Why would I need a converter if I am attaching to the plug and not the battery?
@inthewind7734 күн бұрын
The nav connection plug still delivers the full voltage of the battery, so it needs to be stepped down to USB's 5V. The benefits of using the plug are 1) that the cable is already neatly run to the front of the bike and 2) that the power is managed by the Canbus system of the bike, so when it's off it's really off. Hope that answers your question, cheers.
@MrChristianbass21706 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting got my 2015 R1200R and just ordered the shad Top case
@inthewind7736 күн бұрын
Glad it helped, congrats on a great bike and enjoy!
@philiplaurell116313 күн бұрын
The locks on these cases are a joke. An experienced thief opens them in seconds and quicker than he can cut open or dismount soft luggage. No safety what so ever in these boxes, my man. Also the blinker situation in the back needs adressing. Can't have them that tight as the boxes will waste the lights sooner rather than later, and also not safe because they are even somewhat hidden by the cases. Looks to me like the tail tidy and the boxes isn't best buddies, by your description of the blinkers positioning in original settinng it sounds way better to switch back to that. The Iphone mounting looks very shaky and it looks to me like the phone's zip ties will eventually eat through the fabric on that bag. Also it's not in an ideal position either as your eyes have too far to travel between the phone and the road. It should sit right above your bike's gauges. Regarding the phone, each to his own of course, but a dedicated mororcycle gps like the Garmin zumo models, will not let you down on a longer trip, come rain or high water. This phone will, but I'm guessing you don't want to spend the money on a gps...
@inthewind77312 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Only fair I respond in kind. You're right, an experienced thief will get into anything quickly, including hard luggage. Luckily most people are good and not lock-picking lawyers with a criminal intent. Hard bags are definitely more secure to prevent quick crimes of opportunity if you're stepping into a restaurant quickly or taking short hike to a waterfall. I think it stands to reason the local meth head would much prefer to simply unclip, unroll and reach into some soft bags than try to mess with hard locks. Over night at your destination you take your stuff inside with you, hence the convenient inner bags. You're right about the tightness of the bags against the tail lights, it's not ideal. Since I much prefer the look of the bike with a tail tidy when the bags are off, the best solution is actually LED blinkers which are quite a bit shorter and would enhance the look of the bike too. Haven't gotten around to it yet, but it's on the list. Finally, about the navigation, as a mentioned in the video it does wiggle around a bit but it's not too bad, and yes, line of sight is always best for navigation. Unfortunately there are no mounts available to go above the dash on these bikes, even BMW's own nav mount is where my bar bag is. I've got a ZumoXT on my other bike, so it has nothing to do with cost, just limited mounting options. I typically use audio cues over visual anyway, and often the phone is inside the bar bag while navigating to prevent it from overheating after hours in the Florida sun. I will say these mosko moto bar bags are darn tough and have a leather-like molle panel in the middle where the zip ties are attached... absolutely no wear from the ties as of yet. Works for me and I simply prefer it to using my handle bar clamp mount. Cheers!
@peterston403923 күн бұрын
Got a Corbin seat and actually really like it
@inthewind77322 күн бұрын
I've heard good things about Corbin too, seems like a great option.
@peterston403923 күн бұрын
I tried different windshields and four versions of mirrors, can’t get rid of turbulence at my head. Really weird on this bike which is the most fun bike I’ve owned.
@inthewind77322 күн бұрын
Have you tried a clip-on windscreen visor? It may not be pretty, but you can angle it many different ways to clean up the airstream hitting the top of your helmet. It did the trick for me...
@peterston403922 күн бұрын
@@inthewind773 the wind is coming from the side to my helmet. I have a V-Stream on mine, the lower version. Good quality poly carb shield. Tried the one you have and there it hit from the top, at highway speeds it shook my head so much my vision was blurry. It came with the bike. Took it off when I got the bike home. Drilled some holes in the v- stream and mounted Yamaha R1 stem mirrors. Still getting wind rolling from the side. Not as bad as before but enough to shake the head. Next I’m doing extensions on the sides using two of the deflectors like you have on top to hopefully push the wind out just enough to miss my helmet. The bike itself is awesome. What a fun ride. The same engine as my RT but an entirely different ride without the Tupperware on it. I have OEM cases on it for trips. The different final drive gearing makes it into a hooligan by comparison. Smiles every time.
@inthewind77322 күн бұрын
I hear you, we all have different tolerances and I agree the touring windshield alone was no good for longer stretches at high speed. I also own a 2018 GSA and I accept it'll never be as protective as a huge adventure bike. But that's not what it's all about, it feels a hell of a lot faster and more nimble than my enormous GSA, a bit of a hooligan like you said. I love the bike, and with my current setup I have no problem spending over 6 quality hours in the saddle. I'll admit I can't wait to see what BMW has in store for the new 1300R, I just hope they don't beat it with the ugly stick.
@ozqadir913Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for these great videos! I'm planning a trip for September and this info is super! ❤
@inthewind773Ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment and glad you find them helpful! Have a great trip, the region is a motorcycling paradise.
@MarcoBortignonАй бұрын
Greta video, made me want to try this Road! How is best approached ? Starting from where to end where? Tks in advanced for the help.
@inthewind773Ай бұрын
Thanks, ride it if you get the chance! The decision on the approach pretty easy because it just depends on which side of the pass you're coming from. In the video I ride north to south from Ferleiten to Heiligenblut. South to north is also great and provides a different perspective. Once you get to the end you can always turn around and go back the other way if you've got the time.
@MarcoBortignonАй бұрын
@@inthewind773 tks for the fast reply! I will be going there from Italy so I guess I will “attack” it from the south Side. Doing it again on the way back may also be the way to go..
@Ella_Weirdly_Wonderful_World2 ай бұрын
This is great! Rode the Grossglockner 2 years ago.... What is the settings you have for your GoPro please?
@inthewind7732 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and your own ride up the pass. As far as the GoPro settings, it's been some years now but I'm sure I had it set to a max iso of 100, low sharpening, flat profile and either an ND4 or ND8 filter on. Because I filmed in the flat profile I applied a LUT in Resolve to bring back the colors. I don't recall if I made it from scratch or just modified one of the included LUTs. Hope that helps!
@Ella_Weirdly_Wonderful_World2 ай бұрын
That’s v helpful thanks. Heading out next week to France and Switzerland on a short tour, taking a GoPro for the first time.
@JohnG110003 ай бұрын
I have the 2007 model with BMW luggauge which is a similar set up i love it. These bikes are brilliant.
@inthewind7733 ай бұрын
Yes they are! Roadsters in the true sense of the word: ready for the long haul and great in the bends. Always wanted to try the previous generation with the telelever front end.
@ccpssm3 ай бұрын
I have the same set up on my 2016, except I have the BMW panniers. Good rec on the seat. I still have the factory seat and it's a drag after 3 hours. Also I lowered my pegs to give me more room...love this bike it can be pretty cramped. (I'm 5'8" but have long legs). Thanks for the vid!
@inthewind7733 ай бұрын
Nice! It's an excellent and very underrated bike. Besides the padding being uncomfortable after a few hours, I thought the worst thing about the stock seat was the slight forward slope that uncomfortably pushed the crown jewels into the tank after a while. The Sargent has none of this, huge comfort upgrade. I'm OK with the leg position, even though I'm tall it hasn't bothered me even with the lower stock seat. Sometimes I'll sit on the pillion seat for a while to stretch the legs a bit if needed.
@robrum1553 ай бұрын
Why not a 1200 rs
@inthewind7733 ай бұрын
Being able to take the screen off completely is a major advantage in south Florida. I also favor the seating position and handling of the R. You're right though, an RS would be a good option for many.
@StephenCruthis-fl5wz3 ай бұрын
can you tell me which Puig windscreen you bought, I have looked at some and they dont look like they fit the brackets on my small puig windscreen
@inthewind7733 ай бұрын
On the PUIG website they have 2 different versions of the "new generation touring", the pdf install manuals show you which is suited for your setup. Since my bike came naked originally with no sport windshield I got the 8110 with the support arms. I believe if your bike came with the small bug spoiler or already has brackets you want the 8165, at least that's my understanding. Hope that helps.
@mrdin53323 ай бұрын
Excellent...thanks for posting.
@inthewind7733 ай бұрын
My pleasure, cheers!
@kikoy084 ай бұрын
Good impression! What inlove is the rawness, the bulkiness, the attention it gets, and its character itself embodies the whole bike and the rider. Btw i have 2019 option 719 and im loving it.. i have been to motorcycles with more power and technology and i find it, the way i’m riding it, i dont much need it. I just need traction control and abs and the motorcycle and im off.
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Thanks! Agreed, it's a wonderfully raw riding experience full of character and an attention-magnet! BMW Motorrad has a history of hit and miss with their visual design, but this is one of their best. Enjoy your 2019, what a fun ride.
@rubenyanez-deleon67494 ай бұрын
I didn’t ask for this video but I thought it was helpful! Thanks! 😄
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Glad to help! 👍
@dreamcrusher1124 ай бұрын
great
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@zaphodbeeblebrox45744 ай бұрын
Anyone that 'needs' a quick shifter (read semi-automatic) is admitting that they have not mastered how to change gears properly.
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Sure, nobody "needs" a quick shifter, but many would argue it's very nice to have. I suppose that's why BMW now offers it on the new R12 NineT.
@zaphodbeeblebrox45744 ай бұрын
@@inthewind773 I would suggest that they are offering it to simply remain 'current' with other manufacturers and for new(ish) riders that haven't mastered the art of riding. As for it being "nice to have" that is equivalent to a confessed sports car driver saying that an automatic gearbox in his Porsche 911 is nice to have ... maybe for him ... but it shows that he is just posing and not really a sports car diver. Even paddle shifts are contentious. Most die hard sports car drivers insist on 5/6 speed manual boxes and would prefer a Mazda Miata with same before a 911 with an automatic. Are you a bike rider or a two wheeled transportation 'enthusiast' ??.
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
@@zaphodbeeblebrox4574 I understand what you're trying to say, but it's a bit of a false analogy. It sounds like you're a car guy, and about the closest thing to an automatic transmission in our world is Honda's DCT transmission, which does all the shifting for you (no manual clutch). Quickshifters have their roots in racing, about the farthest thing away from beginner technology you can get. They allow you to accelerate much faster when banging up the gears out of a corner as well as downshifting far quicker and more smoothly before entering one. If you do ride (my apologies) and have never tried one, I suggest you do, It'll put a huge smile on your face! 👍
@Cdn_Bodizafah4 ай бұрын
Great video - Superb tip on the Fosmon Alarm, going to pick one up for my Versys. Cheers!
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's a great little alarm, I'm amazed that the original batteries are still going strong after more than a year.
@advswede4 ай бұрын
Very beautiful views
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the views, thank you for watching!
@Elijah-cy9do4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea m8, i'll be coming down to Deutschland this autumn. BTW, the speed traps on the Deutsche Alpenstraße are just on the Oberjoch pass? Cheers.
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Autumn would be a great time to take this ride. The Oberjoch pass is the one to watch out on for sure, it's pretty notorious for tickets. I don't recall seeing a single speed camera on the entire 2-day route, but I'm sure there may have been the occasional one at some of the town entrances which is pretty typical in Deutschland.
@davidillidge99564 ай бұрын
Brillinat vid mate we plan on doing this in june what planning app did you use we wanna follow the same route cheers dave
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave! The official German Alpine Road website is available in English and shows a full google map of the route. I used this as a guide when mapping my waypoints using my route-planning website (Kurviger) and then sent the GPX file to the BMW Connected app and my Zumo XT.
@uglybiketours43444 ай бұрын
Nice Video about my home, Berchtesgaden 😉😉 thanks a lot...👍🏻👍🏻 And yes! I drive that many time when it's not busy... Amazing fun 😉😉
@inthewind7734 ай бұрын
You are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. Thank you for your comment!
@uglybiketours43444 ай бұрын
@@inthewind773 I know, I'm not complaining either 😂😂 wonderful day trips to Carinthia, Styria or Tyrol... I'm very lucky 🥰🥰
@stephenscott65705 ай бұрын
The block title says Naked Touring????
@jeffkeniАй бұрын
It's a naked bike platform with touring amenities added on. Naked touring 🙂
@inspectorclouseau38805 ай бұрын
An amazing place and i hope to go there oneday
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
It's a beautiful ride, take it if you get the chance!
@inspectorclouseau38805 ай бұрын
That was awesome, thanks for sharing. I'm plnning to tour Germany and you have shown me some great places
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video useful, thank you! Here's to open roads and fine weather on your tour 🍻
@alanhackett19315 ай бұрын
Another enjoyable and interesting video, those sweeping bends look like fun.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video, was fun putting it all together... kind of like riding through again. 👍
@stevedavison73925 ай бұрын
Excellent 2 part series. Am hoping to ride the Rossfeld-Ringstarsse so will chaeck out your video. Keep up the good work.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thank you! I highly recommend riding it, it's well worth it for the views on a clear day. It also has a couple of nice places to eat on the route and the toll very reasonable at 5,50 € for motorcycles.
@shaunstewart40645 ай бұрын
A beautifully filmed and edited piece. I confess I am underwhelmed by the scenery when compared to the Pyrenees and the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. I no doubt will be hated for this comment but you really should travel in those areas. I would love to see what you could do in those locations. All the best and ride safe.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thank you for the compliment and for watching! I understand your view, it's true the scenery isn't as consistently dramatic as in neighboring Switzerland, Austria or the Dolomites. This route just has it's own unique combination of beauty, culture and great roads that is unlike anywhere else, and is quite a bit less known and covered in the motorcycle community. Stay tuned to the channel though, I've still got mountains of footage from last season to edit, including some of the more dramatic scenery you're requesting. See you on the road. 👍
@2Wheel4Fun5 ай бұрын
Looking to be in Aviano italy in a weeks time. This area will be in my plans for summer travel.
@2Wheel4Fun5 ай бұрын
Two days very well spent. I'll definitely be watching this a few more times. Amazing 🎉🎉🎉
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thanks again for the kind comment!
@2Wheel4Fun5 ай бұрын
🎉❤🎉 Bravo, What an amazing tour. Thanks for sharing, Moving to Aviano, Italy this year and I'm going to do my best to do this ride.👍🏿😎👍🏿
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thank you! You're gonna have some great riding at your doorstep in Aviano. Life is short, take the ride! 👍
@erkans54955 ай бұрын
I’ll give it a try. Thank you for the help
@alanhackett19315 ай бұрын
Greetings from North Wales, loving this trip so far. I was surprised to find that Garmisch was on the route as I stopped there briefly on a trip in 2018. On to part 2.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the trip. Part 2 will be released very soon. I had also been to Garmisch a few times before discovering the Alpine Road, it's a great town, but my favorite on the route will be revealed in the next episode, stay tuned... Cheers!
@stevedavison73925 ай бұрын
Looking forward to part 2
@stevedavison73925 ай бұрын
That's a fantastic video. Helped me plan for this sumer. Thanks.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thank you for the compliment, and I'm glad it was useful for your planning. There isn't much english-language footage on the full route, so I hope to fill in that gap with this 2 part series.
@erkans54955 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the video! Would you be able to make a video on how to install the tail tidy the one on your bike? Thank you for your time!
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Glad you got something from the video! I don't have any video footage for the tail tidy install as this mod was already on the bike when I purchased it. I did have to remove it temporarily when I installed the Shad 3p mounts and if I remember correctly it was a simple case of removing 2 screws with nuts under the rear seat that hold it in place. I didn't notice any additional wiring for the turn signal and license plate light, so I'm sure it's just a case of removing them from the stock tail. Should be a fairly simple install, you can do it! 👍
@f800gt765 ай бұрын
Thanks for idea ) I'm living in Neu-Ulm, just 1hr from Lindau. Everything I need is to find a right day, because all this cars and campers can easily ruin whole ride.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Small world, I almost bought an Africa Twin from a dealer in Neu-Ulm a few years back. You also have the wonderful Donautal route right at your doorstep, which I really enjoyed. The best bet to avoid traffic on the Alpenstrasse is no secret: hit the popular passes midweek and as early as possible in the morning hours, but there will always be those bicyclists that get up even earlier than you! :) Danke fürs Zuschauen! 🍻
@f800gt765 ай бұрын
@@inthewind773 Interesting, that I've bought my K1300GT not even close to Neu-Ulm, but in Landau (Pfalz) ))
@oystermouth19715 ай бұрын
I don’t even own a motorcycle but this gives a nice brief overview of this road which is what I was looking for. Will hopefully be doing the stretch from Garmisch to Berchtesgaden in the summer myself so looking forward to part 2!
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thanks! Of course it's a wonderful route for four wheels as well, many highlights yet to come on the way to Berchtesgaden (and a bit beyond)...
@francisbossu38895 ай бұрын
Magnificent report in this beautiful region of Grossglockner. I like your live comments in English that I can understand although I am not very good in this language. Thank you for this moment which brought back lots of good memories. See you again on KZbin ✌✌✌
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the kind words! I'm glad my video was able to help you relive the grandeur of this region. 👍
@mrdin53325 ай бұрын
Fantastic scenery, excellent roads but constrictive road rules that limit the pleasure of motorcycling.
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Luckily the scenery, culture and roads make the ride, despite the recent heavy-handed restrictions on the popular passes. On the final day of the route the scenery becomes more rugged and isolated with lots of sweeping sections that really let you open up. Pure motorcycling bliss. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
@Nel.BZH295 ай бұрын
well done! In fact, I did the same with a 1250 from 2019. Two reasons for that, the first one being me belonging to the "not that tall" category with short legs. This is the only bike of this range to have a 760mm saddle height without changing anything to the chassis. The second reason is that it remains a roadster with all the fun that goes with it when you ride a lot in the mountains in Europe. The great thing is that it is confortable and stable as well and allows me to ride long roadtrips without fatigue in France, Italy, Austria, UK etc. Compared to your bike, from puig, I added a front fender extension and a rear wheel fender. I love this bike, should Inchange, I would buy the same one. (1300 should arrive soon now 😊)
@inthewind7735 ай бұрын
Thanks for your detailed comment! The great thing about this bike is that it fits both shorter riders and tall riders with just the change of a seat. The rear wheel fender in particular is a great idea, I'm considering adding one at some point as I do get quite a bit of wet wheel splash to the bottom of the top case in the rain due to the short fender eliminator kit. You said it... comfortable and stable for touring, but also a ton of fun when the road finally gets twisty. 👍
@mitchcornett5876 ай бұрын
Thank you for the equipment ideas. I am looking at an R to add to my garage. Not for long distance touring since I already have a Yamaha for that purpose. Should I buy one it will primarily be used for in-state riding.
@GIGABACHI6 ай бұрын
Very comprehensive owner's review ! Thanks ! The R, the RS and the RT are on my very short list of options to replace my aging 2003 Suzuki SV1000N, as I find myself traveling ~240 U.S miles to visit a good friend and doing less urban riding than ever. The almost maintenance free and CLEAN driveshaft it's a VERY attractive point for me. I'm sick of cleaning, adjusting and lubing my chain and having to clean the sling off of it caked on my silver rear wheel.
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
Glad to help, any of those 3 R bikes would make great tourers. I hear you on the chain maintenance, not the most enjoyable job, especially at the end of a long day in the saddle. Besides Moto Guzzi and BMW's own retro offerings, the BMW 1200R/1250R is the only modern naked bike with a shaft drive that I'm aware of.
@SuperWellington18156 ай бұрын
Went Uk to Greece two years ago and toured around the mountains and down to Athens and back. Set up like that but no screen-great trip Would still have it but it was stolen later that year in London Now have a GSA 😊
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
Now that's a proper naked tour! Sorry to hear the bike was stolen, when I tour the UK I think I'll be forced to avoid the city, which is a pity. A GSA is a very nice substitute, I love mine too, and I think they each have their own strengths. 👍
@SuperWellington18156 ай бұрын
@@inthewind773 if I had the cash I would have both 👌😊 Was told that there is a crime group targeting BMWs in London. BMW staff aren’t insured on staff bikes inside the M25 which is Greater London Rarely go in myself now on mine Safe travels 😊
@RoysMotoVentures6 ай бұрын
Nice video about making a naked bike into a smaller tourer. I have a big ass Harley Davidson Road Glide Limited. It's great for 2 up touring, i been looking at getting another bike for just me to tour on and looking at smaller options. This video opens up a lot more options for me. Thank you. 👍
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
Glad I was able to inspire some ideas. The 1200R/1250R platform is powerful, easy to handle at low speeds and nimble in the curves, but it also has enough weight to feel firmly planted on long highway stretches. High-speed cruising stability is something I always look for in a touring bike and I'm sure it's something you've grown accustomed to with your Road Glide. Best of luck on picking your next ride!
@happytoo106 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great setup video, thinking of selling my v strom and buying one of these,would love to see your power outlet video.
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Stay tuned for the USB power mod video, it's in the queue!
@jlucmartino996 ай бұрын
Hi, I just bought a 2022 r1250r and looking to get the shad side cases. Can you fit in a full size helmet?
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
A standard "large" will fit no problem. An ADV-style with a peak attached won't. I show a large helmet inside the SH36 in my "Tracer 700 modifications" video on my channel. Great cases, they've worked out well for me.
@fleuger996 ай бұрын
I had a 2011 R1200R that I did touring with. I added a V-Stream windshield and BMW panniers. I did 47000 miles in 5 years before selling it and getting an RT. It was a great touring bike.
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
Awesome! 47000 miles is a lot by many motorcycle standards, but just about nicely "broken-in" for a boxer.😀 Here's to 50k more with the RT 🍻
@fleuger996 ай бұрын
@@inthewind773 That was back when I seemed to have more free time for two long bike trips a year, between 2K miles and 5K miles each. :)
@regislacomme52386 ай бұрын
nice vid thanks, nice motorcycle! please do produce these vids that you are mentioning! Thx and ride safe! greetings from South Africa, Still Bay
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words and for the additional motivation!
@mrdin53326 ай бұрын
Would dearly swap the R Nine T headlight for the Darth Vader one on the R1200R. But as you stated the vintage costume doesn't outweigh the technological attributes of the R1200R. The electronic suspension on the R convinced me to forgo the Nine T and like your good self haven't regretted my decision.
@inthewind7736 ай бұрын
I agree completely. The R nineT has always been my favorite BMW aesthetically since its release in 2014, but the 1200R/1250R series just has so many practical advantages for touring and taller riders.