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by jesim1
Sat May 11, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Finally, a new Boxer!
Replies: 2
Views: 31
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Re: Finally, a new Boxer!

Doctor T has done some of this - the keyless alarm can be set via the menus, basically the alarm sets automatically or you can turn it off (I've just been on a ferry to Spain, so this is a good thing for me), and you can press the button on the right bar or key fob for the central locking - the fue...
by jesim1
Sat May 11, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: BMW goes auto
Replies: 1
Views: 24
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Re: BMW goes auto

Sounds good, but I'd like to try it, I'm not sure how it would work when your say.................... looking ahead at a slow twist back, or preparing to get past a car with limited room - could it keep up? Ideal for most touring though ;)
by jesim1
Thu May 09, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Touring on your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Topic: Ride UK to Spain/Portugal (and back!!)
Replies: 4
Views: 88
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Ride UK to Spain/Portugal (and back!!)

So a quick write up on the trip from the UK to Spain/Portugal and return on the R1250RT (22MY) :cheers: I traveled form Wigan to Plymouth and used Brittany Ferrier to get to Santander giving me 15 days in Spain the way I booked. I also booked a room for myself and a mate rather than be knackered in ...
by jesim1
Thu May 09, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Mph to Kph need to change
Replies: 2
Views: 1844
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Re: Mph to Kph need to change

Hi all, I have a 2020 Rt1250le having moved to Spain I need to change the digital display from mph to kph. Is this something I can do myself with a obd device or similar, I have no idea its a new area for me. Or is it only the BMW dealer can do by reprogramming ? Thanks If its' the TFT version ther...
by jesim1
Thu May 09, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 1250 Test ride part 1
Replies: 6
Views: 196
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Re: 1250 Test ride part 1

I've just done 2500 miles in Spain on mine, I done a similar trip last year on a K1600GA, and that was on the back of a 3000 mile trip on a HD EG in the States, so I've done a fair few miles on three big bikes in the last 2 years. To me the original screen is too small, I fitter a larger one and hav...
by jesim1
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Off to Spain/Portugal at the weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 1578
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Re: Off to Spain/Portugal at the weekend

Hi James, I went to France, Spain, Portugal,back into Spain then Andorra and back through France. My first trip into Europe, 4025 miles in 14 days, absolutely brilliant. Some of the best riding was in Portugal, I'm sure you will enjoy it just make sure you have good breakdown cover and health insur...
by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Off to Spain/Portugal at the weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 1578
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Off to Spain/Portugal at the weekend

I've done a couple of trips round Wales, and a couple of up and down to Scotland so far, but nothing more than that, so it will be interesting how I get on with the bike over a few thousand miles. So I'll do a few pictures and notes when I get home on how things went and what worked and what didn't,...
by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Just got a 2023 R1250RT today
Replies: 5
Views: 1680
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Re: Just got a 2023 R1250RT today

Welcome to the forum :cheers: Hill hold is usually activated by pulling the brake lever firmly and then releasing it when at rest if you have it, so if you have done this and it does not engage it's likely not on your bike. A lot of the 1250s are still under warranty, so I guess the number of people...
by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Thank you
Replies: 1
Views: 1447
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Re: Thank you

Welcome to the forum Steve :P
by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Would you A B C or D
Replies: 4
Views: 1639
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Re: Would you A B C or D

I'd have to want it, nothing is cheap if you don't want it, and if the cost to change did not look favourable then I would stick with what I have as it's not even two years old yet ;)
by jesim1
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Luggage
Replies: 19
Views: 4122
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Re: Luggage

I tend to just leave it all on, the panniers are good leg protection in a crash, and the top box is just handy. With no crash bars in place it takes just a few minutes to take off all the luggage :cheers:
by jesim1
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Heli bar risers for K1600 GA/Bagger
Replies: 3
Views: 1797
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Re: Heli bar risers for K1600 GA/Bagger

WOW - still laying around - £25 posted in the UK :cheers:
by jesim1
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Average wage rant
Replies: 1
Views: 1037
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Re: Average wage rant

The whole point of an "average wage" is that it takes into consideration everyone, not just the people you think you know who are on just over £20k. Just think - any doctor/lawyer/surveyor etc. is likely to be on £60k+, quite possible double that. Even teachers get £35k/40k, and my son wor...
by jesim1
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Low Seat Airhawk vs Sargent?
Replies: 3
Views: 1153
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Re: Low Seat Airhawk vs Sargent?

I can't answer your question per say, but would point out the seat has two positions for high and low regardless of the actual seat, so check which one your currently on as this may solve your potential issue? ;)
by jesim1
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Drilling holes in screens !
Replies: 7
Views: 1775
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Re: Drilling holes in screens !

I have the same screen and it's actually half an inch taller at full height! But the shape makes the air flow better in my opinion I think it's the right size and the air management is good I can't remember, I'm going for memory, but I think you can get the OEM screen in different sizes, and also t...