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Hi De Ho
i have just completed 2 trips up to the Kruger National Park which from my house in Hoekwill/George is just under 4000klms for a round trip.
i thought i would share some of my thoughts on the new to me 2018 R1200RS
As with all Trips the roads are very LongIMG_0091.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)IMG_0061.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

The R1200RS is stock standard
I leave wind shield on the highest setting most of the time.
I find that my helmet has become a magnet for suicidal bugs, I have to clean my helmet Visor at every stop. IMG-20211117-WA0006.jpeg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
There is absolutely no Buffeting so i will put up with the bugs and wind noise.

In rain and heavy mist i drop the shield to the low setting to help blow the droplets of my helmet visor.

Zitat von Earthling im Beitrag #2

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The R1200RS is stock standard
I leave wind shield on the highest setting most of the time.
I find that my helmet has become a magnet for suicidal bugs, I have to clean my helmet Visor at every stop.
There is absolutely no Buffeting so i will put up with the bugs and wind noise.

In rain and heavy mist i drop the shield to the low setting to help blow the droplets of my helmet visor.

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The R1200RS is stock standard
I leave wind shield on the highest setting most of the time.
I find that my helmet has become a magnet for suicidal bugs, I have to clean my helmet Visor at every stop. [[File:IMG-20211117-WA0006.jpeg|none|auto]]
There is absolutely no Buffeting so i will put up with the bugs and wind noise.

In rain and heavy mist i drop the shield to the low setting to help blow the droplets of my helmet visor.

How do you like the Arai shade/visor add-on?
The sun shade works very well you cant feel it in the raised position even at high speeds

Tried a few dirt roads or gravel roads
Not a good idea
I normally tour with engine mode set to Rain and suspension set to road (1 plus luggage) but found every thing far to aggressive
I will stick to my KTM 990 for dirtIMG_0073.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)IMG_0074.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)IMG_0088.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

My Luggage set up worked very nicelyIMG_0111 a.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)IMG_0111 b.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
the "BMW" Black back fits easily and quickly onto the back of the bike, Secure and snug, The tank bag is the smallest convenient size i can find. Fits a camera and odes and end, One side clips of for easy refueling,
Navigation is very simple from the Nav station, I would however like to lift it up as i find looking that far down takes my eyes of the traffic longer than i like. When i am in a strange city or navigating through a town i have to reduce my speed to a maximum of about 60 klm

Suggest you contact Fugly (Moto Mate business) a fellow forum member who makes a bracket to lift your satnav mount above the clocks/ behind screen, it solves the location issue you speak of.

Yip
thanks for the info
I have been following the forum on suggested "fix" of the nav possession, On more than one occasion i found myself looking down at the Phone longer than i should have'
i would love to keep the bike as standard But the position of the Nav station is one thing i will change if i have to ride in a big city.

On a happy note
The bike for me is perfect I completed 7500 klm of hassle free enjoyable ridding
Longest / furthest day was 948 klm
Average speed according to the trip meter was 100kph
Average fuel consumption 5.1 lt for a 100klm
Back Tyre didn't last and is beyond its use by date

Overnight stays were entertaining and fun
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Rode in the rain
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Was overtaken by a Dung Beetle
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Drank in a pub with dead beasts on the wall
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To Be Continued

I love the rainbow picture.

Zitat von Earthling im Beitrag #9

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Overnight stays were entertaining and fun

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Zitat von Earthling im Beitrag #9

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Average speed according to the trip meter was 100kph....

Was overtaken by a Dung Beetle

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Michelin 2GTPilot Road held up very well all things considered, I must have put on 7000klm of straight line riding. The wear indicators still had about 2mm to go, but the Tyre had squared of so much that the wheel could stand upright on its own,
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Couple of strange things encountered on the road

What do yo do when you see this Road side warning
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In Hind sight Stopping to take a photo is not a very good idea.

Our Braai (Barbecue) was interrupted by a massive Bull
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When seen from the seat of a RS a giraffe is without doubt the largest animal in the world and a tad intimidating.
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