Hi, I am new to this forum & looking for input on a 2004 R1150R. I currently ride a 2001 K1200LT, love the bike, but my riding has changed, mostly communting & shorter trips now.
A local shop has a 2004 R1150R (black) w/27K miles. I'll have to add a windshield &/or fairing & bags. I think the only thing I'll miss is the radio.
Any input would be welcomed as far as pluses/minuses of the 2004, what to be aware of when purchasing, tire recommendations, bag & windshield or fairing options. And hopefully radio options.
Thanks in advance.
P.S. I sell Harley Davidsons, love them, but at heart a beemer guy.
thinking of trading my K1200LT for a 2004 R1150R
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Bob, I'm Bob too.
Not only that, I am also a Harley guy. I ride a Road Glide as my long touring bike, but have the R1100R as a "fun" bike. It is also set up for "sport touring", (meaning when my wife does not want to go).
I think you will find the R bike fun, lighter, easier to get around on, easy to tinker and work on. A naked bike is accessable.
It will not be as smooth at the K bike, it will not have the power and it will vibrate/buzz at highway speeds.
If you don't want buzz you will have to go to a R1200R- or R1200RT- counter balanced motor...
Good luck- welcome on board.
Not only that, I am also a Harley guy. I ride a Road Glide as my long touring bike, but have the R1100R as a "fun" bike. It is also set up for "sport touring", (meaning when my wife does not want to go).
I think you will find the R bike fun, lighter, easier to get around on, easy to tinker and work on. A naked bike is accessable.
It will not be as smooth at the K bike, it will not have the power and it will vibrate/buzz at highway speeds.
If you don't want buzz you will have to go to a R1200R- or R1200RT- counter balanced motor...
Good luck- welcome on board.
Live to Ride, Ride to Lunch
R1100R- Dark Metallic
H-D Road Glide- Sweet Silver
R1100R- Dark Metallic
H-D Road Glide- Sweet Silver
I have a friend with a K1200LT - he calls it the Light Truck! 
The Roadster is of course a lighter and more nimble machine but can do it all. The '04 is the first of the twin-spark models which means less 'surge' (smoother running).
The Roadster is of course a lighter and more nimble machine but can do it all. The '04 is the first of the twin-spark models which means less 'surge' (smoother running).
'02 in black - the real BMW color! (Now gone to a new home)
Vann - Lifer No. 295
Vann - Lifer No. 295
^ some '03's have the twin spark heads too (plus the braided lines, etc.)
I think you'll love the bike for what you described as your needs. For sound, I use my MP3 player on headphones, works perfect and I'm able to keep the volume just right to still hear traffic. Also have a Givi fairing painted to match...a bit of a trade off in wind deflection vs. more noise.
I think you'll love the bike for what you described as your needs. For sound, I use my MP3 player on headphones, works perfect and I'm able to keep the volume just right to still hear traffic. Also have a Givi fairing painted to match...a bit of a trade off in wind deflection vs. more noise.
Rui
'03 R1150R silver w/abs,black motor,bags,backrest,givi
'00 CBR929RR
'08 Road King Classic
'03 R1150R silver w/abs,black motor,bags,backrest,givi
'00 CBR929RR
'08 Road King Classic
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1150929 wrote:^ some '03's have the twin spark heads too (plus the braided lines, etc.)
I think you'll love the bike for what you described as your needs. For sound, I use my MP3 player on headphones, works perfect and I'm able to keep the volume just right to still hear traffic. Also have a Givi fairing painted to match...a bit of a trade off in wind deflection vs. more noise.
I have an 03 as well and it has twin sparks.
Re the MP3, I think it's not legal to use earphones in LA.. or maybe in Florida too? Some say you can, but only in one ear. Isn't it so in Canada?
Re: thinking of trading my K1200LT for a 2004 R1150R
[quote="bmw_bob2001"]Hi, I am new to this forum & looking for input on a 2004 R1150R. I currently ride a 2001 K1200LT, love the bike, but my riding has changed, mostly communting & shorter trips now.
A local shop has a 2004 R1150R
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Prior to purchasing my 2004, R1150R I had a 1999 K1200LT. I bought it new and put 65K miles on it. Over time I got somewhat bored with the comfort (no wind in my face) and the turbine (brick) like performance of the LT.
I found that the R1150R and a set of system cases can do everything the LT can do. It is just a lot different: not better, not worse , just different. You have to experience the "R" to fully appreciate its fun and versatility factors. At this time I wonder why I kept the LT so long.
A local shop has a 2004 R1150R
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Prior to purchasing my 2004, R1150R I had a 1999 K1200LT. I bought it new and put 65K miles on it. Over time I got somewhat bored with the comfort (no wind in my face) and the turbine (brick) like performance of the LT.
I found that the R1150R and a set of system cases can do everything the LT can do. It is just a lot different: not better, not worse , just different. You have to experience the "R" to fully appreciate its fun and versatility factors. At this time I wonder why I kept the LT so long.
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