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by Foshow150
Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Can I now fill the tank over the inner metal collar lets say to the middle of it on the inside on longer Rides to maximize the fueling stop? :idea:
by Foshow150
Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Thank you for the kind words of reassurance!! the bike runs great and I never have to worry about that darn thing coming loose!! Thanks again. :mrgreen: =D>
by Foshow150
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:47 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Well folks I got it done last night, all of 30 minutes. I noticed that tube G and H {from the canister schematic map} were criss crossed before the zip tie junction. I pulled of what I thought was G and smelled it a bit. Ah the smell of gas I think. so I connected that to E. I had an inch of tube to...
by Foshow150
Wed Apr 21, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: What should my asking price be for 04 R1150R Rockster?
Replies: 1
Views: 1381

Re: What should my asking price be for 04 R1150R Rockster?

ABS or non? I think your price is right, considering the trade in is around 4500 {I just checked on getting an RT}. I have a rock up for sale and I high ball the price abit with the idea that the wiggle room won't go past my absolute low price. Good luck with the sale.
Phil
by Foshow150
Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Thanks again I will Tackle this weekend. Are the plugs just a simple buy from a local auto store or should I buy beemer parts?
by Foshow150
Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Still looking for the link to the "canisterectomy" on this site... Any help would be great!!

Phillip
by Foshow150
Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

Re: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Thank you for the kind thoughts. Phillip
by Foshow150
Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4577

MY BLACK CAN IS RUSTING from the inside out!!

Just as the topic states. I would like to know is it just as easty to pull the three hoses off sand it down and respray or should I look for a new? what if i pulled it off and left it off? Would the bike implode? lol thank you folks! If anyone is interested in buying a rockster that is all stock abs...
by Foshow150
Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: HID LIGHTS? ANY THOUGHTS?
Replies: 1
Views: 1458

HID LIGHTS? ANY THOUGHTS?

Here in the states you can buy slim ballsts light kits from DDM tuning!! 50 bucks gets you the kit? any thoughts on why i should or shouldn't try or go for this ?

Here is the sight

http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=pr ... &parent=85

Enjoy
by Foshow150
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?
Replies: 9
Views: 3140

Re: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?

Gotcha, well the bike is going into service in about 900 miles so i will keep adjusting and tweaking this more and more...
I can't thank you enough!! If your every planning a trip to MN let me know, i got a rockster you can ride for a day if you don't mind a Harley blazing behind you!! Thanks again.
by Foshow150
Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?
Replies: 9
Views: 3140

Re: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?

Oh thank you thank you!!!! I was also looking forward to having you show what you did under the seat? I put the two straps on the mounts with the rubber wheels for the seat. The problem is couldn't find a spot that would go around and under the blued Frame rails? I really thank you for your photos, ...
by Foshow150
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?
Replies: 9
Views: 3140

Re: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?

I will wait patiently, The bike is going in for a service and so i took the cover off per your suggestion, so
I really thank you for your counsel on this...

Phillip
by Foshow150
Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?
Replies: 9
Views: 3140

Re: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?

I think the only pics that I am curious about is the front three and were you found space on the frame rails in the back... Keep on trucking and thanks..... Phil.


This cover looks really nice.... .
by Foshow150
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?
Replies: 9
Views: 3140

BAGSTER HERE!! Now whats the trick to install it?

Well Folks with bagsters, I just got mine in the mail, I must say I really like the cover. I went on the bagster website to try to understand the motions of installing the cover, work it from top to bottom so on and so forth. The part that is giving me trouble is the wings on the side with the two s...
by Foshow150
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Leather Tank cover
Replies: 5
Views: 2680

Re: Leather Tank cover

I thank you for your fellowship on the subject!

Phillip
by Foshow150
Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Leather Tank cover
Replies: 5
Views: 2680

Re: Leather Tank cover

"I tend to cover the tank with ACF-50 before fitting them anyway." What is ACF? I think i found a vendor here in the us that will deal with bagster!!! Yeah My bike is not set up for luggage {cough cough the Harley has the room for a kitchen sink cough cough} but i would love to set it up s...
by Foshow150
Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Leather Tank cover
Replies: 5
Views: 2680

Leather Tank cover

Anyone have one and what are your thoughts?
by Foshow150
Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 3mph and the abs
Replies: 2
Views: 1359

Re: 3mph and the abs

Pads should be new as of 6ooo mile tune probaly glazed..... but when i am going 30 and i jam them on i am not producing the noise. very slow stopping and it almost sounds like bearings :-k
by Foshow150
Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: 3mph and the abs
Replies: 2
Views: 1359

3mph and the abs

3mph and the abs front breaks makes a small sweaking gurgle noise when i am coming to a stop... it is not the servos, I am very familiar with the buzzing noise of the servos. The bike was pulled out of storage 2 days ago 7400 miles, maintenence at 6000, the brakes a bit unused. I have put one tank o...
by Foshow150
Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:39 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Oh Where Oh where is the maintence post .... The one for bee
Replies: 8
Views: 2681

TO ALL THAT REPLIED I THANK YOU

I WILL KEEP THE SONGS TO A TRICKLE
THANK YOU NO MORE BEER FOR ME

PHIL