New R 1150R ABS owner!

[WildBlue]

I recently purchased a used 2002 R 1150R ABS with only 6700 miles on it!

Just figured I would stop in and say hello!

Anything I should know like quirks, or things to watch out for?

Oh, and most importantly... PICS!!!

[DSKYZD]

Congratulations and welcome to the club.

Bravo for posting a picture as well. All the quirks have been discussed here at length. Not sure if the new look of the board comes with improved searching or not.

Do you like the bike without the silver luggage rack? It looks like yours is fitted with the "GS/R1100R" type square rails. Some folks like the clean open look they give the rear. Others prefer the "swoopy" R1150R bag rails with little wings/handles that blend with the rear luggage rack.

DSKYZD

[MikeCam]

Quirks: checking the oil level requires a particular technique.... you'll figure it out.

Welcome.

[WildBlue]

Do you like the bike without the silver luggage rack? It looks like yours is fitted with the "GS/R1100R" type square rails.

DSKYZD

I honestly dont know which racks it has, as I am a total and complete newbie when it comes to BMWs. I am picking this up based on reccomendation from my Stepfather, who rides an R 1200GS (not sure which year).

I also havent had a chance to look at it up close, as its currently in Kentucky, waiting for me to pick it up.

Hopefully this weekend.

[boxermania]

WildBlue

Welcome aboard, nice bike. It looks that you got yourself a good deal. Will get bettter once you start enjoying it.....

[Biff's R]

The R makes you want to ride all of the time.

Oil, who checks oil?

[OU812]

I can't see the pic. Never mind. Boy that looks familiar.

Great color!

[pop2tu]

Congrats Wildblue! What a coincidence, I will be picking up my first BMW this weekend. A 02 R1150R ABS Only mine is Atlantic Blue. As soon as I get pics I'll post them.

[WildBlue]

The Blue is sooooooooo nice...

[dnat928]

Documented! Atlanta Blue is the fastest color..........

[OU812]

I am the fastest color. PINK.

[pop2tu]

My question, is what makes it the fastest?
Atlanta Blue that is, Why is it the fastest? not the PINK that OU812 is talking about.

[wncbmw]

Nice bike! Shows good taste in colors! Looks vaguely familiar also!



Mine is also an ABS '02. I took off the decals and removed the stock luggage rack and installed the ones yours came to clean up the appearance to suit me. They are indeed off a GS or 1100R. Works fine but now I am looking for a stock set again to mount a stronger plate onto it for a Pelican box to be mounted.

I also installed the smaller 'Speedster' windscreen after this picture was taken.

You will enjoy the bike! All quirks soon become endearing!

[WildBlue]

I see you are in WNC! Not far from me at all.

I actually used to live in Asheville, but I am in Spartanburg now...

[wncbmw]

My apologies Wildblue - I never even glanced at where you were from!

Come on up to the mountains when you can! Let me know and we will go riding!

[mcooperstein]

My apologies Wildblue - I never even glanced at where you were from!

Come on up to the mountains when you can! Let me know and we will go riding!

Hey..give me a day or two's notice and I'll join y'all. I can get to Asheville in two hours give or take. That is if you two "black" boys can stand to ride with an atlanta blue (fastest) boy!

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[WildBlue]

Haha, awseome! It will likely be a month or two before I ride her.

Just picked her up this weekend and wow she is PRETTY! I am taking her over to the local BMW dealer to have them give it a good once over.

Here is a question, what are the white speckles in the paint job? I havent had an opportunity to clean it up and get a good close look, yet.

Also, is there a "real" name for this color?

[WildBlue]

Here is a question, what are the white speckles in the paint job? I havent had an opportunity to clean it up and get a good close look, yet.

Also, is there a "real" name for this color?

Anyone?

[wncbmw]

I have never seen it referred to as anything other than black. Polished up, it is beautiful!

[allanj255]

I have never seen it referred to as anything other than black. Polished up, it is beautiful!

Nice looking bike - you will love it. The colour#716 Night Black (Color Nite Black)


And here she is with the H&B Rear rack and bok fitted