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    Thread: Final Drive Gear Oil
Post: RE: Final Drive Gear Oil

https://bmwsupershop.com/products/r1200-1250-liquid-cooled-final-drive-kit-fdkr12lc 180cc is what is needed for a wet drain and fill. The kit comes with new gasket and o-ring. I do the final drive al...
Toruk General Discussions 7 324 04-16-2024, 06:09 AM
    Thread: 2023 RS USA version headlight control
Post: RE: 2023 RS USA version headlight control

I'd like BOTH sides to have a low and high beam! My riding mates have often questioned if I have a bulb out. BMW seems to like non-symmetric lighting.
Toruk USA Central Riders 14 630 03-26-2024, 06:27 AM
    Thread: 2023 RS USA version headlight control
Post: RE: 2023 RS USA version headlight control

As said, left side FRONT of switch pack red lever controls high beam FLASH/ON/OFF. DRLs are on all the time. Low beam one side on all the time, High beam other side controlled by switch. Page 92 of ma...
Toruk USA Central Riders 14 630 03-25-2024, 07:08 AM
    Thread: Confirming Eastern RS Owners Exist
Post: RE: Confirming Eastern RS Owners Exist

36654, Yes Bob L. is back "part time" working at Hermy's doing what he loves to do .... putting riders on BMWs!!
Toruk USA East Riders 47 7,625 03-15-2024, 06:56 AM
    Thread: Confirming Eastern RS Owners Exist
Post: RE: Confirming Eastern RS Owners Exist

2023 RS .... My 1st BMW after 60 years of riding, mostly HDs. I love it. Thanks Hermy's BMW! I've got 5k miles of smiles! Montgomery County PA.
Toruk USA East Riders 47 7,625 03-08-2024, 07:45 AM
    Thread: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?
Post: RE: Service Bulletin but not for the RS?

Does anyone know for a fact that the 23 spec bikes that came with the duckbill rear lower vent ALSO got the front splines greased at the factory? Nice to know that BMW stands behind their products! Th...
Toruk General Discussions 55 3,946 02-27-2024, 08:06 AM
    Thread: Why change the OEM tire ??
Post: RE: Why change the OEM tire ??

My new 23 RS built to my configuration in May of 2023 came with Michelin Road 5 GTs. Wearing great at 5k miles. I will replace with Road 6s (Not GTs). I was happy to have Michelins which I have prefer...
Toruk Tires 24 675 02-27-2024, 07:58 AM
    Thread: It's a bit quiet..
Post: RE: It's a bit quiet..

THAT would be awesome! As a new 23 RS owner, thank you for this effort. Grumpy Goat Wrote: (02-18-2024, 06:50 AM) -- Chris216 - there have been periodic requests for information on removing the plas...
Toruk General Discussions 28 1,084 02-18-2024, 08:26 AM
    Thread: 120 miles today
Post: RE: 120 miles today

Boxerboy 55 .... I've been wondering if a shorter windscreen would be better than stock! I'd appreciate more feedback from you. I'm riding a 23 RS and came off a 2004 Kawasaki ZRX which has a small sc...
Toruk General Discussions 13 939 02-10-2024, 07:59 AM
    Thread: Windscreen options
Post: RE: Windscreen options

Does anyone have experience with installing a smaller screen for non-touring rides? More like an R model. I may want to try out an R model and compare the air flow and noise level this Spring. Wind hi...
Toruk Parts & Accessories 67 9,196 01-31-2024, 07:21 AM
    Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.

windyrun Wrote: (01-21-2024, 05:20 PM) -- Bags look great.  I didn't know MOA still enabled discounts. What type of discount was this? -- BMW MOA gives 10% rebate for all BMW products with a BMW se...
Toruk Parts & Accessories 23 1,108 01-22-2024, 08:10 AM
  Photo Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.

I ordered BMW panniers key & color matched to the RS configuration I ordered built. 15% Dealer discount plus the 10% MOA refund brought them close to aftermarket with racks.  :smile:
Toruk Parts & Accessories 23 1,108 01-16-2024, 07:41 AM
    Thread: Which Bike Steers Better
Post: RE: Which Bike Stears Better

The front axle on a RS is forward of the downtube centerline. This increases turning radius compared to the R which has the axle on the centerline. This also increases high speed stability on the RS. ...
Toruk R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition 16 8,272 01-05-2024, 09:38 AM
    Thread: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS
Post: RE: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS

TFT screen protector (BMW brand) and a MachineartMoto Mud Sling on the rear tire were my 1st 2 adds. Hermy's put on a battery lead for battery tender connection FREE.
Toruk General Discussions 18 983 12-31-2023, 07:37 AM
    Thread: 1250RS Software Version Thread
Post: RE: 1250RS Software Version Thread

TriangleRider Wrote: (12-29-2023, 12:14 PM) -- Toruk Wrote: (12-29-2023, 08:03 AM) -- Newest update also changes suspension options available to MIN (1 up) & Auto. Max is not available!! -- This d...
Toruk Technology & Performance 41 6,202 12-30-2023, 08:15 AM
    Thread: 1250RS Software Version Thread
Post: RE: 1250RS Software Version Thread

Newest update also changes suspension options available to MIN (1 up) & Auto. Max is not available!!
Toruk Technology & Performance 41 6,202 12-29-2023, 08:03 AM
    Thread: Which is the better BMW Sport Tourer - S1000XR vs R1250RS
Post: RE: Which is the better BMW Sport Tourer - S1000XR...

I really love my new 2023 RS Sport. I came off a 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R, like the XR it was a bit top heavy and loved to be rung out and driven fast. It served me well for 9 years as the 2nd owner. A...
Toruk R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition 34 5,649 12-20-2023, 07:51 AM