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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

                  last edited by Choko 19 May 2024, 20:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 8
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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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                                      Jett129
                                      見習いボス
                                      @Denimhead 0
                                      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                      @Denimhead-0 I have a few more but I was having trouble posting them. If you want send me your email and I’ll send them over to you.![alt text](image url)_87A6432_DxO.jpeg _87A6435_DxO.jpeg _87A6434_DxO.jpeg _87A6431_DxO.jpeg

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                                        Choko
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        Joined: 17 Jan 2017

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                                        Golden hour

                                        Less is more

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                                          endo
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 29 May 2020

                                          😍 @Choko

                                          si tacuisses

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