Don M Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I just sold my 96 R1100RT and my 02 R1150GS and got a 2004 R1150RT with less than 9000 miles on. The 04 RT is noticably buzzier than either of my previous oilheads. Is this a common complaint with the twin spark engines? Did a search and couldn't find any info. Link to comment
smiller Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 There isn't any inherent reason why one oilhead model should be inherently buzzier than another (although sometimes newer engines are a little rougher until then break in fully.) It's always possible for one bike to be a little worse than another on an individual basis due to normal production tolerance variances, but more than likely your new bike is just too new, or perhaps could benefit from a careful throttle body sync. Link to comment
redryder Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 When my RT gets buzzy, as it is now, it's a sure fire sign that a good, thourough TB synch is in order. Mine will get its gizmos fiddled with the next time I'm off long enough to remove the Tupperware and get a manometer built. Get it a good synch and I'm sure your hands will thank you. Link to comment
Fugu Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Don I recently picked up an 04 with about 10k miles on it. It was idling lumpy (and too low) and it was a bit buzzy. At 12k miles I adjusted the valves, and they had moved quite a bit since they were done at 6k by a shop who's work I trust. The throttle bodies were also way off, and a prior shop I don't know had diagnosed the lumpy idle as the fault of the aftermarket exhaust. With a good valve adjust and TBS, the bike purrs at idle once warm, doesn't require any "choke" when cold, and runs nice and smooth, pulling hard from 3000 RPM to redline. I really like the 1150 dual spark as compared to the 1100 I had prior - more torque down low and seems to rev a little smoother. I'd bet yours will be much better once you can give it a little TLC - you're still in the break in period and stuff moves around. My 1100 hardly ever needed a valve adjust after it passed 45k miles - I'd check and they'd be off a smidge but I'd bet a dishonest shop would have just put the covers back on and charged me for an adjustment having done nothing they were so close. Link to comment
Aluminum_Butt Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 [/begin Useless and Unsolicited Input] Get a K bike. [/End] Link to comment
Fugu Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Get a K bike. My wife already has a sewing machine, we don't need another one. Link to comment
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