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Modifications, Accessories, and Appearance / Re: OEM Headlight Protector Installation Instructions?
« on: Yesterday at 05:26:36 PM »
Yep it does seem like a lot of work, however IMO "its the BEST FITTING & Looking" I've seen.
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Modifications, Accessories, and Appearance / Re: OEM Headlight Protector Installation Instructions?« on: Yesterday at 05:26:36 PM »
Yep it does seem like a lot of work, however IMO "its the BEST FITTING & Looking" I've seen.
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New Member Introductions / Re: Hi From Croatia« on: February 19, 2021, 06:25:00 PM »
Yep - if ya like riding more off-road which provides various challenging conditions (as compared to fire trails) the 850 will be the better tool than the 750, because of its stronger wire wheels and it has a bit more suspension travel. However, if you like your 750 you might/ may want to check-out some aftermarket companies which make off-road wheels?!?
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F750/850GS Main Chat board / Re: What's the best Silver Spray Paint brand to match BMW's Handlebars« on: February 19, 2021, 06:14:37 PM »Thanks. Years back on the Adventure Rider Forum (unfortunately I cant find it), someone recommended a "specific" brand/ code of Spray Paint that could be purchased at either Lowes - Ace Hardware - Home Depot, that best matches BMW's factory silver, i.e. triple clamps, various other parts. Anyway, I'm just looking to paint over a few aftermarket parts, which I don't like the color of (its not life or death, but its something I'd like to do, because it bugs me.) Mike 5
F750/850GS Main Chat board / What's the best Silver Spray Paint brand to match BMW's Handlebars/...« on: February 02, 2021, 04:24:04 PM »
Hello all, does anyone know, which is the best brand of Silver Spray Paint to match BMW's silver on the handlebars/ triple clamp?
Sincerely - Mike 6
F750/850GS Main Chat board / Re: interesting review/ road test of the F-750GS« on: January 27, 2021, 03:48:46 PM »7
F750/850GS Main Chat board / interesting review/ road test of the F-750GS« on: January 27, 2021, 09:57:14 AM »
See the link below regarding the 2020 road test of the F750GS. "Spoiler Alert", this is what the reviewer said about its 77HP - "It’s easy to look at the BMW’s spec-sheet and scoff at the 77bhp peak figure (similar to a Yamaha MT-07 that costs £2000 less). Your loss, because, on the road, especially in the ‘Dynamic’ riding mode, the way this motor uses all of its 60-lb-ft of torque and smart choice of gear ratios to punch out of corners between 6-8000rpm feels stronger than the KTM 1290 I’ve been riding for much of this year...."
Anyway, IMO (different strokes for different folks, your opinion may differ), the 850 is the better tool for more off-road riding, where-as the 750 is the better tool for more street riding. https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/bmw/bmw-f-750-gs-2020-road-test-price-spec 8
F750/850GS Main Chat board / Re: So Many Questions! F750GS or F850GS?« on: December 19, 2020, 12:33:07 AM »I agree. Also, both the 750 & 850 are "really not" power swingers in the HP department/ wont rip your head off. Prior to getting my 2019 F-750GS (which for "me" was better suited for the street than the 850), I had the 160HP S1000XR (which I had fun with). Anyway, I find the 750's HP, Torque/ Thrust to be "overall" very good/ satisfying/ gets the job done, and in many ways is more fun/ rewarding than my previous S1000XR, because I can virtually use all of the 750's HP, all-the-time. Anyway, this is just my personal feelings/ opinion. 9
New Member Introductions / Re: New Member« on: November 22, 2020, 11:31:43 PM »Welcome the Forum and congratulations on your F-850. Also, enjoy the great/ wonderful roads of N/ S San Diego County (my old home land). In addition, "just saying" I found that SDBMW is a great dealer, which provided me with good buying and servicing experiences. Mike 10
F750/850GS Main Chat board / Re: Engine Noise« on: June 17, 2020, 09:26:09 AM »LOL'd with you describing the engine noise of the R12GSLC (which is pretty right on). As for engine noise on my 750, based on its engine being fairly exposed/ not much body work surrounding it, I find it to be "fairly" quite/ acceptable when starting it/ revving it. Also when riding "any" motorcycle I always wear ear plugs to combat the sound of wind caused by speeds from approximately 30mph to 100mph +/ - (for example at approximately 60 mph, wind can produce 120 dBA), which is no fun "for me" to listen to on an all day trip/ not to mention hearing loss it can cause over time. |