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    Thread: Dunlop SportMax Road Smart 4's
Post: RE: Dunlop SportMax Road Smart 4's

Thanks guys for your info and help on this !! Joe
Joe General Discussions 3 209 05-02-2024, 08:59 AM
    Thread: Dunlop SportMax Road Smart 4's
Post: Dunlop SportMax Road Smart 4's

Hi guys, These tires that you guys seem quite high on....for our bike, what do I ask for at the Dealership... do they come in a "GT" version?? Or do I just ask for this tire plain-and-simple. ...
Joe General Discussions 3 209 05-01-2024, 05:25 PM
    Thread: Final Drive Gear Oil
Post: RE: Final Drive Gear Oil

Toruk Wrote: (04-16-2024, 06:09 AM) -- 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 ga...
Joe General Discussions 7 330 04-29-2024, 04:36 PM
    Thread: shaft drive rubber boots
Post: RE: shaft drive rubber boots

thanks for the response !! Joe
Joe General Discussions 2 213 04-14-2024, 07:02 PM
    Thread: Final Drive Gear Oil
Post: Final Drive Gear Oil

so....as usual, got charged by Dealership $75 for a BMW branded 500ml (only ?!) bottle of their gear oil Hypoid G3 70W80 What are you guys using INSTEAD of this ripoff ?? For example- will a Motul...
Joe General Discussions 7 330 04-14-2024, 06:59 PM
    Thread: replacement BAR ends ??
Post: replacement BAR ends ??

Hello, I was thinking of getting some after-market bar ends, as I have a bit of buzz coming through the handlebars.... But I was warned by my service guy that these OEM ones were in fact "heavy"...
Joe Parts & Accessories 4 405 03-04-2024, 04:19 PM
    Thread: shaft drive rubber boots
Post: shaft drive rubber boots

Is anyone using a "grease" or "paste" to prevent water entry in this area ?? I was thinking of rubbing my finger just along the inside of these boots (both edges of the front & rear boots) where th...
Joe General Discussions 2 213 02-28-2024, 08:33 PM
    Thread: Heli-Bar Risers
Post: RE: Heli-Bar Risers

THANK YOU !! Joe
Joe Parts & Accessories 3 201 02-26-2024, 12:04 PM
    Thread: Heli-Bar Risers
Post: Heli-Bar Risers

I am considering these as I am only 5'6"..... Has anyone else put these on the bike, and can share install & riding experience ?? Any lengthening of cables required ??  Their site says "NO"..........
Joe Parts & Accessories 3 201 02-25-2024, 03:18 PM
    Thread: Why change the OEM tire ??
Post: RE: Why change the OEM tire ??

Thanks for all your feedback....and the tire survey was revealing too !!! Appreciate it. FYI.... the OEM tires are "Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact" AND- my Dunlop E4's that I used on my 660 lb ...
Joe Tires 24 679 02-18-2024, 09:05 PM
    Thread: Why change the OEM tire ??
Post: Why change the OEM tire ??

'Would appreciate your feedback on this question..... My bike has 13,000 kms on its' OEM tires, so at SOME point I will have to get a new set....but which ?? Have you guys gone back to the OEMs ...
Joe Tires 24 679 02-16-2024, 08:27 PM
    Thread: newbie
Post: RE: newbie

DRC Wrote: (01-03-2024, 08:52 PM) -- New member from South Australia! I've had the R1200RS since 2018. The garage also has a F700GS for commuting and dirt road adventures. -- LOVELY !!
Joe New Member Introductions 5 356 02-16-2024, 08:11 PM