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Hi folks.....i've been trying to research this issue but struggling to find a simple solution. Here goes....so I weigh 85kg without gear so have never bothered to adjust my bike's preload (i believe BMW setup the RR at the factory for 85kg rider?). The bike has been great but....i'm now planning...

Hi folks....quick question: I've just noticed that the steering on my '17 has developed a spongy feel when on full right hand lock where as the left hand lock has a very definite stop. It's almost as if something is trapped in the way (wiring or cable restriction?) but i can't see any issues...

Hi Folks! Just wondering if anyone has tried these new LED headlights or if anyone knows of a UK supplier? https://www.ebay.com/itm/222271230768?ul_noapp=true Cheers :)

Hi folks, has anyone had their wiring loom replaced by BMW? If so, did you experience any problems with the bike moving forward? Should I be concerned about any potential issues further down the line. Thoughts would be appreciated....Thanks ;)

Hi folks....i'm planning a bike trip to The Alps soon! (Switzerland/Austria/Italy). I've heard that the Swiss police are really strict with bikers when i comes to loud exhausts etc?? Are they really that bad and should i be equally worried about Austria/Italy too? I'm thinking of putting the...

I'll just put this here for those who are still insisting the 17 is the same bike as the 15 with a big exhaust: https://brentuningmoto.com/?news=we-just-bought-a-2017-s1000rr-part-2 They're even calling it a Gen 4!! :confused-new: haha ...now, where's my popcorn?

Hi folks, so i took my 2017 in to Pro Race on Saturday and they designed a pair of race tips for me! ...neat, simple, inexpensive and sound bloody awesome :) Huge thanks the Shane and the lads...really friendly bunch. So.....as of next week they will have a wide range of exhausts available for...

Carbon preferred although would consider OEM (white/red).....please see below link just to clarify the correct panels. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2015-BMW-S1000RR-Under-Tank-Side-Panels-Fairings-Covers-Factory-OEM-/332171925333?hash=item4d56fd5755:g:Oe8AAOSwTglYj15u

Apologies if this has been discussed already but can anybody recommend a decent luggage rack that will accommodate either a tail pack or soft panniers without taking up the pillion seat? The Mrs wants to do a little tour...brave girl! :numbness:

Any idea which is better? https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osram-night-breaker-laser-h7-twin...

Anyone tried both? Which has more grip? I've always used Stompgrip which do the job, but wondering if I should be considering Techspec for my new bike? Hmmmm any thoughts?

Hi folks...happy new year! So i'm expecting delivery of my '17 soon and would like to get some advice on how best to run the bike in? I ran my '15 (RR) in exactly as the manual advised but it went on to burn quite a lot of oil (300ml per 1k miles) ..obviously this is well within BMW's...

Hey folks....i meant to post this a while ago. An interesting insight in to the mind of a bike thief! ....some obvious stuff here which i'm sure most of you guys already have covered, but definitely some food for thought ;) We're prime targets owning flash sports bikes and need to stay...

Hi folks, apologies in advance as i know this has been discussed before, but i can't find the exact info i'd like via the search engine. I'm ordering my 2017 RR tomorrow and still undecided about whether to spec it with forged wheels or standard. I know this is very much a personal choice based...

Hi folks, apologies if this has been covered somewhere already....is the CanBus plug (right side of tank) suitable for ANY GPS device or just Garmin products? When i bought my bike I asked the dealer to install my TomTom Rider v2 power cable via the ignition (i suggested via the CanBus) but they...

Hi folks....so i've been having a traction control issue with my 2015 gen 3 bike since new.....TC keeps turning itself off (solid TC light) ....It's been happening randomly, but more often recently (4-5 times during a 150 mile ride out) so i've asked my dealer to investigate. The bike has been...

Cash waiting ....preferably unused but will consider used

Hi folks.....anyone else having a problem with the blipper downshifting from 2nd to 1st under hard braking? Works fine under normal road riding conditions, but i've noticed when breaking harder it refuses to shift from 2nd to 1st?? Any thoughts? :-/

My side stand has come loose! Bike recently went in for it's 6k service :-/ They also did the gear lever recall...any idea if they remove the side stand in order to fit new gear lever?? ...i'm thinking maybe they've forgotten to tighten the stand bolts properly?? Hmmmm, anyone know what torque...

Hi folks, thought this might be of interest to anyone not wanting to drop top dollar on an aftermarket slip-on? I've just fitted this M4 GP to my '15 ....half the price of AR/SC Project/Akra etc, 4kg lighter than stock (1.5kg), sounds awesome (you'd be hard pushed to find a can that doesn't on...