New led headlight and correct way to wire it up?
I recently added a 7inch led aftermarket headlight on my 2007. Everything on the wiring was plug and play...for the most part. The low beam works normal, but the high beam comes on for like 10 seconds...
View ArticleNew Member Intro
Hello, greetings from Virginia. I acquired a 2016 R1200R last week and am modding it into what I envision will be a fairly competent sport touring machine. This is my first BMW in my 50+ years of...
View ArticleFirst test ride on an R1200R - didn't like it
Morning gang I know this title may not go down well but I may have had different expectations than what I experienced. Never ridden a twin (of any kind before), so I wasn't used to the constant need to...
View ArticleFS: 2011 BMW R1200r with 9k miles
This is mostly a feeler but for the right money I will let her go. I absolutely love this bike and it puts a smile on my face every time I ride it, unfortunately just don't have time. Rode it twice...
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Seat pan and upper for sale
I have a Corbin seat pan for sale. It's from a 2009 and the numbers on the bottom should allow confirmation of that. If you need a seat pan for a project, this is available. I'll go $75 + shipping. I...
View ArticleESA vs non-ESA on 2015 R12R?
Hi everybody! A new member here, but not new to riding. Started riding many years ago (2003/4?) on an absolutely fun Suzuki SV650. I loved ripping on that thing and had an absolute blast. I also put it...
View ArticleNew to me R1200R
Hi guys, just bought a 2010 R1200R (hexhead) with 40k kms on the clock. Looks in good shape, dealer maintained, all records. This is my fourth 1200 boxer, had 05gs, 09rt and 08gs, all sold now. All...
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Missing Gasket?
Hi everyone, I was trying to see in my tank better yesterday to see how the fuel strip worked for my own curiosity and I found a lot of rust under the gas cap assembly. I took the cap off to find this....
View ArticleCentre stand springs
I want to remove my centre stand to refurbish it. However I'm a bit worried that once I've got it off I won't be able to get the springs back on when it comes to refitting it. Does anyone have any neat...
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WHAT (minor thing) have YOU done to your "R" today? (Bigger stuff to separate...
Thought about starting a new thread, for all of us to share what we have done to our bikes, "What have you done to your "R" today?" I will start (this actually happened yesterday), ...... Gave her a...
View ArticleYet Another Dark White R (YADWR)
Hi Folks! As I'm still newbie here, I think it's time to finally introduce myself and my bike. It’s not much interesting about me: youngest member of R1200R Forum at 28, from region of sunny beaches -...
View ArticleWHERE did YOU go today on your Roadster?
How about starting a new ongoing Thread titled “Where did YOU go today on your Roadster”, following the style and format of the very popular Thread “What have YOU done to your R today…”, now at...
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Greetings from Russia and R1250R (2019)
HI ALL! My name is Eugene, i'm from Russia. R1250R is my first bmw motorcycle. I have been riding different motorcycles since 2008 (Yamaha R6(07), Yamaha R1(12), Triumph Speed triple ABS(14), and now...
View ArticleWhat is your longest one-day ride?
I thought this might make an interesting longer-term Thread for folks to contribute to. Doesn't matter, for this purpose, if your longest-ever one day ride was 100 miles (or kilometres) or 1000+ -...
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Tank fuel lid
First unpleasant surprise on my “new” RR, rusted screws under fuel lid. Can I expect that the tank is rusted under this filler assembly? 64D8EA52-4652-4063-8A9C-3987963C6FEA.jpeg Luma46 3 d ago Fuel...
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How to Adjust Handlebar Controls Up/Down? - 2020 R1250R Exclusive
Can I twist handlebar controls up/down a bit? Need to rotate them slightly, so that controls align better with the clutch and brake levers position and I don't have to stretch my fingers as much to...
View ArticleMore Emulator questions
I've tried to fit the Hoskam fuel strip Emulator today and when fitted the green LED flashes as it should do but the guage still shows empty & the fuel warning lamp remains on. Does anyone know...
View Article2016 R1200R LC Handlebar Mount Bolts without Bar Risers
Hi gang, I just purchased a lovely 2016 LC R12R and it came with bar risers, which I want to remove. It has and I wish to retain the factory GPS mount because I bought an adapter that lets me plug in...
View ArticleTractive suspension
Going to put this out there for consideration. I have a full Tractive suspension for the 1200/1250 lc bikes. Taken off of my 2016 when sold, and just haven't installed yet on my 2020. Purchased new...
View ArticleR1250R MachineArt ADVace Hand Guards - Any Feedback?
I ride all year round, and planning to get hand guards for my 2020 R1250R Exclusive. I found that riding when it is 60'F (16'C) or below outside, windblast is too cold for my fingers, even when heated...
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Top-Level Covercraft Motorcycle Covers for Safety
Established in 1965 in Southern California, the Covercraft company was initially created and operated by two passionate automotive enthusiasts. All they had to do to found the way to success is do...
View ArticleLED headlight lamps installed
I've been looking at past posts re: installation of LED headlamps. I did see one member was successful in adding aux lights to his new LED headlamp load in order to fool the bike's electronic quirks...
View ArticleBMW top box stuck shut
My “new” 2010 RR came with the original BMW rear rack and the 28 ltr top box. Seller did show me how to open/close it, mind you I knew the system from my previous RT. At home, I did manage to open it...
View ArticleFS: '16 R1200R, great condition, SF Area, CA, USA - $8900
Hi - I'm parting with my '16 R1200R, white/red, 42k miles, and loaded with all the packages & options (premium, sport modes, DTC, heated grips, High + regular seat, quick shifter, keyless ride)....
View ArticleR1250R Headlight Bulb Replacement Report
Hello All, After owning a '16 GS with an excellent full LED headlight I was pretty sure I would trying to improve the lighting on my new bike. In the past, I had replaced the halogen headlight bulb on...
View ArticleStock shocks from a 2013 R1200R
I have the take-offs from my now sold bike that were replaced with Ohlins. They have between 4 and 5,000 miles on them and I'll sell them for $125.00 net to me. I'm in the Los Angeles area for anyone...
View ArticleRemoving cables from exhaust flow valve
I recently removed these. I left the cables so they could still actuate as before. I subsequently read a post from @Panzermann about some damage to the servo(?) after many cycles. I went back to try...
View ArticlePost your R1200R pictures..... continued
Have closed the older r1200r pictures thread which was becoming large with the amount of pages. Please go to that thread to view pictures of the r1200r dating back to 2011. This thread is where to...
View ArticleSurprise Video About A Leo Vince Aftermarket Exhaust vs Stock
I just came across this and was frankly surprised at the results. I think the methodology is basically sound, useful for anyone to evaluate the performance gains or losses after any type of modification.
View ArticleNew to the R1200 and to this Forum
Greatings, New to the R1200 and just introduced to the Forum. I'm looking to buy a 2015 with just over 40K. Planning on bringing it to the Dealership for the full 40K service and diagnostic. This bike...
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R1250R - OEM Aux Lights - Where is the harness connector?
Doing some research on aux lights for r1250r, and was wondering if anyone knows where on the bike the OEM wiring harness connects to the LEDs - part #9 on the microfiche? I have a set of Denali lights...
View ArticleSpeedometer not working on 2017
My girlfriend got a 2017 1200r about a month ago. On a recent long distance trip, her speedometer stopped working. It reads nothing until you're maybe going about 70 and then it reads 5-10mph. Any...
View ArticleBest Slip-on's For The Money
Looking at a slip on, mostly for looks and growl. Coming up with a ton of ads for GR Moto, but I've never heard of them. Other than Akro, what's out there - and most importantly, what's not crazy...
View ArticleTuffer Pegs
I use the foot peg to get on the bike. The pegs have a soft rubber footrest that just isn't designed for that kind of use. I want to replace them with something more durable, any thoughts? It seems a...
View ArticleNew to forum looking for tips to buy used R1200R
Hi all, Thanks for having me in this great community. I’m back on the market after 9 years without a ride. First step first is going back to school in order to get a refresher. I also noticed my old...
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