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by phing
Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Gears and RPM - please spell it out for me!
Replies: 13
Views: 3381

A few thoughts. (Samiam, my last cycle was a 75 xlh rigid, gotta love em) As for gear indicators, they are not really necessary, for all the reasons mentioned above. However, there are a couple techniques that will help you know for sure which gear you are in at anytime. First (I no it sounds to sim...
by phing
Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil level check.
Replies: 26
Views: 5633

As a hapless nube, I believe I had originally checked my oil-level while on sidestand. Apparently I saw no descernable oil level because of all the oil in the way. I am afraid I suffer from 'previous deutsche oil-level sight-glass turbidity-ambiguity' syndrome. It's a horrible condition as I am sure...
by phing
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil level check.
Replies: 26
Views: 5633

Hey guys. I'm new here. I bought an '02 RT two days ago. I rode it 200 mi home ( a fantastic luxury compared to my loud rigid 75 XLH chopper I've had the last eight years), although something isn't quite right about the seat. The next day I checked the oil sight-glass. No decernable level. It's got ...