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Thanks guys, guess I need to change out the lower plugs again.....appreciate the input.

Hawk

Thanks Rick, good to have the BMW part #.

Before I got started changing fluids and plugs I went to the local Kawasaki dealer (close to me) and bought 2 NGK DCPR 8 EKC plugs per the Clymer manual. Good thing I did. When I pulled the secondary plugs (they were the Bosch YR 6 LDE), they were a smaller diameter than the primary plugs. Bike runs...

I went to local BMW dealer to get 4 plugs for 2004 R1150R. They sold me 4 NGK R plugs, all BKR7EKC. I asked about that and they said BMW now specs the same plugs for upper and lower.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Thx!

Forgot to mention I checked Amazon today and they are in stock, ready to ship. Search on PL10241 and they pop right up.

I use the Purolator PL10241 and order them from Amazon for $7.58 per two. Order a total of $25 and get free shipping...you can get a book DVD or CD or whatever to make up the $25. I just ordered four of the two packs to get my free shipping.

For me, 7,000 miles is all I hope for out of a Metzler tire; this was true when I rode Japanese bikes as well. I've heard the Michelin Road Pilots give better mileage, but this is second hand. I do agree that tires are not the place to save money on a motorcycle.....except if you are changing your o...

I have bought and ridden tires two or three years old with no problems. I go through a set of tires per year, so they're not going to age much on my bike!

If you're going to mount your own tire (not a big deal) you may need a compression strap of some sort to get the bead to seat.

Geico raised me from $400 to $1,000 last year, in Arizona. I went with Safeco and got a policy for a tad over $400 per year. Get a few quotes.... I am also told American Family is reasonable on bike insurance, especially if you are willing to put your homeowners insurance with them as well. Good luc...

Jeffrey, the fuel filter is inside the gas tank so it tends not to get changed too often; grades of fuels used plus luck can make a difference in the life of the filter; filling your tank at a station when the tanker is there topping off the underground tanks is A Bad Time to get gas there; all the ...

Jeffrey, Can you quantify how cold your mornings are, and what the daytime temps are? Might help us to diagnose the problem; but I third the sentiment on time for a new battery. I've had good luck with the Odyssey battery. Mobil One carries a 0W-40 synthetic oil; not cheap but might be good for cold...

Welcome Seamripper, I think you will really enjoy your R1150R and this group. There is a lot of help here, don't hesitate to ask.

Nice day for a ride here, summers are in some ways more difficult riding than now....but that is Arizona for you.

I assume most here know MCN stands for Motorcycle Consumer News, the 100% suscriber supported motorcycle mag with no advertising. Synopsis: The article is on pace 32, the article is 3 pages long, with diagrams of "Old Style" Paralever final drives, and EVO Paralevers. These are oilhead and...

As to the rear box, several folks here recommended the Hepco and Becker, 42 L box with the mounting rack (which replaces the plastic part on the BMW rack perfectly), with the foam pad as part of the backrest. I am told by passengers that this is very comfortable, and it matches the BMW side cases pe...

Regular gas just hit $2.30 per liter in Germany today.

Now that gas prices are $4 or more in many places for regular, about $.50 more for high octane, does anyone have recommendations for octane for BMW R1150R? I tend to run the highest octane for around town usage but am wondering about running regular or mid level gas for highway use. I know this topi...

My 1150R is quite happy at 3500 to 4000 RPM, I do have the "tall" high gear which might make a difference. 4000 RPM is an indicated 80 mph probably 75 mph per hour if I checked it against a GPS.

Thanks Naiad, yes I am primarily concerned with shop fires, the BMW holds about six gallons of gasoline so it's not like fighting a "big" fire. Our fuel here is the 10% mix most months of the year and I was uncertain how it would affect fire extinguishers. I tend to buy commercial fire ext...

I asked this question in another thread but it got buried in political comments; let me try again. Liquid fires, like gasoline, are normally handled by a type "B" fire extinguisher. Now our fuel is changing with 10 to 15% ethanol being added. This may change the requirements of fire exting...

Wayne, glad you are back to work and feeling better. Thanks for keeping us posted.