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Hi all, After reading all the info posted on this thread as well as links to other threads, I ordered a pair as well. The thread on the Aprilia clamp is defiantly not the same as the stock bmw thread. the Aprilia is slightly finer. You can elbow it in just like some of you did. But, I think it will ...

It is a alive!! I want to thank everyone for chiming in. It is indeed the battery. I ended up ordering the Deka per suggestion here. It came yesterday and I left it on charger till today. The start was instantaneous. It has never started this fast even when new. I am not sure how long this fast star...

Thanks everyone for the help. Thanks websterize for posting the link to the thread on PC535 battery discussion. I am wondering since it seems most likely that need a new battery, is there one that does not require modification and just drop in? I don't have time to ride let along tinker with snippin...

Thanks for the reply and posting the PDF manual. The bullet where it states to run the engine of the donor vehicle scares me. Since based on everything I have read, unless the donor is another bike, it has always been NOT to start the vehicle. Does BMW charge system differ from other bikes? If I do ...

Hi, I have a r1200r since 07. Due to work/life stuff, I have not been able to ride as much as I normally do. I was able to (after charging) successfully start it a 2 times since march 2010. I do seem to remember needing to charge the battery at least once to get it started. This season is the first ...

my last bike before the r12r was a 2003 vfr -- ala vtec like yours. IMHO if you are a revver, twins won't satisfy you. coming from a fizzer -> V4 now you are looking for a twin, you are stepping down in revs. Blasting through corners at 8k on the VFR seems to float your boat, R12r redlines at 6k(or ...

Hi, was coming in to work this morn. saw the lamp warning on the inst panel. i checked all the lights after getting in to the work parking lot and found that all is working except brake light. the rear light is on as it should when bike is on. but when braking, it does not get brighter. I assume thi...

Hi, For people who gets numbness, may I ask what RPM range do you ride in? On my r12r, I don't get offensive vibe to the foot till 55k and to the hands in the summer till 5k (slightly higher in winter due to thicker gloves). I use to get numb hands around 4.5k but, after installing foam grips, I do ...

hi bill, i won't be able to give you any comparisons regarding different BMWs since this the r1200r is my first. however, as far as difference in shields, it depends on your height, seat choice and inseam as well as whether you have a raiser/bar-back installed or not. if you do a search on screens, ...

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anyone knows how to take the tank off the bike? looks like it is very tight under the tank. i would need to take the tank off or at least lift it a little to have a proper look.

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sorry, are we talking about "any" loose connectors or is there a specific one i should be looking for?

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hi all, On my way to work this morn, i hit a large size divit, after that, my fuel gauge is reading zero and the fuel light came on and remained on. my pulled over and shut the bike down and restarted with the same symptoms. bike rides fine and instrument panel functions other wise... (i thought it ...

i know there were some MPG threads prior... just want to relate that i filled up last night after the gas lamp came on on my way back from work. premium gas @$3+ per gallon. cost me $17+ to fill up! point is... this more or less the cost of filling my honda civic on 87 i have 2k+ miles on it thus fa...

oh btw, how do you wire so the signal lights stays on?

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thanks for the welcome i lurk mostly but do surface on occasion. i don't have bags or anything to paste reflective materials. i will check in on the links provided to see if i can get better grade strips so i can do my own sewing.

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hi all, in an effort to be more visible thus in theory more safe, i started to look for different options for reflective clothing. at the end, i opted for the icon mesh vest. at the time i picked it, i assumed the bright color will help during the day and the reflective material will help at night. ...

it does come with one. not a very good one. it should include the oil cap tool and some assorted stuff. you be better off assemble one your self. search the forum for some useful ideas for one. that's what i am going to do.

btw, i assumed you looked on the bottom of the seat already?

ahh thanks. here is my info. i wear a shoe rf1000, i am 5.95 tall and have a 30" inseam. i have a standard seat with moto technique bar back installed so i am about a inch back from where i use to be and is slightly more upright -- which is what i am looking to get with the bar back. the 16 blo...

hi, i finally was able to get a screen for my bike. i never had screens before this. i tried a cb 18" and found it noisy and shook my head badly at highway speeds. i figure i can either go up or down in height since when i duck under or raise up, i get quiet air. i figure the bike looks better ...

this past weekend, i was able to try out the cb 18" screen. i have the touring bracket too. i am 5'9" on a standard seat. i get buffeting no matter where i am on the seat. if i move up a bit, it is clear. down a bit it it clear. i think i can do 16 or 20. i am going to find a 16 since i do...