BMW Motorcycles

[lightspeed]

R1150R has partially integrated brakes. Squeezing front brake level, the brake servo will activate front and rear wheel braking circuits. Step on rear brake pedal only active the rear wheel circuit:cool:

 

this what i read too, that why I'm asking, coz the front rather cool. its not even warm, while the rear seem rather hot. maybe another reason why previous owner change the rear disk as the front one seem still like original.

[lightspeed]

Hi Coolcat,

 

Mine does not have the overdrive 6th gear and I believe at 90km at 5th, it is about 3.5-6k rpm. 4.1k rpm equals to 110km/h on the speedometer. I kind of feel that my speedometer is exaggerating the speed as 110km/h on my bike feels slow. If the speedo is true, then the bike must have good stability at this kind of speed to give me the slow impression.

 

I'm a stock rider. Prefer to keep equipment in stock condition as I believe that each bike was designed to perform in its own way and I intend to experience what the bike designers have intended.

 

Anyway those were just feedback on the R1100R, not complains. Human beings are very versatile creatures with great ability to learn and adapt. The fun about riding and experiencing different bikes is about learning to appreciate the difference in machine design and performance.

 

its should be actual speed. had compare the speedometer of my R1150R with GPS below 120km/h , its very close.

[Phang]

this what i read too, that why I'm asking, coz the front rather cool. its not even warm, while the rear seem rather hot. maybe another reason why previous owner change the rear disk as the front one seem still like original.

 

Maybe the integrated brake system will give priority to the rear brake first when we pull the front brake level, front brakes only come into action when we brake harder.

 

I just changed my rear disc/rotor and pads. Like your bike, the front pads and discs/rotors still have plenty of “meat” to go

[lightspeed]

Maybe the integrated brake system will give priority to the rear brake first when we pull the front brake level, front brakes only come into action when we brake harder.

 

I just changed my rear disc/rotor and pads. Like your bike, the front pads and discs/rotors still have plenty of “meat” to go

 

i think you're right, and the reason maybe to prevent unnecessary front dive during hard braking. although the front suspension design do handle this prob. but so far i'm braking slowly, no sudden braking.

[Phang]

In fact, most of the time I just roll the throttle off and the strong engine brake will slash a big chunk of speed. I spent an hour rode around the island today, KJE - BKE - SLE - TPE - ECP - AYE…. shiok:cool:

[civicblade]

Hi Phang,

 

How much does it cost you for the rear disc?

 

Thanks

[jimmy631]

Anybody got a 1100RT to sell?? I facing mid life crisis and want to feel the wind again riding the tourer. If anyone got to sell, pls pm me.

[coolcat]

Drawing on the experiences of you fellas; anyone have tried HH and non-HH pads on the same bike; is the difference in braking really so much as to ignore the non-HH ones and only buy the HH ones?

 

Cheers

 

Cat

 

ps. have a good weekend

[lightspeed]

H-H i think a bit overkill with assisted servo brake. It might have similar effect to your braided brake hose. Had try H-H rating brake pad, but not on BMW bike. Good grip, and the best part is it eat your rotor (disk) evenly. I even use it to "repair" my uneven rotor surface, but take note, I didnt say warp rotor. Never try, so unable to comment. No need to change both, front will do as mostly used are front braking or combine, rather than rear alone. Previous bike is Blackbird, with CBS (combined brake system).

[Harley777]

Anybody got a 1100RT to sell?? I facing mid life crisis and want to feel the wind again riding the tourer. If anyone got to sell, pls pm me.

 

Hadda R1100RT...if u can...go for the R1150RT at least...

 

10/2002 BMW R1150RT

Mileage: 99,300km

 

Remarks: Parting with one of my favourite tourers Colour matched panniers and topcase. Serviced @ PML. Totally bone-stock! Priced to sell!

 

Price: $19,800 neg upon viewing.

cell: 96282100

 

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[XiaoMing]

Anybody got a 1100RT to sell?? I facing mid life crisis and want to feel the wind again riding the tourer. If anyone got to sell, pls pm me.

 

No offense, tot people facing mid life crisis will go for HD...

 

I will be hunting for one small 883 in 10yrs time.

[CrossOver]

Hi guys.. I have no knowledge in bmw bikes..

 

Currently im riding my brother's GS1150 while hes away in KL with my bike..

His bike just finished overhauling last week and im doing the running in for him.. So far i only ride his bike for the past 3 days no problem..

 

But now i cant start the bike.. I crank the starter and it wont fire up.. All the lights, horn and signal lights are able to work so cant be the battery..

 

What could it be?? Anyhelp?? Spoil my night only as im abt to go out to watch soccer.. Haiz

[dinie]

sorry if i sound dumb, but this happens to a lot of people. is ur kill switch set to off?

[CrossOver]

sorry if i sound dumb, but this happens to a lot of people. is ur kill switch set to off?

 

Kill switch is the one that is at the ignition button right?? Where it can turn left and right... Its in the middle now.. If on the left or right, the engine is cut off.. I cant crank at all..

[f650gs]

Kill switch is the one that is at the ignition button right?? Where it can turn left and right... Its in the middle now.. If on the left or right, the engine is cut off.. I cant crank at all..

 

might want to check if its in neutral gear.....

[f650gs]

sorry if i sound dumb, but this happens to a lot of people. is ur kill switch set to off?

 

remember when i do my first petrol pump after i collect my first bike....cant start after pump petrol dunno what happened.... my friend help me push start and still no help, then we realise the kill switch is on..

[CrossOver]

might want to check if its in neutral gear.....

 

Yes bro.. It is in the neutral gear.. I cant kick to any gear as well.. When i crank it, the time, fuel gauge, temperature goes lights out and back on.. The time will be reset back to 0:00.. Subsequent cranking produce a ticking sound..

[slowpoke]

starter problem?

[CrossOver]

starter problem?

 

If its the starter problem, is there anything I can do..??

 

Thought of contacting PML, but its sunday, don't think they are open..

[davgancw]

Hall Sensor?

[CrossOver]

What is a hall sensor..?? I do not have any knowledge of BMW bikes..

[paithorn]

Yes bro.. It is in the neutral gear.. I cant kick to any gear as well.. When i crank it, the time, fuel gauge, temperature goes lights out and back on.. The time will be reset back to 0:00.. Subsequent cranking produce a ticking sound..

 

tick tick tick is low / weak battery........ happened to my BMW, call for towing....

 

is yr bike PML maintained? Is yes, free towing at 62923166... 24 hours service everyday

[davgancw]

Hall Sensor aka Timing sensor aka ignition sensor.. could be the culprit. Happened to me too. No choice. .got to tow to workshop. repair also not cheap.

[CrossOver]

Oooh.. No choice then.. Will have to tow to PML.. Recent overhaul was done by PML as well.. Well cant blame them.. Maybe not possible for them to foresee a weak battery.. Haiz..

[XiaoMing]

Seem like you have drained the battery and I seriously think you are a nice and forgiving guy...

 

cheers.