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    Thread: Rough riding on secondary roads?
Post: RE: Rough riding on secondary roads?

It's all about suspension travel. The GS is like riding a magic carpet on rough roads compared with R/RS
MrVvrroomm General Discussions 6 354 02-29-2024, 07:33 AM
    Thread: Behold Achilles, a Beastly BMW R 1250 RS Drag Bike
Post: Behold Achilles, a Beastly BMW R 1250 RS Drag Bike

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/behold-achilles-a-beastly-bmw-r-1250-rs-drag-bike-built-for-the-sultans-of-sprint-226998.html
MrVvrroomm General Discussions 2 316 01-01-2024, 07:34 AM
    Thread: What about a tire survey?
Post: RE: What about a tire survey?

Ray Wrote: (12-06-2023, 02:41 PM) -- GG - might add MrVvrroomm's 3 Rs (round, rubber, rebate) as an option, and I believe there are still some Dunlop RS III fans out there. Also - last time I saw Le...
MrVvrroomm Tires 30 2,292 12-06-2023, 04:27 PM
    Thread: 2024 R1300GS Intro Video
Post: RE: 2024 R1300GS Intro Video

The new platform will end up in our garage. But, most likely not until MY2025.
MrVvrroomm Other Bikes 30 1,962 09-29-2023, 03:10 PM
    Thread: Bikes below 1000cc and middle weights
Post: RE: Bikes below 1000cc and middle weights

We just recently purchased two KTM. My wife bought a new '22 Duke 890 GP, I bought a new '23 Duke 890 R. These were purchased after me riding Phil's KTM Duke 890 R for about 30 minutes. We've own...
MrVvrroomm Other Bikes 16 1,372 06-19-2023, 02:49 PM
    Thread: KTM 890 Duke
Post: RE: KTM 890 Duke

maxredline Wrote: (06-07-2023, 10:46 AM) -- God I want one! How is the clutch pull? -- Clutch pull is easy.  It's rarely used.
MrVvrroomm Readers Rides 8 911 06-08-2023, 05:20 AM
    Thread: KTM 890 Duke
Post: RE: KTM 890 Duke

runnerhiker Wrote: (06-04-2023, 09:34 PM) -- I am looking forward to hearing more from you on this.  I looked at the KTM website and I didn't see an 890 GP, was that just a 2022 model?  I can see wha...
MrVvrroomm Readers Rides 8 911 06-05-2023, 06:30 AM
    Thread: KTM 890 Duke
Post: KTM 890 Duke

Most of you know that I'm rarely at a loss for words, but WTF?   I've never ridden anything with this combination of weight vs horsepower/torque.  It's literally a Goldilocks motorcycle for us. ...
MrVvrroomm Readers Rides 8 911 06-03-2023, 06:34 PM
    Thread: Dunlop Roadsmart IV Tires 10,000-Mile Test (Rider Magazine)
Post: RE: Dunlop Roadsmart IV Tires 10,000-Mile Test (Ri...

Duccrazydave Wrote: (05-08-2023, 12:19 PM) -- I just picked up a new set of RSIV's a couple of weeks ago. $50 rebate, since I'm taking care of the mount/balance chores. This makes set #3. -- Atta b...
MrVvrroomm Tires 25 10,851 05-09-2023, 10:24 AM
    Thread: 1250RS Software Version Thread
Post: RE: 1250RS Software Version Thread

023-011-060 was most recent software version as of 4/3/2023. Dealer pushed that into our '19 GSA and '20 GS.
MrVvrroomm Technology & Performance 41 6,247 05-05-2023, 03:51 PM
    Thread: Kawasaki H2SXSE
Post: RE: Kawasaki H2SXSE

Ron, can I ride it?
MrVvrroomm Other Bikes 11 1,187 04-26-2023, 04:00 PM
    Thread: Stahlbus brake bleed valve - right front for 22 RS
Post: RE: Stahlbus brake bleed valve - right front for 2...

You can't use a socket on the smaller Speed Bleeders because it won't slip over the end and still purchase flats of bleeder valve. Most wannabe mechanics over-use torque wrenches. If it doesn't vi...
MrVvrroomm General Discussions 16 1,433 04-25-2023, 04:01 PM
    Thread: Stahlbus brake bleed valve - right front for 22 RS
Post: RE: Stahlbus brake bleed valve - right front for 2...

Stainless is not stronger than carbon steel. Speed Bleeders, once installed, are never removed. You only need to open bleed valve 1/2 turn, as in any manual brake bleed valve. Speed Bleeders are ...
MrVvrroomm General Discussions 16 1,433 04-25-2023, 12:04 PM
    Thread: Cover for R1250RS with panniers?
Post: RE: Cover for R1250RS with panniers?

Something that fits RT or possibly GS/GSA would work
MrVvrroomm General Discussions 12 1,152 04-24-2023, 04:24 PM
    Thread: Center Stand Lift Point?
Post: RE: Center Stand Lift Point?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/towjYdQMZ_s
MrVvrroomm General Discussions 15 1,602 04-23-2023, 06:15 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

I have 3 Aprilia dealers within an hour of me, 1 is 10 minutes away.  I've had a couple of test sits on the 660.   Love the TFT, cruise control, tubeless, etc.   I don't need one, really I don't...
MrVvrroomm Readers Rides 14 2,026 04-22-2023, 07:52 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

Look forward to hearing of your escapades Michael in a few weeks.
MrVvrroomm Readers Rides 14 2,026 04-22-2023, 06:12 PM
    Thread: Realigning great motojournalists. What's your favorite source of news & inspiration?
Post: RE: Realigning great motojournalists. What's your ...

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/by/136-zack-courts Spent a week riding with Zack in Europe in 2015. I find his reviews entertaining.
MrVvrroomm Off Topic 5 989 03-31-2023, 03:14 PM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-17-2023, 07:28 AM) -- MrVvrroomm Wrote: (03-17-2023, 06:04 AM) -- https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/rabaconda-street-bike-tire-changer.1630675/ -- I also like his idea of t...
MrVvrroomm Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,744 03-17-2023, 12:44 PM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/rabaconda-street-bike-tire-changer.1630675/
MrVvrroomm Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,744 03-17-2023, 06:04 AM