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    Graeme
    啓蒙家
    @Ross
    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

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

    last edited by 16 May 2024, 13:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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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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                                      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😃

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                                          Denman John
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          @jiminstitches
                                          Joined: 27 Dec 2023

                                          @jiminstitches Some really nice bikes displayed, but the blue Norton hard tail bobber really catches the eye.

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