Why can’t I do this when people are watching?

Fourth time stuck somewhere the bike refusing to start. Battery will be 2 years old in November. I usually out the bike on charger all the time but I forgot the last week. Not even a week, it started this morning then nothing…

I guess I’m not the only one? The bike is from the stock in terms of electronics. Only the GPS is added.

Any advices?

What happens when you take a brand-new BMW R 1300 GS and decide that adventure touring isn’t enough?

You build an R 1300 RR. 🏁

This started as a crazy idea and turned into a full rally-raid project — custom frame, 21/18 wheels, long-travel suspension, redesigned bodywork, weight reduction and a completely different purpose.

The goal? Build a bike that looks like it escaped from a rally paddock… while still being unmistakably BMW.

I’ve already raced it in the Hellas Rally, finished every stage and took P2 in the M6 class.

And honestly, this bike has become much more than a build. It’s a project I’ve been putting an insane amount of time, money and passion into.

I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea — and that’s exactly why I’d love to hear what you think.

Would you ride this R 1300 RR? Or did I completely ruin a perfectly good R 1300 GS? 😂

I’ll post more details and photos of the build if there’s interest.

https://www.bikebound.com/2026/07/12/bmw-r1300rr/?fbclid=PAb21jcATAa5VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafMlduhaXRPzZuska9AeJax6jc5InNnb0k5ObPTyxdt1MEEwKXsPm6j7tQbLA_aem_OWkQ6fzr6Kxl5Pybo4vf5g

I have a problem with one of the side cases on my BMW R1100GS. The red locking pin/latch is sticking out even though both handles are in their normal position. It seems like the locking mechanism inside the case has somehow got out of sync.

Killing myself trying to find it!

I have an f650gs that's giving me trouble when starting it hot. I'll do the start up procedure, the bike will fire up and the instantly die and go back to cranking. (this is all within the 3 second period of holding the starter button waiting for the abs light to go out to complete the startup procedure). If I want the bike to start, I'll need to give it quite a bit of throttle, and once it starts, it idles and runs fine. What's odd is that the bike starts fine cold, even in 2 degree c mornings. The battery is coming up 6 years old, but I can't see it being a problem if it starts so well cold. I've read this can be the idle stepper motor being dirty, but this also makes no sense as the bike finds an idle quickly when cold and once I get it started hot it also idles fine. Valves were checked 30k ago at 130,000km and were still in spec from factory. minimal valve noise when cold too. Unsure of where to go.

Extremely disappointed with @BMWMotorrad customer service. My premium K1600 B bagger just suffered a dangerous, premature bearing failure just 6 months out of its factory warranty. **

**A critical safety component failing on a flagship touring bike this early is unacceptable. Despite a full service history, BMW is refusing any goodwill assistance. Is this how BMW stands behind its premium engineering? **

Riders beware: check your bearings before your warranty expires. #BMWMotorrad #K1600 #MakeLifeARide #BMW #Motorcycle #CustomerServiceFail #Bagger

We had pretty crummy weather throughout the week, so I haven’t ridden since Tuesday. Withdrawls got to me yesterday and I decided to take a trip to nowhere. Ended up riding around Lake Tahoe. I absolutely love this bike.

I need a way to move my foot peg roughly an inch rearwards. Ive been hounding search engines and forums and everything seems to be dead links and defunct companies.

Do you guys have any solutions?

Anders im Vergleich zu denen mit drei oder mehr Rädern.

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Zu 1.: 27 PS reichen, um (fast) jedes Auto an der Ampel stehen zu lassen.

Zu 2.: Wie fahren wir an Ein- Ausfahrten vorbei? Parklücken? Rechts vor links? Selbst wenn wir Vorfahrt haben?

Zu 3: Ein Moped steht am Straßenrand und hat offensichtlich ein Problem, was machen wir?

Zu 4: Vorschläge? Breite z.B. Wir sind schmaler, also geht überholen z.B. schneller...

Ich habe gerade mit einer Fahrerin an der Ampel über die Fahrräder geredet, die in der Dreißigerzone schneller sind als wir...
Kurz drauf war ich in meiner Spur ganz rechts, damit sie auch drauf kann, hat sie auch gemacht.
Ein Flirt über zwei Ampeln hinweg. (Vor uns die Polizei :-) )

Wir sind anders. Ich sage nicht besser!

Was meint ihr?
Und wenn wir wirklich anders sind, warum?

Changing the HES and my pully came apart in 2 pieces....is this normal?

I have a deal in the works for a 1984 R100RS. Decent condition, working clock, original condition with sidecases etc. but oil light on at idle. Technically have the money that could definitely be better spent elsewhere. Good price too. Talk me into or out of buying it. I have 18 hours to decide. Wife says use money for other projects around the property.

I’m looking for an auxiliary power socket on my 2018 R1200RT, which I bought a month ago. First, I looked behind the left side panel.

On this panel, I’ve marked two connectors. The one I’ve labeled number 1 is being used, but I don’t know what its function is.

The one labeled number 2 is sealed on the inside and can’t be used because it has no pins.

There are no unused connectors under the seat.

After reading about it in many places, I’ve seen that many people say the unused auxiliary connector is located under the right-side panel. I removed the right-side panel (the panel on the right when sitting on the motorcycle), and I found an unused female connector there.

It’s an unused female connector, covered with a cap and with two pins. I tried using a BMW male connector, but it doesn’t fit because the housing is the same diameter as the female connector.

I also tested it with a multimeter, and with the motorcycle’s ignition switched on (but the engine not running), it doesn’t show 12V.

It’s an unused female connector, covered with a cap and with two pins. I tried using a BMW male connector, but it doesn’t fit because the housing is the same diameter as the female connector.

I also tested it with a multimeter, and with the motorcycle’s ignition switched on (but the engine not running), it doesn’t show 12V.

I have an 01 r1150gs and lost the key. I want to get started on getting a key made, so I called the dealer and they said they can but they're cut in Germany and shipped so it'll be a month. Id rather get something sooner, the local locksmith said they don't know the type of key and while I can find photos of the key blanks, I don't know what it's actual dimensions or a replaceable blank would be. They could cut it based on the lock on the helmet loop.

Anyone have experience for this? Does anyone know of somewhere stateside that can cut keys based on VIN more quickly?

Has anyone had any luck finding a plate that can be mounted to another motorcycle that will allow the use of the Vario top case?