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by motospyder
Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Help for bad knees?
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Help for bad knees?

Thanks guys. The information is excellent. I will let you know how it goes.
Really excited to be able to ride and THEN be able to walk afterward.
Walking...what a concept.
spyder
by motospyder
Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Help for bad knees?
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Help for bad knees?

Thank you, macx. I will hit ebay and other sites for the appropriate parts. Thanks for all the hints. You should publish your work. It is much better than most of the "shop manuals" I have seen (I have 2). I already have the bar backs and had to clip the ties as you said. One of these days...
by motospyder
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pulled over.
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

Re: Pulled over.

I was in traffic court fighting a speeding ticket I got while driving my Mustang GT. The kid whose case came just before mine got a ticket for riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, although he had one with him. The judge asked him why he wasn't wearing his helmet. The kid shook his long blon...
by motospyder
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Help for bad knees?
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Help for bad knees?

:?: Because I am 61 years old and have well-used knees, I am constantly looking for a way to relieve the constraints of the R1150R ('05). I installed the higher seat, which helped some. I ordered the "peg lowering" kit, which has taken 6 weeks to get to me and it still isn't here. Anyway, ...
by motospyder
Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Getting a new bike home from 250 miles away
Replies: 19
Views: 4187

Re: Getting a new bike home from 250 miles away

Hi. I have been transporting bikes in the back of pickup trucks and the like for 30+ years. It is very easy to strap it upright, compressing the forks just a bit. Best if you strap it front and rear with the front wheel against a bulkhead. Do NOT put it on either stand. I have done this with an olde...