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When I got the 02 Roadster last November finding 1st gear was no problem. Now before bike is warmed up it is very difficult to get 1st gear. I rock the bike and try double clutching and finally it will go into 1st. I changed the tranny fluid but all that was available was 75-90 gear oil. Well it mad...

I did a search and appears there is a special tool required for seal replacement. How difficult is the seal to replace? Dealer is 2 hrs away and not a good one at that. (2002 1150R) only has 3K miles. It also seams there is some slop in the driveline under certain conditions like coasting to lights ...

Well this is the only experience I have had with the BMW ABS. Back in 2000 while riding with a couple buddies the 1200LT leading the group was appraoching a hiway intersection. I was bike #2 and following as we had a stop sign and cross traffic was 55MPH with no stop sign. We had just came down a hi...

Thanks for the replies. I knew the 2000 was way high. I now have it set about 1200. I thought you need to hook up the vacuum instrament to play with the brass screws. It was probably idling for 5 minutes after my ride, time to get garage opened up and tools to loosen and adjust throttle. Maybe now t...

Noticed the exhaust right off both heads very hot (orange glow) and it was only about 42 degrees out today. Never noticed this before. One thing I did different is the idle has been too low, about 900 RPM and would die if I chop the throttle. I adjusted the cable at the throttle housing too high cau...

Well coming off of a touring bike I must say the R is not the bike of choice for racking hours in the saddle. I am hoping you experts have some simple and inexpensive suggestions for me. My meager 34" inseam with the handlebars and peg location has me folded in half and not quite so comfortable...

Dealers are a couple hours away and so far not very helpful. I should have added that I prefer to do my own maintenance. So the retorque of the heads, check valves and replace fluids will cover it? I was also concerned the throttle bodies may need a resynch. The left mirror comes loose from buzzing ...

I recently aquired a 2002R with 1400 miles and the previous owner changed the oil and filter at 600 miles. Nothing else was done. Winter here in Iowa and bike will not see any asphalt soon so I have too much time on my hands. Should I change the trans and shaft fluids? Do the valves need checked? Is...

Thanks for all the replies, you guys are great.-----------Rethy

I just picked up my used 02 1150R today with only 1400 miles on the clock. The bike has a complete 2Brothers exhaust system (sounds nice) and Bmw hard bags, different front shield and heated grips. Very nice indeed! Couple questions for those in the know. What is the part # for the GS handguards? Ho...

I just picked up a 2002 R and am interested in swaping the seat. Do you know if the passenger section needs changed as well or just the front? Let me know if interested in swap.----------Rethy