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by John S
Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Exporting to New Zealand
Replies: 1
Views: 1076

Exporting to New Zealand

Hi All, Took a job in Auckland,NZ and would like to take my US breed 2004 r1150r -- all stock except Laser exhaust. The folks down there keep talking about UN/ECE certification for the brake components. Called BMW and they flat-out were not helpful. Any ideas if I am going to have to do any modifica...
by John S
Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:30 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Strange noise at the first start of the day
Replies: 6
Views: 2366

Thanks to all for your thoughful replies... Best, John
by John S
Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Strange noise at the first start of the day
Replies: 6
Views: 2366

Strange noise at the first start of the day

Dear R Friends, I finally did it. I bought a 2004 1150R(19k on it) about a month ago. I absolutely love it!! One question: the bike makes what I think is an odd squeal or high pitched rattle at first morning startup. It goes away immediately. The bike is garage kept and it is summer here in central ...
by John S
Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Thinking of Buying a R1150R
Replies: 2
Views: 1381

Dear Robert,

Thank you for the link.

Best,
j
by John S
Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Thinking of Buying a R1150R
Replies: 2
Views: 1381

Thinking of Buying a R1150R

Dear Board Members This is my first post as I have just joined the board. I am thinking of buying a 2004 r1150r with 19k on it. The original owner traded it in and is getting the new Ducati ( 1098 - I think ). I test rode it today and just loved it. Anything I should be concerned about? Mileage? Oil...