Riding Hidden Backroads near Boise, Idaho on BMW R1150R

[@shaggyrunner]

I don't know anything about motorcycles but I like your storytelling and editing!

[@WheelStories]

Thanks for watching, Shaggy. Glad you liked the video.

[@grantnoble9978]

I keep pulling this one up, like other Wheel Stories, for some “Warm light, on a winter’s day.” You can actually feel the experience watching you ride on such a beautiful day in a beautiful area. Such a feel good watch in the dark ofJanuary. Nice to see the bike too. Thanks again!

[@WheelStories]

Right on! Can't wait 'til spring.

[@albertosbrolla8424]

Great to hear from you again, love seeing out of the way places in such beautiful area of Idaho! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@WheelStories]

Good to see your comment Alberto. Glad to know that you enjoyed watching the video.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Best moto-series on KZbin!

[@WheelStories]

Thanks watching the videos. Glad you enjoy the channel.

[@jerrysmith7166]

beautiful bike, i ha e the 99 r1100r and absolutely love it! this seems like a refreshed version of her. absolutely brilliant

[@WheelStories]

Yes. I have a 2003 and 2004 model. My only complaint is the ABS system on the 2004. The ABS module failed late last summer. This appears to be a common problem and the replacement and repair is rather expensive. Too much for a bike that is 16 years old. So now I'm looking to bypass the unit to convert the bike to traditional manual brakes. Thanks for watching.

[@arnohak6964]

Lekker ontspannen naar je filmpje kijken... 👍🏼 ! Mooie beelden en prachtige BMW. Succes en een vriendelijke motor groet!

[@WheelStories]

Bedankt voor het bekijken van de video.

[@erikerin2016]

My wife and I are heading back to the US from living here in Europe and hoping to move back to the area(s) you are in. Really can't thank you enough for doing these and showing us what's out there. Take care and keep up the great work! Erik

[@WheelStories]

Glad you enjoy the videos and find them worth watching. They're a lot of fun to produce in conjunction with my motorcycle rides. I'm thankful to live where I do and pleased to have the opportunity to share my riding experiences. Good luck on your return to the US. Thanks for the positive comment.

[@59vaughn]

Def a nice ride on a nice ride.........

[@Glasshousebc]

Great video mate. That sky writing was as cool as heck, superb.

[@WheelStories]

Thanks GlasshouseBC. By the way, I have ridden past a glass house in BC on several occasions. House made out of bottles near the shore of lake Kootenay. Beautiful ride up to the ferry port then across the lake to Nelson. One of my favorite places to tour in Canada across the border from Idaho. Thanks for watching.

[@Glasshousebc]

Wheel Stories rode past it just last week... a great ride.

[@MRTPR]

Very nice, well put together video, a little bit of everything, thank you for sharing.

[@WheelStories]

Thanks for the comment MR TPR. Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@Darkrider8500]

Love the 1150 I have, it is King of the road

[@WheelStories]

The 1150 is an excellent bike. I never get tired of mine. Thanks for watching.

[@JohnG11000]

another very enjoyable video WS, nice to see you out and about again.

[@WheelStories]

Thanks JohnG1100. Yes, glad to have found the time for a ride and making a video. Hoping to find more time for getting out of town on the motorcycle this summer. Stay tuned.

[@BenoitDusquen]

love your vids, which is a fantastic way to discover new sceneries and panoramas.Thank you for sharing. Rediscovering the 1150 ( I had a 1150RT 18 years ago) and considering this naked bike as a "come back". From Paraguay I wish you safe and long rides

[@WheelStories]

Thanks for watching and providing the feedback. Glad to learn that my videos are appreciated by a viewer in South America.

[@ricardodelabarrerah3290]

Una moto excelente y fácil de conducir , saludos desde Chile

[@WheelStories]

I don't know the Spanish language but many thanks. I've been watching the moto documentary "Long Way Up". The show presents beautiful scenery in Chile. Looks like a wonderful place to ride a motorcycle.

[@federruchi6147]

Great and fun bike. Very torquey and was a very easy transition coming from a 150cc and having to ride it for a few days while visiting family in the US. Miss that bike a lot. Great handling, great power and very easy to lift the front wheel in first gear;)

[@WheelStories]

I agree completely. I love torque. Makes shifting and riding very easy. Thanks for watching.

[@adolfgerhardhermann5952]

Nice.

[@WheelStories]

Thanks!

[@KrisKra73]

Nice surroundings. Greetings from Poland.

[@WheelStories]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.

[@rajczor]

I am in love with this bike.

[@WheelStories]

I am too. Can't wait for the weather to improve for spring riding. Thanks for watching.

[@rajczor]

@@WheelStories Happy new year and a lot of fun with your bike on tours in 2021🥳🥳🥳

[@WheelStories]

Thanks. Looking forward to 2021.

[@Heavywall70]

Oilheads are the BEEMER Bike community’s best kept secrete.

[@WheelStories]

Yes they are! True story.

[@donaldduck9257]

This is great 😎👌

[@WheelStories]

Thanks. Glad you liked the video. More to come.

[@pauldaviesvoiceover]

Nice. Enjoyed the ride :)

[@WheelStories]

Thanks Paul. Glad to hear.

[@TheGatesshrack]

This is so funny, looking at buying a r1150r so I'm browsing through videos, stumble upon this video of the same roads i ride all the time. I live off beacon light and my go-to rides are either dry creek/cartright or eagle road to pearl!

[@WheelStories]

The R1150R is a nice bike. I now own two of them. Black and Silver. They're a good value if you can find a used model that's been well maintained. I've been fortunate not to have any problems with the bikes. For short rides around Boise I like Dry Creek and Cartwright then over to Horseshoe Bend then down Black Creek Canyon to Emmett and back through Eagle. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment.

[@poatemaine6200]

very nice

[@DaveCraige]

Nice work on your video!

[@WheelStories]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the positive feedback.

[@joshuawarner3282]

Just bought one. It’s my first Cycle (road cycle) and it’s a little intimidating 😂 ... just been practicing around the neighborhood to get used to it but my intentions are the open road 😀 ... thanks for the cool vid!

[@WheelStories]

Good luck with the new bike. Ride safe and enjoy. Thanks for watching the video.

[@fr33k5how2]

very nice roads! greetz from Germany✌

[@WheelStories]

Thanks for watching. Nice to know that a rider from Germany appreciates the videos.

[@dr.bonesrey]

Excelente video. Me encanta esta moto, y tu canal es muy bueno. Te felicito

[@WheelStories]

Gracias.

[@denniekorpi5264]

Nice commentary

[@WheelStories]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks.

[@randyhanlon4746]

Good job my friend, you are quite good at this vloging thing. I don't know about you, but I am ravenous after a long twisty ride.

[@WheelStories]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video. Yes, enjoying a nice meal after a ride is always on my agenda. Too bad for many of the food stops in my area, right now. Wish we could give them our business. Soon I hope.

[@scottgalipeau2612]

I am really enjoying your videos. I have been riding a Suzuki V-Strom for 12 years. It's a great bike, but I have always loved the looks of the BMW r1150r. I have the opportunity to purchase a 2004, silver, like your second one. It has 44k miles. I've never ridden one and wonder if it would make a great second bike.

[@WheelStories]

Choosing the right bike for you is a personal matter. If possible, I'd recommend that you sit on the BMW and take it for a ride. The R1150R may feel quite different than the V-Strom in terms of ergonomics and handling. Be mindful that the ABS braking systems are known to be problematic on the 2004 era BMW R1150R models. Mine failed and it took some effort to convert the bike to standard brakes. If it has ABS, the potential issue should be factored into the price. The BMW R1150R fits my needs and works for me. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@humanbeing1675]

I never had a soft spot for BMW bikes and somehow avoided riding one over the years.. This year a buddy "convinced" me to have a test ride at the local AD. Eventually I rode a 1250 GS, a 1150 R and a 1200 RS. Okay, let's make it short. I already sold my Ténéré 700 and will buy a R 1200 R very soon..

[@WheelStories]

When I first purchased a BMW I wondered whether I had made a good choice. The BMW was unlike any bike I had ridden before. After getting accustomed to the peculiarities of the bike, I had no regrets. I love the flat twin engine. Thanks for watching and posting the comment. Good luck with BMW.

[@humanbeing1675]

@@WheelStories Thx! Yes, BMW is different..in a good way.😉

[@peterdewaele5698]

nice done, y have the r850r

[@WheelStories]

Thanks for the positive feedback on the video. BMW twin engines are fun to ride. More videos on the way.

[@Supermankev2001]

I really like your video style . I only hit the bell on channels I really like I just hit the bell on your channel exceptional channel . I wish I had your skills

[@WheelStories]

Thank you so much! Video production is a craft that folks can study and learn. I probably spend more time at it than I should. I occasionally get tired and frustrated while shooting then pack up the cameras in the saddles bags and forget about it. Just enjoy the ride.

[@Supermankev2001]

Wheel Stories you do a fantastic work I am even more motivated to try harder on mine

[@santifresnel2320]

is it the one with the power brakes? Those are ridiculously strong.

[@WheelStories]

No. The BMW featured in this video has standard brakes. I have another BMW that came factory equipped with the fully integrated ABS brake system but the pressure module failed a little over a year ago. I converted that bike to standard braking after the failure and documented the conversion in a video featured here on Wheel Stories. Thanks for watching.

[@MrNowakles]

Hi again. I have owned already a bike (Honda VTX 1300) but thinking about second one much lighter and i consider BMW 1150 R of 2001 (no ABS). In your opinion it is a good bike for easy, relaxing riding? Thx for your comments

[@WheelStories]

I think the BMW R1150R is a well rounded bike good for many styles of riding. I find the bike easy and relaxing to ride. No ABS is a good option. The servo assisted ABS from that era of BMW can be troublesome. When the ABS module fails the repair is expensive. Many owners simply bypass the ABS instead. Thanks for watching and leaving the comments.

[@reesfullmer1194]

I just bought a black 2003 1150R like yours. If you are ever riding in the Cache Valley area give me a shout.

[@WheelStories]

Riding season is here so enjoy the BMW. Cache Valley, that's the Preston and Logan area, I believe. Nice region. I've been over to Bear Lake once and ridden north of there around Jackson Hole.

[@reesfullmer1194]

@@WheelStories FYI, the loop of Logan, Montpelier, Afton, Alpine Jcn, Soda Springs and Logan makes for a great day ride. I really like the way your channel represents the basic fun of riding in beautiful places.

[@WheelStories]

Thanks for the route tip and for leaving the positive feedback on my channel. Much appreciated.

[@cancerskryptonite]

Hi, what tires so you recommend for a some smooth pavement ride with some grip on dirt? I've got the 04 R1150R 😊

[@WheelStories]

I haven't used any tires intended for off road riding. I've used the Metzler Z6 and Z8 tire. I've also run Michelin Pilot Road GT tires. I can't say if I like one model better than the other. My off road riding is limited on the BMWs. If I had a GS, I'd likely hit more dirt and gravel.

[@cancerskryptonite]

@@WheelStories that's what I ended up getting. Supposed to be good, we SHALL see! 😊 Dunlop Roadsport 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqbaeoJ3e8qrf9k

[@garymaclean6903]

Why the need for background music? Doesn't the exhaust make a good enough background sound? My R1150-RS certainly does... That section of broken pavement looked nasty. Hopefully they gave you a heads-up beforehand...

[@WheelStories]

Getting good sound from the engine through the camera mic is a challenge. I haven't found the perfect setup yet. Usually, more wind noise than engine sound with the camera mounted to my helmet or handlebars.

[@milosbinic555]

First off all, thats a beautiful bike !! Can i ask how tall u are ? Im 5 ft 7, i fear this bike is too tall for me. I have bmr r nine t, and its perfectly fine, but this one seems too tall.

[@WheelStories]

I am 5 ft 10 in. I have an aftermarket seat that is taller than the original to give me some extra leg room. I would think the bike isn't too tall. The GS models, the ADV bikes, are tall. I test rode a GS and I was on the tip of my toes.

[@__AF___]

Hi! I am 194 cm tall, in your opinion this bike fit me?

[@WheelStories]

The bike may feel a bit small at your height with not enough leg room. The only way to know for sure is to sit on one and take a test ride. The BMW R1150GS is a bigger bike option.

[@francorubio]

Maybe its a weird question but how tall are you? That bike is good for a 1:90 guy? Thankss! So good video! I think i will buy one 1150r 😍

[@WheelStories]

I am 5 feet 10 inches tall. I have a custom seat on the bike that is about 1 inch taller than the standard unit. Plus I use a gel pad on top of the seat for longer rides. To give me a bit more leg room.

[@peterdewaele5698]

how old are your bikes

[@WheelStories]

My black R1150R is a 2003. My silver R1150R is a 2004. I purchase the older model new in '03 and picked up the '04 used in 2018.

[@jeffkeni]

I remember one time my mind was fixated on some hot Nashville chick. Chicken I mean.

[@WheelStories]

Good one. That's funny. Thanks for watching and posting a piece of humor.