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  1. Water-cooled R1200GS

    A couple of days ago, the NewsSpot picked up this teaser about a new water-cooled R1200GS. It looks almost ready for production. If you download the...

    Started by Richard230‎, 08-21-11
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  2. HID installed

    HID installed on GSA man i love these lights. What a difference. Took about 45 minutes to figure out where to mount gear and do the job.

    Started by Dano‎, 03-12-12
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  3. 2011 R1200R Classic

    I stopped by my dealer today and they had the new R1200R Classic on the floor. Photos attached. I like the bike but I don't care for the fat...

    Started by Richard230‎, 12-10-11
    • Replies: 17
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  4. The new "Beast" - white R1200GS

    So, last week I switched from a yellow 2009 F800GS to a white 2010 R1200GS. Needed some more comfort for longer touring with the wife. Has 200 miles...

    Started by cug‎, 08-07-10
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  5. New to R1200R

    Fellow oilheads - I picked up a 2007 R1200R yesterday, a trade on my F800ST. Less than 10,000 km on the clock. Granite grey, side luggage & low &...

    Started by f800gecko‎, 07-17-10
    • Replies: 18
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    12-09-11 Go to last post
  6. Another white beast

    Hello all, Just signed off of the F800 forum because I guess I belong here now. Look what I just picked up this weekend

    Started by EJ_92606‎, 08-08-11
    • Replies: 18
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  7. Bmw r1200gs

    One new Touratech Kahedo seat £250 for BMW R1200GS plus postage Original Wind Shield for BMW R1200GS £80 plus postage

    Started by jpcrawfo‎, 10-02-11
    • Replies: 0
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  8. Added an RT to the stable

    Think of it as a "mountain" bike. That is where I tend to do more distance two-up riding. 2007 with less than 10,000 miles. Guy was selling...

    Started by ohg59‎, 09-24-11
    • Replies: 6
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    09-25-11 Go to last post
  9. Front tire refresh

    http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23803

    Started by f800gecko‎, 09-19-11
    • Replies: 2
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  10. Denali D2 LED aux lights installed on R1200R

    http://www.r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=23626

    Started by f800gecko‎, 08-19-11
    • Replies: 1
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  11. Another Defector

    Well folks...I've not posted a lot, but I've lurked around this site for three years, gleaning information and laughing (sometimes crying) at your...

    Started by ARBMWrider‎, 08-19-11
    • Replies: 7
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  12. Oil change went wrong

    I figured I'd save some hassle by just doing my own oil change. So I went to the dealer and bought what I'd need. Oil filter wrench Oil filter...

    Started by marked23‎, 08-26-11
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    • Replies: 16
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  13. Improving the ESA R1200R's slow speed handling

    I have never been happy with the slow speed handling of my R1200R, with its ESA computer-adjusted suspension. It tended to under-steer and swing ...

    Started by Richard230‎, 07-07-11
    • Replies: 4
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  14. Animated Engine

    Seems like a nice animation: dchttp://www.animatedpiston.com/BMW.htm Which engine is it?

    Started by decoats‎, 09-01-09
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    06-23-11 Go to last post
  15. Does anyone know how to change the tyre pressure readout from imperial to metric?

    I hope that someone can advise ......... I have a new GSA and the tyre pressure monitor reads in psi, while I ideally need it in metric units down...

    Started by GeoffK‎, 06-23-11
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  16. HID conversion on R1200R

    I've traded in my 800ST for a 2011 model R1200R with just 450 miles on the clock. I found the posts here very very helpful indeed in coming to that...

    Started by Doc Robert‎, 05-31-11
    • Replies: 7
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    06-12-11 Go to last post
  17. Remove seat and cover......

    This one is a hoot.... I just bought a 1200RT, and decided to tart it up with crash protection. So, after looking around I bought the touratech...

    Started by JohnRicketts‎, 06-12-11
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  18. boxer again

    moved onto a R1200ST and the F800S is with a new owner was on an R1100RS before that and r80 before that... was trying to fix a clip of Simon &...

    Started by jdd3‎, 05-31-11
    • Replies: 1
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  19. MudSling R1200R rear fender product review

    Two years ago I made the mistake of taking a dirt road shortcut to my destination on my R1200R, with its sportbike-type tires. A couple of miles...

    Started by Richard230‎, 05-21-11
    • Replies: 0
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  20. R1200R owner now

    As of today I'm officially an oilhead Bought me a R1200R and I hope to make lots of problem free miles with it. Here are some pics (made with...

    Started by de100kb‎, 03-20-10
    • Replies: 20
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  21. Change from a F650GS Twin to a R1200GS

    Motorcycle Trip from Fredericksburg, VA to San Pedro, CA 11/3-15/2010 I picked up the new (to me) 2009 BMW R1200GS at Morton’s BMW Motorcycle...

    Started by angtlalaska‎, 12-30-10
    • Replies: 5
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  22. Adding a GSA Tank to my 1200GS

    I am in the process of adding a GSA tank to my 09 1200GS. I have secured a tank with no internals, the different parts needed for the fuel pump,...

    Started by angtlalaska‎, 01-26-11
    • Replies: 0
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  23. My new to me baby

    Well the guy that backed out on me a few months ago decided it was not the bike for him. Wish he did that 3 months ago but what the hay. I now have...

    Started by Dano‎, 08-08-10
    • Replies: 15
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  24. The December 2010 ON

    Anyone see the bike on the December 2010 issue of the BMWMOA ON magazine? Just asking...?

    Started by AZ-J‎, 12-07-10
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    12-11-10 Go to last post
  25. hp/liter question

    This was a random thought I had, what is the world record for specific output of an air cooled twin? I was thinking, at ~115hp/liter, the HP2 has...

    Started by 2001A6‎, 12-07-10
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  26. Bmw r1232

    In the Dutch 'Motoplus' magazine (the Dutch version of the famous German 'Motorrad' magazine) I found a story of an oilhead I'd like to share with...

    Started by de100kb‎, 10-22-10
    • Replies: 1
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  27. HP2 Sport

    I'm interested in possibly buying an HP2 Sport. I haven't ridden one, but I have had a number of Boxers. I'm just wondering about vibration issues. I...

    Started by fess‎, 04-30-10
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  28. Katee Sackoff and Tricia Helfer riding R1200GS

    Katee and Tricia of Battlestar Gallactica fame training on a R1200GS http://www.actingoutlaws.org

    Started by DarrenB‎, 10-05-10
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  29. 1200GS adventure endorsement!

    Started by Leisha‎, 06-02-10
    • Replies: 2
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  30. did you know

    did you know that when i took my f800s to the dealers to part ex it for a gs1200 i made a note to at 5g in top gear it did 85mph the gs does exactly...

    Started by flying circus‎, 06-12-10
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  31. R1200R Owner's Review

    My name is Richard Harmon. I live in the city of Pacifica, about 15 miles south of San Francisco and about 3 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. I have...

    Started by Richard230‎, 02-06-09
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  32. Finally

    I can post here with a legitimate reason. I picked up my R1200S!! :cool: I wanted the red/silver combo, but yellow is the second best of...

    Started by 2001A6‎, 02-19-10
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  33. 2010 BMW R-Bike Preview

    Remember how in late June we told you about the upcoming R1250GS? Well, we have a bit more details on what's actually going down with the engine...

    Started by Rob‎, 10-04-09
    • Replies: 3
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  34. OFFICIAL 2010 R1200RT, R1200GS, and R1200GS Adventure get HP2 motor

    well, some of it at least. DOHC, 110HP, 88ft/lbs http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/11/2010-bmw-r1200gs-dohc-110bhp-8.html#more more...

    Started by avboden‎, 11-05-09
    • Replies: 2
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  35. BlackStoneTek CF wheels for R bikes on my bike

    They're on! A 3 mile ride home from the dealer in 113 tells me the entire bike feels lighter, more leanable, stops faster, goes faster and is a new...

    Started by AZ-J‎, 08-10-09
    • Replies: 8
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  36. BMW Prepping R1250GS, R1250R for Autumn, R1250RT Later

    Solomoto30.com is reporting that BMW is prepping an update to the entire R1200xx series in the not so distant future. Apologies for the poor...

    Started by Rob‎, 06-24-09
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  37. New LED rear turn indicators on my R12S

    These are so much brighter than the originals! Also, much smaller than them. And they are white when off, too boot. Wow!

    Started by AZ-J‎, 05-02-09
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  38. CF R cylinder head look

    How do you like the way this looks? I love it and it protects the head.

    Started by AZ-J‎, 04-30-09
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  39. HP2 in Canadian thunder series superbike.

    BMW's lighter bikes leave racers `Thunder'-struck DON EMPEY FOR THE TORONTO STAR During test runs late last year at Shannonville, Larry...

    Started by Leisha‎, 04-07-09
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  40. HP2 in Canadian thunder series superbike.

    BMW's lighter bikes leave racers `Thunder'-struck DON EMPEY FOR THE TORONTO STAR During test runs late last year at Shannonville, Larry...

    Started by Leisha‎, 04-07-09
    • Replies: 0
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  41. BMW HP2 Sport in MotoGP!!

    I just noticed that there are two HP2 bikes apparently being used as "safety bikes" along with the BMW M6 safety cars. Interesting :)

    Started by kismetcapitan‎, 03-23-09
    • Replies: 2
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  42. R1200R Staintune muffler

    I recently purchased a Staintune slip-on muffler from Calmoto (California BMW Triumph in Mountain View, California) the distributor of these quality...

    Started by Richard230‎, 03-01-09
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  43. R1100R modification ideas

    At the turn of the millennium I purchased my first oilhead, a new 2000 R1100RL. While I was not at all happy with the bike’s severe and irritating...

    Started by Richard230‎, 03-04-09
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  44. Ohlins shocks for the R1100R

    At one time I owned a R1100RL and I was not particularly happy with the stock suspension that came with the bike. I felt that the stock shocks had...

    Started by Richard230‎, 03-04-09
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  45. Givi E30 Top Case for the 1150/1200

    Seven years ago I purchased a Givi 28-liter "Boxy" rear luggage rack plastic top box, now superseded by their model "E30 Top Case", universal-fit top...

    Started by Richard230‎, 03-02-09
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  46. R1150R Staintune muffler

    When I owned a 2002 R1150R, I bought and installed a Staintune muffler and collector box for my bike, which is also used on the R1150GS. At the time...

    Started by Richard230‎, 03-01-09
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  47. As If I needed Another Distraction...

    Found a 1999 R1100S on a local Buy/Sell/Trade forum; bike had been dropped and the instruments torn off, and some fairing damage but overall it's not...

    Started by EmmBeeDee‎, 02-05-09
    • Replies: 2
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    02-07-09 Go to last post
  48. R1100s

    Since there are no "S" websites I thought I'd see how many others were on this site. So if there are any other S owners maybe we can compare notes. ...

    Started by windy‎, 01-23-09
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 2,483
    02-04-09 Go to last post

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