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The difference between a tube and tubeless is that if you get a flat with a tube, you will need a tow truck. It is impossible to remove the tire with hand tools, especially at the side of the road, that is because modern tires have a steel band around the edge, and if you do get help and get it remo...

I noticed a lot of comments about the unavailability of 2011 stuff. I am selling SW bag mounts that will fit the 11 and earlier. Check the buy, sell section for info

I like the bags on the R, where do they come from

Yes I did, I just felt that I could not make it right for me,and I want to spend more time riding then customizing. The dealer considered my predicament and made me a deal on a 2011 RT that I could not refuse. I loved the R and regret that I could not make it work. The extras that were on it are ava...

For personal reasons, I sold my 2011R. It had lots of good stuff on it, which I removed and am offering on the boards's classifieds. Luggage mounts, engine guards and a Scout. Take a look if anything sounds interesting

That was a great reply with lots of useful info. What I gather is that the BMW touring shield is set up right to begin with and updating the helmet is in order. I guess size makes a difference, I am 5'8' WITH A 29" inseam. May I ask how tall you are ? For now I will remove the fairing and put t...

Seems like we are all waiting for shields to fit the 2011. I see references to the Vario and the Windstream, do you think either will do the job of killing the buffeting. Which do you think works best. Can these be returned if they dont work out

All I want is smooth quiet air, tried a large windshield with Laminar lip, Saeng micro swirl, cut air slot into shield, nothing worked. Now fooling with a Scout but not having much sucess, even put a laminar lip on it. It's OK up to 50, then the noise gets louder and the buffeting begins. Do I have ...

I guess we have to look for cylinder head covers to go with it

I mounted the Hepco-Becker crash bars on my 2011. They fit just fine and look good, not obtrusive. Hope they do their job if it ever becomes necessary

There is a way to freeze your age, but I don't think you want to consider that option.

I'll be 73 in JULY. Made many cross country trips up till this year, did them on a 1100RT and a 650 v-strom. Got an 2011 R1200R this year. I'm not sure this bike is suited for long hauls. I think the key to doing at 73 what you did at 53 is a combination of genetics and conditioning. Get out and exc...

I tried two pairs of the Motech crash bars and neither would fit. The first step in their instructions tells you to place the top tube over an engine bolt. It wont go, there must be a slight change in size on the 11. I checked agAIN WITH tWISTED tHROTTLE AND THEY SHOW NO UPDATES I followed up with W...

I will be picking up my new 2011 R1200R tomorrow and was reading the owners manual today. I discovered that there was no maintainence info except for removing the wheels and changing bulbs. Nothing about milage between services or how to perform the services. I am sure i can figure it out, but I wou...

Thanks, but once again, everything seems to br for pre 2011

Bought a new 2011 R1200R and will probably pick it up Wed.. It's been a couple of years since I had a beemer. I replaced my '97RT WITH A 650 v-sTROM. I am finding that it is difficult to get farkles, because the bike is so new and there are some front end changes. This means that the aftermarket win...

Wow, I never took a test ride, but bought an 11 anyway. Should get it next week

I spoke to Parabellum and they do not yet have brackets for the 2011. I guess I will have to make sure that any farkels I order will fit the "11. Twisted Throttle says that the crash guard and saddlebag mounts will be OK.

Thanks for taking the time to educate me about the various seats. The one I sat on fits your description of the low comfort. There is also a 2010 on the dealers floor and the difference in seats is readily apparent, even though both are the same height. I have been riding with a fairing or windshiel...

Can't wait to get it.