The All New LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest

Easy way to tell if you have enduro pro is the dash. When you turn on the bike there will be a little plug icon on the bottom of it.

What I like right away with these is they extend over the head and help protect the Injectors and throttle body.

Impressive, these are top of my list right now, how close of a color match will silver be to the frame?

Estimates on price/availability?

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Kurt from Black Dog Cycle Works in working on a rear brake master cylinder cover with an aux power port, call or e-mail him for details.

The EnduroPro plug is Red. It has a dummy black plug initially.
When it's installed press the mode button & cycle thru the modes if you have EnduroPro u will see it.

Does anyone know if the official BMW helmet Bluetooth "Helmet Communication System" is just the Schuberth system (or another system) with a new label?

Schuberths comm system is made by Cardo. So I guess they don't make the BMW comm system.

I took delivery of the new water cooler (wasserkuhler) yesterday. I rode to work from the dealer, then home last night.

It is an incredible ride compared to the Vstrom DL1000 that I traded in. The only thing I'll miss about the Vee is the fact that it was paid for long ago.

The balance, and ride are great. I've nevr had cruise control on a bike and wonder how I ever did without it. I'll be playing with the ESA settings for awhile to find a sweet spot or spots for me.

This one had Michelin Anakee tires, where all the others in stock had Metzlers. Even the sales guy was surprised. The wheels are alloy and I actually like they way they look. No hardcore back country bashing is foreseen in the near future, so I'll hold off on spokers. I may get some with a different set of tires as backups for when I plan to use them.

Thanks to all who advised on the LED head light. The light is crisp, clean and very white with a nice beam pattern. LED lights up reflective signs like nothing else. There is no hint of annoying blue like HIDs. The output very nice, but it isn't life changing. I can't compare it to the halogen equipped model, as I haven't ridden one at night.

An outstanding overall riding experience. If you get one get used to lots of looks and positive comments. Guess I'll have to get used to it as the Vee was largely ignored.

Pics to come tomorrow as I'm too busy today.

I guess I'm now a GSW Beta tester, and general all around guinea pig!

Saw a new WCGS going US1 south in Cary, NC this morning at 06:37 redish in color and with all three boxes...


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Nice.

Everyone wants to talk about it at the gas pumps, and with earplugs in I can only see lips move. I assume they are saying nice things...

The Harley guy at the end of the block gave me a thumbs up too

It is a nice bike! So much better on the rough roads around me than my Norge. BUt a very much different bike so to be expected.

I do feel like a beta tester though..lol...never thought of it that way till ya said it and oh well...hopefully the bike treats me well.

IMO Beta testing demands the purchase of the extended warranty.

And includes riding the shit out of the bike to see if it's got any weaknesses while the bike is under the stock and extended warranties.

I've ordered mine (ok, it came in before the money did) and I haven't seen one yet. Mine's got the GPS prep, but can that be used with a touratech locking mount? I thought the prep was essentially just wiring.

Thanks!

Too be a true beta-tester, you have to mix up the riding styles encountered by the bike. The best way to do that, IMO, is lend it to friends visiting from out-of-town.

I let anyone ride the Vee who wanted to. If some wants to ride this one....

As far as extended waranties...I never buy them for anything. This has a 3 year 36K factory warranty. I'm of the belief that a faulty part of poor initail assembly will be exposed quickly. Call me reckless!

Hi Aaron...Thanks for everything.

Hey wait...aren't you the guy who talked me into selling the bike I was going to keep for out of town guests? (It sold in 2 days. Which makes me think that I should have asked for more.)

You're now stuck choosing between the Harley and the XR.

You misspelled "new 2014 water-cooled 1200 GS."

Thanks.
Everything is as it should be.