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Thread: Wunderlich handlebar conversion question --
Post: RE: Wunderlich handlebar conversion question --
| I've got the black Wunderlich bars on my bike. They sorted the handlebar comfort issue for me and look good in black on the bike. As said above, they came with all the required fittings such as clamps... |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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04-22-2024, 02:18 AM |
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Thread: Nav VI question
Post: RE: Nav VI question
| Could be your nav was losing the GPS signal. What sort of road was it, trees, gorge?
Also, an actual road presumably not a back country track? A new road? Is your map up to date? |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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04-19-2024, 01:17 AM |
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Thread: Hello from (sunny sometimes) Manchester UK
Post: RE: Hello from (sunny sometimes) Manchester UK
| Welcome to the forum. I have a mate who lives in Bishop Auckland, often stop there when touring up north and tell him he lives in the best place for biking in the country. The amount of spectacular ri... |
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Becksy |
New Member Introductions
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04-18-2024, 03:23 AM |
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Thread: Why change the OEM tire ??
Post: RE: Why change the OEM tire ??
| Check out the tyre survey where folks have been voting on their preference.
https://rswasserboxer.com/R1200RSforum/thread-1028.html |
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Becksy |
Tires
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02-17-2024, 12:13 PM |
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Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.
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colirv Wrote: (02-05-2024, 04:11 AM)
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https://sw-motech.com/en/bike/BMW/R1250RS/2018/1R13+-K54-/products/luggage/side+carrier/EVO+side+carrier/4052572032671.htm
https://sw-motech.com/en/bike/BMW/R... |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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02-05-2024, 10:43 AM |
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Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.
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colirv Wrote: (01-22-2024, 04:48 AM)
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For comparison, my SW_Motech Evo side carriers, Givi adaptors and E22 Monolock side cases, including shipping and taxes, cost £387 - a little under $500. I hav... |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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02-02-2024, 11:13 AM |
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Thread: Windscreen options
Post: RE: Windscreen options
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JtL Wrote: (02-01-2024, 12:37 PM)
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Excellent info, thank you.
If you don't mind, how tall are you, inseam and which seat do you have? (also please provide Social Security number, and the 4 digi... |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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02-02-2024, 02:13 AM |
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Thread: Windscreen options
Post: RE: Windscreen options
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JtL Wrote: (02-01-2024, 11:30 AM)
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1. Has anyone tried BOTH the Puig Touring AND Touring Plus and can offer some comment on how each worked? Please don't answer if you've only tried one of them a... |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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02-01-2024, 11:45 AM |
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Thread: It's a bit quiet..
Post: RE: It's a bit quiet..
| This very morning I had a new set of tyres fitted, Michelin Road 6s. First time out on the bike since 3/11 (no not March 11th US friends).
It is the perfect winter's day for a ride; clear, dry, well a... |
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Becksy |
General Discussions
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01-26-2024, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: Where are the UK guys?
Post: RE: Where are the UK guys?
| Cracking road the Mennock Pass, rode it last summer up to Wanlockhead. Amazing riding in SW Scotland and along the border region. I might be wrong but I think wild camping is only legal in a handful o... |
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Becksy |
UK Riders
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12-12-2023, 10:05 AM |
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Thread: New to the Boxer family
Post: RE: New to the Boxer family
| Welcome, recognise the name from the XR forum where I also used to hang out. Switched to the RS 18 months ago and no regrets! |
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Becksy |
New Member Introductions
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12-12-2023, 07:24 AM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
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Lee Wrote: (12-07-2023, 08:31 AM)
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Becksy Wrote: (12-06-2023, 02:09 PM)
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I had Michelin road 5/6s on my bike when I got it. Used Metzelers on my previous XR which were great so put them on my RS... |
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Becksy |
Tires
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12-09-2023, 05:52 AM |
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Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?
| I had Michelin road 5/6s on my bike when I got it. Used Metzelers on my previous XR which were great so put them on my RS, and the front in particular has not worn well, feathering creating a vibratio... |
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Becksy |
Tires
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12-06-2023, 02:09 PM |
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Thread: Which is the better BMW Sport Tourer - S1000XR vs R1250RS
Post: RE: Which is the better BMW Sport Tourer - S1000XR...
| “ The XR had great performance, but it was always kind of "busy." ….. The XR screamed that I should be going way faster - right NOW! “
That’s why I changed too. Though found on the RS I am as fast... |
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Becksy |
R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition
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10-22-2023, 04:51 AM |
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Thread: BMW R1250 RS vs the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Post: RE: BMW R1250 RS vs the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
| If you factor in performance, the BMW would win that clearly. Plus dealer support and likely build quality are factors in favour of the BMW. I went to have a look at one when it came out, and admitted... |
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Becksy |
R1200RS / R1250RS Reviews
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08-29-2023, 02:33 AM |
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Thread: Bikes below 1000cc and middle weights
Post: RE: Bikes below 1000cc and middle weights
| If you are looking for a middleweight upright touring style bike, what about BMW F900XR? |
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Becksy |
Other Bikes
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06-20-2023, 02:00 AM |
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Thread: Hi from Belgium
Post: RE: Hi from Belgium
| Hi Ron,
Share your plans for Scotland when made! |
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Becksy |
New Member Introductions
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05-29-2023, 09:22 AM |
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Thread: Center Stand Lift Point?
Post: RE: Center Stand Lift Point?
| I find the R1250RS the hardest bike I have owned to lift onto the centre stand, the right hand grab point is very tricky, plus I also put it down to the low centre of gravity, maybe harder to lever it... |
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Becksy |
General Discussions
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04-27-2023, 08:04 AM |
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Thread: Hello from West Yorkshire
Post: RE: Hello from West Yorkshire
| I was in a localish BMW dealer yesterday (Cheltenham) and they had a white one in the showroom, but unfortunately it had a sold sticker on it. I also noticed they had one in m sport colours tucked awa... |
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Becksy |
New Member Introductions
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04-02-2023, 05:42 AM |
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Thread: Austin Yellow Panniers
Post: RE: Where are the UK guys?
| Doesn't look like it, panniers are only listed on the UK website in Asphalt Grey, Black Storm Metallic and Light White (wonder what dark white is...) |
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Becksy |
Parts & Accessories
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03-16-2023, 04:01 AM |
