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    goosehd
    Mod Squad
    @Ross
    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

    @Ross How’s the motorcycle? Any good rides?

    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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      Ross
      IHUK Crew
      @goosehd
      Joined: 6 Dec 2021

      @goosehd Really good cheers, put about 200 miles on it at the weekend while the weather was absolutely perfect, just a shame that this week the weather has been crap for the most part (especially today) - really do need some wet weather gear...

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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        @Ross
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        @Ross The best evo on leather jackets are ones beaten in the rain and sun riding a motorcycle. My tattooist was an old club guy and had tons of his buddies stop in to say hi. Their jackets were absolutely amazing to see.

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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          Ross
          IHUK Crew
          @goosehd
          Joined: 6 Dec 2021

          @goosehd not jackets are worried about, my Blatwerks jacket is now seriously patina'd wearing it in all weathers...more gloves than anything else; wet, freezing hands aren't very fun 😂

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            goosehd
            Mod Squad
            @Ross
            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

            @Ross Can’t argue there. It’s no fun when you can’t pull the clutch lever in…

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              Ross
              IHUK Crew
              @goosehd
              Joined: 6 Dec 2021

              @goosehd ...or your front break 😅

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                Graeme
                啓蒙家
                @Ross
                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                @Ross that's why you need heated grips...

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                  motojobobo
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                  Arai helmet (well past its prime, similar to the owner)
                  IHSH-343-OD - Ultra Heavy Flannel Tartan Check Work Shirt - Green Overdyed Black
                  IH-6634-BRN - 14oz Heavy Corduroy Straight Cut Pants - Brown
                  IH-Viberg hiker boots

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                  This 2014 BMW R1200R is my primary travel bike. After 10 years and 71000 km I decided to give it some TLC in recognition of the wonderful travel memories she has provided me. Dropped her off 7 weeks ago at a friend’s shop, MOTOTECH.
                  Things took a bit long because I had a trip to the US in between where I had to bring back some bits and pieces for her.
                  A long and varied list of work was carried out:
                  Tank was professionally polished;
                  valve covers were repainted;
                  Telelever was repainted;
                  rear rack painted black (originally silver);
                  BMW tank badges were painted (originals are stick-on and they fall off when the glue dries/cracks) as I lost both during one trip last year. The painter did a masterful job…I’ll take detailed pics later on;
                  Bought new mirrors from Motogadget (no glass!!..all aluminum, ultra polished)
                  Rebuild of front forks and steering damper (although it is a Telelever bike, the forks do some damping, transmit steering, and firm up the front end)
                  New driver footrest rubber pads
                  Cleaned up the tank cover and locking mechanism (it had progressively gotten hard to turn the key due to gunk buildup)
                  Added a Rapid Bike module from DIMSPORT to smooth out power delivery and improve torque (marginally) at low RPMs.
                  I think that was about it. The total bill added up to about 650 $us. That does not include the bits purchased in the US ( which added an extra 200 dollars + or -).
                  If the weather helps, and road blockades don’t impede our plans we’ll set out on Saturday on a 7-8 day trip to Iquique(Chilean port). That should be a good test for my refreshed steed!

                  The journey is the objective.

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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    @motojobobo
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    @motojobobo I had a 2011 R1200R, which would have been an earlier version of your bike. It was a lovely machine, comfortable to ride, and my brother described it as teetotal due to its fuel economy.

                    Yours is looking really sharp after its fettling.

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                      spleef_oner
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 7 Apr 2024

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                      Out, about, and up to no good…

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                        Choko
                        Iron Heart Deity
                        Joined: 17 Jan 2017

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                        Absolutely perfect weather in southern Arizona today. Rode a while to get some breakfast with friends

                        Less is more

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                          motojobobo
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                          @Graeme my understanding is that the R1200R 2011 thru 2014 are identical, called camheads. So not surprised your brother liked his so much.
                          I love it’s mostly trouble-free life so far. And the telelever front suspension was an eye-opener for me; the stability and sure-footedness through curves is far superior to any bike I had before it.

                          The journey is the objective.

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                            Denman John
                            Haraki san Prodigy
                            Joined: 27 Dec 2023

                            Exploring the Beaufort Range on Vancouver island …

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                              Denimhead 0
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              @Denman John
                              Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                              @Denman-John amazing pics / ride views.

                              IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                                Graeme
                                啓蒙家
                                @motojobobo
                                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                @motojobobo it was my bike, not my brother's. He borrowed it once when his Guzzi broke down. (A semi-regular occurrence.)

                                My R1200R was the first year of production, and I never had any problems with it. It was comfortable to ride and I still miss it.

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                                  Denimhead 0
                                  Iron Heart Deity
                                  Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                  Nice ride up to Asbury Park. Got to meet @Jett129 in person 🤟🏽

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                                  IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                                    Jett129
                                    見習いボス
                                    @Denimhead 0
                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                    @Denimhead-0 Sure was nice of you to ride up,too bad the cars didn’t show,but great to get to meet you.

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                                      goosehd
                                      Mod Squad
                                      @Denimhead 0
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                      @Denimhead-0 @Jett129 Very nice gentlemen!! ❤️

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        Jett129
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                        Picture of @Denimhead-0 and his Triumph.
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                                          Denimhead 0
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          @Jett129
                                          Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                          @Jett129 love it!! You do take great photos. Thanks Jett

                                          IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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