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    Ross
    IHUK Crew
    @goosehd
    Joined: 6 Dec 2021

    @goosehd ...or your front break 😅

    last edited by 16 May 2024, 11:53 G 1 Reply Last reply 16 May 2024, 13:06 Reply Quote 1
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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.

                last edited by 19 May 2024, 20:55 G 1 Reply Last reply 20 May 2024, 08:38 Reply Quote 0
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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)

                    last edited by 19 May 2024, 23:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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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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                              last edited by 25 May 2024, 21:50 D 1 Reply Last reply 25 May 2024, 23:02 Reply Quote 9
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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)

                                last edited by 25 May 2024, 23:02 J 1 Reply Last reply 26 May 2024, 00:59 Reply Quote 0
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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

                                    last edited by 26 May 2024, 02:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 10
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                                      endo
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 29 May 2020

                                      😍 @Choko

                                      si tacuisses

                                      last edited by 26 May 2024, 05:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                        Graeme
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                        BMW have bored out their R18 boxer to two litres, and then stuck it in a hot pink cafe racer...

                                        BMW R20 Concept

                                        Here's hoping that the R20 Concept makes it to production.

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                                          jiminstitches
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          Joined: 16 Jan 2024

                                          A friend of mine has started his own motorbike show locally so went down to support him today, some cool stuff👌🏻
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                                          The Ducati 851 was the road legal version of the track 888, I like that it was the 888😃

                                          last edited by 26 May 2024, 19:01 D 1 Reply Last reply 26 May 2024, 19:04 Reply Quote 8
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