and bought a new Tiger 1050SE with all the gubbins from a friendly Triumph dealer. Three months into the new experience (forks!! chain!!) I realised we weren't gelling. It didn't help that the bike had escaped from Hinckley with a woefully adjusted headlamp and despite my best efforts to adjust (not to mention hopelessly unhelpful Triumph dealers...except the one in Carlisle) it had undoubtedly the worst headlamp known to a motorbike! The panniers were c-r-a-p, small and random in their closure and locking, exposed screw heads everywhere and the start of a dusting of corrosion... Yes, the 1050 triple is wonderful but the bike could easily have pulled a longer top gear which would have helped the mpg. I want an easy 200 miles from a tankful and the Tiger could just about make it...
Anyhow, I eventually found what I'd wanted originally thought would replace the 11S, an immaculate R1200ST. And I LOVE it! Goes great, seems to be doing over 60mpg (gulp, even if it wants super-unleaded) back to proper handling, Beemer indicators, shaft, big tank and a very acceptable headlamp. Proper panniers and top box which are a country mile better than Triumph's tonka toy versions.
So here is the question. My ST is the basic model, without even the OBC option. Anyone know whether it is possible to retro fit OBC onto the bike? I'm talking just about the mileage computer, so I can do mpg/distance calculations/tank range on the move etc. Standard fit is merely a press when filling up to know how many miles done. I am not talking about ESC, though that would have been nice.
And as an R1200ST owner, am I still allowed to be on here.....
As to retro fitting the OBC I doubt if its economical to do, (had a quick look on motorworks site) Seems like lots of the electricals are different on bikes with the OBC.
