r/BMWGS

I currently have a 2024 800gs that I love to ride for touring and 2 up with my wife. But I’m looking for something that I can ride daily to work and thought about buying an R Nine T. I know these are completely different bikes and the R Nine T will not be nearly as comfortable but does any one have a GS and a R9T and if so do you ride both? I’m afraid I will have a hard time giving up the confort of the GS and the R9T will just sit in the garage most of the time.

Hi guys!

This is my first post over here. I recently switched from my T7 World Raid to a R1250GS (2022).

It came with the ol' BMW Navigation Mount + BMW Navigator VI.

Being used to using my Smartphone on my T7 with the Quadlock Charging Head, it feels a bit dated and I want to replace it. I've heard about the BMW Cradle, but since I already own the Quadlock stuff (including the vibration damper), I want to utilise that.

Now to my question:

I have very limited expertise when it comes to electronics. From my Understanding:

If I remove the BMW Navigation Mount thingy and unplug it, I should be able to utilise this plug for the Quadlock Charging Head?

For this, I would need: https://www.amazon.de/Bauer-Motorbike-Reparaturstecker-83300413585-Schrumpfschlauch/dp/B08Y97Z1FK
And: https://www.quadlockcase.eu/products/motorcycle-waterproof-wireless-charging-heads?selected=eyJvcHRpb24xIjoiUUxILUhXLVdDSC0yIn0= (the hardwired version)

Then wire it up, and plug it right into the plug where the Navigation Mount was plugged in?

AI told me this would be easily doable for someone with no electronic expertise, I just wanted to double-check if that is actually the case (and ideally, if someone of you is using it too and has some experiences).

Thanks a lot and glad to be here!

hi all,

little bit about me. been riding for 30+ years. most of that was on sport/supersport bikes. last two bikes were a multistrada v4s grand tour and a diavel v4. recently moved and decided to sell the multi. for the past year, been pretty busy and only getting to ride back and forth to the office. i love the way the diavel looks and especially sounds with the full Akro exhaust. i don't think it was the best option for my use case. before i bought the multi, i had been looking at the gs adventure for a very long time. the local ducati club president lived in my neighborhood and is a friend, so i went that direction. if it matters, i'm 6' 210lbs (1.82m 95kg).

i would be looking at the adventure trim of both. the 1250 has been around for a while, i feel like most of the quirks have been worked out. 1300 has a lot more tech (according to lots of YT videos). i'd probably spend most time commuting solo, but when the weather cools off riding two up around the state. i don't mind saving some money going with used. found a couple 1250s that had a bunch of aftermarket stuff i'd want to add. but then what have those bikes been through. don't mind spending money on new for warranty, etc. i'm not looking to drag a knee (1300 is more spirited), looking for comfort while riding.

finally to the point of the post...if you didn't know what you were missing going from the 1250 to the 1300, which would you choose?

Hi all,

Later this week I’ll be looking at a BMW 1250 GS Adventure. It’s got low mileage (around 7000 kilometres/4350 miles) and every option I’d want it to have. Maintained at the dealership - all seems perfect.

One thing that stood out was that one of the pictures shows it parked outside the owner’s house with a motorcycle cover on it. Judging by the size of said house, I’m confident this BMW has always been parked outside.

People I know give contrasting opinions about this. One side says that, if inspected well and no things like rust and such can be found, that it should be fine. The other side says: parked outside is a no-go. Leave thisone and keep searching.

What are you guys thinking? Any other things to look out for?

Thank you all kindly in advance.

I have just purchased a BMW r1250 GS.

The connected cradle.. it seems a massive waste it sitting there as a blank. To date I have been a quadlock google maps person.

What should I do with the cradle? How difficult is it to remove it in a way thats easy to put back? Thinking I could mount my quad lock there instead, any tips on how to do that?

Thanks,

With my limited budget the 1250GS is no option (sadly).

So should I choose for a 2023 F850GS or a 2015 R1200GS?

*Is the F850GS's newer tech better

*Is the R1200GS's lower center of gravity the biggest plus?

* Are there other decision making things that I should consider?(or other motortypes?)