What did you do to your bike today?

[Danimal]

I was supposed to stay off the bike for a month after a pair of surgeries I had. 
Couldn’t stand it and cut that a bit short and took a spin in the Valley yesterday. It was great to get out and the bike appreciated the attention and use. Stopped for a sandwich and beer, and then later at a great spot off Riverview to stretch and walk a bit. 
Then back to my Father’s. 
 

[Pauly]

Forks being refreshed. Tires, front pads, oil change, coolant flush happening this week. Mirror situation was handled first thing. Ordered a new fuel fill cap, too. This one is a little too bedazzled for my archaic sensibilities. 

Edited June 29 by Pauly

[MSerfozo]

Rode it on my 1st "fun" ride of the season around the Hocking Hills.  Im out of shape for riding and I forgot to take ibuprofen at lunch...  I'm pretty sore now.  🤭

[Tpoppa]

Just got tires mounted on the new MT09.  Decided to try the new Bridgestone T33 due to their lofty claims. 

I am seriously impressed with the handling and power delivery.  The front suspension is fantastic, and it pulls out of corners like a freight train.   

I added a Puig Touring Screen and a T-Rex center stand.  I'm considering adding a top box, but if I do it would be hard to justify keeping the BMW R1200R and after riding it for 40k I have little interest in parting with it. 

[Wahoo]

If you’re interested in a Givi Maxius 56 ltr topcase, I still have one I used on my vstrom. Mark didn’t want any of the cases when he bought the Strom a few years ago.  It’s in great condition.  $150 (includes mounting brackets for a 2012 vstrom) 

If you’re interested, I’ll look for photos (it’s currently stored in my garage attic ) 

Edit:  found a photo 

 

Edited July 10 by Wahoo

[max power]

Spent most of the week at the gap for the unofficial OR summer trip.  Now I need a new front tire  

[B-Mac]

Installed new X ring Chain and steel sprockets today on the VS

[Tpoppa]

So now I've owned motorcycles with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 cylinders.  Might be time to start looking for a Boss Hoss.

 

 

[Tonik]

Wow, so close.

[Tpoppa]

1 hour ago, Tonik said:

Wow, so close.

Close to what? 🤔

[mello dude]

Love the Valk... have a 99... if the newer ones were more styled traditionally I would have grabbed one.. 

 

[Tpoppa]

31 minutes ago, mello dude said:

Love the Valk... have a 99... if the newer ones were more styled traditionally I would have grabbed one.. 

 

It's showroom condition, 2700 miles (more now), and it already has all the hard to find Honda accessories.

Lighter than the GW, with firmer suspension and a touch more lean angle.  

[JustinNck1]

Got the bike out for a quick spin Saturday before work. I hadn’t got my annual Muskie photo, so stopped on my way through.

[Pauly]

[Tonik]

Did you finally replace the 1250 RS you never should have sold in the first place?

[Pauly]

1 hour ago, Tonik said:

Did you finally replace the 1250 RS you never should have sold in the first place?

Close. I sold the slightly-less capable R1200RS and have purchased a R1250RS. 

Notable differences: 

TFT dash w/ Connectivity, Ride Modes PRO, Cornering ABS, smoother quick shifter, moar HP/torque.

@Bubba was right and I knew it all along. 

 

[Tonik]

5 hours ago, Pauly said:

a R1250RS

*an

[MSerfozo]

17 hours ago, Pauly said:

Close. I sold the slightly-less capable R1200RS and have purchased a R1250RS. 

Notable differences: 

TFT dash w/ Connectivity, Ride Modes PRO, Cornering ABS, smoother quick shifter, moar HP/torque.

@Bubba was right and I knew it all along. 

 

Are you keeping the Z-Rex?

[Pauly]

1 hour ago, MSerfozo said:

Are you keeping the Z-Rex?

Doubtful. Wanna buy it? 

[Tpoppa]

20 hours ago, Pauly said:

...Cornering ABS...

 

The 2015+ 1200s have a "Bank Angle Sensor" that feeds info to the ABS and TC.  As I remember reading about it, a "Bank Angle Sensor" is essentially a 2 axis IMU.  Pretty advanced for 2015, and feels quite similar to the systems on my 2024 MT09 that has every electro-whiz-gadget.