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by caprug
Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: If Ever I Was Tempted to Ride Squid...
Replies: 17
Views: 3805

Re: If Ever I Was Tempted to Ride Squid...

In West Springfield, MA, Returning to Maine early from Bloomsburg, I was making a left at a light, one car ahead and one behind me, when a woman ran the red light and hit me broadside. Bike, bags and I went in four different directions. Temp 103 Degrees. ATGATT saved my butt! Bruised but walking. Bi...
by caprug
Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: A Big Thanks!
Replies: 1
Views: 1240

Re: A Big Thanks!

This site has contributed immensely to my bike knowledge (2007 R1200R) and riding pleasure.

Thanks also.
by caprug
Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: problem with starting
Replies: 40
Views: 7203

Re: problem with starting

Happens to me. Try pressing again - harder.
by caprug
Thu May 19, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: What seat are you using on your R1200R
Replies: 74
Views: 15091

Re: What seat are you using on your R1200R

25k on a Corbin and have many 6-8 hr days with no discomfort.
by caprug
Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Another Windshield Option
Replies: 14
Views: 24753

Re: Another Windshield Option

I heard the parabellum was the way to go with the r1200. I wouldn't know, but this dude I see at the gym all the time was talking it up big time. Any word on the Parabellum?? I've got one of the standard Parabellum windshields and I like it. I have read here and believe it's true - that the best wa...
by caprug
Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Less expensive alternative to a hugger
Replies: 29
Views: 7150

Re: Less expensive alternative to a hugger

This winter we'll be lucky if we can dig out by May! But this hugger will come in handy for mud season in June.
by caprug
Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Right heated grip doesn't
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: Right heated grip doesn't

On my 2007 R1200R with 30,000 miles the right hand heated grip has failed just when I need it most! Seems like it should have lasted longer (always garaged). Is it the wiring or the grip? Is it difficult to replace the grip?

Any help would be appreciated.
by caprug
Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: 2011 model
Replies: 20
Views: 8251

Re: 2011 model

CHROME spoke wheels!! =D>
by caprug
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Pannier Lock service Bulletin
Replies: 4
Views: 1581

Re: Pannier Lock service Bulletin

My 2007 R1200R didn't qualify. Too Early!
by caprug
Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: r1200r corbin saddle
Replies: 4
Views: 1677

Re: r1200r corbin saddle

I've had mine for about 4,000 of my 20,000 mi and really like it. I find it much better than stock. I'm 6' and weigh 200 lbs. One day last week I rode four hours straight without discomfort. Could probably go longer, but I like to stop and rest. The concern I had at first was sliding around on the l...
by caprug
Fri May 14, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: How many fuel strips have you been through?
Replies: 34
Views: 5793

Re: How many fuel strips have you been through?

I'm on my fourth. At least this one registers but is nowhere near correct. I never rely on it. And unless it totally breaks, I'll never let them screw with it again. I've put on 20,000 miles - no other complaints (except orig. battery, of course). I think it's a great bike, and I love riding it.
by caprug
Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 10
Views: 3232

Re: Skid Plate

Find pictures of peckhammers bike at the below web site. The Altrider skid plate fits exactly the same as the GS "accessory" skid plate
- it requires GS mounting hardware, I'm told.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2010-4/1355867/0
by caprug
Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 10
Views: 3232

Re: Skid Plate

Maybe we could put together a group purchase and get a better price.
by caprug
Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 10
Views: 3232

Skid Plate

Looks like AltRider skid plate will fit on the R1200R, and it looks more rugged than the high grade accessory skid plate for the GS.

http://www.altrider.com/
by caprug
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Made in America
Replies: 4
Views: 1803

Re: Made in America

I checked them out and they have a very rugged looking skid plate. Might be worth a call.
http://www.altrider.com/
by caprug
Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: WARNING rear brake disk mounting flange failure!
Replies: 31
Views: 10175

Re: WARNING rear brake disk mounting flange failure!

18,250 on my 2007 - no cracks.
by caprug
Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Do a U-turn in your garage...
Replies: 10
Views: 2063

Re: Do a U-turn in your garage...

These work well too. I've used one for a couple of years.

http://www.turnabike.com/products/cente ... urntables/
by caprug
Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: New Transmission in '08?
Replies: 1
Views: 881

New Transmission in '08?

The new tranny (from the HP2-S) with bigger bearings and slightly different gear ratios was put on R1200R bikes from spring 2008 one.I think build date 3/08 on... You can see if it has a cast looking like a T above the bearing where the shift mechanism attaches to the tranny.Older trannies have lik...
by caprug
Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel gage fix, yet?
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Fuel gage fix, yet?

I'm on my third sensor. Originally "miles to empty" readings were high (around 290 when it finally settled on a # after fill up) and I ran out of fuel with 25 miles to go. Second sensor showed empty when full (w/fuel warning light on) and never changed until trip odometer was near my calcu...
by caprug
Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: RIDING NAKED ... but flexible
Replies: 19
Views: 4224

Re: RIDING NAKED ... but flexible

I'm comfortable with the Parabellum that mounts to the BMW Touring frame. I added automobile door guard to the top to break the laminar flow. The windshield measures 18" from top to head light cutout. I'm 6' tall.