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by Phil Buttolph
Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:58 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Remus Ti System
Replies: 0
Views: 1683

Remus Ti System

Several of us are considering going in on a group purchase of the Remus Ti system for the R1200S...would appreciate hearing from anyone who has this system [fairly new] or the Remus non-Ti on a R1200S...interested in torque/Hp shifts in RPM range [etc] and of course sound...thanks..supposed to save ...
by Phil Buttolph
Tue Nov 07, 2006 2:18 am
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Optional Computer on R1200S..What does it display?
Replies: 4
Views: 3483

Optional Computer on R1200S..What does it display?

I have read that there is an oil temp gauge..true? By the way...from my position of extreme ignorance..what is the oil pressure on a R12S?
by Phil Buttolph
Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: R1200S Price reduction
Replies: 4
Views: 3523

R1200S Price reduction

I just checked the BMW website [USA] and did not see a price reduction on R1200S..sure hope it is true, just sent in my order..
by Phil Buttolph
Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:13 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Just Ordered: R1200S
Replies: 1
Views: 2238

Just Ordered: R1200S

Well I done did it...put down a deposit and placed an order for June 1 delivery for a R1200S...logic is that cold, serious cold, has set in here until May so riding is out and any BMW "upgrades" will be on my bike as delivered..I hope. Got Ohlin suspension, heated grips, computer, tire pressure ...
by Phil Buttolph
Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:45 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Advice Needed Purchase R1200S
Replies: 18
Views: 11464

Optional Computer on R1200S..What does it display?

Thanks all...I got this off Pelican...still doesn't answer why the hell BMW doesn't publish this information for consumers!

"I have the computer on my bike. Yes - there is a gas gage, and the range count-down to the end display. There is an ambient tempurature gage with a flashing nagging option ...
by Phil Buttolph
Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Optional Computer on R1200S..What does it display?
Replies: 4
Views: 3483

Optional Computer on R1200S..What does it display?

I have talked to three dealers and none of them can tell me exactly what the optional R1200S computer will actually display...likewise [a real bone of contention with me] BMW will not respond to my requests for infomation on the options...they refer me to dealers...such as a fuel gauge; one dealer ...
by Phil Buttolph
Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Advice Needed Purchase R1200S
Replies: 18
Views: 11464

Advice Needed Purchase R1200S

Twodear...I am calling two dealers today to try and setup a purchase...I realize it is an act of faith to buy a bike without even riding on it first...but my first love was my '69 TR6...a twin of a different color! So I have no doubt I will crease my face grinning on a R1200S...and after all our ...
by Phil Buttolph
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:05 pm
Forum: Boxertech
Topic: Octane Requirement R1200S
Replies: 1
Views: 2371

Octane Requirement R1200S

Not much we here in western USA can do about it..BUT our top octane rating at the pump is 91...specs of the 12.5:1 R12S is for 98 octane...anyone out there with a R1200S using 91 octane? If so any problems with mixture and fuel/air ratios? Power?

Thanks...
by Phil Buttolph
Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:25 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Advice Needed Purchase R1200S
Replies: 18
Views: 11464

Advice Needed Purchase R1200S

Twodear and Richard...thanks for your observations and input...first I do not intend to do any touring or two up riding with the R1200S if I get one..may keep my '89 FJ1200 for touring and my wife really doesn't like riding "stoker" so my riding will be solo..big issue is that I have never ridden a ...
by Phil Buttolph
Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:28 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Extended Warranty R1200S
Replies: 0
Views: 1866

Extended Warranty R1200S

Newbie here...what do you get with an extended warranty and what should the appoximate cost be on a 2007 R1200S?

Thanks...
by Phil Buttolph
Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:34 pm
Forum: Boxerbanter
Topic: Advice Needed Purchase R1200S
Replies: 18
Views: 11464

Advice Needed Purchase R1200S

I am interested in buying a R1200S and need forum input. The options I am considering are Ohlins, heated grips, computer, ABS and alarm. Dealer here said alarm draws enough current to make it an issue overnight...and he said "an Option 585 is a 'taller geared final drive'" . The bike is VERY ...