BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

CycleRob and Towerworker,

Thanks to you both!

Mike

Thank you Both!

Mike

I understand. Thanks again!

Mike

Boxer,

Thank you, very much. I will get that bleed valve from the dealer--I assume that I should leave the new one in when I install it, so I will do that unless advised to the contrary.

Again, many thanks,
Mike

All, Please forgive my stupid question. I have a 2002 non-ABS R1150R and I'd like to bleed the clutch. Can somebody tell me if the bleed valve for the clutch is the one that is between the emissions control canister and the rear shock absorber, above the rear wheel, on the right side of the bike. Th...

I just looked and I don't have these parts on my 2002 (they probably fell off a long time ago). Do they serve a functional purpose, or are they just cosmetic? I'll replace them if they are functional, but won't if they are cosmetic. Thanks! Mike Just keep water/dust out, should be easy to replace, ...

I just looked and I don't have these parts on my 2002 (they probably fell off a long time ago). Do they serve a functional purpose, or are they just cosmetic? I'll replace them if they are functional, but won't if they are cosmetic.

Thanks!
Mike

All, Many thanks for responding. I will take your advice and just keep an eye on it, until the braided lines come in. Sweatmark, I have a 2002 non-ABS bike (about 43,000 miles on the odo), and I think just about everything is original, except for the cables in the Bowden box (which apparently were f...

All, Just wondering if it's safe to ride with your brake fluid a little low (for a short time). I noticed the brake fluid level in the front master cylinder was below the top ring, but above the center dot with the center stand down and the handlebars pulled all the way to the left. I'm going to rep...

It's Fun!

I don't blame the dealer. The clothing customer was probably a good (loyal) customer who was there to actually make a purchase, rather than somebody who was there to check out the goods and then make a purchase elsewhere--which is what he probably thinks you did to him with the bike. Why should he c...

I emailed you the tracking number, etc.
Mike

Joe, I just sent you my contact information. I'll send the seat tomorrow (Wednesday) and email you its estimated date of arrival. I don't check the web during the day, so just email me at work if you need something (I sent you that address too). Mike Hi Mike,.....i'll take it,.... and no need to wai...

I'll send it up from Annapolis, Maryland and you can use it for a few months. If if you want it after that, you can buy it (how about $50?). If you don't, you can ship it back to me. Shipping should be about $10--it's already in a box and ready to go. I replaced the low seat (which is in very good c...

It's "fool me once shame on YOU (or BMW), fool me twice, shame on ME."
Just so's you know. Good luck with your next bike, and be safe.
Mike

You've had it for several months. Any comments on it? I just need one for the winter.
Thanks,
Mike

There is a symbiotic relationship between criminals in east/southeast D.C. and PG County. Agreed, but it is overwhelmingly the western (inside the beltway) side of PG (I checked this before I first posted, just to make sure). But your point is well taken. As Yong said, please forgive the highjack. ...

You can try Prince George's County, too, because 90% of it is perfectly safe and decent (Prince George County is in Virginia, btw). Just stay in areas that are outside of the beltway. Save your kevlar for D.C. (using a previous poster's "logic"). Have a nice time! Mike in Anne Arundel (adj...

This way you ensure that the kickstand kill switch is working. I read that on this board, and I think it's good advice--I like the fact that when the kickstand is down the engine cuts out (if it is in gear).

-Mike

the maintenance required on the Duc is more than what he wants. he basically wants a plug and play machine. also, the cost of maintaining is quite lower with the vstrom. i also think since his wife will go pillion, the riding position is more favorable for the two of them on the suzuki. thanks All ...