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by Gordon-h
Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Cruising speed on your 1150
Replies: 5
Views: 2850

Re: Cruising speed on your 1150

R100CS - I used to live up the road from you in Amstelveen - was a while ago though.
by Gordon-h
Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Cruising speed on your 1150
Replies: 5
Views: 2850

Re: Cruising speed on your 1150

Agree with 85-95mph.......any faster and windblast becomes intrusive......any slower and they become a bit "vibey". Seem to have a sweet spot at this speed band but I think US spec 1150's must have a higher top gear ratio compared to UK/Euro spec bikes as mine seems to be turning higher rp...
by Gordon-h
Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: This may be a "sensitive topic"...
Replies: 12
Views: 4757

Re: This may be a "sensitive topic"...

jwagreen wrote:Thanks for bringing this up. I have had the same issue happen to me and was wondering about a solution. Last night I went into the garage and installed four washers on each side of the forward seat bracket to raise the front of the seat.
Did this make much difference?