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I finally figured it out -- it's about tools -- you need a star socket set and a hinged 3/8 socket adapter.

Also, a few shims or washers will allow the new hex bolt to grip without having to install fully. good luck

I've used Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact Sport Touring Front Tire & Roadtec Z8 Interact Sport Touring Rear Tire on my R1150R with excellent results, Superb cornering/lean, although the tar snakes when wet are a little exciting on the roads here in Michigan. Motorcycle Superstore will deliver free...

there are 2 bolts that connect the headlight bracket to the fork triple tree, they are also used as a mounting point for BMW touring screens - M6x20mm allen head (filister) bolts. These are quick becoming my nemesis -- so close to the forks and with a curve in the headlight bracket that blocks a dir...

Meant to post on this several times, but i've installed a set of nitron sport shocks to my 04 R1150r and they are a revelation over the stockers. Not my first rodeo in suspension upgrades, i've owned four other BMW's and had ohlins on two of them installed as well as have experience with the sachs s...

coming home yesterday I had a big rattle in my touring screen on my 04 -- seems one of the bolts that secures the screen going under the handlebar/triple tree worked loose and disappeared. I think I got the correct replacement from my dealer, but for the life of me, I can't seem to get the thing to ...