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Dennis, sharp RT!

You might want to have a look at the newer mini satellite antennae - it would mount up a little cleaner on that GIVI than that old dinosaur you have on it now. More aerodynamic...

Terry, Three summers ago I shipped my K100RT to San Francisco and then my wife and I flew out. I packed all of our riding gear on the bike. BMW of San Francisco held the bike for us for a couple of...

Peterh, 7000 miles on 4 year old tires? I'd probably replace them (of course, I'm saying this without actually seeing them). I'd be afraid that their adhesion and suppleness might be compromised due...

Please baby, please baby, baby, baby please. I want you!
:heart

Steve

SFDOC, your "out of this world" comment tipped me off. Leave it to the Alien to recognize an alien landscape.

Thanks for the Dowco offer! I'm all set though with a travel cover for the road and a...

All-righty now SFDOC, are you trying to get tricky with an image of the Martian landscape? (Actually, I may have ridden my '67 Triumph there one long ago Saturday night, but then again, that was the...

Mark,
When I bought my R1100RT (and sold my K100RT) I said, "This is my last bike". Then I said, "No, I really mean it, my last bike!"

So just stop it, stop it, stop it! Stop tempting me you...

Brad, about five years ago I bought a '85 K100RT with 40.000 miles on it. I ran the odo up to ~ 80,000 over the next 3 years. I second all the comments posted so far.

The heat issue can be solved...

Well if this thread just ain't a geographic happening! Three Carolina boys and a Hoosier and I grew up in Indiana just a few miles from the Hoosier.

Motomixon, I'm on the south side of Asheville....

M1ka, I think you answered your own question;

"these types of filters work significantly poorer because the stock airbox and engine are so closely tuned to each other".

On the oilheads, when...

SHUNK, a 96 R1100R? I wouldn't even worry about it.

I think the Scout looks sweet on the naked R bikes - really transforms them in a very cool, retro sort of way (as does a Hannigan). A fresh...

I know I'm over indulging myself, but here she is from the front. So lovely with those beady alien eyes!

Officially she's a year 2000 R1100RT. Five simple speeds, no linked brakes, no counter...

Here she is; the Alien Beast. She feeds on Harleys and then picks her teeth clean with Orange County Choppers. I'm just a hitchiker on her back. ;)

Steve

Mark, Nice ride (color me green - Oh, I already am!!).

I live in North Carolina and know those roads well, except for the Natchez. To string them all together in one trip though is just...

Hey binder!

I use pegs (I confess!).

I have a set of Kury Aykn pegs mounted on Wunderlich engine protection bars on my RT. They spend most of the time in the folded up position. On long...

Mushman, I looked at those, but bought these instead:

http://bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4669

They are also from Wunderlich. I have had a tipover - shortly after mounting them up - on a...

Andy - sounds odd to me! (But then I've been told I'm an odd guy). I would not expect removing and reinstalling the wheels to alter the sensor gap - if done correctly. (I won't be rude or try to...

Check this out on the BMWRT site

http://bmwsporttouring.com/mechanical.html

Krumm simply installed a manual switch to power the fan. This mod is on my "someday" project list.

Steve

I pulled the cannister & all its associated hardware off my R1100RT about 20,000 miles ago - no problems. I used the IBMWR procedure (what a great site!)

One thought I've had - but I haven't tried...

Marty - YES! That's what the R is supposed to look like!
Well done. Think I'll use your pic for my desktop for awhile. :clap

Steve

Rob - nice pics! Thanks for posting. I've been through your neck of the woods on a couple of bike trips - most recently last July. Beautiful area, especially dropping down into WV. I think it was...

Knary sez,

"1150RT: too big. too heavy. too automotive feeling. felt only ok in the twisties. Just big. heavy. and geriatric. Boring was the word that came to mind. Sorry."

GERIATRIC! Harumph!...

"...there is little activity in the Vintage and F650 sections of this forum"

Hmm...could it possibly be that while all of us oilheads and bricks are sitting in front of computers those guys are...

Walter, I have not had any personal experience - but - here's a pic that may be helpful. It also includes a link to the installer. Please tell us about your results, ergonomic wise, after you git 'er...

Gee guys, you make me feel like I actually started an intelligent, provocative thread. (It might be dangerous to encourage me)

Beers all around if you make it to Lima. And for my secret admirer;...