Funny that I have to go to the old F8 forum to find out about the new R1200RS forum. Thanks Chris and Richard.

Dave

Richard, why does the US not get the DRL?

I keep my eye out for you whenever I'm riding. You're the only one in the bay area that I know who has one.

Just poked around on the site. Saw the 2016 RS, but also saw the K bikes we know have been discontinued. When I bought the 2016, I had a serious discussion with the guys at SFBMW about the addition...

Mark, that sounds like a great class. I've always wanted to do one of those, but with someone else's bike!

Test ride one Mark. You're already familiar with the engine from your GS.....

Count your lucky stars Richard, my insurance agent was laughing at me. Of course he admitted to riding a harley....

Chris, one can get hard bags for it. They are very similar in size and shape to the ones on the F800GT. But not exactly the same (exhaust on a different size), so of course you have to buy new...

Yes, if BMW would only agree. I went from a Sport Tourer to a Sport Tourer, but my insurance company said I went from a sport tourer to a high performance sport bike, with a substantial increase.

The "darth vader" version. Luke, I am your father.....

The force is with me in Alliance blue and white..

I have to agree with Ross. The RS is a pig when trying to get it out of the garage. I'm used to riding in the city, and do miss the scooter-like qualities of the F800, but getting more used to...

Thanks Mark! Maybe BMW will bring back the HP2 (sic?) wherein they took a boxer engine, put it into a sport bike frame and called it an "endurance racer." It wasn't popular as it had quite a few...

Ever notice that Mark's pics are always better than yours? [:(!]

So this past Saturday was my first opportunity to take my new RS out for a significant ride. I spent 6 hours on the bike. I'm in NorCal, so I went down highway 1 to la honda, up la honda to Pescadero...

I sold my f800 panniers with the bike, but kept my orange RKA liners. They look like they will fit the RS panniers.

I put a MudSling on mine last weekend. I also have the Machine Art cylinder head covers, so it looks like these guys make some good quality stuff.

Did another tour with Pashnit. This was Sierra North, which means ride up the mountains, turn around, ride down the mountain, rinse repeat. Again, good bunch of folks, and I got to see an R1200RS...

As far as I know, Schuberth is the only one that tests for noise and publishes their results. This probably has limited value, due to non-standardized decibel rating and rider perception. Even if...

Yup, the West Walker is highly recommended, and a real slice of travel nostalgia. The town of Walker doesn't even have a stoplight. What you would personally enjoy is that there is a great BBQ...

Did a 3 day tour of Yosemite and the surrounding areas with Pashnit. Below are a few representative pics. Link to the full adventure below.
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Gerry,

Are you considering only textile pants? If not, give the Rev'it Gear2 pants some consideration. A mix of leather and textile. Good knee armor, stock hip armor is just temperfoam, so I...

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but couldn't think of another. Please feel free to move.

So it looks like the one of the best roadtrips around is in......Scotland! At least...

Fabulous post. Inspirational pics. Reminds me I've got a lot of west coast riding if I just keep heading north. Next time, you have to gun it and jump the ramp for the departing ferry. You can...

Looks like a fantastic ride, and thank you for sharing the pics and commentary! Looks great for motorcycling, EATING and I would have brought a fishin' pole, just to see what's in those creeks.

Great thread Futterman. I'll now have to start taking food pics along with motorcycle pics. My suggestion for NorCal: Alice's Restaurant, which every bay area rider knows. Get the "Redneck...