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#1 | Hello from Miller Place NY datum

Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:09 am (Last edited: Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:10 am)

Hi, glad I found this place. I used to hang out on the presently inactive RS forum.
I have a 2016 blue and white RS in my garage along with a K1600GT and an R1200R, which is officially my wife's bike even though I ride it more than she does (she usually rides her Can Am Spyder instead).

I have previously owned 3 R1200GSs, 1 GSA, 3 older K1600GTs, an S1000XR, an F700GS, an F800ST and an R1200R of an older model than the one I presently own. After riding all of those, I have decided that the R1200RS is the best bike I ever had.

The bike needed a few mods to get it the way I like. It now has an MRA touring screen (with adjustable deflector), the Nav VI is mounted on a Hornig mount, that locates it above the instrument cluster where it belongs, and the handlebars are mounted on Helibar risers. It also has Grab-On-Grips, which I always put on any bike I own. I'm using the stock seat, which is the best stock seat on any BMW so far. I tried a Sargent seat but didn't like it and sent it back. I have the BMW panniers and will be picking up a top case for the ride to Nova Scotia my wife and I plan to take later in the summer.

In the past, I was always ready to trade whatever bike I had for the next generation latest and greatest bike that came along. The RS is the first bike ever that I think I'll keep forever.

these members like the post: duccrazydave, Lee and Holger

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#2 | RE: Hello from Miller Place NY datum

Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:52 am

Welcome Ed. Wow, what a collection! Not only have you chosen the fastest color combo, but the longest lasting as well. Truly a forever bike

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#3 | RE: Hello from Miller Place NY datum

Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:50 am

Hi

not had as many bikes especially BMWs but did have a couple of the K1300GT. Agree with you mods, I have also changed the screen to the MRA x creen still trying the options, have added the hornig mount for the sat nav as hated where it was also helibar risers.

enjoy think it is a keeper.

will have to try the new RS in 2019 (if they keep to time) with the 1250VVT engine but unless a lot better will keep with my current bike

Graham

Graham
Winskill, North West England

the long and winding road perfect for a bike

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