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

2nd week in August, 3 of us will be starting out at Pikes Peak, then taking 119/72/7 up to Estes Park, then heading southwest down to Aspen by way of Glenwood Springs. My real question is, what can we expect temperature-wise? I can look at Wikipedia and see the "average temps" but I'd like...

The Trophy fairing is pretty cool - I have one on my 2009. HOWEVER, it does not provide that much protection. I am 6' and I get a lot of wind in the face and a fair amount on the chest. Still, I was able to recently complete a 1700 mile trip to Big Bend with no problem. There is protection there, ju...

I rode on Sunday. High was 81 I think. Really nice. Begin the hatred now...

Same thing happened to me. I found it it's from mounting the bike while it's on the center-stand. I just bought a replacement: $20 from Lone Star BMW in Austin Texas.

I've been using the CB for about a month now. I'm pleased. No noticeable light loss. What's cool is, the lens is not evenly concave, it actually curves like the headlight shape. However, there are no guides or hints to mounting it so you have to look at it close and do your best guess. But after buy...

I’ve spent plenty of time on Harleys and I can honestly say that my R12R is safer than any of them. Many reasons really, but the big ones are REALLY big: 1. Riding position. It is un-natural and not geometrical sound to have your feet way out in front of you when riding. The correct position for you...

My experience: I bought an 09 with ABS and ESA with 4,500 miles on it, and painted Wunderlich Trophy fairing. I also got a 5 year unlimited mile warranty. Everything for $10,500. This was 14 months ago. I have 17,000 miles on it now and I use it daily as a commuter as well as long trips. Best bike I...

Okay, that's a little confusing: If the first one (ending in ...398) is the one for us here in the U.S., yet the second one is for "Right Hand Drive", that also is us correct? I mean, don't we drive on the right side of the road? Or is that what side the steering wheel would be on if we we...

Recently I caught a rock right in the center of my headlight and got a pretty big crack. Although I can't see any moisture getting in it's really bothering me. I've searched A&S, Max's, etc. On several list I see 2 different part numbers for the headlight insert. Which one is the correct one? An...

I have owned a 1/2 dozen bikes or so in the last 25 years, and ridden at least 20 different kinds. The R1200R will do anything pretty well, from spirited sport riding to mild off-roading, to touring. I have done all of these things and I've fallen in love with this machine (2009 with ABS/ESA). Last ...

I have a 2009 with heated grips and ABS/ESA. I am 6' 220lbs and I honestly can barely tell the difference between the comfort-normal-sport settings. However, I do like being able to adjust the preload with a touch of a button. I will never purchase another motorcycle WITHOUT anti-lock brakes again a...

Riding the clutch is riding the clutch. That smell is definitely the clutch, and 'yes' you're wearing it out. The clutch likes being all the way in or all the way out. The in between point - where it's grabbing - should be kept as short as possible.

I need a service light reset. 6-pack of Shiner in trade.

Does anyone know what the manufacturer recommended 12,000 mile service list includes? 2009 R12R, ABS, ESA.

If you're talking about a bike with ESA...

I'm 220 and I've found that the bike seems to ride best with a setting of "rider with luggage". The instrument display shows 1 helmet and a suitcase. Is that what you're talking about?

Ordered mine too. Got to try it at 1/6 the price of Throttlemiester.

Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Glru5bcwFQ

I am surprised that a few people have mentioned the Ducati Multi. Remember reliability is one of the strong suits of the R12R - not too sure about the Italian makes (though I love them). Recently I believe Road Runner magazine named the Multistrada the "Bike of the Year". They picked this ...

Very Funny. Okay fine - no R1100R, R1150R, Rockster, whatever.

A recent mixed review by AdamG sparked a curiosity in me. I love the R12R because of several reasons. It can go almost anywhere, it handles well and is fairly powerful. It can carry luggage, it's pretty comfortable, reliable, etc etc etc. It led me to ask this question: If you could only have 1 bike...