r1150r

Alright so I've been around all over trying to find a match for the wheel paint on my 05 1150R. I also have an 06 K1200R, the wheels look the same color and I've had no luck finding a reliable answer. I tried the Würth silver wheel paint like some did and while the paint flowed nice and the end...

This bike is new to me. The bike has the ABS system removed including the wiring harness. But there is a mystery part installed just forward of the battery that I discovered when changing the battery. There are only 2 wires connected to this electrical part. There are (2) wiring pigtails that...

Several weeks ago I bought a very clean 2004 R1150R with 19k miles on it. On my test ride, it ran a bit rough but after inspecting the bike and feeling comfortable it was in great condition, I figured I'd be able to chase the problem down in short measure. Well, I'm embarrassed to say that...

My bike has sat for about 2 months since I last started it. 02 R1150R 24k on the odometer It is up on the center stand (side stand is up) and it has sat on a Battery Tender Jr for about 3 months or more (showing green) It is garaged at all times and not left out in the weather. I went out to...

Ok, im looking for tires for my low mile R1150R. I know this has been brought up in the past, but with so so many choices ranging from $400 perellis to $150 shinkos im a little overwelmed. Michelin's website recomends 2ct's. Any current suggestions? I ride mostly locally on Long Island, so...

This is my first post so forgive me if I'm writing in the wrong place. I have a 2004 r1150r rockster with about 50,000 miles, whereas I bought it last year with 42,000. I just recently put a new bmw factory gel battery, and a new similiar but newer made starter that matches the one on it to a t...

I am hoping someone can help shed some light on this intermittent and annoying problem. I have recently started to experience a problem with my rear ABS circuit. Only after parking it for a day at my work on a fairly steep incline on it's centerstand, i go to leave for the day, start the bike...

I have an 2005 R1150R with about 42,000 miles that I just serviced. Gas tank off to change the battery, all new fluids and air filter. I checked the valves which were fine and I didn't touch and changed the alternate belt. I put the bike back together and took it for a test ride, about 10...

Hello, I'm a new member of the BMWMOA, although I've been riding BMWs for about twenty years and riding motorcycles for over forty years. I'm one of those guys (perhaps like yourself?) who does most of my own mechanical work, and doesn't like to waste (that means spend) money. A couple of years...

Hi there My 01 R1150R?s start problem has been bothering me for a long time. It starts extremely well when engine is hot. However, when cold start, I have to push the start button at least 4~5 times (use fast idle lever every time, no wear in cable). The starter (2 year old) works well...

Hello all! Figured I'd check my pads before flushing my fluids, and noticed that the inside pads are worn slightly more (maybe 1mm) more than the outboard pads on both front brakes. Outside pads are at about 4mm and inside pads are at about 3mm. I've had no braking problems, but do...

My '02 R1150r final drive boot caught fire on Saturday. It appears that the boot was trying to occupy the same space as the brake-disc. The boot is not clear back against the shoulder at the rear-end. Could this have deformed the boot enough to rub, and catch fire? I recently had an...

I just bought a 2002 R1150RA with only 4000 miles from the original owner. He said it was always stored inside and was not ridden in the rain. On the surface, everything looks just about perfect. The original Michelin tires still have a lot of tread and show no signs of checking. It's even...