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mugwump58
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #40 on:
March 13, 2016, 06:45:08 pm »
On the very, very short list for next year. Looking forward to some test rides this spring/summer.
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #41 on:
March 14, 2016, 08:25:05 pm »
Very nice, congratulations on the new ride!
I had the nek'd version, a '15 R1200R for 6 weeks and 2112 miles of smiles. It keeps company with my '15 GSA with 15+K miles of smiles.
Did you get the Nav 5? It goes a long way to compensate for the short coming of the instrument cluster. In addition to navigation functions it can display much of the data from the cluster, and sometime more detail info. It can be configured to display 1, 2, 4, or 16 tiles, each with different data selected by the rider. I prefer the 4 tile mode showing: speed, F/TP, R/TP, and fuel range.
A few days ago the cluster shows a light warning indicating it was at the rear of the bike. The Nav unit specified it was the license plate light!
The Nav 5 unit is pricey but brings a lot of additional function with it.
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Orson
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #42 on:
March 15, 2016, 07:09:45 am »
I have the BMW GPS. I'm not sure if it's called Nav 5.
I will play around with the different screens.
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #43 on:
March 16, 2016, 11:36:26 am »
Congrats!
And yes, I use my BMW Nav IV as my speedo. You can customize your screen and have the speedo in the lower left or right of the screen when you're in map view mode.
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #44 on:
March 16, 2016, 12:04:23 pm »
Quote from: R Doug on March 16, 2016, 11:36:26 am
And yes, I use my BMW Nav IV as my speedo. You can customize your screen and have the speedo in the lower left or right of the screen when you're in map view mode.
I do this too, but it causes me problems when I'm in one of the numerous, long tunnels here, as the GPS is no longer updating my speed. 100kph? Sure! That's what it says right here on the GPS! Never mind that the speedometer has crept up to 120...
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #45 on:
March 16, 2016, 07:01:05 pm »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on March 16, 2016, 12:04:23 pm
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.. Never mind that the speedometer has crept up to 120...
Funny how that can happen in those looooong tunnels.
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R Doug
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #46 on:
March 16, 2016, 08:01:56 pm »
So, are you coming to the spring meet in WV or what!?
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #47 on:
March 16, 2016, 09:20:34 pm »
Quote from: Orson on March 15, 2016, 07:09:45 am
I have the BMW GPS. I'm not sure if it's called Nav 5.
I will play around with the different screens.
If it's the GPS that was sold to you by the dealer for that beautiful RS it is the Nav 5 unit.
Paul
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Orson
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #48 on:
March 17, 2016, 08:16:27 am »
Quote from: R Doug on March 16, 2016, 08:01:56 pm
So, are you coming to the spring meet in WV or what!?
I'd love to be there but, I can't promise anything
That would be a great, first long ride.
Quote from: Roadscum on March 16, 2016, 09:20:34 pm
If it's the GPS that was sold to you by the dealer for that beautiful RS it is the Nav 5 unit.
Yup, it's the GPS the dealer put on.
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #49 on:
March 17, 2016, 10:16:55 am »
Good looking ride, love the color set up
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #50 on:
March 22, 2016, 05:51:44 pm »
Quote from: Orson on March 15, 2016, 07:09:45 am
I have the BMW GPS. I'm not sure if it's called Nav 5.
I will play around with the different screens.
Have you seen this overview of the Nav V?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdEoDqaz7DE
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Orson
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #51 on:
March 23, 2016, 10:29:15 am »
Thanks for the link!
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Orson
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #52 on:
March 23, 2016, 05:00:20 pm »
I did my first semi-long day today. About 210 miles. Butt started to complain a bit the last 20 or so miles but, nothing painful. Kept the windshield in the low position and it was fine, no buffeting.
I was gonna switch the suspension to "dynamic" mode for the tight twisties but, forgot all about it
Normal suspension mode works fine for most street riding I guess
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #53 on:
March 23, 2016, 05:43:20 pm »
Quote from: Orson on March 13, 2016, 09:30:16 am
Well, I bit the bullet
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Orson
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #54 on:
March 23, 2016, 06:49:48 pm »
I would love an updated Le Mans but, Guzzi isn't offering anything like the RS at the moment
Also BMW has a local dealer so, it's a bit more convenient.
My Guzzi in Italy is still running strong
Edit to add: the boxer sounds like an extended fart
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #55 on:
March 24, 2016, 12:58:16 pm »
Quote from: Orson on March 23, 2016, 06:49:48 pm
Edit to add: the boxer sounds like an extended fart
I fixed that on my '15 R1200R with the Remus CF slip on. It now has a nice baritone growl, even with the baffle in.
That CF Remus would look great on your RS!
The GSA with the stock can has a nicer voice then the stock system on the R/RS .... go figure.
Paul
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #56 on:
March 24, 2016, 01:43:48 pm »
Quote from: Orson on March 23, 2016, 05:00:20 pm
I did my first semi-long day today. About 210 miles. Butt started to complain a bit the last 20 or so miles but, nothing painful. Kept the windshield in the low position and it was fine, no buffeting.
I was gonna switch the suspension to "dynamic" mode for the tight twisties but, forgot all about it
Normal suspension mode works fine for most street riding I guess
A good seat takes a while to break in.
Now you have to go back to those twisties and do 'em 'right'.
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #57 on:
April 06, 2016, 11:24:51 am »
I give you joy of your new ride. Even if it doesn't have a transverse V motor.
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #58 on:
April 11, 2016, 11:42:23 pm »
Wow! I missed this thread as well! Congratulations Orson! Guzzi fans are a bit bitter....
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Re: R1200RS
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Reply #59 on:
April 12, 2016, 08:45:19 am »
As I said before, I would love it if Guzzi built their version of an RS
But I'm not holding my breath
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