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by georgek
Fri May 12, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell and Trade!
Topic: moto techniques risers
Replies: 1
Views: 3978

moto techniques risers

Moto Techniques bar risers for 7/8" bars, 1" up and 1" back.
These were for my R, but now I do not need them. They are new in box.
i forget what I paid. Make me an offer.
i can send pics on request.
thanks,
george
(brooklyn, ny, in case anyone is near to pick them up.)
by georgek
Mon May 25, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Michelin pilot 4 tires
Replies: 51
Views: 20658

Re: Michelin pilot 4 tires

Thanks for the advice, CycleRob.
by georgek
Mon May 25, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Michelin pilot 4 tires
Replies: 51
Views: 20658

Re: Michelin pilot 4 tires

I found a screw in my front PR3, so I'll need a new tire. Rear is also a PR3 with plenty of life left. I didn't really like the PR3. It seemed the tire pressure fluctuated more than with my old metzelers. I don't like the feel of them either. I'm thinking of getting a Metzeler Z6 for the front or a ...
by georgek
Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Handguard question
Replies: 5
Views: 2886

Re: Handguard question

Yes, they are compatible. Here is a discussion on how to install them.

http://www.r1150r.net/board/viewtopic.p ... handguards
by georgek
Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil pump is gear driven?
Replies: 5
Views: 2247

Re: Oil pump is gear driven?

mine did too, and i saw oil was low in sight glass. it turned out it was an oil pressure switch that needed replacing.
by georgek
Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Where did the oil go?
Replies: 12
Views: 4299

Re: Where did the oil go?

the answer is i'm an idiot. the oil is there.
by georgek
Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:26 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Where did the oil go?
Replies: 12
Views: 4299

Where did the oil go?

My oil (idiot) light is on. I see there is no oil in the sight glass. I put more oil in, and i eventually get a full oil change. The next day, the oil is not in the sight glass again, and the oil light is on again. Mechanic put in a new switch - i believe for sending the oil - and it worked that day...
by georgek
Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

Re: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?

Thanks again. I'll reset the TPS tomorrow. I'll look forward to it.
by georgek
Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

Re: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?

Thank you, Towerworker and CycleRob.
I just got back from my trip. The bike was great. I think I fell back in love with it.

I did put the new battery in and had charged it first.

I did not reset the TPS range data points. Should I do it now, or is it too late?

Thanks a lot.

George
by georgek
Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

Re: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?

The battery connections were tight and did not show corrosion. I think it was just in need of a charge. I did charge it overnight, and it started this morning. Is there a portable voltmeter i could buy to check the battery occasionally? I have a lead from the battery now on the bike to make charging...
by georgek
Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

Re: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?

Thanks. I'll try that out. I guess I'll remove the tank. The battery gave me trouble over the winter, but it's been fine lately.
I went out and bought another one a few months ago but didn't install it since the present one had been ok. We'll see.
Thanks for the advice, sstein.
by georgek
Sun Jul 06, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

Bike not turning over - mechanic in/near brooklyn?

I was all set to go on a short ride. I had the bike running, got a phone call, and then cut the engine after realizing this call would take a few minutes. I go to start it again, and it sounds like my battery's about dead. It tries turning over, and then I just get a clicking noise. I doubt this is ...
by georgek
Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: quick battery question
Replies: 2
Views: 1312

Re: quick battery question

Thanks a lot. Case is closed.
by georgek
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: quick battery question
Replies: 2
Views: 1312

quick battery question

i may have prematurely bought a new battery. while it sits here, is there anything i should do?
will i just have to charge it before i finally install it? it's a bmw exide battery.
by georgek
Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Speedster Windshield
Replies: 9
Views: 3452

Re: New Speedster Windshield

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/r12.html

see everything on this page besides the Givi, the Parabellum, and the Flyscreen.
You'll see what the brackets should look like.
by georgek
Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Cold weather exercise? To start or not to start.
Replies: 20
Views: 6578

Re: Cold weather exercise? To start or not to start.

Thanks for the advice. Am charging now. Will see.
by georgek
Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Batteries and cold weather
Replies: 20
Views: 6121

Re: Batteries and cold weather

my roadster lost a full charge in a week in 25-40 F weather. it's not completely dead, but it's almost there.
is that normal, or would i need a new battery? it's 3 years old.
by georgek
Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Cold weather exercise? To start or not to start.
Replies: 20
Views: 6578

Re: Cold weather exercise? To start or not to start.

my roadster lost a full charge in a week in 35-45 F weather. it's not completely dead, but it's almost there.
is that normal, or would i need a new battery? it's 3 years old.
by georgek
Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R Suspension Adjust/Seat Height
Replies: 9
Views: 3583

Re: R1150R Suspension Adjust/Seat Height

I have a low stock seat. feel free to pm me. it is sort of tearing at the front edge though, but maybe you can fix that. i'm in nyc.

thanks,
george
by georgek
Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: MRA Vario screen on R1150R
Replies: 15
Views: 9322

Re: MRA Vario screen on R1150R

I am using the MRA Vario Touring Screen (VTNB), and i'm very happy with it. I'm 5'6". I believe there are two versions of this screen - One fits for the speedster brackets, and other requires MRA brackets that attach to your handlebars. The hole placements are different. The one made for speeds...