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Need a new battery and have pretty much decided upon the Odyssey PC680 based upon reports here. Looking at Batttery Mart, there is a PC680 and a PC680MJ. Evidently MJ stands for metal jacket, although other specs are the same. Any pros or cons to this? I can't see spending the extra dough on the MJ,...

The bike has just 18K miles on it and has never had pads replaced. When I went out to the garage to look, the outside area of the rear disc was scored and the pads look pretty thin. Amazing what this board and the internet can do. Thanks guys. Cycle Rob - I only wish I were still in NJ to come out t...

02 1150R ABS (Atlanta Blue) When riding at constant speeds, around 50mph, I get a high pitched whistling sound from rear area. At first I ghought it was helmet noise, so on a diagnosis run, I didnt wear one. Its rather high pitched, doesnt change when pulling in clutch, shifting weight inside and ou...

Zanotti2, If the units are in good shape I'll give you 50% plus shipping for the cases. I would, but the dealer specifically wanted it with cases. I think I will wait until the new 2007 GS's come out. They are supposed to have better brakes, mechanical rather than servo, and new ABS. Also, the blac...

Florida - I would be a long, fun ride home!

The bike is perfect....Atlanta Blue, side cases, tank bag, smoke gray sport screen.

I will pick you up at the airport! Would yu like photo's?

Z

The dealer specifically said that the cases had to be included or its $5K.

The tax avoidance also helps - effectively 7% more

Went to trade in my 2002 R1150R abs, cases, tank bag -dealer offered my $5500!

Its only got 14K miles - hell I thought the bags alone were worth $1K.

I wish they had not changed the bags on the new GS, that makes our side cases value drop as well.

Comments?

PS:Thinking about a new GS.....

I see a lot of you like the Oddessy battery available on ebay for about $85. Cool.

Might just trade it in on a GS. What do you think they will give me for it?

Went out tonight to go for a quick ride and the bike wouldn't start. Dead battery. I recently moved to Florida (from Cleveland) and I think the hot moving van probably evaporated what fluid was left in the battery. I have to admit that I have not been good about keeping it full - what a pain with re...

Sent you a PM re my bike....
Z

Thought I should formally introduce myself before I start asking all kinds of dumb questions... . It is due for a valve adjust and TB sync, and I debating over whether I should get into that or not. Considering that I probably wont be putting too many miles on, it doesn't seem to make sense for me ...

Slipstream wrote:I just checked their website--no mention of closing--are you quite sure they're going out of business?

Yep, called them today and confirmed. Closing end of the week and everything is on fire sale.

Seems like we are losing the entire dealer base in the Midwest. Closing or closed: South Bend Indy St Louis Rockford Cincinnati This BMW marketing strategy is flawed and it will be a boutique brand on both coasts after a while. I certainly wouldnt ride one coast to caost now. I love my 1150R, but it...

Patrick -

You made a great choice for a second bike. Take it a little slower and enjoy!

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Patrick is always telling us to use this Seafoam additive and I always forget. My '02R has been showing some signs of knocking and I thought I would try some. I had 100 miles on the most recent tank of gas, so I added about 4oz Seafoam and ran for the remaining 60 miles. Tried to run in Pat's pleasu...