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    No external evidence of leaks. No oil or grease...

    No external evidence of leaks. No oil or grease at the junction of motor and transmission, nor on cat. converter.
    My 83 R80RT had exactly the same symptoms, and it turned out to be a weak clutch...
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    R1150R clutch problems?

    Does anyone know of any Tech. Bulletin concerning clutch slippage on 2002 models? At 25,000 gentle miles the clutch has started slipping in 5th and 6th gears at about 5000rpm, full throttle. I have...
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    Home made modifications

    You do nice work!
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    Oil compatibility

    The largest user of motor oil in the world is the U.S. military. Their specifications ensure that all brands are compatible ( you can imagine the problems if they are not). Mix and match all you...
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    Cloudy sight glass

    If these bikes overheat the plastic sight glass gets a milky appearance that doesn't get better. I suggest visiting a dealer to see if the glass needs replacement. As stated, it is not an expensive...
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    Headlight upgrade

    Try a Sylvania Silver Star. I don't ride at night, but put one in my Roadster to be easier to see in daylight. Sure looks brighter ti me.
  7. Thread: Noise

    by bearsfolks
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    Noise?

    It has been proven that the only place the noise can be heard is behind the bike, where it can already be seen. If you want noise tape the hornbutton down, but please stay out of my neighborhood...
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    Compatibility

    Here's how it was explained to me: the largest buyer of lubricants is the U.S. military. They buy from hundreds of vendors and use the products in hundreds of ways. To be sure of compatibility they...
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    Recall notice not needed

    I took my bike into the dealer to replace a tire. While it was there the service dept. torqued all bolts to factory spec's and did the fuel line inspection and repair without me even asking. I didn't...
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    Hall effect?

    What is this sensor you refer to? What does it do?
    Thanks in advance for educting me.
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    2002 R1150R mileage

    I get a consistent 42-45 mpg. This is to and from work, 4 mi. each way in town, and pleasure riding in the foothills. I have a touring w/s with a laminar lip, and always have my saddlebags on.
  12. Thread: Oil Changes

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    Oil change interval

    Based on my annual mileage, about 6-8000, I change the oil once a year at the beginning of spring. Synthetic oil and a new filter. My 1983 RT has had this treatment for 12 years and at 60,000 miles...
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    Poll: Stabil and gasoline

    Gasoline does get gummy when it sits for long periods. This is in large part due to the additive package. Additionally, there are summer and winter blends of gas. The gas additive that causes the...
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    skooter

    Take it to a dealer where he can read any stored codes on the computer.
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