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

I bought my first BMW in the summer and it is indeed an R1150R. I am not just vertically challenged, I am friggin short at 5' 7" and 140lbs and had only ridden one bike before this one: a Yamaha Radian 600 which was an easy bike with very low seat that I could handle easily. So with all that sa...

I have a 2002 that just passed 12k miles. The BMW dealer recommended Metzlers (Z6) and I have been very pleased since they were installed. The prior owner had mixed tire brands front to rear and I could swear the bike felt funny on turns as I leaned into turns...not sure if the mismatch was it but t...

The O-ring is a nifty simple idea. Thanks for posting it!

Fantastic Input All,

Thanks a bunch. I've been riding almost everyday and just a commute to work (non rush hour) is quite fun. In fact I take the long way home and a lot of country roads to the trip and enjoy the Spring weather!

Happy Riding
blovebaiku

Hi Gents, Many great suggestions and rapid replies to boot. Thanks a bunch. I bought the bike with the side hard cases. That was priceless as I rode Amtrak Raleigh to Greensboro, stored my laptop in one case, the extra bag that had my helmet and jacket in the other case and rode the bike I had just ...

Good Sunday to you! Well it's raining so it actually stinks since I've had my R1150R for the third day now and can't get out and ride just yet in rain. I would like you seasoned R1150R owners to recommend what I should get as accessories. I am in Raleigh NC suburbs and have lots of curves available ...

Hello All, I picked up my 2002 R1150R on Friday and rode it home. My first and only bike was a Yamaha Radian 600 and that bike was awesome. Incredible at low speed manuvering, incredible range of power (scaled down FZR motor) and I rode it for 8yrs before selling it cause the wife made me do it as w...