R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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At the end of December my R1250 RS exclusive will be approaching 40,000 miles. Purchased in July 2020 it was not used for 6 months in 2021 due to covid and a shoulder injury. So has it been a good relaitionship? Unquestionly yes, and I think that view is common to almost all RS owners. It replaced a 1200 Lupin, which was approaching 39,000 . The 1250 is only marginally better than the 1200 and the decision to change was mainly ruled by the heart and not the head. The automatic suspension setting is a good idea but I would like a + or – option to soften the setting in my case. As a 142 pound rider on this and the 1200 I feel I am outside the bikes weight envelope and on the 1200 I found it rode better set to solo but riding with luggage or some additional weight on the bike. Do not use the hill start option to assist on hill starts.but frequently on every ride use it as a hill stop device. It came as a keyless bike but I would have preferred not to have it. This says more about me than the option since as a forgetful bugger I have left the key in the topbox and the seat lock and rode off. My car is keyless, which I like and I find it a help but the key never has to come out of my pocket. |
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Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:36 pm (Last edited: Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:36 pm)
Zitat von JAG im Beitrag #1 https://ttechsuspension.com/ in South London specialise in repair and reworking ESA. They can respring your shock for the correct rider weight. They are a bona fide outfit supplied by the company who made the ESA shocks for BMW. Forget Triple Black - I'm a Triple Lupin |
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Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:01 pm (Last edited: Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:10 pm)
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JAG: I really enjoyed reading your post, because I am in your age bracket (77 years next February). Regarding winter riding, I just don't do it any more...cleaning the bike was accomplished on a 70 degree day in October, waxed, fuel stabilized, battery-tended and covered. The idea of cleaning it after riding on dirty roads in cold weather is right up there with a root canal. |
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Based on the GS1300 the new R1300 RS could be up to 13kg lighter or 30lbs. But then with inflation, that new technology and not looking exactly like the one it’s replacing no one wants one, shame, could be just the ticket. |
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Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:04 pm (Last edited: Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:06 pm)
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Not ready for the 'pipe & slippers' but I also find myself wondering where the time went - 70 years in march next year. |
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Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #5 Thirty pounds weight loss would be terrific. The only problem is...if I trade for a new 1300 RS, I figure that 30 pounds will cost me about $300 per pound, based on the trade amount I'd get on the '23 from my dealer. But I can't help but wonder how that loss of 30 pounds would feel in the twisties...and in the garage! |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #7Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #5 you could try a Yamaha 900 Tracer if you want a 500lb/225kg bike personally, I would prefer my next bike to be under 200kg which would have to be an MT07 Tracer
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Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:47 pm (Last edited: Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:27 am)
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Interesting video by 1000 PS regarding "the true weight of the R1300GS" |
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Zitat von Windyrun im Beitrag #9 Interesting, but a full tank would explain it (if the tank was, indeed, full)...and those "X" running lights or whatever they are...ludicrous (my opinion...maybe a lot of people like it). |
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Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:30 am (Last edited: Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:49 pm)
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Most give a 75% 80% loaded, partial fuel fill and never include the engine guard, rear rack, probably even the rear footpeg assembly or extra sat nav bracket! as this can be an option, delete item from OE factory. |
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