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by Daniel G. Banting
Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: brake bleeder nipples (after market)???
Replies: 2
Views: 1800

I expect that you are correct. I checked out the site and it sure appears as if this is the item. The explanation of having to back them of 1/4 turn is the piece of info that I was missing. It all makes sense now.]

Thank you for your help.

Dan
by Daniel G. Banting
Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: brake bleeder nipples (after market)???
Replies: 2
Views: 1800

brake bleeder nipples (after market)???

I have recently purchased a 1996 R850R. One of the reasons I chose this machine was that I had hoped to begin doing some of my own maintenance never having done it before. I do not have a great deal of experienc but am hoping to learn. When I purchase the bike the previous owner had said that the bi...
by Daniel G. Banting
Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: I am acquiring a R850R ??
Replies: 8
Views: 4086

It has been done! Picked up the bike yesterday. Now I just have to look after the paperwork and insurance.

I am as excited as a kid on his first date. I will keep you posted on our progress. In the meantime thank you all who responded. Your advice and comments were instumental to my purchase.

Dan
by Daniel G. Banting
Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: I am acquiring a R850R ??
Replies: 8
Views: 4086

Thank you gentlemen for your advice and replies. You have given me a greater degree of comfort and confidence in my decision. I will let you know the outcome. Negotiations continue and I "may"be picking it up tomorrow.

Thank you once again.

db
by Daniel G. Banting
Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: I am acquiring a R850R ??
Replies: 8
Views: 4086

I am acquiring a R850R ??

I am returning to the fold after a 6 or 7 year hiatus. I had ridden a stripped 1980 Gold Wing for nearly 10 years and finally "retired"it with nearly 300,000km. I eventually gave it to my uncle and he did an off the frame restoration and is still riding it. My personal circumstances have c...