BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Welcome to the victim's club!
I was also a test ride victim back in January. I suggest getting some sort of crash bars. People suggested them to me...I got them....after i dropped the bike.
Low speed, just a few minor scrapes on the right side valve cover, but still.

I used to feel exactly the way you do about the Motech bars. UGLY. But, I had a low speed drop and scraped up the right side head cover. Ouch. Reluctantly purchased the SW Motechs (too bad i didn't buy them before the drop) and was pleasantly surprised at how well they actually look in person. Maybe...

I have draggin jeans and like them a lot. I purchased optional knee/shin armor as well. Another option, that would work with any pair of pants, is Bohn body armor. http://www.bohnarmor.com/ These seem to be better suited to protection from impact type injuries vs. just abrasion. I don't know anyone ...

Thanks Don. I guess I was having a der-duh moment.

The r's headlight is in serious need of adjustment. It would be perfect if all I needed to see was the right shoulder of the road. I searched the forum and didn't find any info on horizontal adjustment. The manual just states to have the dealer adjust it. I won't be able to get to the dealer's for a...

Thanks for the replies everyone....now getting it into first has become second nature. If this darn rain would stop for more than one day a week i could get some real miles in. [-o< I've taken quite a bit of teasing on the new bike. "it's a man's bike" and other such nonsense. lots of jeal...

I think I am going to wait awhile before buying any accessories or making any mods to the bike...even for something functional like guards. Bill has a good point. The bike looks awesome as-is. I'll start a "cylinder repair fund, just in case. 8-[ Quick question: I have noticed that sometimes th...

Here are the first few pics of my new baby.

Ok...not to rub it in, but I live in beautiful, sunny California. It is 75 degrees right now, clear blue skies.....I hope your area warms up soon!

Hi Bill,
funny you should say that......my boss just gave me the day off tomorrow for that very reason.

if i can figure out how to post pics on here, I will. I know you guys have seen it all before, but I just have to share

Well, today was the day to see the R12R for the first time and possibly go on a test ride. When I first saw the bike in person, I have to admit it looked BIG. But, nerves and all, I test rode one with the low seat and....it was AWESOME. The Monster probably weighs 50 lbs less, but I would never gues...

Wow, everyone has been so helpful. Quite a difference from the ducatimonster.org forum.... :o I will definitely be checking out both seat heights, just to be sure. Now as for buying one on Saturday, don't know about that. The dealer has two in stock....one black, one white and neither have ASC. I wa...

Thanks for the replies and advice! I'll be testing riding one Saturday....hopefully posting pics of my new bike on Sunday.

Hi Everyone, I have been riding for about 8 years, starting with a little Nighthawk 250 and for 4 years on Monster 620. I love the Monster, but am interested in the R1200R for more comfort/longer rides. I m 5'8" with 31" inseam. I had planned to head down to the nearest dealer for a test r...