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by dodi
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Bmw Windshields
Replies: 8
Views: 2905

Bmw Windshields

I purchased a 2009 r1200r in late August and absolutely love it. The bike came with bags and a Cee Bailey's 20 or 22 inch windshield. I only managed one longer ride about 5 hours in total with no windshield and felt like a wanted some wind protection. The problem with my Cee Bailey touring screen is...
by dodi
Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: New Addition
Replies: 1
Views: 1006

New Addition

Just picked up a 1999 Kawaski ZX6R for $1900. At this time of year it was too good to pass up. It will go nicely with my 2009 R1200R that i purchased in August. it gives me a chance to go for a Sportbike blast whenever i want a change. i just think of it as a poor man's BMW S1000RR. At this price ho...
by dodi
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:39 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Lowering a Low Frame R1200R
Replies: 8
Views: 2565

Lowering a Low Frame R1200R

I have a 2009 low frame, low seat r1200 and as was mentioned in previous posts....am loving it. I am only 5'4" tall and with a good soled boot i am managing the bike. ( have ridden for about 15 years....am 54 years old ) I am wondering if anyone can tell me if it is possible to lower my bike an...
by dodi
Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:21 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Front Wheel Vibration ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Front Wheel Vibration ?

I have have spent two weeks riding around on my new to me R1200r and absolutely love the bike. I have a 2009 (Blue ) 15 000 Kms with the low seat and low frame. I noticed right away from my demo ride that the front end / front wheel didn't quite feel right to me. It felt like there was a slight rubb...
by dodi
Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Proud R1200R Owner
Replies: 38
Views: 8986

Re: Proud R1200R Owner

Hope this isn't too dumb of a question, but I can't figure out how to post pics......want to respond to poster re: bar risers and low frame bike pics....help
by dodi
Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Proud R1200R Owner
Replies: 38
Views: 8986

Proud R1200R Owner

I bought a 2009 Blue R1200R today. I traded in my 2009 Yamaha Fz6r and with my trade in the Bike cost me $ 8000. ( taxes in ) The dealership included a brand new low seat from a showroom bike as the bike came with the regular seat. Real cost of bike probably around $12 500 Canadian. The bike retails...
by dodi
Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Is this a good buy
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Is this a good buy

I came across a 2009 R1200R at a dealership in the greater Vancouver Area ( Canada ) The bike has 15000kms and comes equipped with Bmw side cases, a tall windshield, handlebar risers, centerstand, and Sw Motech crash bars. The bike has abs and traction control as well. I am not crazy about the look ...
by dodi
Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: If you had to get rid of your R1200R
Replies: 60
Views: 15624

Re: If you had to get rid of your R1200R

[quote="Caroanbill"]The R1200R killed my bike lust. Sad, isn't it. It just suits me so well .. shaft, brakes, telelever (and sport/touring suspension generally), luggage, great weight (neither too light for touring nor too heavy for fun), great power (again, not too much but more than enou...
by dodi
Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Photo of R1200R Lowered suspension.
Replies: 10
Views: 3868

Re: Photo of R1200R Lowered suspension.

Thanks again for the photos guys. I noticed the center stand on the low frame, low seat model and want to know if it has been modified. Generally speaking BMW doesn't offer a center stand on their lowest seat heights. I had a Suzuki Vstrom 650 lowered and when I bought the center stand for the bike ...
by dodi
Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Photo of R1200R Lowered suspension.
Replies: 10
Views: 3868

Re: Photo of R1200R Lowered suspension.

Thanks for the reply and photo. My preferred color choice for my r1200r is black. Now I only have to decide between the black or black with white stripe. I don't know why but I am leaning towards black with white stripe.
by dodi
Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Photo of R1200R Lowered suspension.
Replies: 10
Views: 3868

Photo of R1200R Lowered suspension.

A few days of surfing this site ( with the occasional post ) has confirmed for me my desire to enter back into BMW motorcycle community. Owned previously an 850r ( loved it ) an 1150 r too big, too tall, sold it right away. As was mentioned in a previous post....the R1200r low seat option, plus lowe...
by dodi
Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: My R1200R is no more...
Replies: 46
Views: 10139

Re: My R1200R is no more...

Sorry about your mishap....glad you are ok. I hope this is not an inappropriate time to ask about your bike. My apologies in advance if it's a bad time to ask....but.......I am considering buying a r1200r with the low seat low frame and have never seen one at a dealer yet. I noticed from the photos ...
by dodi
Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200R
Replies: 14
Views: 3461

Re: R1200R

Thanks for the replies and info....Is their a difference between a Hyperpro shock and the Hypermoto shock. Are they the same or is one a BMW specific brand. It's probably easier to find a r1200r with a low seat and then lower with a aftermarket shock , then trying to find a low seat low frame bike.
by dodi
Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:39 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200R
Replies: 14
Views: 3461

R1200R

Hi, I am thinking about purchasing a R1200R. I owned a 1996 R850R a few years back and enjoyed it. The bike had a pretty low seat height and with the seat in the lowest of 3 positions and a shaved seat the bike was very manageable for me. I loved the boxer engine. I am only 5" 4" tall with...
by dodi
Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:32 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: 2002 r1150r questions (new owner)
Replies: 2
Views: 1248

2002 r1150r questions (new owner)

I just bought a 2002 r1150r that I pick up on Tuesday. It has 40,000kms, has abs, bmw bags, heated grips and cost me $ 7800. CDN...hopefully this was a fair price...the bike has new tires and all service records but may be due for a major service soon...( valves ?) It's my second BMW and I am very e...