keith1200rs
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Don't look at oncoming lights. It is easy to get fixated on bright oncoming lights but try to look at the road, not the lights.
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I tested a R1300GS and it was fine. Why they can't be consistent is a mystery to me.
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https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-codes You can ride a tricycle. And a moped
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It might be easier if we could read it!
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That would be funny if it wasn't true!
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The BMW R1200R, R1250R and R1250RS all have side stands that are too long - you need an incline otherwise you have to use the centrestand.
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"BSAU159f states that no repairs are allowed in the sidewalls (these flex continuously and a repair is likely to fail), and the standard says repairs are not allowed on high speed Z-rated tyres"
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As said earlier, there is no approved method of repairing Z rated tyres.
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Most people seem to plug tyres and ride for miles with no problems. For Z rated tyres there isn't a recommended repair method but otherwise you could get it repaired if you are not confident. I've never had tyres plugged and changed them when punctured
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The wheel turns and rocks from side to side depending on what you are doing. Turning the wheel goes up and down menu lists, left/right goes left & right. There is usually a clue as to which way you can go on the screen- an arrow or two.
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Does pushing right work on other screens? For example on the screen before the one you showed (my vehicle) you should get a choice which includes setting/nav/sport screen ... can you scroll right then?
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Yes, the arrow on the right means you press the wonderwheel to the right to get to the next screen.
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Visor replacement frequency?
keith1200rs replied to Fiddlesticks's topic in Clothing, Luggage, Accessories and Security
I usually replace my pinlock every year and the visor every couple of years. They both get minute scratches which reduces visibility. I don't use the pinlock in summer when the weather is warm enough. -
They stopped using solid front wheels on push bikes when they realised what happened in cross winds.
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I assume you are talking small bikes (125s)? I have never had problems with big bikes, but you do need to make sure you have the road space as you wbe blown around.
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Shouldn't it have been in the water?
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What you probably need is a hydrophobic coating - never tried one and don't know what they cost.
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In winter, certainly. When the temperatures are above 14C I remove mine for a clearer view.
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I ended up on a dirt road on my BMW R1200R with my wife on pillion (dodging massive traffic jams on a bank holiday). It was ok but hard work keeping in a straight line. Luckily it was a wide track so I had plenty of room to manoeuvre.
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R1250R (or RS) - bags of torque, enough power, probably 50kg lighter than the K1200. I had a K1200RS and moved to the boxers.
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It's quite common for BMW R1200R riders to complain about not enough lean and the simple solution is a local welder. Getting a bit of extra length welded on should be easy. Or a foot extender would add a little extra length
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Public, but only to registered users, I guess.
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Swarovski have always been good at service. I accidentally caught my binoculars when slamming the boot lid which broke the strap mounting lug. They were around 25 years old a the time. Cost around £50 for the repair but, I assume due to lack of old parts, they completely rebuilt them so they worked as good as new, although looking slightly different.
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Do you buy tyres yourself or ask your local?
keith1200rs replied to peepae's topic in Motorbike Chat
I assume it is split front/back, but not equally. For the F800GS you have 54 front & 69 back which corresponds to 212kg & 325kg which combined is more than the permitted total weight of the bike+rider+pillion+luggage. -
Except my wife finds she needs rigid spectacle arms otherwise she cannot push them through the padding in her full face helmet. As someone mentioned, it is a good idea to take your helmet when choosing your glasses.
