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

Wayne, by the looks of your picture I trust you could adequatly tighten the oil filter by hand.

Dont forget your oil is thicker when cold and therefore takes more cranking power to turn over the engine. With temps in the 30'sF or lower I have had good luck warming the oil with a trouble light sitting near the oil pan for an hour or so before my ride.

Biff's R wrote:I rotate my tires.

I rotate my tires but always hate when I have to put the whitewalls out, so I plan ahead and install tires so only one whitwall is out at any given rotation.

WD-40 a soft rag and a little time. I needed to use my fingernail every now and again but both stickers came off with no scratches or dulling of finish. Take your time. I think the bike looks a whole lot better without them.
2004 silver R

Pat I like these reflective vests: http://www.accidentscene.net/sos/ridingvests.htm I use them for overcast and night riding since my riding attire is dark. I have one for my wife as well. I have a third vest that I have never used and would sell for $30 (1/2 price). It is the single stripe version ...

I use the passport 8500 mounted to my clutch reservoir. I had my BMW tech hard wire it and I run an ear jack wire under the tank and seat so I can lay an ear jack next to my ear under my helmet. I went to an ear jack because I never caught the lights on the detector due to my focus on the road. I ag...

I have been very pleased with my Bill Mayer leather seat. Unlike his brother Rick, Bill's seats have no stiching which can allow more water absorption. The smooth leather is so much more comfortable than vinyl and allows me to ride longer distances without the monkey butt feel. I also had the Bill M...

Thanks all for the input. Sounds like both have their advantages. The photo of the R90s and the r1200 is a real sales pitch! They look great together. Also good to know the /6 is comfortable. I like that the K75c is a good all arounder. The decision is no easier but it helps to hear preferences from...

I am looking at a couple used bikes. One is a 1986 K75c with 19,500 miles with the second owner of 4 years selling it. The second bike is a 1976 R 75/6 with 43,000 miles and the number of owners is a question. I have yet to test ride or look at either in person. I still have not talked to the owner ...

I put two o-rings on the top and one below. Much clearer view. Low speeds in town and the mirrors are glass clear. They still fuzz a little at higher revs/speed. My left mirror is clearest up to 80 mph or so and the right mirror becomes clearest above 80mph. I torqued the nuts down pretty tight so I...

I got my white beakster T yesterday and I am very pleased. I will wear it proudly. Thanks FN for your efforts on this, they look great!

How close are we to having enough T-shirts to make an order?

I bought my 2004 R1150R in May of 2003, twin spark, stainless steel brake lines and a 6th gear thats 4,000 rpm at 80mph

Twisters and Twisterettes

or

jugsters and...... okay, well, ... jugsters

You will be able to pay me direct via my PayPal account or you can send me a money order if you are uncomfortable with web transactions.

I am interested in paying by money order. Can you give me the specifics?
who to and where to info.

I prefer a XL white short sleeve but would also order a black short sleeve if thats the groups preference How many shirts do we need to start an order? There arent many roadsters around my community but maybe I'll see if our local BMW shop is interested?

I would be interested in an XL if another t-shirt run is made. Its a good design and looks good on a white shirt.

Is there any beakster t-shirts left?

Rockster's My Boxter
Box O' Rockster
Boxer Rockster
My Boxer's a Rockster!
RRRRRRRRRRRockster
R1150Rockster

Okay that drained my brain, need to go recharge.[/b]

Although I was a little disappointed with only 7,000 miles, I liked the grip the z6 tires provide me in all conditions so I put another one on the rear a week ago . I'll have to try the slow carressing accleration and imagine my wife for extra motivation. I get walloped when I cross the line! Your c...