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by bebecar
Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:54 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

I think that's it Bebecar. I have installed (and removed for summer) the Wunderlich http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=9208&highlight= I am very happy with the results. It gets cold where I am too, and I found it really helps take the edge off. Add the handguards like I did, and I don't ev...
by bebecar
Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:05 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

Hi, yes I think you have had good replies but if I could add my tuppence worth, after selling my 100RS I really missed the fairing seeing I live on the coast in South Africa and it is usually windy. I fitted a Wunderlich screen to my Rockster and am happy with the result. In fact I think the bike l...
by bebecar
Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:52 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Shorter Paralever Arm
Replies: 44
Views: 16880

This looks like a very interesting modification!

I don't even have Rockster (yet) but it is really interesting to see that the performance can be enhanced in this way without sacrificing anything serious.
by bebecar
Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:57 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

And Marku - 12-13 hour days, that isn't exactly short. Did you do that with the stock seat? For some reason I had no interest in stopping in Eastern Washington and Oregon. On highway 97, the best thing out there seemed to be the road. :P Ya, I did it with the stock seat. I just can't see to justify...
by bebecar
Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:11 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

Hopefully you will not have a problem finding a buyer for the R100RS. In 1977, BMW introduced the R100RS which was proclaimed to be the most powerful motorcycle in production, and was a first having a frame-mounted fairing. A pioneer of sorts. I did 700+ miles in 14 hours about 5 years ago on my Cr...
by bebecar
Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:50 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

Wow... That was an interesting test ride! This seems to be everything I am looking for - I don't even mind it not having a screen - as long as the airflow is uninterrupted I find it ok to get some windblast. Besides it keeps me from going to fast. I have two bikes, both 80th anniversary, in my sight...
by bebecar
Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

I have the Citrus model (an '04) and enjoy it. Like has been already said here, test drive it to get your impressions. My fave is still my R12C for my long trips and because I am shy on inseam, but the Rockster is great in the twisties and stable while doing 'em. I personally think the R100RSes are...
by bebecar
Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

Ingvar, welcome to the site You already own a BMW and are familiar with it's operation/quirks. The Rockster is light years ahead in technology/riding quality from your present mount and will surely provide what you are loking for as well as put a smile on your face. I side with riceburner, go on a ...
by bebecar
Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?
Replies: 17
Views: 5581

Longing for a Rockster - any riding impressions to offer?

I'm new on this forum as I am thinking about going all the way and buy a Rockster, 04 80th anniversary version. I currently have a very good condition R100RS Mono from 1994 which has served me well for the last year. However I am not driving as much on motorways as I thought (in all kind of weather ...