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by RrunsinOregon
Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Fuel Line Quick Disconnects
Replies: 27
Views: 9108

As an aside, a Mother's drill driven polishing ball from an autoparts store and a dab of BonAmi with water will clean that stain right off the case. Just take it easy, and you will watch the stain just disappear.
by RrunsinOregon
Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Hard Starting?
Replies: 11
Views: 4440

Have the codes read before you do anything. The injection throttle bodies have Throttle Position Sensors (TPS) that sometimes fail if they have been pressure washed. The injection system also has a cold start sequence that relies on inputs from a temperature sensor, and that circuit sometimes gets d...
by RrunsinOregon
Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Rear Pinion Bearing and Seal
Replies: 4
Views: 2418

Rear Pinion Bearing and Seal

I am relatively new to the R1150R with an 03 with 8,500 miles, as I converted from Honda GoldWings because they got too heavy, and need some advice. I have been getting suggestions from other BMW owners that I need to replace the rear pinion bearing, reshim the backlash, and install new seals at bet...