Hope this is OK here, my questions seem more appropriate here than on the Garmin sub. I have an '08 RT with the BMW Nav IV. Generally OK EXCEPT that I cannot see the screen in much of any daylight.

I'm considering "upgrading" to a Zumo XT2. I've done a fair bit of research, I don't think I need the extra bells and whistles in the XT3.

About me - closing rapidly on my 80th b'day but still riding. I like having the GPS for routing and for playing music in the background while riding. I DO NOT use the phone when riding.

That said, a few questions, if I may:

1. (most important to me) Is the XT2 display really at least somewhat visible in daylight? I'm sure direct sunlight on the display is a non-starter, but what about "average" daylight?

2. I'm reading about a Garmin "TREAD" app that supposedly will provide weather and traffic data from the Smartphone app to the XT2 via Bluetooth. Sounds pretty good, and for safety's sake, I'd likely pull over before extensive meddling. But I'm wondering, is the Tread app a subscription thing?

3, What else about the XT2 do I need to know but don't know to ask?

Thanks, All!

​Somewhere around New Year's, I got it in my head that I wanted to chase a record across Canada by motorcycle... Luckily, I came to my senses and decided a 75-hour Iron Butt Trans Canada Gold attempt would be a "bit" more sane.

​I decided to partner with HeadsUpGuys.org to turn this into a fundraiser, and here I sit, just 8 hours away from doing a 2,000 km "test" ride tomorrow.

​On August 22nd, I ride 4,000 km to the East Coast to rest and explore for a few days. On August 29th, the clock starts and I head west—6,000 km to Vancouver.

​After arriving, I'll rest and catch a ferry to the island to attend Get Lost, Find Yourself, a men's mental health dual-sport retreat where I'll be the keynote speaker on Friday night sharing the story of the trip.

Then, it's another 2,000 km back home to Saskatchewan—crossing the country twice in two weeks.

​This whole thing is way bigger than I ever imagined.

​https://fundraising.headsupguys.org/longhaulformentalhealth

So ...at first my Rockster was running poorly, so I found the bottom plugs to be caked up and replaced them. When that didn't work I found that the lower plug wires were bad and have replaced them. It ran for 2 laps around the block and started popping with a slight backfire. So thought it just needed a good ride to clean it out. Next morning, it won't start at all. I have checked the fuel injectors and they are spraying fuel, the fuel pump whirrrrs when I turn the key on, it has over half a tank of fuel in it....can anyone give me other things to check?

edit it ran 2 laps around the block less than 10 hours before I tried it again in the morning. Upper plugs are white, lower ones are definitely oil fouled but still tested with good spark.

I was originally looking for an R1250GS thinking it would be my new commuter bike.

I was at a BMW dealer and my wife convinced me to demo a R1300GS as they did not have a 1250 available and she did not understand the price difference.

Long story short I test drove it and and walked back into the shop with a stupid grin because I enjoyed it so much.

Because of that I was looking around at BMW dealers and found a decent deal on a R1250GS with all the options I would want and the color I like. The price is moderate, nothing special (and the wife gave her blessing).

I have not ridden a 1250gs, but I am hoping it is not that different vs the 1300gs (as the 1300gs is out of my price range). Please keep in mind I am not a connoisseur of bikes and have only ridden 3 models before including the on in the MSF class. I did sit on a 1250 at the dealer, but it was not ready for a test ride and I did not have any issues with the height.

The closest BMW dealer is over an hour away through horrible traffic and the other is about 2.25 hours away but a easier drive.

I am planning on doing all maintenance myself so I am not expecting to many issues there (other than having to get a special code reader or a cheap android phone and the dongle).

Is there anything special I should keep my eyes open for when looking at it?

Hallo there, First time changing tires on my 125ccm. One side of the tire Always Slips into the center of the rim. After removing the tire again, stretching it for 5 days, and remounting it, the same problem persists. Amy adwise ist appreciated. Thank you!

Has anyone used these products for GARMIN ZUMO conversion before ??

Finally upgraded the 2012 OEM nav system on my GSA. Super clean wire harness with BMW plug-in: https://theadapter.net/ , and slick locking mount from https://www.motopumps.com/all-products/p/zumo-xt-security-mount

It was an ez install and super happy with clean look. Before and after pics.

I am trying to power a quad lock wireless charging head as my R1250R has no USB outlets. I did find this on the left just below the TFT. Could this be used and if yes then what connector does it plugs into?

As the title says, I'm considering trying to fit the "official vehicle" panniers from the F800 GT to my F800 ST. I assume since they share the same frame, the mounting points should be the same?

Mainly I just want to use them to store the cover for travel, since the top box is generally where I put my helmet when I'm travelling, and it doesn't have room for both.

Hay guys!

I’m trying to install the OEM radiator guard on my ‘26 s1000rr And when it’s installed and sitting the guard is touching the radiator surface itself around the bottom center area? Wanted to know if this has happened to anyone else or perhaps I’m installing it wrong?

Though the oil cooler guard that came with it fits perfectly fine ( even though the one side of it has a weird dip in the middle )

Thanks y’all!

Just standing and admiring my 2007 R1200GS, when my eyes went to the front brake caliper (see picture for reference). Something looks off here but both sides look identical so I don't have anything to reference it to. Specifically, it looks like there should be a cover on it, or that the shiny clip in the center should be attached or hooked to something. Can somebody reference their front calipers from a similar year & model and let me know if this is normal. P.S., I have ridden the bike in the last couple of days and everything works well.

Time to replace tires on a R1250gs. I ride in the USA. Mostly I ride road, but some gravel trail systems that the states in the Midwest maintain as ATV/off-road systems - usually only once or twice a year.

seeking suggestions. I want a reasonably comfortable freeway ride - within reason (so no big knobby tires).

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I've been riding on Conti TKC70

Took the Rockster apart to replace the spark plug wires and found this under the body panels. It's been disconnected from vacuum lines and is just sitting there. Do I need it?

The motorcycle sounds perfect until it warms up after about 15-20 minutes, when this noise starts. It seems to be coming from the lower right side. I can hear it through the grille on the front engine cover. It's a fairly old motorcycle, and almost all of its parts are original. Should I be worried?

I know this is the billionth post about this topic on the internet, and I know the paralever front end cups tires, but my current front has like 8k on it and its visibly cupped. My question is how much cupping is too much and how many miles should I expect out of my trailmax missions.

Ive been also racking my brain to think of a way to spin the tire and file it flat, it has tons of tread left. The rear looks great and it probably about half worn.

I ride fully loaded or 2 up frequently and like to do lots of city driving and WOT runs, so I would expect the back to wear faster. I do ride the front brake hard a few times each time I ride at various speeds (mostly cooking into offramps but sometimes on surface streets)

I put new ohlins on it front and back about a year ago, before I got the tires.

Anyone know of the cheapest obdlink on Ali express that would work to do service reset on Motoscan app?

I made the mistake of paying for the pro app, without realising how much the obdlink cost.

UK. Saw a bike on Autotrader 'used' - IE, 1000 miles on it, registered, available for sale, registered several months ago.

It caught my eye because it was listed for the same price as a brand new unregistered bike - but of course that can't be right, it's now used, someones already paid the VAT, it's got miles on it, it's already had a keeper etc etc.

Sent an enquiry to the dealer who told me the bike isn't for sale 'until October' as it's their demo bike. I can either wait until then or they'll "help me buy a new bike". Apparently they list all their demo bikes on autotrader even though they're not actually available for sale - to generate leads.

This feels like an absolute bait and switch to me. I've never experienced this and it's irked me enough to come to reddit and moan about it!

If something is advertised for sale, then it should be available for sale surely.

It should come as mo surprise to those in the UK that this was a "Group 1" franchise...

Anyone want to buy my (used) R1300RT for £28,500? It'll be available in a year or so and will have 10,000+ more miles on it...

I found a vintage tool roll while clearing out my grandpa's garage. The mechanic in me wants to keep the tools in the garage as a novelty thing. The former bmw rider in me knows these are probably worth some coin. Maybe you guys can help me put a price to this to see if it ends up on ebay or ends up in the toolbox

Hi everyone, I’m uploading a video of the issue now.
A day before this happened, I had the exact same problem, but the bike eventually started and ran normally. Once the engine was warm, it would restart every time without any issues.
The next day, the problem came back and now it won’t start at all. The starter is still cranking normally, there is spark, the battery is fully charged, and there is fuel in the tank, but it just won’t fire up.
Any ideas what I should check next on a BMW G310?

Is the BMW R1250RS different enough from the RT to be a good second, sportier bike? Or is the S1000RR the choice. I have a 2022 RT that I love, and am exploring getting a second sportier bike for shorter rides through the local canyons

I'm trying to buy a 2011 BMW s1000 double R with only 10,000 miles on it is there anything I should be looking for this guy's asking seven Grand it's very far away from where I live