HP2 Sport

[The Teutonic Tangerine]

What tread? On the clocks?

Er! no that would be on the back tyre as stated. See pictures in the early part of the thread.

[PBBoxer]

Oh
You're talking about the GS then? Sorry.

[Yonkyo]

A man clearly after my own heart looking at the back tyre. You have paid for the tread so use it all.

Yes mate, this bike was built to go around corners fast.

And now with even smaller 'Chicken Strips'

[PBBoxer]

oo nearly there

[Yonkyo]

Hello peeps

Here’s Just a brief progress report. Jeeez, when is this shite weather gunna break.

Current Mileage: 700

The first service was duly done last Friday by BRM. Thankfully they didn’t need any special parts. So it was ready in a few hours and at a reasonable cost of just over £100.

They also did a recall upgrade to the ECU software, which apparently addresses issues with the ‘Anti-Knock System’ and also “Enhances” ??! the ‘Gear Shift Assist’.

So I picked the bike up from BRM and set off home. Only to discover that the Gear Shift Assist, now wasn’t working at all . So I turned around and headed back to the shop.

The Tech and the service manager both had a look, but couldn’t find a solution or explanation as to why it now didn’t work. They even tried phoning BMW UK for advice. But unfortunately for me, the HP2S Tech expert was on holiday…bugger .

Anyhow, I rode the bike home, just using the conventional clutch gear shifts, which really annoyed me - Not that using the clutch is difficult, no the conventional gear shift is excellent – But because I’d been so totally captivated by the brilliant Shift Assist system. I just felt a bit short changed.

Sunday came, the snow melted and the sun came out, so it was compulsory to meet the boys for a quick blast down to Fowlers Café. As I rode off on the HP2S, I tried the Shift Assist again a few times, sadly to no avail. Then, after about 15 mins, I was changing up the box and when I pulled the clutch in, the engine misfired and spluttered a few times, then cleared.

I don’t know what made me try the Shift Assist again, but when I did, it worked fine and continues to work faultlessly so far .

As to why Shift Assist disappeared and the came back, is a mystery. But I sure did miss not having it.




Oh yes, I’ve also fitted a cute little tank bag, which came in useful for some emergency shopping at Tesco’s.





Room for a wallet, mobile and…err 6 eggs .

[throttlemeister]

OMG, don't let Chris G see it, he may confuse it with a sport-tourer.

[maineroads]

Did those holes have to be drilled? Yikes....

[Yonkyo]

OMG, don't let Chris G see it, he may confuse it with a sport-tourer.

My next project is to retro fit my GS Top Box onto the HP2S carbon tail piece....

[Yonkyo]

Did those holes have to be drilled? Yikes....

The bag is made specifically for the HP2S.
the brackets screw into the existing holes, then it is simply secured by Velcro strips on the brackets attached to the tank.
Crude but simple. Vorsprung durch Technik

[maineroads]

As long as it can hold a Credit Card....What more do you need?

[stoney]

As long as it can hold a Credit Card....What more do you need?

Thats called a 'pocket'....unless your leathers are too tight

[Blackal]

As long as it can hold a Credit Card....What more do you need?

Two Ginsters Cornish Pasties and a can of Red Bull

Al

[Boxadog 2000]

OY Blackal,

This is Boxertrix not UK Gser we only need room for one Ginsters over here

Bob

[Yonkyo]

Hello again my HP2S loving chums

I’ve haven’t had chance to get out much, so I’ve only done 800 miles so far.

However, the more I ride this bike, the more I’m falling in love with it. It is a truly fantastic sporty road bike. It handles all types of roads brilliantly and has super smooth and grunty engine, with more than enough top end power to stay with the 1000cc Jap missiles on the straight bits.

Speaking of top end performance. So far I’ve only taken her up to 150mph in 5th gear (on a private road officer) but there was plenty more to come. I estimate she’ll do an indicated 175-180mph and if the HP2S’s digital speedometer is as accurate as my GS’s, then that’s plenty fast enough for me.

Still it’s not about silly top speeds on the HP2S, its all about real world rideability and handling, which this bike has in bucket loads.

The gear shift assist system is also still working beautifully, and my riding buddy’s tell me the bike sounds awesome from behind when I change gear.

Actually, the bike is getting a noticeably louder and deeper exhaust note, as I put more miles on the clock…..cool.

Outside Fowlers before our ride out.


Another pic outside our favourite café in Glastonbury


Fitted new Ilmburger R1200S carbon Hugger

[sandbar]

Please remove the shock protector - as per

sandbar