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

Hey CycleRob, I know you used the Tankslapper film on your F800, what is your opinion of it. I'm looking to get the tank kit for my Tiger.

I had a Tiger a day or two, and it's a hoot. The chain drive would be the main issue with touring on it. That and the stupid left thumb for everything turn signal layout. :) (Just kidding! I seem to be able to adapt to either setup fairly quickly :)) The chain drive was really the only negative for...

Well, I test rode a Tiger today and all I can say is it was everything I was hoping the Beemers would be. I absolutely loved it and it will definitely be my next bike. The Tiger is everything I'd hoped the F800ST would be but wasn't. The triple motor is just amazing. The seating position is perfect ...

Bob, I think your assessment is a good one. More time on the bike would probably make a difference. I've been thinking about the test ride all weekend and I really would like to get back on for another spin, but I think the riding position would still ruin it for me. I also test rode a 1200GS that d...

Myself and a friend test rode a few bikes on Friday, one of them was the F800ST. The test ride wasn't super long, maybe 10 miles total. I would have liked more time on the bike but that is what we managed. Impressions: 1. Very light feeling. 2. Bars are definitely in a forward leaning position compa...

papasong wrote:The Brembo brakes on the F800ST are amazing. I've been riding an ST for about a year and a half, and it's a great bike.
That being said, I'm trading to an R1200R any day now... I wish I could keep them both.

What is causing the trade up?

zinger, The type of riding I do does not require premium. The few times that I really blast it, the 2 HP loss they specify in the manual (if using regular) doesn't matter that much. People think that premium fuel is premium quality. It's not. They all have fuel system cleaners in them. Premium fuel...

All fuel has the same "clean injun" additives as mandated by the benevolent imperial federal government. Marketing types would like you to think that the higher profit margin "premium" is somehow better though. High octane fuel is likely to have the highest ethanol content as we...

Phil, Good for you!! I'm still running regular in my bike getting 58, 63, 63 and currently 65 MPG. Using Regular, there is a noticeable loss of power if you whack the throttle wide open at 3,000 RPM, otherwise, not much different. They say there isn't an actual detonation sensor on it, but that doe...

Your bike is really nice Rob. You just about have me flipped over from wanting the 1200R to wanting an 800ST! I think the reliability and cheaper maintenance is slowly turning me over more than anything.

I'm curious about something from reading other topics...

Are you guys telling me you can apply the brakes full-on in a turn with the telelever suspension system? Other posts indicate this is so. If so that is amazing.

Zinger, Your mentioning of the linked engagement of the rear brake is worth a thought. A lot of riders don't practice panic braking and when faced with having to haul down from 80 in a couple of hundred feet, do the wrong thing. The linked brakes at least apply proportionate pressure front and rear...

Iwas hoping for someting stupid simple. removing wheel strikes 1 and 2 , pivot the final drive assembly down strike 3 . Sounds like to a job for .........my check book and pen. You're not kidding. I just read the service bulletin posted above. I would consider giving something like this a shot if i...

I'm requiring ABS for my next bike, which has led me into BMW territory and ultimately here since I really liked the R1200R. Now, I am also considering the F800ST. I plan on test riding both bikes, but in the meantime I'm having fun doing research. The main reason I am leaning towards the R1200R is ...

Leonardo,

When did you make your purchase? Also, what was the MSRP of the bike you got? It sounds like you got roughly 10% or so off, which I think is a great deal given that the typical margin on a bike is around 20%.

I haven't seem that many for sale. I bought mine used as a service loaner about a year ago and at that dealer they haven't had a SINGLE used for sale since. The only R they have on hand is one of the new "low frame" one. While they may no get the press there aren't that many around either...

I bought mine from Twin City BMW in Chambana Ill for about $500.00 or so less than sticker in late '07. When looking I was cruising the web all over the midwest since at the time Indianapolis did not have a BMW dealer. I talked to a dealer in Cleveland, I think, who did not have one in stock but sa...

Just curious, will BMW dealers deal on a bike? Or do they try and do the "Harley" MSRP thing? Has anybody gotten their bike for less than list? If so, how much less? I found out my nearest BMW dealer is having a demo day this coming Saturday, but I am already tied up. Triumph demos too. Yo...

I found the Long Way Down videos on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... g+way+down

I'm up to episode 6. Fantastic documentary.

Does anybody else find it amusing that their medic is named "Dai" (phonetically - "Die")?

Thanks again for the continued input. Here is another question - how is the heat coming off the engine? It looks as though the design of the boxer would lend itself to really good cooling since the cylinders are subject to lots of air. Does the engine produce a lot of heat when you're sitting in tra...