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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...

I swapped my R1200RS for a friend's S1000XR for a brief ride on a twisty road. I was not that impressed. He now rides an R1250RS. Several others in my BMW Wednesday ride group have recently traded S...
mspratz R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition 34 5,654 12-06-2023, 05:26 PM
    Thread: My BMW Navigator VI is possessed
Post: RE: My BMW Navigator VI is possessed

pej7445 Wrote: (10-02-2023, 11:25 AM) -- I can't even get my Nav VI to properly import a GPX file via BaseCamp. It shows up on the Nav VI when you are connected to a PC and browse for it, it's in the...
mspratz Parts & Accessories 177 38,422 10-02-2023, 11:51 AM
    Thread: Greetings from Fletcher, NC
Post: RE: Greetings from Fletcher, NC

pej7445 Wrote: (10-02-2023, 11:16 AM) -- Hello - I'm a new RS owner, just bought a used 2020 1250RS with about 10k miles. After mostly riding Yamaha FJRs for 20 years, I'm excited to learn more about...
mspratz New Member Introductions 10 833 10-02-2023, 11:48 AM
    Thread: Will this work on my forks?
Post: RE: Will this work on my forks?

dravnx Wrote: (08-04-2023, 02:53 PM) -- I want to replace the fork oil in my '18 R1200RS and was wondering if this compressor will work.  https://www.amazon.com/UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-COMPRESSOR-SREET...
mspratz General Discussions 2 443 08-05-2023, 10:09 AM
    Thread: Kawasaki H2SXSE
Post: RE: Kawasaki H2SXSE

Congratulations Ron, looks like an awesome bike!
mspratz Other Bikes 11 1,185 04-26-2023, 01:16 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

MrVvrroomm Wrote: (04-22-2023, 06:12 PM) -- Look forward to hearing of your escapades Michael in a few weeks. -- You may wish you could shut me up!  :P I'm really looking forward to seeing everyon...
mspratz Readers Rides 14 2,022 04-22-2023, 07:01 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (04-22-2023, 05:06 PM) -- Tube tires also give me pause, maybe more so than they give you.  -- The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has tubeless tires and a few other upgrades over the T7. It ...
mspratz Readers Rides 14 2,022 04-22-2023, 06:57 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (04-22-2023, 09:40 AM) -- Michael - how is the T7 going? Still having fun with it? Any mods? Pictures? -- ...continued from above. Heat shield to protect the soft luggage from...
mspratz Readers Rides 14 2,022 04-22-2023, 12:48 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (04-22-2023, 09:40 AM) -- Michael - how is the T7 going? Still having fun with it? Any mods? Pictures? -- ...continued from above AXP Racing skid plate. It is made of 8 mm thick...
mspratz Readers Rides 14 2,022 04-22-2023, 12:20 PM
    Thread: Accidentally bought a new T7
Post: RE: Accidentally bought a new T7

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (04-22-2023, 09:40 AM) -- Michael - how is the T7 going? Still having fun with it? Any mods? Pictures? -- It is going to sound like I'm parroting all the rave reviews the testers...
mspratz Readers Rides 14 2,022 04-22-2023, 12:15 PM
    Thread: R1200RS Cam chain tensioner tool.
Post: RE: R1200RS Cam chain tensioner tool.

sanemancured Wrote: (04-08-2023, 11:39 PM) -- Hello all I’m trying to source one of the above to check the cam timing on my lovely 2015 RS and here in the UK it’s a struggle to get a hold of one.  ...
mspratz Servicing & Maintenance 14 1,691 04-09-2023, 08:18 AM
    Thread: Driveshaft prices are dropping
Post: RE: Driveshaft prices are dropping

My new driveshaft just arrived. I verified that it is the new part number that Grumpy identified for us. Interestingly, it has 22 splines at the front end and 20 at the rear. I can only assume (and ho...
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 33 3,504 04-07-2023, 12:31 PM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-22-2023, 09:17 PM) -- Adapter came today so I am amazed. Beautiful piece too ... spins nicely on the threads. -- Everything they make is made well. Those Estonians apparently...
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,723 03-23-2023, 06:59 AM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-17-2023, 08:55 AM) -- mspratz Wrote: (03-17-2023, 08:27 AM) -- Yes it is. You need that, or, I think they have a universal single-sided-swingarm-wheel adapter that might work....
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,723 03-17-2023, 09:28 AM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-17-2023, 08:21 AM) -- mspratz Wrote: (03-17-2023, 07:47 AM) -- I had the same experience with my order; it arrived in stages as the bits became available. The tire changer its...
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,723 03-17-2023, 08:27 AM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-16-2023, 02:22 PM) -- Got my grease, brush and 3 drop centre tools fast. Tire changer itself is back-ordered till end of April. Luckily I have no immediate need. -- I had the...
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,723 03-17-2023, 07:47 AM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: RE: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-13-2023, 04:07 PM) -- Just ordered my Rabaconda Kit with 3rd drop centre tool. -- Congratulations, I don't think you'll regret it. Did you sell the other one yet?
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,723 03-13-2023, 06:58 PM
    Thread: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer
Post: Rabaconda Street Tire Changer

If you're considering changing your own tires, take a look at this https://rabaconda.com/products/street-bike-tire-changer (https://rabaconda.com/products/street-bike-tire-changer). This is a magical ...
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 29 3,723 03-09-2023, 09:45 AM
    Thread: Dunlop Refines the Roadsmart IV Series
Post: RE: Dunlop Refines the Roadsmart IV Series

Lee Wrote: (03-09-2023, 08:37 AM) -- mspratz Wrote: (03-08-2023, 04:35 PM) -- BobAin'tStoppin Wrote: (03-02-2023, 06:33 AM) -- Gotta find an alternative for warming. -- This is my setup for warmi...
mspratz Tires 78 12,244 03-09-2023, 08:53 AM
  Smile Thread: Driveshaft prices are dropping
Post: RE: Driveshaft prices are dropping

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (03-08-2023, 07:02 PM) -- Mine is on the way, but I bought from a different dealer. Should get here on Friday. -- I'm curious to hear how it looks when you get it. The descriptio...
mspratz Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 33 3,504 03-09-2023, 08:50 AM