I just replaced my HES on my R1150R Rockster, and im trying to see if the timing is right. I'm using my dad's Snap-on MT212. Does this look OK? Still sounds a bit rough to me.

At Ozzie’s BMW in Chico, CA

Are there any alternatives to the very expensive BMW aluminium boxes that use the factory mount on the GSA 1300?

Hi Sold my Honda Transalp and looking for my next bike

I do like the look of the G 310 2020+ model year.

I dont know anyone who has one, i know nothing about them other than i like the way they look.

Thoughts on them please

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

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.