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I have to admit the remove alternative seems like a good idea. I also have a gel cell and keep the bike on charger when not in use. May have to look into this option. What is spec and length of fuel line needed?

The scary part is the 18,000 mile service was done six weeks ago and I rode about 300+ miles before the line fell off. Damn.

So how can one make sure they are connected properly in the first instance?

Well, according to the mechanic at Greater Boston Motorsports my breakdown was caused by the quick disconnect fuel line deciding to disconnect itself? Supposedly the "sensor" detects this happening and shuts off the fuel supply. Tomorrow they are going to remove the fuel pump and check for...

Boxermania: remember here in Massachusetts in late December by the time I start the bike I have my balaclava and helmet on, so hearing is impaired at best. However, I did notice a strange, high pitch noise on starting off for what turned out to be a prematurely short trip to end the year (2005). My ...

I will say from the seat of the pants and quick road side inspection that the failure seems fuel delivery related. The motor would turn over but not fire up. Brand new battery installed last month (gel cell) and the fuel pump did seem to be making alot of noise (usually loud). We should know in a co...

Yeah, go figure. Been riding for 35 years - Yamahas, Hondas, Kawas, Suzukis - never, ever had a bike leave me on the side of a road. Crashed a few, got run over by a drunk driver once, but the last time a bike broke down on me was 1969 - my Yamaha 50 (yeah, 50cc - 5 hp, but I was 17) sucked the rota...

:smt013 My 2003 R1150R with about 18,000 mile broke down on the road today. Recently had full 18,000 mile service performed by BMW dealership and have put about 300 miles on the bike in the past two weeks (no minor task here in friggin' Massachusetts in December). I was just pulling on to an interst...

Already contacted that fine bunch - also going to go for Three Fourths Rounder tomorrow (i.e. riding in 20 degree weather). Ought to be down right frosty.

:?: So, my bike goes out of the factory warranty at the end of March 2006. I am looking at adding a 3 year extended warranty at a cost of about $1,000. Anyone out there bought this product and have a recommendation one way or the other? Also, for service work, can anyone tell me about their experien...

Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking about this very subject last night when I was searching for hangers last night.

A man has got to know his limitations. Around here that means no profanity. We can live with that.

Please, are we safe here in Man Town!!

That was the coolest light display I have ever seen!!!

Thanks for the post, know what I will be watching tonight!

JC: you are so right about Alabama looking better and better. Formerly from New Orleans and Mobile, now way North of Boston, snowed last Friday and more this Friday. Sucks, sucks, sucks.

Helmets, especially the graphics, are a highly personal choice. I pretty much wore any lid for years until I tried my first Aria. One - they offer several different shapes and I found one that was just a perfect fit in the Quantum series. Two - the noise and wind resistance seemed far superior to an...

They are both just plain scary. Run away

OK, now back to the bikes! Yikes, don't the men here all have rhino skin? Better put your armor on!

I'm a beak freak, I love the beak. It's unique, like the BMW compared to a Harley or Harley wanna be - different, better, high tech and beakafied!!