Beginner from El Paso TX (2020 R1250R)

New to this discussion board, however have owned 4 BMWs out of 16 bikes whole over 4 a long time of using (nearly 64 right here): 2002 K1200RS, 2009 K1300S, 2014 R1200RT, and present 2020 R1250R. Purchased this bike new on Oct 02, 2021 with 0 miles, and it is ‘hibernating’ now with 4,834 miles on the clock, so I do not trip it lots… however I solely trip for the twisties, so most of these are ‘high quality’ miles. Ha ha. Sadly, nothing near dwelling, plus it will get tremendous sizzling in summer season right here, so solely do a couple of ‘native’ 300-mile day rides a yr, largely to Cloudcroft NM, and Gila (Hillsboro to San Lorenzo). I additionally did a 2-day trip to Alpine AZ, via Gila. And trailered it to the TX Hill Nation as soon as, for every week of using.
However I’ve performed the dragon and NC/TN space twice (with a cousin), whereas proudly owning this bike, however with a borrowed modified SV650 (on my avatar), with about 1K miles every time. Plus additionally rode with him (and his SV) on a TX tour, staying in Marfa TX first, and using the Davis mountains, the river street (Presidio to Lajitas), and Massive Bend’s street to Santa Elena, then transferring to Kerrville TX, for 3 days on the 3-sisters, for one more 1K or so miles. So I’ve ridden about 8K miles within the final 4 years. Oh, and I’ve additionally performed 2-day camps (degree 4 on S1000RRs) at Laguna Seca and Barber in that timeframe, to maintain using expertise sharp, and do what I do not (and can’t) do on the streets, which is go as quick as I dare, and at far more lean angles that my bike is able to. Anyway, I am planning to duplicate the Marfa rides on my bike subsequent yr, however possibly keep in Presidio as a substitute. We’ll see.

So far as why the roadster, I owned largely sport and sport/touring bikes, because of the distance to any twisty roads, and bought uninterested in the helmet turbulence. Irrespective of which display I attempted, there was all the time turbulence. The one exceptions have been a GL1800 Goldwing and the RT, with windscreen all the way in which up, however was baking my a$$, plus they have been manner too large for simply me (particularly the Wing), plus my spouse did not like using with me (and me neither. Ha ha)… so that they did not final lengthy. The opposite ‘downside’ with my different sporty bikes was all the time using quicker than I needed, since I did not ‘really feel’ the pace. So I purchased a model new leftover SV1000 as a 2nd bike, and had a blast with it, so I knew that was what I wanted. Felt quick, whereas doing sane speeds, no turbulence, and liked the wind in my physique, and ‘open’ feeling, in order that was precisely what I wanted/needed. Then moved to only an MT-10, which was superior, however had a really quick vary, plus was uninterested in chains, so lastly purchased the bike that clicked all of my wants and desires, and it is the perfect bike I’ve ever had, so it is a keeper. By the way in which, my using model is aggressive within the curves, whereas preserving ‘the tempo’ (hardly utilizing the brakes), so having fun with the surroundings too. Typically I kick up the tempo just a little, with some trail-braking, however not usually, and on the way in which again, as soon as I do know the street is sweet. And I all the time trip on weekdays, with minimal visitors. Nonetheless have an ideal driving/using file, so I am a ‘secure’ rider (as secure as it may be), and hope it stays that manner.

So far as my mods, did most of them within the first week. Moreover those talked about in my signature, put in a charging pigtail, a Nelson Rigg tail bag, eliminated the manufacturing facility bag mounts, together with the ‘studs’ on the seize handles, and capped the holes with automotive (trunk) plugs. Additionally eliminated the ugly entrance reflectors, and the rear hanging one too (license plate hides the reduce), and changed it with 4 license plate reflectors/nuts for security. Additionally eliminated the ugly manufacturing facility nav mount, prefer it was by no means there, so purchased new OE handlebar studs, and OE connector cap. Eliminated all seen meeting paint (which was lots). Put in an OE ‘Y’ connector (from a Okay bike) on the BMW plug harness, and added a USB charger to cost my cellphone within the tailbag. Did GS-911 coding modifications, like including the M ‘welcome’ animation, added 5 heated grip settings (vs 2), corrected the speedo error (to 1mph over, like most autos), and enabled the DRL (no extra low-beam on daylight). It already had the game display (with lean-angle meter, and so forth). Additionally added ‘Seize-on’ 4.5″ foam grips (match completely), and Philips Diamond-Imaginative and prescient H7 bulbs. Additionally polished a number of of the seen allen head bolts. Additionally eliminated the exhaust valve servo mechanism and cables, and put in a ‘servo buddy’ (to keep away from a CEL), and bike would not locate chilly begins anymore, plus sounds lots higher, and I can hear it when taking off (that valve is only for noise management, and absolutely opens at 2K rpm). Additionally put in the up to date left cam chain tensioner, and bike is as quiet as a twin might be. And at last, since I all the time trip solo (plus I am ‘solely’ 160#), eliminated OE peg feelers, and put in grub screws and acorn nuts as a substitute. Additionally changed the inventory middle stand rubber cease, with one other OE shorter one (about half the unique one), so now I’ve about 50-deg of lean angle with out dragging (with ‘max’ preload, and ‘dynamic’ mode). I usually shoot for 45-deg max lean angle, which is a lot quick, and leaves me with loads of security margin. And sure, each peg feelers contact earlier than anything, which was my aim, with the top guards touching round 53-deg on the left facet, and 51 on the precise. Is likely to be forgetting different beauty mods, however that is about it. I additionally do all of my upkeep, and on account of my low mileage, much more usually than referred to as for. I would be completely happy to assist anyone with upkeep or mods questions. Take care.