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is this realistic?
solo there and back with my GS1250? it has 1300 miles all the crash protection, new off road tires and etc.
u/AlbertoBalsalm_ — 7 hours ago
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New to me R1250R, purchased just in time for the weekend
My first boxer powered motorcycle, and my goodness is it quick. The F900XR has been fun, but its time to sell it and move on, though I will miss the wind protection.
u/Granight_skies — 9 hours ago
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Comfy seat advice / brands
Hi all. New to me 2023 bmw gsa f850. Love the bike. Did my first 2 week tour on it and I can’t move my ass. I did buy an Amazon cushion top that is better than just stock, but still hurt after a few hours and worse.
If I had a comfy seat, I could ride all day. And in a month I’ll have to. ‘Off’ work for 6 months and going to “tour” the USA.
I’ve Google searched but so many options. Sergeant the best?
How would it work if it can’t lock with the bmw key? Be nice to lock it.
I’d also like to not go lower or higher. Positioned just right already. But I guess that might have to happen.
Money is no object as my ass is worth it, please help.
Ty.
u/Bigwhitecalk — 14 hours ago
2025/26 BMW S1000RR owners - Best way to install a Quad Lock Wireless Charging Head?
I’ve just picked up a 2026 S1000RR and I’m trying to decide the best way to install my Quad Lock Wireless Charging Head.
From what I’ve found, there seem to be three options:
BMW GPS/accessory connector (OEM repair connector)
Direct to the battery (with or without the Quad Lock Smart Adaptor)
Rear USB-C port with the USB charging head
For those of you who have actually installed one on a 2025+ model, which method did you go with and why?
I’m looking for the cleanest OEM-style installation with no CAN bus issues, no warning lights, no fault codes and no unnecessary battery drain.
If you’ve got photos of your setup or any advice, I’d really appreciate it.
u/ExtensionTill12 — 11 hours ago
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Well, that's not great.
Looks like I'm tackling the steering head bearing. Anyone done the same on a hexhead r1200r? What else am I likely to find falling apart when I open it up?
u/xHOTPOTATO — 13 hours ago
Built an App to find riding friends!
Moved to a new area last year and realised how hard it is to find people to ride with when you don't know anyone local. Existing Facebook groups felt…odd and I never found anyone with a similar pace or experience level.
Ended up building an app to scratch my own itch, it matches you with riders based on pace, experience, budget, that kind of thing, so you're not turning up to a group ride and immediately holding everyone up (or getting left behind).
There's also a "Ready to Ride" feature that lets you flag you're heading out, anyone else local with it on gets notified so you can link up spontaneously.
It's free, iOS and Android. Happy to drop the link in the comments if anyone's interested, mainly just want to know if this is actually a problem other people have or if I'm in the minority.
u/DanTheTech90 — 14 hours ago
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Break level doesn’t return to neutral position
See movie, noticed today that level didn’t return and breaks light didn’t go out after breaking, I’ve removed and cleaned the level and it’s somewhat better but it looks like it’s still not properly returning(I can force it with my hand to return). And I can hear hype breaks are still active - any ideas what could be wrong?
u/CharmingOstrich7943 — 16 hours ago
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New to me R1200R
Had it for a couple of weeks now and the step up from an F800R is immense. Partially new bike, but also because its just a much more capable machine but i’ve been out riding almost everyday.
u/WarScribe- — 1 day ago
Ik heb ook mijn eerste motor :)
Ik zie dat anderen vandaag hun grote liefde opgehaald hebben, dus ik wilde ook delen dat ik vorige week mijn droommotor van de dealer overhandigd gekregen heb: een BMW K100/2 uit 1990. Ik ben 8 jaar jonger, dus je kan zeggen dat ik op oude motoren val ;)
Ik heb er al de hele week op naar mn werk gezeten en het ding is werkelijk top!!!! Schakelt alsof ie nog geen jaar oud is, terwijl mijn lieve Rode Duivel toch wel 36 jaartjes erop heeft zitten, met een schampere 60.000km.
Ik moest van mijn oom de motor een naam geven, dus Joost gaat de komende jaren veel avonturen beleven: naast het woon-werk verkeer ben ik van plan in de weekenden dagtourtjes te doen met vrienden, en ik October gaat ie mee op motorvakantie naar zuid-Limburg.
Als mensen aanbevelingen hebben voor routes in omgeving Noord-Holland (ik zit in de Zaan regio maar alles mag) hoor ik ze supergraag! Maandagavond maak ik met een vriend Bergen onveilig :)
Ik wens iedereen veilige KMs, ik zal zwaaien als ik je op de weg zie! en voor alle leerlingen die nog bezig zijn: ik kocht de motor binnen 2 weken na het halen van mijn rijbewijs, en mocht m binnen een maand ophalen. Dus na het lessen ben je binnen 4 weken de weg op.
Veel groetjes uit Zaandam!
u/scorpinono — 2 days ago
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Advices for a new F900XR owner
Hi all!
Im very excited to get my brand new f900xr sometimes next week.
Would you share some advices for new owner?
Also, do you recommend getting some crash sliders, aftermarket windshield, seat or something else?
Thanks and stay safe!
u/Striking-Housing-757 — 1 day ago
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BMW R1200C gesucht
Moin, komme aus dem Norden von Deutschland und bin auf der Suche nach einem Cruiser. Kann mir jemand helfen? Bzw. noch einen Schatz in der Garage stehen. Gruß Thomas
u/ltom1000 — 1 day ago
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RT choice- ASA vs Clutch
I rarely ride in traffic and my rides are backroads and 2 lane highways. Should i go clutch or ASA? I did stall out an RT on a demo ride at a light as i did not know how fast to rev and where the clutch friction zone was on the RT. I read for U-turns and tight turns ASA is helpful and read if you go ASA, in manual mode the quickshifter is smoother. Some owners say ASA is too new and just one more expensive potential repair after the warranty period is up. Love to hear thoughts from owners and Dealers.
u/Euphoric_Challenge18 — 1 day ago
First time on track with the new bike
BMW M1000R comp.
Bone stock
10.4 @139
Once I get used to her I’ll aim for 10.0 or 9.9
Edit 1 : Yes , I’m aware it’s not a racing circuit but there isn’t one in my area unfortunately.
u/2wheelsforlife455 — 2 days ago
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Should those cables be visible?
I bought around three months ago my f900 gsa and today my father noticed that those cables were kind of exposed and I got a little worried but in some sites that tell that some cables are porpusly exposed for "design reasons" and I'm not sure what are those "design reasons" or of they even exist...
u/No_Needleworker_4611 — 2 days ago
Poor running r65
Long story short, just got an 81’ r65 and have been loving the crap out of it. Spent a day doing minor repairs, lik fixing the odometer and adjusting the valves and such before taking a friend for a ride the next day. now, it was 100 degrees and boiling, but still we wanted to go and so we did. rode 10 min, got coffee, then on the way back it died. let it sit then it started again, limped it home and started trying to figure out what went wrong.
its got this crazy rough idle, and it does not change w starting fluid. Made me think it was spark, so i looked at and replaced the original bosch gray coil that people said was probably the problem with a new harley coil, the dyna brown 31614-83A. Swapped it over, same poor running condition.
Could this be as simple as bad spark plugs and leads? I cleaned the carbon off them but still not much change. again, no change w starting fluid. Really at a loss. any advice is appreciated.
Attached is the running condition i get, regardless of fuel situation.
u/Fiji59 — 2 days ago
Ok or replace? Please see context
Context:
- 5mph, front right fork slider banged into trailer hitch of a truck.
- Critical! This is on a BMW R1250RT, the forks handle NONE of the suspension, they aren’t even sprung, they’re for steering and wheel alignment only, the telelever shock at the front deals with all of the actual suspension
- Damage is about an inch below lower triple tree
- Gouge is less than 1mm deep (about half a mm or 1/32”)
- Forks have been turned on a gauge and are perfectly straight
Can get a new right fork but looking at $800 or more used, over $2k new. Thoughts? Am I nuts to ride on this?
u/SwiffleTitz — 3 days ago