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by Martyn
Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:25 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Screen fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 3566

Re: Screen fitting

Eagle6 wrote:Hi, are there any third party screens that fit to the OEM touring screen mounts?
TIA
I bought a C Bailey's, direct from the UK importer.

http://www.sportouring.co.uk/product-ca ... s/screens/
by Martyn
Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:18 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: "MV lifting handle"??
Replies: 13
Views: 8425

Re: "MV lifting handle"??

I can't give you a direct reply, in that I haven't bought such a handle.
I can tell you that I've bought several MV products over the years, & found them to be well thought out & beautifully finished.
I am sure this would be the same.
by Martyn
Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: R1200R vs. K1200R
Replies: 6
Views: 5894

Re: R1200R vs. K1200R

Personally I would not contemplate a K1200. The K1300 series is a very different beast, with revised mapping & many internal changes. Arguably it is what the K1200 should have become prior to being released onto the market. If you want to make that change, from R1200 to K, my advice would be mak...
by Martyn
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: tires again
Replies: 22
Views: 8328

Re: tires again

My fronts wear out before the rear?? that seems odd to me. NEVER had that happen, any tires. Other bikes, fronts almost double the rears. Seems to be the modern way. My 1200RT was delivered on Michelin Pilot Roads, & a colleague told me the front would wear first. "Yeah, right" I thou...
by Martyn
Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:06 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Who's Tire Pressure Recommendations Do I Follow?
Replies: 17
Views: 6463

Re: Who's Tire Pressure Recommendations Do I Follow?

Well, cold weather and winter is upon us. It would be a good idea to change out that old stale and warm winter air in your tires for fresh cold winter air. Your tires will feel so much better and you'll immediately realize a handling and traction benefit. Plus if you do get caught out when the snow...
by Martyn
Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:12 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: The Beemer Boneyard
Replies: 7
Views: 4083

Re: The Beemer Boneyard

I asked for a quote for parts, & he got back to me, including postage from the US to the UK. I duly ordered the parts. He then got back to me to say the postage was less than he'd thought, & he'd refunded some of it directly onto my credit card. He didn't have to do that, & I would never...
by Martyn
Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Continental Conti Input
Replies: 3
Views: 2264

Re: Continental Conti Input

Cohiba54 wrote:Conti-Motion
It's a budget tyre from a quality manufacturer, so good value & not likely to let you down.

Personally I'm running Road Attack 2 Evo's on my RT, & am thus far impressed, but too soon to say about mileage.
by Martyn
Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Continental Conti Input
Replies: 3
Views: 2264

Re: Continental Conti Input

Caught short on my Ozarks ride last month and was in need of a rear tire. Suzuki Yamaha of Hot Springs (good guy's BTW) was the nearest place that had the correct size but not my preferred Michelin Pilot Road 2's or 3's and that was the "Conti". So far it's been good, haven't notices anyt...
by Martyn
Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: R1250R + RS (2015+)
Topic: R1200 Water Cooled
Replies: 105
Views: 44562

Re: R1200 Water Cooled

BMW UK's site, with specifications.

http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/uk/en/ind ... &notrack=1
by Martyn
Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Meet Blanche
Replies: 25
Views: 9952

Re: Meet Blanche

captaincable wrote:Where are the coolers or cooler located on the bike?
Sweet machine you have got to love riding that.
Mike
Immediately behind the front mudguard (fender to you chaps ?) at the same height as the cylinder heads
by Martyn
Thu May 29, 2014 1:58 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Meet Blanche
Replies: 25
Views: 9952

Re: Meet Blanche

Here in the UK BMW are running a promotion, with a package thrown in, on 1200R's including the Dark White. Pannier rails & rear rack, plus panniers, the BMW high screen, plus BMW Navigator V & mounts. Priced at £1,500 which I think is about USD 2,500. I'm pleased with that, & am counting...
by Martyn
Fri May 23, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Meet Blanche
Replies: 25
Views: 9952

Re: Meet Blanche

Congratulations, I paid a deposit last week at my local dealer.
Build date early July; can't wait ! :D
by Martyn
Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:29 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: My new old bike
Replies: 14
Views: 3664

Re: My new old bike

Beautiful! I wish BMW would come out with a true "retro" bike. I think the market would eat it up. That R90T doesn't look "retro" to me, it looks like a modern naked standard. Bring back toaster tanks and fork boots! :D You might like this from Unit Garage then. http://www.unitg...
by Martyn
Fri Feb 28, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Front wheel bearings?
Replies: 9
Views: 4892

Re: Front wheel bearings?

If wheel bearings go that quickly it often, not always but often, is because a pressure wash has been used indiscriminately to wash the bike.
by Martyn
Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Cold weather exercise? To start or not to start.
Replies: 20
Views: 5854

Re: Cold weather exercise? To start or not to start.

A sarcastic, but very talented & competent mechanic I know, if asked the question "Should I start the bike up & run in in the garage for a while ?" had a stock reply. Adopting a dead pan expression he'd say "Run a jug of water. Take the plugs out & tip some water in each b...
by Martyn
Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: replacement fuel lines
Replies: 5
Views: 2231

Re: replacement fuel lines

My preferred source for parts of that nature is BeemerBoneyard http://www.beemerboneyard.com/ Mike is a super nice guy too. I'm not sure if he will ship overseas but you could ship to a U.S. location for pick up here. He certainly ships to the UK, because I bought the QD replacements & fuel lin...
by Martyn
Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Checking my the oil
Replies: 11
Views: 3178

Re: Checking my the oil

This may be opening up a whole new can of worms (or oil), but what would be the recommended type of oil? The manual says Castrol of course but do you guys change weights in the winter? Synthetic blend, full synthetic, etc? (Another '02 R1150R 50k miles) Oh dear. What have you done......... Lots of ...
by Martyn
Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:11 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Tire wear
Replies: 12
Views: 4618

Re: Tire wear

Thank you all for the input. All good stuff. I was planning to replace both tires and have been doing my shopping so all this advice is well timed. Also I mis-typed the pressure ... I keep it at 42 not 46. One thing I may not have been clear on was my concern about the wear pattern. The rear tire h...
by Martyn
Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Tire wear
Replies: 12
Views: 4618

Re: Tire wear

Your tire pressure is way to high, recommended pressure is, F-32psi R-36psi. Check your manual for 2up pressure. I average 7-10 thousand miles per set of tires. Good luck with your new toy, Frank Personally I pay little heed to the bike manufacturers recommendation re pressure, but rather I ask the...