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Just bought a slightly used 2020 R1250RS. Having it shipped because its about as far away as possible while being in the same country. (its in Virginia I'm in Vegas.) I don't have enough time to make a proper tour trip home, and a death march to bring it home sounds awful.

Its my first shaft drive bike. First BMW.

Been browsing around forums and watching reviews for months. I had an Africa Twin and loved the bike, got the ADV bug that seems to be getting everyone. Also discovered I don't like riding off road. So off it goes to the next guy that got the bug and now I'm back on a sport tourer.

I started on a half fairing bike (Yamaha FZ6) and I had a great time with it I think that the RS will suit my taste. 131266607_3667929169896605_3453730316109951564_o.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

Welcome here

Welcome to what remains a fairly exclusive club of RS owners, I think many here have seen the sense in a sports tourer if off-road riding is not on the plans. Your new bike looks nice and with a few good extras added already.
If this is your first BMW and first shaft drive then allow yourself some time to get used to its character, both the boxer engine and the shaft might feel odd initially, but as the miles roll-on I think you will enjoy the character.

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Just bought a slightly used 2020 R1250RS. Having it shipped because its about as far away as possible while being in the same country. (its in Virginia I'm in Vegas.) I don't have enough time to make a proper tour trip home, and a death march to bring it home sounds awful.

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No bags but I plan on adding them soon. Stock wind shield is not included either. I will probably end up trying to find a stock one to see if it suits me better.

Welcome! I am about 6 months ahead of you in 1250RS ownership.

You will find a thread on here on luggage that is well worth reading.

Regarding windscreens I think it fair to say that the vast majority of RS owners (at least those on this site) dislike the OEM screen so do not bust a gut to acquire one. Why not test ride an RS at your local agent to try it it while awaiting delivery of your new steed? - They will likely get some business from you anyway - servicing or whatever. Or maybe someone on this site local to you will give you a loan of a screen for a weekend. It is a 10 minute job to change them.

I love the bike but have a bee in my bonnet about range. The bike should have a 20 litre tank. The good news is that the fuel gauge is accurate. Unless yours is the exception to prove the rule you can run it right down to zero and still have something like a 5 mile range to limp to a petrol station.

Chris

I drove my slightly used 2020 home yesterday. Put roughly 300 miles on it to get home and I'll be getting an after market screen for it. I wouldn't say the original screen is bad, I just felt it would be better if it was an inch taller. I'm just over 5'10 if that helps. The bike exceeded all my expectations.

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Welcome! I am about 6 months ahead of you in 1250RS ownership.

You will find a thread on here on luggage that is well worth reading.

Regarding windscreens I think it fair to say that the vast majority of RS owners (at least those on this site) dislike the OEM screen so do not bust a gut to acquire one. Why not test ride an RS at your local agent to try it it while awaiting delivery of your new steed? - They will likely get some business from you anyway - servicing or whatever. Or maybe someone on this site local to you will give you a loan of a screen for a weekend. It is a 10 minute job to change them.

I love the bike but have a bee in my bonnet about range. The bike should have a 20 litre tank. The good news is that the fuel gauge is accurate. Unless yours is the exception to prove the rule you can run it right down to zero and still have something like a 5 mile range to limp to a petrol station.

Chris

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There's a few of us out there that like the stock screen :)
My wife and I are happy with the stock screen.

As for taking a test ride, most of us don't have a dealer close by and it's not common to have a RS on the floor.

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There's a few of us out there that like the stock screen :)
My wife and I are happy with the stock screen.

As for taking a test ride, most of us don't have a dealer close by and it's not common to have a RS on the floor.

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. FWIW the one on your bike looks a bit barn door- ish and a lower one may well be better.

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. FWIW the one on your bike looks a bit barn door- ish and a lower one may well be better.

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I would attack the tall shield with a sabersaw :)

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Just bought a slightly used 2020 R1250RS. Having it shipped because its about as far away as possible while being in the same country. (its in Virginia I'm in Vegas.) I don't have enough time to make a proper tour trip home, and a death march to bring it home sounds awful.

Its my first shaft drive bike. First BMW.

Been browsing around forums and watching reviews for months. I had an Africa Twin and loved the bike, got the ADV bug that seems to be getting everyone. Also discovered I don't like riding off road. So off it goes to the next guy that got the bug and now I'm back on a sport tourer.

I started on a half fairing bike (Yamaha FZ6) and I had a great time with it I think that the RS will suit my taste. [[File:files.homepagemodules.de/b797706/resize/300x150/f3t3245p35181n2_QZmOJBtz.jpg|none]]

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I am just impressed that you were able to post a link to your picture! How did you get around the no links until your 10 millionth post rule? I can't even quote your post without deleting the image link.

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I just clicked the link to embed it. didn't realize I broke the rules :P

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I am just impressed that you were able to post a link to your picture! How did you get around the no links until your 10 millionth post rule? I can't even quote your post without deleting the image link.

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I just clicked the link to embed it. didn't realize I broke the rules :P

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No way did you break the rules. But you will find that for recent subscribers you cannot post URL links. It is a glitch not a punishment or "apprenticeship". I just leave out the "www." bit. Like you I have always been able to post photos.

Chris