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I just traded today . Traded my 1150 R for a 1200 RT. So far as I can tell they are the same bike except for the difference in refinement in a six year newer model. Sure the fairing makes it hotter than my beloved R type but in a couple weeks when fall sets in I will be loving the extra warmth. Driv...

Dang, I'm definitely in the wrong business. $800 bucks for an oil change, valve adjustment, sight glass R&R and a cam chain tensioner repair!!?? They want 900 bucks here in Georgia for an 18000 mile service and two new tires. I thought that sounded pretty steep too. I guess the combination of p...

Howdy new rider. I too am new to the beemer and found a low mile 02 model a few months ago and I've put over 6000 brutal mountain twisties miles on mine before I even heard of the failure problem on some bikes. I was alset to throw down on a new 1200 when it dawned on me, these bikes are not all lem...

Stixx, I see your point, but remember there were several instances requiring repair in the the first series, Long Way Round. In at least one instance they had to weld up a cracked frame. Also, they would have little incentive to highlight the mechanical foibles of the bikes, should they occur. The ...

I found this picture on a website somewhere overseas that should do until our new member gets his on here. Looks quite nice in alpine white. cut and past this link to see image. I have not sorted out the pic poster in this forum yet. http://bp0.blogger.com/_eF-ZgInPbXw/SHcwI5vYrVI/AAAAAAAAEy8/relxKw...

Hello, newbee here ! I too have the R 1150 R ( 2002 ) which has the Bridgstones on and they seem to wear excetionally long with my style of riding but after some sorties in the mountains the front tire has cupped noticably and at the last safety check my tech advised I go to the Pilot as well. Hmm m...

Newbee here just tapping into this concern since I have a used as in out of warranty 02 model R 1150 R model which I bought used. The thing that has me scratching my head is why one would assume this is a current fault of all boxer beemers. /The new film Long way down features to boxer GS models , b...