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

Thanks for the reply. I know there are many discussions on oil and was not intending to pile on. It is just interesting that 2 BMW mechanics can have such very different opinions on the matter.

I need to ask this question. I took my 2012 BMW R1200R to a non-dealer today. A very reputable shop. They changed the oil and put in synthetic. The bike has 8,000 miles on it. When I told him that the mechanic at the dealer is very adamant against putting in synthetic until like 15,000 miles he disa...

The message I got was that it is best to wait for a break in period before adding the exhaust although not a mandatory requirement. These engines are "adaptive" and will break in according to your riding style and the computer actually adjusts to this. I got the sense that it is best to le...

I am surprised nobody has mentioned Leo Vince exhaust. I just got my 2012 R12R and will be waiting for at least 6,000 if not 12,000 mile to change the muffler but my dealer was really pro Leo Vince when I was in for my 600 mile service. I was looking at the upgrades the mechanics were making to thei...

I also love the Triumph bikes and had my heart set on a Speed Triple. I also really like the Tiger 1050. But i realized after spending some time looking at the R12R that I can have a bike that combines the touring prowess of the Tiger and that fun factor of the Speed Triple. I can't have 2 bikes so ...

Clarksas, I also have a deposit down on a 2012 R1200R but it looks like my delivery is running about a month after yours :( I did get the turn signals and rear brake light as led which will be cool. LED indicators and brake sounds like a great idea… hummm, might have to ask my dealer about that… Co...

Did you buy you bike from Capitol BMW? I drove from Cleveland, Ohio to buy my used 2008 from Greg Murphy at Capitol BMW in Raleigh N.C.. Greg is a good guy and Capitol looks to be a good dealership. Roger L I did indeed purchase from Greg at Capitol BMW. I couldn't convince him to come down on the ...

I notice a couple of you from Raleigh Durham area. I am in Raleigh. I look forward to seeing you out on the roads. Do you ride with any clubs? I will post pics as soon as I get possession of the bike which is expected to be around 3rd week of September. It is being delivered from the factory in Germ...

Thanks for the welcome. And what do you suggest or predict those first farklers to be? I know the side cases are in my future. The tinted sport screen looks cool. Hmm... A lighter better muffler will have to be on the list. What about that seat? Oh gosh, that gps might be a good idea. Aaaaah! Maybe ...

Well I finally did it. I stopped thinking about it and put a deposit down on a candy apple red r1200r. I will be trading in my 2007 Yamaha FZ6. A very fun bike but must say that I am really excited about this bike. I rode a r1150r a few weeks back and really liked it. I believe this 2012 will be tha...

The price difference might have something to do with the Classic Package costing $1100. I am in process of settling on a red 2011 R1200R and here is some information from the sticker: Safety package is $1525 and that gets you Integral ABS II and Enduro ASC ESA II is $800 Heated grips appear to come ...