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by mogu83
Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Re: Fuel Strip

Just one guy that 'heard' it's more or less the same design with a tube (for protection) around the sensing strip. I'm out of the 12 year deal (2007) and it's a lot of money to get it replaced, but it's annoying having something on the bike that don't work. BTW: riding for over 60 years so don't nee...
by mogu83
Tue Nov 01, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Any new maintenance work done?
Replies: 3
Views: 389

Re: Any new maintenance work done?

BMW antifreeze available at your local liquor store:
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by mogu83
Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Re: Fuel Strip

On Facebook, someone posted that there is a new part number for the fuel strip, the 'new' part is supposed to be better than the old one.
BUT - I can't find anything about it. Anyone have someone in BMW that could get an answer.
by mogu83
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: What’s on everyone’s agenda for 2022?
Replies: 8
Views: 601

Re: What’s on everyone’s agenda for 2022?

The last two years have been pretty rotten with the restrictions and all.. Hopefully we'll have an all clear by spring and we can do some riding.
Last year I barely broke 10,000 miles, lowest mileage in decades.
by mogu83
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Retiring my R1200R
Replies: 9
Views: 1135

Re: Retiring my R1200R

Revisiting your topic: Rhode Island is in your neighborhood! I can only surmise that you're wanted in Providence for some intriguing white collar crime and thus avoided the ignoble inconvenience of unplanned incarceration - always a bummer for keeping Moto trip schedule. Nonetheless, best wishes in...
by mogu83
Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Retiring my R1200R
Replies: 9
Views: 1135

Re: Retiring my R1200R

Sorry to see you hanging it up DB, but as hard as it is to admit, some things are way more important than motorcycle riding. Two being, love and loyalty, good luck and my prayers for your wife and you.
by mogu83
Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Retiring my R1200R
Replies: 9
Views: 1135

Retiring my R1200R

My 2007 R1200R has been retired. With 150,000 it's been in all the States (except Rhode Island), all the Maritime and border Provinces and coast to coast four times (I live just North of Atlantic City). I had planned on selling it, but even though it's running perfectly (except the fuel gauge) with ...
by mogu83
Tue May 18, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Recalls, Do I have to?
Replies: 5
Views: 913

Re: Recalls, Do I have to?

Think of the thousands of people that have had the recall done without a problem.
by mogu83
Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: anyone here anymore?
Replies: 4
Views: 890

Re: anyone here anymore?

Au contraire - Original owner 2007 R1200R, 145,000 miles been everywhere. Boondock camping where a few guys on GS bikes turned back. Replaced crown bearing in rear drive at 40,000, drive shaft at 60,000. Bike still looks and runs good and could do a Coast to Coast run tomorrow. Never left me strande...
by mogu83
Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Updating on the alt belt replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 5321

Re: Updating on the alt belt replacement

Finally got around to installing the alternator belt that was in the garage. 80,000+ on the old belt, it wasn't frayed, no cracks and wasn't making any noise, likely would have went another 80,000. The 34mm socket and nifty little gates belt tool were a waste of money. Went back to a large adjustabl...
by mogu83
Mon Apr 27, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Back tire rim has a leaky dent
Replies: 2
Views: 1655

Re: Back tire rim has a leaky dent

There are a number of places that can fix a dent rim. Check locally and see if one is near you.
by mogu83
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Re: Fuel Strip

Most of my memories nowadays are vague :). I'm surprised no one has come up with an aftermarket fix for the fuel strip. I'm out of the 12 year deal and if I want to have the fuel gauge work it's going to cost $300/400 to have the dealer install a known defective part. Please don't anyone suggest usi...
by mogu83
Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Fuel Strip
Replies: 12
Views: 3193

Fuel Strip

I understand (rumor about a rumor) that a conversion kit is available for the fuel gauge. Anyone have any information on this ???
by mogu83
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:46 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

The Dunlop guy also said they were going to have a sale on them sometime in February.
by mogu83
Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

I think the Pilot Road 4's are all GT tires (for the heaver bikes). There might be some regular ones left out there but they would be older tires and i don't need them on my bike. I made the mistake of getting a GT tire once, it was a bear to get on the rim as the side walls are a lot stiffer than t...
by mogu83
Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Noise from Michelin Road 5
Replies: 15
Views: 6090

Re: Noise from Michelin Road 5

Ok I'm kind of done with the Michleins, funny wear pattern even though everything is the same as when I ran PR-III and PR-IV. In the spring I'll need new tires, thinking of Dunlop Roadsmart III. Comments, thoughts or hopefully a review from someone that ran Dunlops.
by mogu83
Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: All keys locked in system case :
Replies: 9
Views: 3685

Re: All keys locked in system case :

The country - Location shows NYC Manhattan My home turf
Well - good luck with the key.
by mogu83
Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:03 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: All keys locked in system case :
Replies: 9
Views: 3685

Re: All keys locked in system case :

You live in the city??? Go out and ask the first kid you see to pick the lock. Give him $10. :)
by mogu83
Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: thoughts on 2011 Classic with $38K miles
Replies: 5
Views: 2776

Re: thoughts on 2011 Classic with $38K miles

If you have a letter from BMW saying they will cover the fuel gauge for the 'life' of the bike I really would like a copy of it. I just went over the 12 year limit on my 07 and the strip went. The dealer tells me it will cost $400+ to replace (even though the one in the bike is less than two years o...
by mogu83
Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:57 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Cager hit me. 2009 R12R seems to be totaled
Replies: 3
Views: 2050

Re: Cager hit me. 2009 R12R seems to be totaled

If the forks or frame suffered any damage it's almost a sure thing that they will total it. It will be interesting to see what they want for it. . Also consider contacting a lawyer that handles motorcycle accidents, even if you don't have personal damage they might be able to make the path to a new ...