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- Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:49 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: License Plate Light Replacement?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4646
Re: License Plate Light Replacement?
I know this is an old topic but the license plate light on my 2008 R1200R burned out for the first time recently and I came here and searched the internet looking for what bulb to buy to replace. Here's what I found: BMW Registration Plate Light part# 63267670850 http://parts.bmwmotorcycles.com/a/BM...
Re: R1250R
In searching around for R1250R photos I came up with the below images. I would take this one for a test ride. :D It looks like the comfortable offspring of an R1200S and R1200R. http://i.imgur.com/JBVXq6X.jpg This one looks more on the sporty side, which isn't necessarily bad, but I can't see anywhe...
- Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:01 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Dropped Sta-bil round plastic seal thing into gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3385
Re: Dropped Sta-bil round plastic seal thing into gas tank
I tried to let it go but I couldn't. Today I fished it out. Thanks for the protip Harry.
Gotcha!
Gotcha!
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:25 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Dropped Sta-bil round plastic seal thing into gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3385
Re: Dropped Sta-bil round plastic seal thing into gas tank
Thanks for the reply David. I guess my concern would be if this round flat disk seal thing about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter could somehow completely block the screen. Based on your knowledge do you think something like that is possible and if so, how likely?
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Dropped Sta-bil round plastic seal thing into gas tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3385
Dropped Sta-bil round plastic seal thing into gas tank
So I am winterizing my 2008 R1200R because winter finally came to Michigan. I topped off the gas tank and went to pour in some Sta-bil when I noticed the round plastic seal thing (not the cap itself) was stuck to the mouth of the Sta-bil bottle but before I had a chance to upright the bottle and rem...
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:37 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Top Three Mods/Farkles
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8384
Re: Top Three Mods/Farkles
1. Throttle Rocker (they're out of business, so Crampbuster I guess)
2. BMW touring windscreen
3. BMW side cases
Honorable mentions:
4. BMW tank bag
5. BMW heated grips
6. Aprilia Tuono mirrors
2. BMW touring windscreen
3. BMW side cases
Honorable mentions:
4. BMW tank bag
5. BMW heated grips
6. Aprilia Tuono mirrors
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:49 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Help with mirrors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3390
Re: Help with mirrors
There was a thread on this topic over yonder. Here's my post with pictures of the mirrors. viewtopic.php?p=197351#p197351
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:51 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: battery jumper cables...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2773
Re: battery jumper cables...
I bump started my 2008 R1200R in second gear last Wednesday. It was down hill with 2 people pushing, but it did start. I ended up replacing the struggling 3 year old battery when I got home.
- Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:28 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: How do you stretch your legs?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2602
Re: How do you stretch your legs?
I've been known to stand on my pegs.
- Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:36 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Motorcycle ergonomics simulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2055
Re: Motorcycle ergonomics simulator
Where's the slouch adjuster?
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:10 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Yesterday's storm blew over my bike
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3508
Re: Yesterday's storm blew over my bike
Thanks for the replies. Regarding the weather, the forecast was only 30% chance of rain, possibly a thunderstorm, wind less than 10 MPH from the northwest. I came to find out later that an hour before the storm hit the forecast changed to 100% chance of rain, thunderstorm, and winds up to 20 MPH. Wh...
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:04 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Yesterday's storm blew over my bike
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3508
Yesterday's storm blew over my bike
My 2008 R1200R was on the center stand as it bore the brunt of the sustained +70MPH wind gusts that went though south of Detroit yesterday. It almost made it through the storm but unfortunately it was blown over. I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it happen with my own eyes from the window. It t...
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:49 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Why BMW?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10215
Re: Why BMW?
Long Way Round - But my Ewan and Charley wet dream ended when I couldn't get a GS rental. They had an R instead and I fell in love the moment I rode away. I've ridden Honda, Harley, and Suzuki but none of them ride anything like a BMW.
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:47 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Is This Something I Should Worry About?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5071
Re: Is This Something I Should Worry About?
I thought the final drive oil change was every 12,000 miles, at least according to the service schedule in front of me.
- Tue May 10, 2011 7:51 am
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: My bike consistently runs out of gas
- Replies: 71
- Views: 13984
Re: My bike consistently runs out of gas
Like most, I use the trip odometer on my 2008 R1200R. Personally, I start looking for a gas station when I pass 200 miles.
P.S. Your bike didn't run out of gas, you did.
P.S. Your bike didn't run out of gas, you did.
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:52 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: f800gs mirrors on the cheap
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18282
Re: f800gs mirrors on the cheap
I can also confirm success with the Aprilia Tuono mirrors (part numbers AP8104921 and AP8104922, $25 each) fitted to my 2008 R1200R using two M10 x 1.5 male M10 1.25 female adapters from McMaster-Carr (part number 92499A712, $13.95 each). The rubber sleeve from Aprilia doesn't quite go all the way d...
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:31 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: West Coast tour: to ship or rent?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5709
Re: West Coast tour: to ship or rent?
+1 on Eaglerider, had a positive experience with them out of Las Vegas for a Route 66 ride.
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 7:11 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Coldest Temperature you've ridden you motorcycle in?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6694
Re: Coldest Temperature you've ridden you motorcycle in?
32° F is my lower limit. Ice and hypothermia are real dangers where I live. I don't want to ride if I can't feel the wind on my skin.
- Sun Nov 21, 2010 11:09 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Last ride for 2010
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2451
Re: Last ride for 2010
That was my afternoon too. With rain and below freezing temps predicted through next week today was perfect for a short ride, a wash, a top off, and some Sta-bil for the R1200R and the lawnmower. Think Spring!
- Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:25 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: tattoos
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4246
Re: tattoos
I have a tattoo that I don't regret but most everyone I know who has one regrets theirs. If you don't already have one don't get one. Pass the coupon on.