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by prrockster
Tue May 16, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: RT Vs ST1300
Replies: 10
Views: 3306

RT Vs ST1300

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I can get any of the 4 Japaneese brands in the Island, plus Ducati, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi to name a few. God knows why there isn't a BMW motorcycle dealer in here (after all, their cars are extremely popular in here). I have read plenty about the FJR, but i...
by prrockster
Mon May 15, 2006 7:46 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: RT Vs ST1300
Replies: 10
Views: 3306

RT Vs ST1300

Dear Friends: I dropped my Rockster a few weeks ago. I'm OK but I can't say the same about the bike (it high sided). After a hefty parts and labor quotation I'm pretty sure that the insurance company is going to write it off. I have always liked the RT. I sat on one (never rode it) for a few minutes...
by prrockster
Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: R1150R Rockster
Topic: Leaky drive shaft
Replies: 2
Views: 2025

Leaking Rear End

Hello: I have been battling rear end leaks since I got my Rockster six months ago. If you are trying to replace the seal on the wheel hub, you just need to heat up the assembly with a heat gun and it will fall off the hub cover. This cover has an "o" ring which I had to replace twice and a...
by prrockster
Sun Sep 25, 2005 8:03 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 1
Views: 1411

Oil Leak

Hello Again! I have this persistent differential leak on my Rockster. At first I suspected the rear wheel seal. Ater removing the tire, I found the area dry. Since the leak was aroung the drain plug area, I replaced the crush ring and put new gear oil. After my next ride, the leak was as bad as befo...