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Thread: Hello from (sunny sometimes) Manchester UK
Post: RE: Hello from (sunny sometimes) Manchester UK
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Vtecbyker Wrote: (04-15-2024, 12:32 PM)
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I come from the North East, The land of Byker Grove. (BBC kids programme).
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It's also the land of fantastic roads - in Northumberland, the Borders, the ... |
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colirv |
New Member Introductions
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04-16-2024, 09:54 AM |
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Thread: 2023 RS USA version headlight control
Post: RE: 2023 RS USA version headlight control
| Mine's a UK bike, but there's a little lever at the front of the left controls (out of sight in your photo). According to my manual pulling it flashes your mains, pushing it switches the mains on. Nev... |
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colirv |
USA Central Riders
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03-25-2024, 04:18 AM |
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Thread: Denali Powerhub 2 Installation Questions
Post: RE: Denali Powerhub 2 Installation Questions
| Late to the party I know, but if we're looking at other options, I use a Fuzeblock (https://www.fuzeblocks.com/), located under the rear seat.The main positive terminal uses a thick fused wire to the ... |
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colirv |
Technology & Performance
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03-12-2024, 04:20 AM |
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Thread: Why change the OEM tire ??
Post: RE: Why change the OEM tire ??
| I'll need to renew my tyres before long. From past experience and various informed opinion I'll be choosing between the Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE, the Dunlop RoadSmart IV, the Michelin Road 6 GT and the ... |
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colirv |
Tires
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02-17-2024, 06:03 AM |
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Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.
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Becksy Wrote: (02-05-2024, 10:43 AM)
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Thanks, its a toss up between this set up and Shad SH35. I already have the P3 rack system as my bike came with them, so will be a bit cheaper than your set up... |
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colirv |
Parts & Accessories
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02-06-2024, 04:03 AM |
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Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.
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Becksy Wrote: (02-02-2024, 11:13 AM)
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Currently evaluating pannier options for the new season, this looks good as they are not too bulky, would you mind sharing the links to the givi adapters and s... |
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colirv |
Parts & Accessories
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02-05-2024, 04:11 AM |
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Thread: 120 miles today
Post: RE: 120 miles today
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WALRUS Wrote: (01-28-2024, 11:36 PM)
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I'm surprising at how much protection the fairing and tiny screen give.
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Phew! I thought I was the only one happy with the standard sceen. |
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colirv |
General Discussions
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01-29-2024, 06:24 AM |
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Thread: It's a bit quiet..
Post: RE: It's a bit quiet..
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (01-26-2024, 10:28 AM)
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Tit sounds like there are some nice projects that could benefit from write-ups which can be shared. You ever know when your DIY efforts could help someone... |
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colirv |
General Discussions
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01-27-2024, 05:47 AM |
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Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.
| For comparison, my SW_Motech Evo side carriers, Givi adaptors and E22 Monolock side cases, including shipping and taxes, cost £387 - a little under $500. I have the option of buying and fitting the bi... |
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colirv |
Parts & Accessories
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01-22-2024, 04:48 AM |
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Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.
| I recently bought an R1250RS with BMW mounts, so have been through the same exercise. I found the standard BMW side cases ridiculously expense, even second hand, and worried that their width would ser... |
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colirv |
Parts & Accessories
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01-15-2024, 09:01 AM |
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Thread: FORGED WHEELS
Post: RE: FORGED WHEELS
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Lee Wrote: (01-10-2024, 08:56 AM)
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (01-10-2024, 07:27 AM)
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As for weight savings ... I have to laugh whenever I see that topic come up ... usually by people who have a few pou... |
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colirv |
Technology & Performance
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01-11-2024, 04:31 AM |
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Thread: Which Bike Steers Better
Post: RE: Which Bike Steers Better
| Useful articles, thanks, although as an engineer I am familiar with the different variables. My English diffidence might have misled you! |
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colirv |
R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition
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01-06-2024, 06:33 AM |
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Thread: Which Bike Steers Better
Post: RE: Which Bike Stears Better
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Toruk Wrote: (01-05-2024, 09:38 AM)
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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.
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colirv |
R1200RS / R1250RS vs the Competition
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01-06-2024, 05:05 AM |
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Thread: 2024 Euro Hoon
Post: RE: 2024 Euro Hoon
| Looks great, except the mileage per day would be far too high for us. We've found German motorways slower than most UK ones, due to roadworks and accidents. We've had to filter (lane split) for nearly... |
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colirv |
Travel Information and Advice
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01-03-2024, 05:38 AM |
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Thread: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS
Post: RE: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS
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RICHRS59 Wrote: (12-30-2023, 07:54 PM)
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My biggest complaint about the Shad mounting hardware on my old bike was that it looked bulky with the bags off.
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This might not help, but one advantage... |
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colirv |
General Discussions
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01-02-2024, 04:02 AM |
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Thread: What to do??
Post: RE: What to do??
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af1-windy Wrote: (12-27-2023, 03:42 AM)
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so the eyes have it... For now..
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Heh. That might go past some people! |
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colirv |
General Discussions
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12-28-2023, 05:34 AM |
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Thread: Mounting a Garmin XT2 in a BMW GPS mount
Post: RE: Mounting a Garmin XT2 in a BMW GPS mount
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Grumpy Goat Wrote: (12-23-2023, 09:21 PM)
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One thing that popped into my mind is, why not pull the BMW cradle altogether and switch over to the XT2 mount? It would at least make removal easier. I t... |
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colirv |
Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
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12-24-2023, 06:16 AM |
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Thread: Slim Panniers...
Post: RE: Slim Panniers...
| I'm probably too late, but I have these (https://sw-motech.us/bike/BMW/R1250RS/2021/1R13+-K54-/products/luggage/side+carrier/EVO+carrier/4052572032671.htm) with a Givi adaptor kit and a couple of Givi... |
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colirv |
Parts & Accessories
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12-20-2023, 06:31 AM |
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Thread: Hello from Washington
Post: RE: Hello from Washington
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af1-windy Wrote: (12-18-2023, 02:20 AM)
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Welcome on board, I'm new here me sen.. they all seem like a good bunch. :D
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Aye, canny enough! |
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colirv |
New Member Introductions
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12-20-2023, 06:04 AM |
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Thread: Hello from Washington
Post: Hello from Washington
| The original Washington, that is, in the north-east of England. I've had my RS for a month or so, but wanted to get it sorted before saying Hi here. I'm within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North... |
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colirv |
New Member Introductions
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