Thinking about getting a R1150R...

Post by **dwayne** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:40 am

yjleesvrr wrote:acejones - I'll try it.

dwayne - just go to http://www.laminarlip.com

klrstix · Post by **klrstix** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:48 am

If you are looking for a very effective Windshield for the 1150r then go to http://www.aeroflowscreens.com. A little more expensive than some of the other alternatives but premium wind protection. Owner of the company a great person to talk with also.

Slipstream · Post by **Slipstream** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:58 pm

klrstix wrote:If you are looking for a very effective Windshield for the 1150r then go to http://www.aeroflowscreens.com. A little more expensive than some of the other alternatives but premium wind protection. Owner of the company a great person to talk with also.

What am I missing? I go to the aeroflow site and it doesn't do anything after I select the R1150R.

Post by **scottybooj** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:52 am

Don't focus on going down...however, the opposing cylinders will save your legs if you do.

I went down at around 30 mph or so and slid with the bike not coming down and crushing me.

only damage is to the plastic cylinder guard and to the cylinder head cover which is scraped.

If you're thinking that the heads get ripped off, that would be only under severe crash conditions. And if that happened, who cares what happens to the bike as long as you're ok.

klrstix · Post by **klrstix** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 11:16 am

Slipstream wrote:
What am I missing? I go to the aeroflow site and it doesn't do anything after I select the R1150R.

I am going to guess that you use a Mac. I have the same problem with a my Mac computer.

Try this link: http://www.aeroflowscreens.com/r1150r.htm

Narflar · Post by **Narflar** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:13 pm

scottybooj wrote:Don't focus on going down...however, the opposing cylinders will save your legs if you do.

I went down at around 30 mph or so and slid with the bike not coming down and crushing me.

only damage is to the plastic cylinder guard and to the cylinder head cover which is scraped.

If you're thinking that the heads get ripped off, that would be only under severe crash conditions. And if that happened, who cares what happens to the bike as long as you're ok.

I'm not focusing on going down. I just know it's a possability. I've always been conserned about how the motor would hold up with it's desgin. All my bikes have had frame sliders so I've never been worried about my leg getting caught. I've been down once and only had cosmetic damage to teh bike, (not including a couple dumb mistakes that resulted in teh bike just deciding to lay on it's side from a standstill) but it's good to hear that the cyclanders will hold up in a low side.

Brownw3 · Post by **Brownw3** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:29 pm

Narflar:

I lowsided one of these bikes at 70 MPH. I'd be more than glad to show you pics. The bike was easily repaired and there was almost no serious damage. Its better than ever and I love this quirky, vibrating oil-burning Kraut machine. I've ridden Airheads and oilheads; I'll say it is more reliable than other brands, it is more dependable than other brands, its fun and easy to work on and a forgiving, easy to ride machine.

Its not as smooth as the japanese bike but check back in at 150,000 miles...

Ebet · Post by **Ebet** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:19 pm

I lowsided an 1150R as well at about 50 mph while touring. The bike did not have the cylinder head guards, and the friction ground a hole through the cylinder so that it filled up with lots of gravel and dirt, but as soon as the cylinder was replaced I was back on the bike to finish the trip. They are very sturdy bikes!

By the way, I was glad to be wearing good protective gear and a full-face helmet. I got some nasty road rash over my hip bone but it could have been infinitely worse. The helmet looked like it had gone through a meat grinder.

mechanic savant · Post by **mechanic savant** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:37 am

Unfortuneatly I was able to whack both sides of my roadster in one accident @ the infamous gawley bridge rr crossing in w/va. the bike went out from under me as I tried in vain to avoid a fallen rider in front of me .First it hit on the rt.side on the rubber matting around the tracks that bounced it up & over to the left side on which I slid to a stop!!! plastic cyl head guards sacrificed & did there job , outer bag shells scrapped & cracked (didcha know they're double walled) , gs handguards kept hands & levers intact ..Oh also knocked a w/shield fastner loose ...total repair cost once I zip tied & duct taped the scoot & rode it home to Mass. was $300 ...me ? I got a bunch of bruises & a newfound respect for the crash worthyness of balistic nylon & padding !!! the emt who was first responder said "this is where all the bikers die!!!" one of the 10 deadliest rr crossings in the us I'm told...ps.that was my 02r traded it w/40k mi. for a 04r w/abs & 3k mi. this spring greatest scoot I've owned in over 300k mi. & 35 yrs. of riding

dragonmojo · Post by **dragonmojo** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:41 am

NorseMan9 wrote:
yjleesvrr wrote:BMW makes great bikes, and they have not become the yuppy status symbol their cars have become.
Totally agree. Very smooth shifting, acceleration, and overall fit and finish.

Totally agree on the status thing too. When I wanted to by a BMW 3-series cage, my wife said "Ick, I would't be caught dead with one of those in the driveway [status symbol]". When I asked her about the BMW motorcycle tho (she owns a F650CS) she said, "well, the motorcycles are COOL!". So, bottom line, I do have 4 wheels worth of BMW in the garage so it all worked out

Your wife's a keeper!