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Forum: Road warriors 06-24-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1,195
Views: 181,971
Posted By Optimus Prime
1200RT cruise control not working

2008 RT; from day one the Cruise would be flaky intermittently. It would occasionally go through periods where adjusting the windscreen or switching to high beams would cause the cruise to cut out. ...
Forum: Vendors 06-23-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 676,523
Posted By Optimus Prime
Well here's an interesting issue. I bought...

Well here's an interesting issue.

I bought 24W 3-way lights last November. Went to install them for a trip and one blinked out. Sent it back in and a new one was sent when the next batch arrived,...
Forum: Vendors 10-23-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 676,523
Posted By Optimus Prime
FYI -I sent you and e-mail concerning the lights....

FYI -I sent you and e-mail concerning the lights. Let me know if you didn't get it.
Forum: Vendors 10-18-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 676,523
Posted By Optimus Prime
Ok, I can't decide where to mount them. ...

Ok, I can't decide where to mount them.

Under Mirror
http://www.bmrproducts.com/myproducts/R1200RTDLM/large_image.jpg

Or Cylinder Head...
Forum: Vendors 10-18-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3,388
Views: 676,523
Posted By Optimus Prime
I got an order confirmation Yesterday morning and...

I got an order confirmation Yesterday morning and replied to it saying I forgot to add the switch to my order. Haven't gotten a reply to that one. Perhaps it fell through the cracks.

I'm sure I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,260
Posted By Optimus Prime
That looks a lot like my '96 Triumph Trophy 900;...

That looks a lot like my '96 Triumph Trophy 900; which is one of the nicest sport turing bikes made recently. I have a R1200RT now, and the Triumph is the only bike I really feel compares.

That...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-03-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 11,811
Posted By Optimus Prime
My wife and her friend took the MSF class this...

My wife and her friend took the MSF class this weekend. Melinda is thinking of getting a small motorcycle and was very excited for the class. Well, it sounds like the MSF is scraping the bottom of...
Forum: Road warriors 03-14-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 16,323
Posted By Optimus Prime
Which HD is fastest? Depends what truck it's...

Which HD is fastest? Depends what truck it's being towed with...
http://www.luapgn.com/mc/pics/060921sv044.jpg

I can't imagine speed would be in the discussion when trying to decide which HD to...
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,594
Posted By Optimus Prime
Only if it is DOT approved The Snell...

Only if it is DOT approved

The Snell approved ones are way expensive

:D
Forum: Road warriors 02-04-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1,668
Views: 454,773
Posted By Optimus Prime
What's the info on the wheels? I'd be interested...

What's the info on the wheels? I'd be interested in running tubless tires on a bonnie.
Forum: Road warriors 12-14-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,291
Posted By Optimus Prime
It's real I tried I failed

It's real

I tried

I failed
Forum: Road warriors 12-11-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,348
Posted By Optimus Prime
If price was not an issue I'd pick up a BMW...

If price was not an issue I'd pick up a BMW R1200RT, next would be a HD Screamin' Eagle Road King, then the Honda, Connie, FJR.

It's flat and boring where I live, so take that into account when...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-17-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
That's really interesting since BMW's official...

That's really interesting since BMW's official press release for Europe claims it is an 800cc engine with a detuned cam and tune. Not to mention official paperwork filed with the state of California...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-05-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
BMW head cheese was quoted as saying so a few...

BMW head cheese was quoted as saying so a few months back. Traditionally, Rotax doesn't design a clean sheet engine. The mothership will develop a "design guide" which is usually pretty specific. ...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-04-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
Wow, this is a totally new picture. It hasn't...

Wow, this is a totally new picture. It hasn't been posted hourly for the past 3 days... :deal
Forum: Road warriors 11-03-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,179
Posted By Optimus Prime
I bought one that was running, "but just needed a...

I bought one that was running, "but just needed a battery" for $700 4 years ago. I ended up putting another $600 into it and it left me stranded more than any other bike. At this age they can be a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-02-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
That's standard for BMW, and Harley has a...

That's standard for BMW, and Harley has a similiar system. It's a long running ideological debate. Some like them, others don't.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-02-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
Interesting. According to this emissions...

Interesting. According to this emissions document from California, There will be 4 F series motorcycles for sale in the USA using the 800 engine. The Current F800S and F800ST. Also the F800GS and...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-31-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
read the thread... (10 posts previous to this) ...

read the thread... (10 posts previous to this)
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5596204&postcount=1312
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-31-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,305,718
Posted By Optimus Prime
That's the first picture I've seen that isn't...

That's the first picture I've seen that isn't obviously a photo-hack of 3 or 4 different bikes mangled into one. I like it.

650 twin (Euro only?)
http://www.breemernet.nl/Files/BMWF650GS2007.jpg...
Forum: Beasts 10-04-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 74,625
Posted By Optimus Prime
you missed at least 3 other mistakes. :evil ...

you missed at least 3 other mistakes. :evil

I think my point was made. Correcting spelling errors on a motorcycle message board (especially when the poster is obviously not a native English...
Forum: Beasts 10-04-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 74,625
Posted By Optimus Prime
Perhaps you didn't notice, but English probably...

Perhaps you didn't notice, but English probably isn't her first language. I'm guessing German is her natural language. W's and V's are a pain when learning English from German.

Speaking of nit...
Forum: Beasts 08-16-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,420
Posted By Optimus Prime
Looks like somebody thought the Uly was a KLR......

Looks like somebody thought the Uly was a KLR... :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 08-16-2007, 06:49 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 16,532
Posted By Optimus Prime
Not to start another flame war, but I've known...

Not to start another flame war, but I've known more than a few of my friends who have had BMW go above and beyond to provide a "warranty" fix many miles and/or years after the warranty was over. In...
Forum: Beasts 08-14-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,512
Posted By Optimus Prime
:nod

:nod
Forum: Road warriors 08-11-2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,314
Posted By Optimus Prime
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/579/bmwsbk2to2....

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/579/bmwsbk2to2.jpg
Forum: Beasts 08-10-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,512
Posted By Optimus Prime
How "notchy"? Does it appear to come from one...

How "notchy"? Does it appear to come from one location or all around? How do you inspect them? Do you pull them? Remove the seal?...

"notchy" would indicate that there is probably some...
Forum: Beasts 08-10-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,512
Posted By Optimus Prime
I think an unseen issue is the actual supplier...

I think an unseen issue is the actual supplier location as noted below. It is my understanding that these bearings are bought in Asia by the hub builder, who is located in China. Thus the bearings...
Forum: Beasts 08-10-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,512
Posted By Optimus Prime
I didn't want to mention anything before I knew...

I didn't want to mention anything before I knew more, but it so happens that I am a "bearing expert". I did some snooping, and without saying too much, Buell is aware of the issues some customers...
Forum: Beasts 08-09-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,512
Posted By Optimus Prime
*cough* :ear *cough* Any idea what the...

*cough* :ear *cough*

Any idea what the part number and/or who the bearing supplier is?
Forum: Beasts 08-09-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,512
Posted By Optimus Prime
Ulysses Bearings

I've been looking at the Buell Ulysses, and heard some chatter about bearings. Is it primarily water intrusion? Any idea the cause? How are riders dealing with the issue?
Forum: Road warriors 08-02-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
I was too afraid to turn because I couldn't...

I was too afraid to turn because I couldn't decide which part of my brain to use... I ended up just dumping the bike at the end of road and walking back. :D
Forum: Road warriors 08-02-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
How about I contribute instead: I rode the...

How about I contribute instead:

I rode the F800ST at road america last month. It was very nice. The motor is great and sounded nice. Gearbox was smooth and the belt drive is very nice. They...
Forum: Road warriors 08-02-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
Now you're just making assumptions. I do like...

Now you're just making assumptions. I do like BMW, but I'm also the first to bag on them for the stupid shit they do and the silly prices they ask. There's a reason I sold my oilhead and now ride a...
Forum: Road warriors 08-02-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
You still seem to be way out in lala land...

You still seem to be way out in lala land :kboomand it's just plain difficult to have a rational discussion with the irrational.

The issue with not being able to perform one task with multiple...
Forum: Road warriors 08-02-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
Perhaps you could provide the pertinent quotes...

Perhaps you could provide the pertinent quotes from the provided links. Here's what I see:
Link #1: An academic paper dealing with higher education and the best methods for teaching/learning (I...
Forum: Road warriors 08-01-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
Actually I do have a fair idea what I'm talking...

Actually I do have a fair idea what I'm talking about. I have my Masters in Mechanical Engineering and worked for several years in vehicle ergonomics... :ear

Never, in all the design meetings or...
Forum: Road warriors 08-01-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 119,626
Posted By Optimus Prime
That has to be the most illogical response to the...

That has to be the most illogical response to the BMW switch gear debate I've ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a...
Forum: Road warriors 07-28-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,314
Posted By Optimus Prime
New BMW superbike...

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/197070/images/BMWK1000RSSKRAFT.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 07-19-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,666
Posted By Optimus Prime
I've been lusting after that bike ever since I...

I've been lusting after that bike ever since I sold my R1150R. I even test rode the R1200RT instead of the R at Road America because I was worried that if I rode it that I'd be done for.
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