BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Darius, i have a question on your very good description on oil change. When you say counter clockwise, shouldn't it be then from 6 to 3 rather than clock wise from 6 to 9? Please let me know thank you

Why would leaving the bike on the side stand increase oil usage?

I got myself a Sargent seat. Had to wait five weeks for it. I am very happy with it. I popped it right in. No problem. Very comfortable. I can do miles and miles on it. I did not order the back seat as i always ride solo.

I installed some pegs on my r1150r. Very helpfull in keeping my old legs from cramping on me on long trips. They allow me to move my legs from the normal ride position to a more relaxed leg position and then back again.

I know I have had a lot of problem recently because the quality of the fuel. I mean, pouring alcohol into gasoline for 10% composition (Florida Law)does not for high octane make. So it would seem to me to be an octane thing. I am now adding an octane booster and the bike seems to work better.

Hi Nevada. I have the R1150R and I have the same problem that Ves has. Sometimes it goes ok into 1st gear, other times I have to wait a few seconds for me to be able to put it into 1st. No clunking. If trafic behind me gets impatient i then go into second gear and as soon as the bike's wheels start ...

I just received my Sargent a week ago and what a differfence from the stock seat!!! Worth every penny.

I bought the Haynes. It seemed simpler. Discount store. with shipping $28.95. On eBay the BMW owners manuals for the R1150R were quoted north of $190. and at this price it is

I own a new (for me) 05 R1150R. It is my first Beemer and after reading the spline clutch problems I hope that in the future I'll not have reason to regret my purchase. I have owned Hondas (4) and Harley (2) in the past with out any major problems. I did not receive an owners guide from the seller w...