Western Virginia. Latest is a '13 GS bought a month ago. My 4th BMW. First was a '59 (I think) R27 single. Next was an R51 with the exposed chrome drive shaft, then an 1150 RT.
Mike
I have noticed that my new R1250GS has a strange and unexpected engine noise.
It occurs when the engine is under load at all speeds and all gears. A typical circumstance - 50 mph in top gear when slightly opening the throttle there is a strange rattle/slight knock/grumble. It's always difficult...
Hey everyone!
I've got a R1200gs Adventure (2009), and I own it for about a year.
I have dropped it (while parking or moving backwards) about 4 times and I haven't noticed any damages except for some scratches on the engine metal protectors and handguards.
Can it handle this kind of drops...
When trying to cover long distance on interstates, how fast of a speed can these bikes maintain, single rider, loaded for camping and fishing etc?
Thx.
I had bought and installed handlebar risers on my 2014 GS. No cable extensions or rerouting just a clean simple install. They raised it and brought the bars back some.
I'd like to do the same on my 2018 GSA. I don't remember the brand I bought last time (must be old age). Suggestions ??
TIA...
I have a mint condition 2006 GS with 5,000 miles on it. Now that I am riding again (I was riding short trips, and I do not ride in the summer due to southern heat and humidity = misery), I'd like to upgrade to a water cooled bike. Hunting pre-owned bikes is not nearly as easy as cars. Pricing is...
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