BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Since I live in the land of temp extremes: so far 104F in the Salt Lake City area this summer, and single digit temps in the winter, I have searched high and low for the "perfect" thermometer and how to locate it. What I finally found turned out to be not only cheap, but accurate and relia...

I checked/charged the battery: good. I checked the front and rear DOT fluid: good. Checked pads, connections, ABS sensors, fuses. I finally gave up and called the local BMW service, made arrangements to haul my RT into the shop. I went home early, backed my pickup into the driveway. Started my RT to...

Picked up my new (to me) 2004, R1150RT two weeks ago. I have put on several hundred miles and thoroughly enjoyed it until this afternoon. ABS brake failure light continually flashes at 4hz (fast), general warning light off. If I read the fault table in the Riders Manual correctly I think it's tellin...

Update on the Radio I pulled the wind screen off, couldn't get to the antenna connection, couldn't see it. Pulled the left side fairing off, still couldn't get to the antenna connection. Pulled the instrument cluster pannel off, could almost seent he antenna connection. Pulled the left speaker, and ...

Gilx, Where in Utah are you? I'm in Sandy. Congrats on your sweet RT! I have a 2004 R1150R and it's treated me well :D John I'm north of you by about 40 or so miles. I'm in a little burg just south of Ogden called Clinton. When I started looking for a bike to replace my Harley Sportster I was serio...

Appreciate the feedback. It snowed today here so I wasn't able to try the "preload" and half clutch trick...will give that a shot tomorrow. Maybe another couple questions if ya'll don't mind. 1. I assume it's normal to hear the brake servo whine when either brake is actuated? It doesn't so...

Picked up my new (to me) RT over the weekend. Have gone on several short rides, and commuted to work the past three days. Wow, is it different from my Harley! I like the power, smoothness, and especially how it protects me from the cold wind here in Utah. However, I'm having a problem shifting and s...

Congrats on the new bike, John. For a nicely priced top case, you could first check out BeemerBoneYard.com , or eBay, or some such. Happy motoring! :mrgreen: Thanks for the BeemerBoneYard tip. I contacte them and got on their waiting list. Wow, and I thought HD was bad. Put an HD logo on a part and...

DJ Downunder wrote:Nice one John... ...I like them (yours) better than the new ones...

What color?

DJ

Black. I hear thats the fastest color!

I just purchased a beautiful 2004 R1150RT! I will pick it up this weekend and hopefully have my first long ride early next week. I'm 57 years old, but feel like a 8 year old just before Christmas! Some kids never grow up :D The bike has everything I want except for the top bag with a cushion for my ...

Thanks everyone for keeping the newbie from doing something foolish

I think I have been convinced to start with an "R" and add on, rather than with at "RT" and take off

I've always wanted a BMW and the 1150 seems to be just what I'm looking for. Unfortunately I'm torn between the naked R and the more fully dressed RT. I really enjoy the wind in the hair and bugs in the teeth when its warm. However, here in northern Utah much of my riding between November and April ...