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

I just ordered a set of SW-MOTECH engine guards from twistedthrottle.com. The PDF instructions aren't terribly intuitive, so I might post installation pics here.

I'll look into the Cee Bailey's when CA rain comes.

p.s. I did post in the R1100R forum. Whoops! Doug moved it here.

I just installed the BMW sport windshield on my R1200R this morning. PROS: - Wind blast I felt at 60MPH is now up at 80MPH - much less wind noise - no buffeting CONS: - Really damn expensive (got it brand new as a dealer demo take-off at 50%) - steering at highway speed is slowed by the windshield p...

My Conti Road Attacks only have 900 miles on them and the center is already starting to wear. I'll post again after I have a few thousand miles. I'll likely switch to Sportec M3, which were superb on my Hayabusa (no cupping, 10K mile wear, great cold and rain performance, quick warmup).

Having moved from a Hayabusa to a new R1200R, I've been very sensitive to this bike's nuances, so I've noticed a few changes with the engine ECU software update done yesterday with my first service: - nearly zero throttle free play (used to be 2-3mm, now about 1mm) - SUPERB on-off throttle transitio...

More often than not, I'm a *clunk* Neanderthal. I (continually) aspire to German *snick* robotic precision, more to keep my wife's helmet from hitting mine, than anything else.

(I'm assuming 300 was a typo since you mention 150 mile rides) In addition to comments above, the R1200 is doable with 3000 street miles, just take it easy. It has a mountain of torque and engine braking. Other than the power, the biggest item I noticed with the boxer engine is the lateral vibration...

I'm new here (just sold my 2000 Hayabusa and bought an 08 R1200R). The R1200R is what my old Buell S3T aspired to be. I love it. (needs a windshield though) Back on topic, preload the shifter a little with your toe before shifting. It'll take the slack out of the shift shaft, usually allowing a butt...