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- Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New guy looking at getting first sport touring bike
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2067
Re: New guy looking at getting first sport touring bike
“Sport-touring” is a rather broad category. The most suitable bike for you depends on how you define it. I’m of the belief that there are no bad bikes out there, but some are more suited to specific roles than others. I think my RT is a fabulous but I have been seduced by the upcoming V100 Mandellio...
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: How many have you owned?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1015
Re: How many have you owned?
K75 x 2
R850R
K1200RS
R1100S
R1200RT x 2
F800ST x 2
F800GT
R1200R
C650GT
Favorite was my K1200RS but I aged out of it.
R850R
K1200RS
R1100S
R1200RT x 2
F800ST x 2
F800GT
R1200R
C650GT
Favorite was my K1200RS but I aged out of it.
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:13 am
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Paint Protection Kits - any cons?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 759
Re: Paint Protection Kits - any cons?
Not sure of the brand, but I have PPF on my ‘15 RT. No issues whatsoever. I had PPF applied to my Porsche Cayman and it was expensive— about $2000 — but well worth the protection and anxiety relief.
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:52 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3575
Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct
I’ve been charging direct to the battery since 1994, on a number of bikes, including about a dozen BMW’s (some with CAN-Bus, some without). Absolutely no issues, and I tend to get 7-8 years life out of my batteries, if that provides any comfort.
- Tue Dec 21, 2021 2:23 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Battery Charger - Back Current
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1602
Re: Battery Charger - Back Current
In the U.S., the battery is covered by the BMW three year warranty.
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Battery Chargers
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3107
Re: Battery Chargers
None of the above. I’ve been using a 1.25A Deltran Battery Tender since 1996 and also have a fleet of 0.75A Deltran Battery Tender Jr.’s. Direct connection to the battery and no issues.
- Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:14 am
- Forum: For sale
- Topic: Official complaint toward dealership
- Replies: 7
- Views: 978
Re: Official complaint toward dealership
Bent rim, worn tire, worn wheel bearings, excessive rotor runout — all (or more) could be contributing factors, and all are easily inspected and/or rectified. Unless the dealer gave you a warranty, I’d take it elsewhere for inspection.
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 2:34 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Test rides
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1983
Re: Test rides
Here in the U.S., test rides are available at most BMW dealerships, though I’m uncertain if there’s an age limitation. The two local dealerships I patronize nearly beg me to take one of their demo bikes each time I come in for a visit.
- Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:54 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Battery Tender
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1391
Re: Battery Tender
I’m using 0.75mA Battery Tender Jr.’s on all my bikes, connected directly to the battery, and they work fine. About $22 each in the U.S.
- Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:02 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: 2021 R1250RT Battery drain/fail to start
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2484
Re: 2021 R1250RT Battery drain/fail to start
That’s been my approach too, on about a dozen BMW’s and many other bikes as well. Pigtail connected directly to the battery. I use 0.75mA Battery Tender Jr.’s and typically get 7-8 years of battery life. When the bike’s not being ridden, it’s plugged in to the Tender. It’s not complicated.
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:18 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: First service cost
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3398
Re: First service cost
Oil changes are free for the life of the bike at my dealer (if you bought the bike from them). There’s not too much more than that at the 1000km service.
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:35 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Engine Corrosion
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1729
Re: Engine Corrosion
BMW replaced the engine in my very early production ‘98 K1200RS. Nothing was noted to the U.S. authorities.
- Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: service costs
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5595
Re: service costs
I’m okay having the dealer perform work that I’m not prepared to perform myself, but the real rip-off is being forced to use a “VAT-approved technician” and/or factory OEM spare parts to keep your warranty intact. We don’t have any such requirements in the U.S. nor do I think anyone here would stand...
- Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:58 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Optimate 4-CANBUS.. or
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1295
Re: Optimate 4-CANBUS.. or
It wouldn’t harm the bike at all, and it’s what I would recommend. Go direct to the battery with your existing charger/maintainer. It’ll work just fine.
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: E10 coming
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1199
Re: E10 coming
We’ve been on E10 here in the US for years. I use it in all my vehicles and have not noticed any problems, but I do add a fuel stabilizer when I park the bikes over the winter. No issues.