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by rasp77
Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:51 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: BMW Dealer - Annual Fluid change cost - Wow!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5665

BMW Dealer - Annual Fluid change cost - Wow!!!

Just been quoted £495 from BMW official dealer in the North of England for Annual inspection and fluid change (not sure if this includes ABS flush) Engine Oil, Gearbox Oil, Final Drive Oil, Brake Fluid and Clutch fluid This is 15 - 20 % of the value of the bike R1150R 2003 Silver 12,500 miles Is thi...
by rasp77
Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Rocksters: Numbers registered or sold in the UK
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

Re: Rocksters: Numbers registered or sold in the UK

OK just go to howmanyleft.co.uk and this will tell you how many are left registered. For the R1150R Current figures are 726 registered and 79 sorn (not taxed) Q4 in 2005 indicates the maximum registered which was 897. Even gives a graphical representation Only a 19% reduction in the numbers from the...
by rasp77
Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Hepco & Becker Side Rails, Rack and Top Case Product Report
Replies: 4
Views: 2226

Re: Hepco & Becker Side Rails, Rack and Top Case Product Report

Buying the version that attaches to the stock side rails, does in fact position the
topcase lower and not quite as far back

However the back rest is not as tall
by rasp77
Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Owner...service manual
Replies: 5
Views: 1798

Re: New Owner...service manual

As a new owner - also another big thankyou to Macx.
by rasp77
Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Getting a new bike home from 250 miles away
Replies: 19
Views: 4100

Getting a new bike home from 250 miles away

Will be collecting my 2003 R1150R on Monday in a Mercedes Vito Van - 4 hrs drive After reading the previous post, options appear to be 1)Lash it to the side of the van and NOT using side/centre stand 2)Roll it on and lay it on its side with plenty of padding 3)As Towerworker nicely puts it - catch t...
by rasp77
Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Member - New R1150R owner - Nervous as hell !!
Replies: 31
Views: 9872

Re: New Member - New R1150R owner - Nervous as hell !!

Thankyou very much to everone who responded. My nerves have been somewhat soothed I look forward to a long relationship with this forum and contribute when, I feel, I can. Picking my bike up on the 14 September - Cant wait NOTE Disapointingly the BMW Dealer informs me that they dont consider the QD ...
by rasp77
Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:31 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Member - New R1150R owner - Nervous as hell !!
Replies: 31
Views: 9872

New Member - New R1150R owner - Nervous as hell !!

Hello I have just bought, as a first big bike, a 2003 R1150R Silver with ABS and 10,600 miles, in what seems exceptional condition. Lots of extras. I am due to collect from a BMW dealer in the South of England next week. Having joined and spent hours pouring over current and old posts I've been rend...