Re: R1150RT mods

[Kurt Synder <snyderk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes. I haven't had any problems.

Robert Silas wrote:

>Kurt,
>Do you use braided brake lines with ABS????????????
>Bob Silas
>'94 RS
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>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Kurt Synder" <snyderk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 2:47 PM
>Subject: R1150RT mods
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>>I have a 95 R1100RSL with a Works front shock and Ohlins Rear Shock. I 
>>have Speigler braided brake lines and EBC HH brake pads. I have been 
>>running this combo for about 30000 miles. Original shocks had 30000 and 
>>were shot. I tested a 2002 R1150RT this fall with about 10,000 miles 
>>showing. My bike handled much better and my brakes were more effective 
>>and had better modulation that the hew RT bike. The RT was more 
>>comfortable but just didn't work as well in the corners. I swapped bikes 
>>with a FZ1 rider for 20 miles and he commented on how good my bike was 
>>in the corners.
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>>I did use a Two Brothers exhaust for a couple years but removed it 
>>because on quality issues and the need for frequent repacking. I was 
>>fairly loud but had a good sound. I dynoed the bike with the Two 
>>Brothers  and with stock. The top end readings were 85.6 hp stock, 85.5 
>>TB. Torque was 68.8 stock and 68.6 TB. There were differences of 2-4 hp 
>>through the range but the curves crossed several times so no real 
>> advantage to either system on my bike. The Two Brothers mounting system 
>>was not very secure on my bike. 
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>>Kurt Snyder
>>Northfield VT

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