Greetings, all - new member here. Have owned more BMs than I can probably remember (everything from R80s through Ks to oilheads, most recently GSs) and now landed with a 1200R. 2009 model, originally the local dealer's demo bike so fully loaded with every conceivable option, most of which I wouldn't have specced if I'd been buying new, but what can you do?
I couldn't live with any of the factory colours (talk about uninspiring....apologies to those who like them - it's just my opinion) so I had the dealer get the bike sprayed lava orange which is a standard colour option on the K1300R and S and the F800GS. Colours are a matter of taste, but I love it.
Already fitted an SW Motech Alurack with Givi adapter, 1200GS handguards (didn't need the home-made bracket that most people seem to use) and a touring screen. Waiting for a comfort seat to arrive to keep the wife happy on the back. Future plans include an exhaust I can actually hear
Sorry, no arty settings, but here it is:
The paint looked better in the sun, but this is England.......
R1200R PHOT0 GALLERY
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I love that color!
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Great looking bike! Definitely eye catching.
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Carrot style !
is a style
that I definitely
can't unlike...
So much potential for derision...I think I love it !
thanks for posting
If I had one like that I'll put some green in the rear area...
and play with the seat color
is a style
that I definitely
can't unlike...
So much potential for derision...I think I love it !
thanks for posting
If I had one like that I'll put some green in the rear area...
and play with the seat color
Pain is Ignorance this is why it really hurt...
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A few pics ... "in da driveway" and on the road with Junior (Son who is 20) as follows:
Plate stands for "(L)ets (G)et (N)aked & (R)ide ... sort of fun getting it past the license plate censors!! :-)
Plate stands for "(L)ets (G)et (N)aked & (R)ide ... sort of fun getting it past the license plate censors!! :-)
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2014 R1200R - Dark White
2007 R1200R - SOLD
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On McFalls Creek Rd. in Virginia, between Rt 11 and the BRP near Peaks of Otter.
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Here are a few photos of my ride to Carmel:
All of the images are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14694355@N ... 363455750/
All of the images are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14694355@N ... 363455750/
Mike
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Nice shots Mike, I'll be near Carmel in a couple of weeks, looks like it'll be really nice!
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Thanks Peter. It is a beautiful area.Mollygrubber wrote:Nice shots Mike, I'll be near Carmel in a couple of weeks, looks like it'll be really nice!
Peter
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16 days of ownership, 2,000 miles
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Nice composition - me likey.
You happy with the fairing, Patrick? It looks sharp...
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Thanks Peter. I'm really happy with the fairing, but the only things I have to compare with are the sport shield and of course no shield. It creates a nice quite pocket of air. The airstream off the shield hits right above my visor and side-to-side it avoids my upper body. Nothing like the RT for wind protection, but for me it's been just the right balance of sport and protection. I figure them Bavarians to it just right with the R90S and I'm happy with my modern day interpretation. So far, no buyers regret with either the fairing or the comfort seat.Mollygrubber wrote:You happy with the fairing, Patrick? It looks sharp...
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Just a picture from our ride to the top of Mount St. Helens yesterday.
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Hi everybody,
I'm new to BMWs and new to this forum. I purchased my 2007 R1200R at the end of last season, and am in the process of making it mine. Every time I fire it up and take it for a spin it puts a smile on my face. Here's a shot from a short ride I took today.
I'm new to BMWs and new to this forum. I purchased my 2007 R1200R at the end of last season, and am in the process of making it mine. Every time I fire it up and take it for a spin it puts a smile on my face. Here's a shot from a short ride I took today.
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I wanted to stop and check the oil level as it had just hit 100 miles.
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