself. I was wondering if anyone thinks this gizmo is a bad idea and if so, w...

I just rode an 02 R1150RS yesterday. I own a 02 1150R. The RS was smoother and the clutch/shifting was smoother. I know the RS is tweaked a bit for more power but can't understand why its smoother- esp. the shifting. I run Redline Heavy shock proof tranny fluid in my bike which actually helped a bit...

I am so glad I asked the question about mounting the Ipod at the center with that u clamp. The tech guy(s) at cycle gadgets has told me several times that it will work and I felt suspicious about it. Great to have instant "accurate" info like this. Ok, so SJBMW's idea is the next best thin...

Hello, I have been searching for the best way to mount my (40 gig) Ipod. I really like the RAM mount options. If I do go with the RAM I would like it to be placed in a "centered" location just to have a astetically "balanced" look on the bike (also so if I remove the pod, the mou...

I currently have a r1150r and have it set up for touring. Corbin, touring shield, luggage, back rest and many other goodies. In recent times I have been a bit curious to changes things up a bit and like the looks of the 1100s (this is the ONLY other bike I'd consider). My main concern is comfort. Ha...

I used the mitivac method where i hooked it up to the nipple on each caliper and sucked the fluid thru until it came out clear. while there was pressure, i would tighten the nipple back up and then remove the hose to the mityvac. I used new BMW dot 4 fluid. No ABS. I wonder if I should have pulled t...

Sometimes I pull in my front brake and the lever barely moves before braking and sometimes the lever moves like half way before braking. I bled the lines last weekend so I either didn't get all the air out or its something else. I normally notice that situation where the lever barely has any "p...

I rode my friend's 01 GS1150 and noticed that it shifted way better than my '02R. I have a hard time in the lower gears and over-all the shifting just isnt smooth/precise. I am running BMW synthetic multiviscosity (don't remember which one) in the tranny and my friend suggested using the same as his...

Hi, I have been riding with my girlfriend lately for nice summer evening drives. My 50R is set up with a corbin one piece seat with back rest and a BMW touring screen. By myself this setup is perfect but with my girl on the back, she is sitting up way to high and has to like lean down to talk to me ...

Hello gang,

I was doing some reasearch on valve adjustments on other sites and I just wanted to share my findings from the advrider site.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthre ... ge=1&pp=15

Help please. I am trying to install the throttlemeister for my 1150r with heated grips and gs hand guards. I bought the ones for a GS and the instructions say to losen the control assembly with three philip screws. I found one on top, a shiny one on bottom and other than lossening the mirror any oth...