R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:09 pm (Last edited: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:12 pm)
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I have placed a deposit on a 2016 1200RS (Lupin Blue, 972 miles on it) at South Sound Motorcycles in Washington state to hold it until next Tuesday. If I move forward with the purchase, it would replace a 2003 1150R that I have stored with friends who live WA. I’ve been using the 1150R and previously a V-Strom 650 for my summer rides in WA & OR for the past several years. As a former owner of a 1150RS here in Alaska, I’m familiar with the RS ergonomics etc. I’m retired now and so I will be doing more riding in the L48 states, especially during the cooler spring and fall seasons when it would be nice to have more weather protection than my 1150R provides (it is fitted with the small “speed” windscreen which is great when the temps are hot). |
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Welcome Gary. I hope you enjoy the 1200 as much as I do mine. |
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Zitat von Bensonga im Beitrag #1 That's a great find. As for charging the battery, just connect a pigtail direct to the battery and connect your charger to that. This was you don't need a special canbus charger. You can use your heated gear pigtail.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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I am relieved to see that the battery for the R1200RS is located under the seat area and would be more easily accessible than the battery on my R1150R (located under the gas tank). |
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When you remove the left cover over the battery you'll see the negative terminal. Lee |
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It’s very hard to recommend a bike as we all have different expectations and riding histories, but the 1200RS is a superb machine and I’d say there’s every chance coming from the 1150RS that you will be comfortable with the riding position and the updated engine, suspension and improved weather protection. Good luck- oh and the Lupin is still the best colour to-date ……now that will stir a few replies! |
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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #7 I have often liked the blue and white paint of many BMW motorcycles (I owned a blue and white 1150GS for awhile) but it’s probably best that I don’t have to make a choice in this case between a Lupin Blue/White and the Granite Grey/Black bike. I like them both. The dark blue/frost blue of my 2003 1150RS was probably my favorite of any color I’ve seen on that RS. As is the Glacier Green on my ‘96 R1100RT. Gary |
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Here is the 2003 R1150RS in the dark blue/frost blue color that I owned for several years. The previous owner had barbacks installed (as seen in this photo) which I eventually removed. I sold this RS to a friend who gave it to his wife. She still owns and rides it. |
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Thanks for the help Lee! Let’s see if I can follow your instructions…. |
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Zitat von Bensonga im Beitrag #9 Hi Gary, Welcome to the forum. I also owned an R1150RS for many years and recently sold it. It was in Pacific Blue. Great bike but I think the 1200 is in another league, as you will find! You won't be disappointed. Silly question, but I've been to Alaska and there didn't seem to be many roads there.... |
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Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #12 That is certainly true, especially for a state the size of Alaska. I’ve been riding in Alaska for 25+ years and there certainly aren’t enough paved roads here, especially the kind of roads that are most enjoyable on a bike like the RS or my VFR800. There are some excellent dirt/gravel roads which is why bikes like a GS are very popular in Alaska. Now that I am retired I will enjoy spending more time riding in Washington, Oregon and other L48 states in the years ahead. My wife and I have had motorcycles stored with friends in WA for the past 10 years. They live in the Seattle area and that’s where the RS will be if I move forward with the purchase. Getting some push back from my wife on this point as she doesn’t think I need another motorcycle. She doesn’t believe that I would actually sell the R1150R if I do buy the RS. Unfortunately, she is probably right. Gary |
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Zitat von Bensonga im Beitrag #14Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #12 Make a deal, promise to buy her something nice as well, whatever she’s in to ….. |
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