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

I am thinking of having a simple outline tattoo of a bike, representative of my R1200R, - say 3 inches by four or thereabouts - on my arm or chest. I cannot find anything I really like and wonder if any one can make a suitable suggestion or send an illustration. It must be relatively simple and acce...

I have taken the plunge and invested in a new System 6 Helmet. So far I have done about 300 miles in it, mostly in wind and rain. My first impression is positive. It is certainly the quietest helmet I have ever had and has coped very well with side winds and heavy rain. When it has not been raining ...

I am in need of a new helmet and am thinking about a BMW System six - does any one use one and if so what how do they rate them?

Some of you were kind enough to read and comment the post I recently made under the heading of "Cee Bailey Screen" Following your advice that it could not be the screen causing the problem I booked the bike in at Alan Jeffries they checked the steering damper which appeared to be ok and co...

One of my panniers came off whilst I was travelling at about 60 mph, it bounced along the road for some considerable distance before ending up in the ditch. I presumed that it would be smashed but was amazed to find it undamaged apart for some scratching. I was able to refit it there and then and it...

Thanks for your comments I will put the Cee Bailey back on and book my bike in at the dealers to see what they make of it. It is still under warranty so there should be problem in finding the fault.

Over the past few months have been experiencing a steering weave at low speeds. I was advised that this was due to my front tyre being worn and as I done 7000 miles on the then current set I replaced both. This did not cure the problem and it was suggested that it could be down to my 22 inch Cee Bai...

Thanks for your response - it is in line with what I have discovered although as yet I have not been out in heavy rain so I do not know whether they are waterproof. Surprisingly we have had a very dry summer in England.

http://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-1200-R/Seats-Trunks-and-Bags/Suitcase-Flat-Lids.html Suitcase Flat Lids for BMW R1200R R1200, K1200GT & K1300GT bikes I recently purchased a set of flat pannier lids from Hornig in Germany having previously fitted BMW flat lids to an R850R and RS1150R...

Since taking delivery of my R1200R Classic I find that, with the bike having spoked wheels and inner tubes, I am having to check and adjust the tyre pressures before each ride whereas with my previous R1200R I only had to do it every month. I would like to find a small air pump to carry with me for ...

Thanks for the responses, I have seen the light and have today ordered a new R1200R Classic with all the bells and whistles!

Thanks for the responses, I have seen the light and have today ordered a new R1200R Classic with all the bells and whistles!

I have had my 1200R for six years,46.000 miles on the clock, no problems with it but I fancy a change and am thinking about a 1200GS.

Any comments from anyone who has ridden both would be appreciated.

I thought that I would let you know that our Yorkshire roads are ready to ride again after the winter. I met up with some friends at Fridaythorpe on Tuesday and did just short of 200 miles round the Wolds. Heated grips and Hein Gericke's best kept the cold off, but I had to put the hose pipe on the ...

I have just had my seat reupholstered after four years and thirty thousand miles and a general decline in comfort over the years, the only thing I can say is that I wished that I had had it done a couple of years back. I t is now a lot more comfortable and at my request it has been raised by an inch...

I would go for the panniers, I leave mine on all the time, they will take a helmet any plenty of other gear and do not compromise the handling even at motorway speeds. They hold all the gear I need for a long trip. I have had a top box but the locking mechanism failed on a continental trip and I had...

Has any one fitted bar risers from Wunderlich / Nippy Norman - if so are they as simple to fit as suggested or do any of the cables need extending?

Handlebar Risers R1200R (25mm )
Item Number: WUN-8161603

I am suffering from numb bum syndrome, whilst at one time I could ride all day without any trouble I now have to stop regularly to ease the problem. I am thinking about getting an Air Hawk seat cover and would welcome any advice as to whether one, or something similar, would be appropriate and solve...

I have just returned from a holiday in France and had no problems with my 20 inch Cee bailey, travelling at a steady 90 mph on the Auto Routes, when fully loaded with panniers and top box.

I have had my 1200R, from new, for nearly four years and have done 28.000 miles in all weathers. I have just given it a thorough clean and am, once again, pleased to see how well it has kept, the paint work is unmarked and the metal work is not showing any deterioration. However I can not get some m...