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

From the maintenance Section below (courtesy Dallara, a former esteemed member): Oil Filter -------------------------------- OEM Oil filter Mahle OC 91 K&N KN-163 (has standard wench "end", too, and is drilled for safety wire) Amsoil Super Duty Filter SMF 122 Sudco 631-7163 Mobile 1 - ...

No. It is nearly always operator error or abuse.

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Well known matter. Front tires wear more on the left, especially for high mileage riders. All brands, all suspensions, all pressures. There are numerous discussions but the one I like best is that left turns require more distance traveled than right. If true, then left drive countries would experien...

Surging is a non-issue for the dual spark engines (2004 and beyond). Earlier models had a simpler fuel map, extreme sensitivity to local gas quality, and required very close adjustments of throttle bodies and throttle position sensor to run smoothly. Overall, very few were plagued by surge while tho...

Waited for the BCS opening rankings before replying. First (tongue in cheek): You just waited until Iowa was having a good year to start a football post! Second: Out of the blue, WVU Mountaineers managed to be in the poll (bottom 5 of 25). Third: Yes, parity has been here since early part of the cen...

The BT Jr is the perfect charger for the battery, even if you have the BMW Exide gel monstrosity installed. When it finally comes time to replace, go with a true AGM and skip BMW provided batteries.

You all know what that means?

I have done an annual head-to-head between Griso and R1150R. So far, the Griso loses only because service support cannot be expected locally. I seem to remember the older (4v) model had foot controls too far forward for me, too heavy for the power output, and a bit of a reach across the tank for han...

Sounds like a good date. Will you insure weather for the ride up from Virginia is clear, sunny and warm? How about some clear cool nights as well? General stuff as you know requires an option for camp or cabin in addition to motel central. Walking distance to restaurant with all three meals offered....

It really depends on the jurisdiction, the judge, and the officer's prior record before the court. Your best effort will be done by a lawyer on your behalf. He knows the court, the judge and the police and can work before the hearing date for a change in your favor. At the hearing he knows better th...

Stellar photography!

Welcome aboard.

Enjoy.

BMW did not specify any particular special edition or numbered series for that sub-model. It was offered between mid-2002 and early 2003 as a 2002 model, then the paint scheme idea morphed into the Rockster and later the Dark/Dark Ferro version. There are no special characteristics of the version - ...

Those are impressive numbers. I would have expected more parasitic loss to hp from crank to rear wheel.

Noises at start up and while riding from the cam chain assembly are not uncommon. Clacking valves, on the other hand, while rare, would be another matter. A sound or sensation of grinding or growling at the rear hub during corners is not good. Best sound, with valve adjustment, throttle body sync, g...

Super idea! Every four years for a Super Bash!

Compared to the incidents of final drive failure reporting and clutch hub/input shaft failure reporting the ABS unit failures reported are miniscule. Actual failure rates appear to be 3-5% for final drives; around 1% for clutch hubs and input shafts; well under 1% for ABS units. For perspective, BMW...

Yeah! That's the thing. Great handling and good performance on a classic bike. Congrats!

Thanks John.

Get the R1200GSA because it is more modern, a proven design and offers higher performance. The R1150R is likely to have increased maintenance requirements and offers fewer wind/weather options. Both are good performers. Many such as myself, prefer the heavier, less powerful, but more user friendly m...