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by SF_Hooligan
Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?
Replies: 18
Views: 9831

Re: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?

Thanks Don. I do have a GPS, but it's wired through a Fuzeblock, and set to only get power when the bike is on. Now that I think about it, I sorta think the USB port may be wired that way too—I'll have to check. I wired the Doran to have power all the time because I wanted to know pressures upon sta...
by SF_Hooligan
Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?
Replies: 18
Views: 9831

Re: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?

The only thing which might be considered wimpy in the charging system is the 14 Amp hour battery, the R1150 series had 19 amp hour batteries (bigger and heavier). How are you "maintaining/charging" the battery? If you are using a non-BMW CanBus charger through the on-board socket you may ...
by SF_Hooligan
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?
Replies: 18
Views: 9831

Re: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?

Hmph. Got home, checked out the bike... started right up. :lol:
by SF_Hooligan
Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?
Replies: 18
Views: 9831

Re: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?

I don't think the electrical system is wimpy at all - 720 watts max from the alternator is a pretty good charge rate. Each of your two accessories draws about 30 mA when turned off. The bike's electronics also have a parasitic drain to keep the memories intact; I don't know how much that is, but I ...
by SF_Hooligan
Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?
Replies: 18
Views: 9831

Is the electrical / charging system really this wimpy?

Background: when I bought my bike (2011 R1200R Classic) the sales guy warned me that the electrical systems on Beemers require a lot of juice or some such malarkey (I don't remember his actual warning) and that if I was doing a lot of short trips, I'd want to make sure to keep it on a trickle charge...
by SF_Hooligan
Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: R1250R + RS (2015+)
Topic: R1200 Water Cooled
Replies: 105
Views: 44562

Re: 2015 R1200R Water Boxer

The idiocy of the way the tank and seat come together makes me think that's a rendering, not a real bike. I also think the air scoops look a little more "enduro" than I'd expect from BMW on an R. I hope the Telelever doesn't go away, but honestly, while I love, love, LOVE my R, I'm almost ...
by SF_Hooligan
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Another Tire Thread
Replies: 43
Views: 19254

Re: Another Tire Thread

I've gone through a couple sets of PR3s and am now 1,000 miles or so into a set of PR4s. I am a big fan of the PR3s—great, great tires. I go through 'em in about 8,000 miles. Phenomenal grip wet and good, predictable grip in the dry. Not a full-on sport tire, of course, but I've had my knee down on ...
by SF_Hooligan
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is BMW weaning us off Telelever?
Replies: 27
Views: 8757

Re: Is BMW weaning us off Telelever?

First the oddly-named RNineT, and now it seems the water-cooled R1200R and R1200ST will have conventional forks. Makes you wonder why some models will have Telelever (GS and RT so far) and some won't. R1200ST? Source? I haven't heard about this. And the "spy photos" of the "next R&qu...
by SF_Hooligan
Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200RW?
Replies: 26
Views: 7738

Re: R1200RW?

No, you look....MAN... I make a comment on my wishes for the next roadster, and you belittled me for admiring the options available as if I ruptured the purist code of motorcycling. I'm done with this now. I am sorry to all others on this forum, I have strayed from topic and went personal. Good day...
by SF_Hooligan
Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200RW?
Replies: 26
Views: 7738

Re: R1200RW?

I just don't see any reason to get all that grumpy about it, chill. Have a nice day. Look man, I articulated why I didn't like it. You got all lecture-y and projected a bunch of your preconceptions on me. I didn't get grumpy, I simply responded to that, for clarification. I even used a smilie! :lol...
by SF_Hooligan
Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200RW?
Replies: 26
Views: 7738

Re: R1200RW?

Ok...where to start...I'm not sure you understand what the shift assistant is or does, but I can tell you that it only adds about 4oz the the weight of the bike. I also Know that we are riding motorcycles, I have been riding since 1972, and can tell you that I handle a bike very proficiently(on and...
by SF_Hooligan
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200RW?
Replies: 26
Views: 7738

Re: R1200RW?

Shift assistant? Why? I rode a k1300s with it and it is a HOOT! Not to mention that it means less clutch component and left hand wear and tear. Eh... I like shifting and clutching myself, and even with 10 more ponies I can't see a need for assistance with shifting, so why add the weight and complex...
by SF_Hooligan
Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200RW?
Replies: 26
Views: 7738

Re: R1200RW?

I have been waiting for an up dated roadster, 8 model years is a long time on the same ride.Don't get me wrong, I love my 07 but if the new R1200RW has a telelever I will sign up asap. If not' I may have to go to a GS, I just have to get over how ugly it is. I would also consider a K1300S if I can ...
by SF_Hooligan
Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200RW?
Replies: 26
Views: 7738

Re: R1200RW?

I wouldn't expect the headlight to be final—it looks very unfinished in general. Personally, I hope they don't go with conventional forks—I'm quite fond of the Telelever front suspension. Between the RNineT and this, it looks like they're going more and more towards a Monster-esque look. Monsters ar...
by SF_Hooligan
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: What did your R12R or you get for Christmas?
Replies: 21
Views: 6077

Re: What did your R12R or you get for Christmas?

My R is frequently naughty, so it got nothing. But it got a new friend in garage, a nice clean '98 Ducati 900SS/CR.

Oh wait, I forgot—the R got a Givi E55 topcase.
by SF_Hooligan
Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: CHP leaves BMW, goes back to H-Ds
Replies: 22
Views: 8503

Re: CHP leaves BMW, goes back to H-Ds

On another note, I still can't understand how CHP regularly needed to change out clutches on BMW's so much, driving up the cost of maintenance, don't they teach the cops how to properly use a clutch?.... Low speed work. One of the standard things police are taught is to crawl along dragging the rea...
by SF_Hooligan
Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Advice on taking the plunge
Replies: 19
Views: 6236

Re: Advice on taking the plunge

I don't need my next bike to be as quiet as my RT. I've had several cruisers with garden variety Memphis Shades windscreens and have been quite happy with them (noise wise). I just want to make sure the R is a bike that I ride for 5 days straight on twisty country roads and not have my ears ringing...
by SF_Hooligan
Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Advice on taking the plunge
Replies: 19
Views: 6236

Re: Advice on taking the plunge

Anyone here come to the R1200R from an RT??? I love my RT. I ride it hard, fast and long with great comfort. But, it's just too dang hot in the summer. Also, I think the body panels make me too disconnected to the road. I often get bored unless I'm on challenging twisty roads. Not a good bike for f...
by SF_Hooligan
Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Clutch (and Brake) Lever Upgrade?
Replies: 20
Views: 8298

Re: Clutch (and Brake) Lever Upgrade?

Thanks xprof ! I've upgraded the levers on all my bikes except this one and was researching the same thing… putting them on the Christmas list! On the Adventure Designs website, in the features list, it says," 6-position Roll-N-Click Adjustment "… interesting, because this is the term use...
by SF_Hooligan
Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Dragging knee on an R1200R
Replies: 13
Views: 4527

Re: Dragging knee on an R1200R

Yo You weren't riding in New York the other day, huh? Hah! No. See above about not doing this kind of thing on the street. I have a very strong position on riding like an asshat on public roads: don't do it. I recognize that we motorcyclists as a group suffer the consequences of the actions of a re...