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by redwing
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: loading an R1200R on to a pickup
Replies: 0
Views: 2274

loading an R1200R on to a pickup

Saw this on the web... it looked good to me. Although if I got a ramp and used it a few times the ramp might not be to bad.

http://www.spitzlift.com/ Easy to load my R1200R.
by redwing
Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Sport Screen vs no screen
Replies: 20
Views: 9258

Re: Sport Screen vs no screen

Have a BMW sport shield.I got one first to protect the instrument cluster and discovered this shield let me ride at freeway speeds and up without having a death grip on the handlebars. I have no buffeting. You probably know BMW offers a short shield with the standard frame for shields. The frame for...
by redwing
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Driving on mountain roads
Replies: 30
Views: 10793

Re: Driving on mountain roads

.... I don't use my brakes so engine braking helps.... David, An interesting choice... why? Good brakes and hard braking make for faster times through corners. Pads and rotors cost hundreds of dollars; an engine costs thousands. My riding time is not great. Five years and 25k miles. However I ride ...
by redwing
Tue Nov 12, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: H9 to used replace H11
Replies: 11
Views: 4318

Re: H9 to used replace H11

Just a thought... seems like a h11 will fit a h9 socket. Perhaps switching the socket (fixture) might be do-able. If a good connection could be made.???

Robert
by redwing
Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Recommend Me a Helmet!
Replies: 31
Views: 14423

Re: Recommend Me a Helmet!

I have a Shoei Quest and it was noisey until I found the video websterize posted. IMHO...Now at freeway speed the sound is like a windy day. I often ride with the visor open to the first click, at freeway speeds and without ear plugs it's very loud and howls. The plugs take the high frequency out. F...
by redwing
Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Led tail light to replace OEM
Replies: 17
Views: 5497

Re: Led tail light to replace OEM

Hi.. I have considered adding resistors to a led light and have looked for a light with a pattern visible from side and back. I found leds claiming to have resistors built-in and compatible with canbus systems.??? The link shows one of many on ebay and there are others sold by manufactures. It seems...
by redwing
Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Sculptures in the Green Mountains
Replies: 4
Views: 2518

Re: Sculptures in the Green Mountains

Steve... I'm amazed at the redundancy of the motorcycle-like sculpture at the Art Park. :-k :lol:

Robert
by redwing
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Attempt at restyling
Replies: 45
Views: 17349

Re: Attempt at restyling

Hi Don C.,
Thanks for adding the color to the trim panel. It is exactly the touch I had considered. Looks good.
Robert
by redwing
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Attempt at restyling
Replies: 45
Views: 17349

Re: Attempt at restyling

I like all the restyle pictures... the mix of orange and red looks good. I like the one shown here best. A change in the paint I had considered might add to the one below. The lateral trim panel has a seam just under the edge. I thought painting my bike orange around the sculpted area where the BMW ...
by redwing
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Mad Stad Robo Brackets
Replies: 43
Views: 14924

Re: Mad Stad Robo Brackets

IMHO seems like some kind of wedge on each side could be fashioned to tilt the shield back. Something akin to the mad stad set up using the plastic material like the Don C. block.

Robert
by redwing
Fri May 31, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Only 58,000km from headlamp bulb!!
Replies: 7
Views: 4287

Re: Only 58,000km from headlamp bulb!!

qfman.....the low and the high beam are the same.?? The plastic surrounding the bulb must be well thought out. Good job for BMW. My dealer (both where bought and where serviced) adjust the headlight so when the bright is turned on the tree tops light up. Must be a mountain / German thing. Harry... f...
by redwing
Fri Apr 05, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Led tail light to replace OEM
Replies: 17
Views: 5497

Led tail light to replace OEM

I did a search for a post that pointed to a single replacement led lamp and couldn't find a real number or a specific place selling one. I can buy an led 1157 from autozone but I think the autozone light would cause a "lamp" error. Who sells a canbus compatible led light. There are quit a ...
by redwing
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

Re: Skid Plate

Here is another one and it looks like it has all the nuts and bolts ... sixty dollars.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bmw-Gs-1200-OEM ... c1&vxp=mtr

Robert
by redwing
Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: My Bike Stinks
Replies: 41
Views: 10574

Re: My Bike Stinks

I have read about putting or stuffing gas into our tanks that ...filling the tank to its max will leak if put on the side stand. Can't remember the thread. The post mentions he stuffs the tank and immediately goes for a ride. Stuffing the tank and letting the bike sit was not what he did. And rides ...
by redwing
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: turn signal light number for auto
Replies: 19
Views: 5771

Re: turn signal light number for auto

You are right Harry. The bulbs in the link above are duel filament. I selected the wrong one of two. The link below is for a single filament bulb. I gotitthistime. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/70/21060/ITEM/K-S-Technologies-Replacement-Bulb-for-Marker-Light.aspx dbrick...one of the revie...
by redwing
Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: turn signal light number for auto
Replies: 19
Views: 5771

Re: turn signal light number for auto

Before I found these bulbs I decided to go with Weiser Led turn signals. I reasoned the cost plus shipping would almost pay for each side. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/70/21060/ITEM/K-S-Technologies-Replacement-Bulb-for-Marker-Light.aspx These are cheap enough and if the right bulb sever...
by redwing
Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

Re: Skid Plate

Looking at the part number 11 11 7 717 743 at max bmw ..they show the different hardware fit the same plate. If I read you're post properly Harry, only one fits my bike.?? Following are two pictures of the underside of my bike. Please disregard the bugs. It appears as if either will work. Your thoug...
by redwing
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:05 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

Re: Skid Plate

The plate listed on ebay has a part number of 11 11 7 717 743 and max bmw shows that part number uses both hardware listed above. I have an email in for the seller. I asked him for which year the plate came from. I'm going to go check the under side of the boxer's block to see which hardware I need....
by redwing
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 12
Views: 4071

Re: Skid Plate

I just bought a skid plate from ebay and paid forty including shipping. It came in yesterday and have not picked it up yet. The picture I saw from you're post looks better than the picture I bought. Having paid the forty dollars I then asked if the bolts came with it. Stupid me. There are four bolts...
by redwing
Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: turn signal light number for auto
Replies: 19
Views: 5771

turn signal light number for auto

My turn signal light is out. I can buy a light for BMW from one (ebay) to four dollar (a dealer) and I'll have to pay shipping. What is an automotive light bulb for the turn signal light that a part house might sell? The actual part number is 07 11 9 905 337.

Robert