Modfied R1150r

[Black Dragon]

Hi Folks, here's a few pics of my r1150r,
http://ron4488.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...ZV/0/S/4-S.jpg
2002 BMW r1150r,
Custom paintwork by Messiah Art (wasn't too sure about the colours/design when I first bought it),Ilmberger carbon hugger and front engine cover, Sebring carbon muffler and stainless Y piece, Servo and abs removed, Berringer 6 pot callipers with kevlar brake lines and wave discs, goodridge stainless oil cooler lines, steering damper, custom alloy torsion arm, ZTECHNIK screen, Ohlins front and rear, stainless fastners throughout, power commander, heads gas flowed by Hobb sport racing,
http://ron4488.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...3h/0/M/5-M.jpg

http://ron4488.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...PM/0/M/6-M.jpg
http://ron4488.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...6w/0/M/7-M.jpg
http://ron4488.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...XW/0/M/2-M.jpg

http://ron4488.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...Hs/0/M/3-M.jpg
One or two more bits still to add, possibly hand guards and Ilmberger front mudguard, also seat re-profiled and padded by Tony Archer (UK seat guru)
hope you like it, feel free to comment
Cheers, Ron

[C-J]

I remember seeing that bike.. my friend Paul had it for a while... Definitely unique!

[live2offroad]

Nice to see another R1150R rider.. You have a really great looking machine there.

Mine is an 04'. I love the thing.. Sure it's not as Off Road ready as some of it's siblings but it's never let me down.

[IMG][/IMG]

-Peter

[Spider-eyes]

The mechanical bits sound interesting; do you think the head work was worth the money? Do the other bits seem to markedly improve the performance? The paint job is interesting but maybe a bit much for a Beemer (for me). But, what the hell do I know? I once saw an R1150R with WWII Luftwaffe markings including airbrushed panels and rivets, insigna and other arcane aircraft bits and I thought it was the best custom paint job I'd ever seen.

Enjoy the Roadster; it's a hell of a "do it all" motorcycle.

[AZbiker]

No ABS?!?

Loud pipe?

What are you trying to do, upset the natural order of the universe or something?

[Black Dragon]

C-J, your right, I bought the bike from paul (excellent guy to do business with), Spider-eyes, don't know whether the original owner thought the engine work was worth the money, the receipts for work done certainly add up to several hundred pounds, but it sure takes off in the lower gears, handling is pretty good with the ohlins and steering damper. current mileage recorded is only 7500miles, for what I paid for it I think I got a bargain,
cheers all,
Ron

[jrsndman]

Ron, what type of steering damper do you have installed? Any pictures? Your pic links in the OP aren't working.


Thanks,

Jim

[Black Dragon]

Jim,
steering damper is a Matris, will try and find some pics,
cheers,
Ron

[Black Dragon]

Some more pictures,



Matris steering damper



Close up of paint




Z Technik screen, replaced original small roadster screen


Spec List


First Registered 01 August 2002,

Chassis/Suspension
Ohlins Front Suspension fully adjustable, Ohlins Rear Suspension fully adjustable with remote adjuster
Matris fully adjustable steering damper, CG Alloy Torque Arm
Brakes
ABS Servo removed
Front Beringer 6 pot callipers and brake rotors, Rear Brembo anodised calliper
Wave Discs, Kevlar\Stainless Brake lines throughout
Engine
Power ship in ECU, Power Commander
Gas flowed cylinder heads (Carried out by Hobb sport Racing)
Dyno rolling road with print outs, K&N Air filter
Sebring Carbon Fibre exhaust with Stainless steel downpipes and Y piece
Other
Ilmberger Carbon Fibre rear hugger, Ilmberger Carbon Fibre Front engine cover
BMW Cylinder head guards, All fasteners Stainless steel
Oil Cooler lines braided Stainless steel and anodised alloy fittings throughout
Wheels Gradient painted, BMW Two stage heated grips
ZTechnik tinted Roadster Screen
LED Orange indicators with additional red led wired to brakes/lights
LED Tail/Brake light
Fenda Extenda, Dunlop Qualifier RR Tyres
New Battery, Private Plate
Paintwork
Tank / Side panels and front mudguard custom painted by Messiah Art Paintwork at a cost of £1000.
Still not sure about the paint, have looked at various handguards but still can't find a style that I like.Would like a belly pan but the only one I can find is by a company called GIMBEL, anybody tried one of these ?,
hope you enjoy the pics,
cheers,
Ron