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by Nerdowell
Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Flat Pannier Lids
Replies: 4
Views: 2183

Re: Flat Pannier Lids

The city lids are nothing close to the quality of OEM, but once you get over that, they are good for day trips.

They look decent and you can still get what you need in them for day trips without the bulk of the OEM huge bags. When I go a trip, it takes me 15 minutes to put the OEM ones back on.
by Nerdowell
Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Help with r12r low throttle response issue
Replies: 38
Views: 14472

Re: Help with r12r low throttle response issue

My new r1200r was so herky jerky it is a wander I got through the first day of riding. After 500 miles I have smoothed out considerable with practice. Today I added the booster plug and it has smoothed the trottle response considerable. The biggest change is the slow speed smoothness. I can now ride...
by Nerdowell
Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Improving OEM heated grips possible?
Replies: 21
Views: 5276

Re: Improving OEM heated grips possible?

While riding in 40ish weather, I tried the heated grips on my new r1200r and found I could only get much heat on the highest setting. I was riding with lined gloves. After reading the comments, I don't feel like mine are defective. It is just the way the new bikes are made.
by Nerdowell
Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: For 2013, BMW kills the best R12R colors
Replies: 32
Views: 11761

Re: For 2013, BMW kills the best R12R colors

Maybe the BMW boys decided the US market would love beige after seeing our homes in our newer suburbs :?