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  1. Thread: Helmet Question

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    Symax 3

    back to the question, I am somewhat disappointed in the Symax 3 but not totally. I do believe it is quieter than the Symax2, but I have had problems with it locking in the up position. Both the...
  2. Progressive rear shocks

    I have a set in a closet that came on the bike. Like Corbin seats, they are just too hard for my taste. Put on a set of
    Bob's retro shocks, wish I had gone with the IKONS or maybe Hagons. I had...
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    HD versus Progressive springs

    Max recommends 0631421232017 reinforced springs rather than the standard 0631421231358 which came in the bike. Guess my question is which would give a little softer ride, the progressive or the...
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    fork spring question

    Since I bought my /6 in 08, the only thing I have done is change fork oil once.
    I have never been real happy with the ride and am going to disassemble and do a rebuild on them.

    Supposedly the...
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    probably a dumb question

    is the top notch no. 1? Best I remember I am on notch no. 2 on my R90/6, but probably need to spring for new needles.
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    what he said

    http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/technical/octane.htm

    basically right. ROZ is RON in German. Research octane is pretty useless to predict knock since it is run on an engine without much of a...
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    50 mpg

    I believe you. While doing a lot of sightseeing type of riding on my very loaded 2 up GS in Arizona, New Mexico I was constantly getting 50 mpg or very close to it. However, when I returned to...
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    friction reducing additives

    I know additives to reduce friction were not part of the excellent article, but I just got to thinking. Since most of our BMW's are dry clutch, would there be a benefit to an oil that isn't blended...
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    BMW high wide windshield? R1150RT

    Does anybody have the dimensions on this windshield or have it?
    I have three windshields. Aeroflow, Cee Bailey and the stock one.
    I have found that the aftermarket windhields cause too much...
  10. Thread: RT Tire Choice

    by dpmonk
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    880's

    I bought my 04 RT last year with 12m on bike. It had Road Pilots on it which I replaced as soon as possible with Road Pilots. I replaced those after about 6m. The tire was worn flat on the rear. ...
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    Sticking Throttle on RT

    Had some postings a while back concerning throttle sticking when heated grips were on and using a Throtlemeister. I have had the problem when
    the bike sat in the sun for any amount of time. Our...
  12. Thread: Rt1150 2004

    by dpmonk
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    42-46

    maybe the dealer looked at me and decided I needed the extra air.
    I ain't Tiny and my bride ain't Twiggy.
    40-42 seems quite reasonable though.
  13. Thread: Rt1150 2004

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    Tire manufacturers recommendations

    I put ME880's on my RT 6m ago and went with the recommendation of 42 front and 46 rear from my dealer. Just checked tread depth and still have 3/16" left and no cupping on rear. I had a lot of...
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    My 04 RT surges

    Hard as i try to keep legal, 70+-mph, everytime I look at speedo it is approaching 80. Unfortunately I have found that the bike stops surging at about 4500 rpm in 6 gear and the little bit of...
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    sold LT bought RT

    Now trying to make the RT comfortable for my wife. I sold the LT which was probably the most comfortable she ever sat on. (Electra Glides were a close second). I didn't like the LT weight and...
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