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That's a definite danger when you start working on a bike that you aquire to revive. That's why I have three "projects" currently that do not show any progress.
You have to clearly define for...

RT vs GTL? Strange comparison. It's like deciding between a Ford Taurus and a Ford Explorer.
What made you decide to buy an RT vs an LT?
I also love my RT. I bought a GT and kept the RT. I know ,...

Same here and...
Nothing to say about what oil to use and how much of it to consume.

Enjoy reading the thread, though:thumb

I assume your reference to "all oils" include the fork oil. I also went through the wiring where easily accessible and checked for potential problem areas. Added new brake pads, shoes in the rear....

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In a different thread, I was reading that a lot of BMW MOA members believe the best rider protection is to carry a gun with them at all times.:p

Why? If he had a problem several years ago and the battery has not acted up recently, all should be fine. AGMs usually do not like deep discharges, but if maintained reasonably well, they last a long...

Without hearing or seeing it and without knowing what the seller is asking, the only thing I would say is, if he wants $10,000.-, don't buy it.

ceiling

Jim: Sometimes it is hard to be right all the time:D:D

What tire pressures are you running when you get 13,000+ miles out of a tire?

The R1150RT, like many BMWs, has an automotive-type, single plate dry clutch with torsion dampers (small springs) in the friction plate. If one (or more of them) brake, they cause a rattle in the...

Clutch rattle.

hound

figurine

Currently, the only thing I am planning for the 3rd week in July 2014 is to still be alive....then again...

I think I got everything I need
I wouldn't ask for more
And there's no one I'd rather be..

Why are you leaving the wheel in the fork when changing the oil?

That's like telling the guy who has a constant light loss of air in a tire not to worry.....

lion

How did you check valve guides?

They are still my guess. But I wouldn't know how to check these, other than eliminating all other problems

switch

Are there still hotels available????

Some of the R1150RTs offer an easier way to make them faster. There is a certain amount of bikes that were produced (check Phil Hawksley's listing of VIN numbers) which have a couple of horsepower...