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by channa
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What a feeling...
Replies: 8
Views: 2854

It is great to learn you enjoyed your commute experience Just keep aware of what is around you, take it steady... your confidence will grow accordingly. TBH Iwas a bit scared at the size of the r1150 rt after the fazer ...but I am probably riding quicker. I stress in the sense a new bike has re kind...
by channa
Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Owner (almost !!!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2120

Well I have done it ...In the uk i am a member of a legal forum with a motoring slant ...i have written a little piece re my first thoughts which I have shared so the context makes sense . Well seeing as there are few bikers on the site ...I thought I would give my initial opinion of the Bmw R1150 R...
by channa
Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Owner (almost !!!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2120

chana.....congrats, you will like the bike. Yes, it will be slightly different than you F6, for one and the most noticeable thing is that you will not have to see more than 6K rpm to begin building steam, theR has tremendous grunt down low...you will love it. Next it will take you a bit to adjust t...
by channa
Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:38 am
Forum: Great Rides
Topic: European Tour advise and comment please
Replies: 8
Views: 4096

France is certainly a great place to Motorcycle I have done it twice on a bike this last two years. As others have suggested Gorges du Verdon is stunning ..I cant remember the rule but checkout which side you start ...I think east to west the reason being the sun is then behind you for photos. Canne...
by channa
Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:17 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Owner (almost !!!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2120

New Owner (almost !!!)

Hello Everyone, I have just bought a 2003 R1150 RT and collect it this coming week. I think it may be 2004 model year as it is the twin spark version. It has 32,ooo miles is in titanium silver and has top box and comfort seats and heated grips all which I think were optional extras at the time. It h...