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Greetings from Los Angeles! - SoCalR1200RS - 06-07-2022
Hello!
I ride a new-to-me 2016 BMW R1200RS which I picked up last week in mint condition! I've already done a few tweaks to her - I added a Wunderlich tall seat to replace the OEM low seat the bike had, and I've installed a carbon fiber center gas tank strip which looks amazing. I've got R&G carbon fiber valve covers on the way, which are mostly for looks as the previous owner installed a SW moto crash bar set. I also got a carbon fiber center of the nose fairing piece, however only after I recieved it, did I realize that it's designed for that center vertical LED light which my bike doesn't have. It instead has a smooth plastic nose. Looks like finding an OEM light and having it properly installed is close to impossible, but I may be able to wire it in to the DRL circuit directly. Things to consider... The bike came with the OEM Navi mount but I'm looking into options to relocate it to above the dash... Current best contender I think is the kit from Wunderlich but that $145 price tag! Yikes! I have a BMW ConnectRide Cradle shipping soon so I look forward to using the Wonderwheel for more than idle spinning in traffic lol.
I'm also very interested in ways to protect the parts from scratches... I noticed I've already got some small scratches on the gas tank covers and literally first day of ownership I accidently placed the side cases against cinderblocks and now one of them is all scratched up. I'm thinking maybe put a vinyl wrap on the cases? There's no way they won't get scratched to hell in use.
My previous bike was a 2016 BMW S1000RR which sadly was totalled by insurance after a relatively minor collision. I miss that bike a lot, and the sound of it's exhaust most of all, but this R1200RS is pretty and more practical, cheaper to own and maintain, and gets better fuel economy on cheaper gas. I'm hoping to save up some money so that in a year or two, I can invest in another S1000RR.
I also own a 1997 BMW R1100R, although after a fuel pump issue last year, she hasn't moved in a while. That oil-head needs a few things to make it fully ride-able again, but I hesitate to give her up as she's accumulated an impressive 280,000 miles! It's really cool to park the two next to each other and see what 19 years of German innovation can do. My favorite feature of the R1200RS is definitely the keyless ride. Not having to take my key out is so convenient and a huge time saver!
Check the attachments for some photos of the new ride
RE: Greetings from Los Angeles! - SoCalR1200RS - 06-07-2022
Here are some photos of my previous S1000RR (RIP)
RE: Greetings from Los Angeles! - SoCalR1200RS - 06-07-2022
And this is my R1100R!
RE: Greetings from Los Angeles! - Lee - 06-07-2022
Good looking RS and passenger. Did he hurt his right paw?
I like the carbon fiber tank center.
Dealers in the US are not allowed to turn on the LED light strip. I knew a guy who was able to have one added and turned on when the RS first came out but shortly after that it was no longer possible. You may be able to make it work somehow.
It's too bad the RR was totaled. Any more it does not take much to total a motorcycle.
A friend had a deer run into the side of his brand new RR when he was only going 40 mph and the insurance company totaled it.
RE: Greetings from Los Angeles! - Grumpy Goat - 06-07-2022
Welcome to the Forum Community! Nice pictures too ... thanks for sharing.
RE: Greetings from Los Angeles! - Motorhead1977 - 06-07-2022
Welcome. Nice find in your 1200RS.