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by nixdsg
Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:06 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: BMW Comfort Saddle or Corbin Follow-up
Replies: 94
Views: 19974

Re: BMW Comfort Saddle or Corbin Follow-up

So does the low comfort seat move you forward or back?? I'm on the smallish side (5'6") and can't afford to have my butt move back any further then it currently is with the stock low seat.

Thanks.

Nic
by nixdsg
Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: How TALL are R12R owners?
Replies: 47
Views: 8434

Re: How TALL are R12R owners?

5'6", 29" inseam, low seat, std suspension.

Works OK, but I would like to try a low suspension sometime.

Nic
by nixdsg
Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel gage fix, yet?
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Fuel gage fix, yet?

hey, has BMW identified a fix for the failing fuel gages yet? I've had my second one fail (1 tank of fuel on the second one) and would really like one that works, since I paid for it!

Any way to "fix" it????

Thanks.
Nic
by nixdsg
Mon May 25, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: What's In Your Garage?
Replies: 39
Views: 6015

Re: What's In Your Garage?

OK, I'll bite:

2008 R1200R
2007 Ford Explorer
2005 Yamaha TW200
2005 Honda Ape (50cc big bored to 82cc!)
2009 Rhino 700

Nic
by nixdsg
Fri May 15, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Aftermarket Sidecases/Saddlebags for the R12R
Replies: 61
Views: 12226

Re: Aftermarket Sidecases/Saddlebags for the R12R

I have the GIVI V35 side cases and V46 top case. No, I've never had the BMW cases and have no experience with them. I do like the GIVI cases and think it looks purpose build for the bike and really like the size (not too big but big enough to hold a full face helmet in each case). I don't take them ...
by nixdsg
Fri May 15, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: POS Alert!
Replies: 9
Views: 2561

Re: POS Alert!

Interesting. I completed a valve adjsutment and didn't use any tools to remove the coil. If I remember correctly I removed the valve cover with the coil intact. After the valve cover was removed, I removed (I think, it's been a while) the coil. At the completion of the job I installed the valve cove...
by nixdsg
Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Are you worried ...
Replies: 59
Views: 6956

Re: Are you worried ...

OK, I didn't intend this to be a flame war.

I like the bike, as I said. A couple things have me concerned. Wanted some input. thank you all.

Bye.
Nic
by nixdsg
Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Are you worried ...
Replies: 59
Views: 6956

Re: Are you worried ...

" I do agree that the post that started this thread is kind of freaky " I'm not sure if that was in regards to my original post, but if it was, I was very serious. I've been reading about the rear drive failures for some time, and unless it's the same person making the same post and using ...
by nixdsg
Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Are you worried ...
Replies: 59
Views: 6956

Are you worried ...

about final drive failures, battery failures, EWS failures? I now have my second fuel gauge failure. I haven't called the dealer yet but I expect they wont have a fix from BWM yet. I'm worried about the final drive. Too many stories about unexpected failures, specially during trips far from home. An...
by nixdsg
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Gauge out, again
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Re: Fuel Gauge out, again

Wait a minute!

I pay a crap load of money for a bike and they can't make the fuel gauge work?!? Crud !! :-X

What are they going to do to "fix" our bike? Wait us out?

Nic
by nixdsg
Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: To all the windshield Guru
Replies: 52
Views: 8819

Re: To all the windshield Guru

Ok, just for gigges I took off my Ztechnik windshield and went for a ride. 60 mph, 75 mph, in both directions. I found it more enjoyable then with it installed! Sorry I spent the money. Quieter, no turbulance, and wind blast is minimal and very acceptable compared to the turbulance and noise with th...
by nixdsg
Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Gauge out, again
Replies: 4
Views: 1603

Fuel Gauge out, again

Fuel gauge went out today, second one and only 2400 miles on the bike. I had the first failure "fixed" last fall, I'm still on the same tank of gas and it went out again. Crud. I disconnected the battery thinking maybe I would re-set it. Nope. Anyone else? I heard they were having problems...
by nixdsg
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: To all the windshield Guru
Replies: 52
Views: 8819

Re: To all the windshield Guru

Here is something I tried, still experimenting with it but it did provide some additional protection.

Nic

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=16562
by nixdsg
Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:18 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Anyone used Topo graphs with the Zumo?
Replies: 1
Views: 1019

Anyone used Topo graphs with the Zumo?

Hi all, I recently purchased a Zumo 550 and was wanting to use the "On the trail" maps to do some off the beaten path riding and hiking. Garin's web site doesn't offer Topo maps for the Zumo but in their "Freq asked questions" area they state that Topo graphs will work with "...
by nixdsg
Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Air management - something new
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Air management - something new

Honestly, I don't know yet. Too farting cold! 15 degrees F isn't my kind of riding weather! Also, I need to finish it. The top of the piece I added isn't secured, I need to add some supports to hold it at the angle I want. I wanted to make something adjustable, maybe with a small knob to turn to adj...
by nixdsg
Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Air management - something new
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Air management - something new

ok

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by nixdsg
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Air management - something new
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Air management - something new

that didn't work
by nixdsg
Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Air management - something new
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Re: Air management - something new

:-k

Sorry, can't figure out how to add a picture. Hummmm
by nixdsg
Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Air management - something new
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

Air management - something new

So I have a Ztechnik Vstream, standard height, and not completely happy with it. Too much noise and turbulence. I also got the tall version and found almost no improvement. By the way, I'm 5'-6" w/ 30" inseam and the bike has the low seat. So I have a tall screen I'm not using, what to do?...
by nixdsg
Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Removing air box?
Replies: 37
Views: 16063

Re: Removing air box?

Kallakaki, You don't live int the wrong contry, you just need another hobby! Get a snow scooter for the winter! I've lived in Sweden (North of Uppsala in Soderhamn) and LOVED the snow. Do you have picture of the installation you completed? I'm curious to see how this looks. I would have also liked t...