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by theresearcher
Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Screens compared
Replies: 45
Views: 19886

Re: Screens compared

I too went through many screens before finding one I liked: my choice was the BMW touring and a better helmet (but that is a whole different story). While CalSci was nice enough to take back their screen, other suppliers would not. I ended up selling one on eBay but in the end it wasn't worth the ef...
by theresearcher
Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Keeping 2011 R1200R in good shape while healing
Replies: 11
Views: 3870

Re: Keeping 2011 R1200R in good shape while healing

Thanks all for your thoughts. After talking to the dealer I have added some fuel stabilizer. If I can find someone I trust, I will also have them ride it from time to time (I am reaching out now). The dealer thought I might want to disconnect the battery, but it isn't mandatory. I will first confirm...
by theresearcher
Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Keeping 2011 R1200R in good shape while healing
Replies: 11
Views: 3870

Keeping 2011 R1200R in good shape while healing

I recently had shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair). My doctor told me I may be off my bike for up to 6 months. If I start the bike and run it for 5 minutes every week will that help? Hurt? I didn't have time to get a trickle charger and I can't move or ride the bike now (it was just a couple of d...
by theresearcher
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200R vs F800R
Replies: 14
Views: 5701

Re: R1200R vs F800R

However, the Monster's overall look is street-fighter/"stripped down race bike" while the R1200R's overall look is accountant/"stripped down touring bike". (I almost said retiree rather than accountant but I didn't want to offend the retirees. So I instead inserted accountant si...
by theresearcher
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200R vs F800R
Replies: 14
Views: 5701

R1200R vs F800R

Back in November I purchased a new 2011 R1200R. Today, I had it in for the 600 mile service. The dealership gave me a 2011 F800R with 2,500 miles as a loaner for the day. This gave me the perfect opportunity to compare and contrast these two bikes. Both are very nice bikes - you probably can't go wr...