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The October issue was mailed on September 26. I would suggest giving the MOA office a call and they will send out a replacement.

Michael Cohen
Art Director, BMW ON

I carry a Cullmann Magic 2 tripod. Not the highest quality tripod but reasonably stable and expands to a reasonable height. And best of all, folded down, it fits into a System Case.

Michael

Not quite the same. Here is the BMW Motoman...

You could put some clear 3M Paint Protective Film on the leading edge of the painted lids to protect them. You can buy the stuff (and stuff like it) from online sources or your local auto accessory...

When I installed a lower peg kit for my K1200RS it came with a little shifter extension piece. If you don't have one you might check around and see if they are available separately.

Michael Cohen

The Special Edition was the first to come with ABS. It also came in a nice two-tone, blue and white, paint job.

Chris, it's hard to say what you think will be too sporty. I've toured all across...

I had a '91 K100RS and own an '01 K1200RS. The K12 is better in every performance category--much more powerful engine, much better handling, *no* annoying vibration, etc. The K100RS has a classic...

BMW also had problems with quality control on early 90s master cylinders. I replaced three at 16,000 mile intervals like clockwork on my '91 K100RS. Hopefully those problems are behind them and your...

Geoff, a donation at Vic's K1200RS site will get you a CD manual. I don't have an opinion on aftermarket manuals but I'm sure there are plenty of people on Vic's site that do. ;)

Michael

Getting the fairing off the first time can take some time. And you'll need to learn to keep track of three different bolt lengths. Be sure to check out this website...

I don't know anything about the Ebay seller but you can get a kit for the RT from Cycle Gadgets. Simple job and I think the bike looks better. But then I have a silver bike. If you don't think silver...

I have no idea in what I said gave you the impression of an anti-website view. I would love to see the website utilized more. I guess I haven't been using my "ON powers" correctly.

I bet I would...

I'm sorry but that is incredibly naive. Information about new models is considered a priority and placed into the magazine as soon as it arrives (usually past deadline).

A concise edited article...

BMW's come with two manuals--an owners manual and a service manual which should answer a few of your basic questions. If I remember correctly, on the R1200C they should be in a black plastic bag...

Those would appear to be genuine BMW parts. I'm sure you'll be able to find the Saddlebag Scuff Protectors at your local dealer but I can't see the tank protectors well enough in the photo. BMW...

You're right. Adding the upper fairing extensions are a no go. Besides needing to drill and bolt them on, they only fit the later revised upper RS/GT fairing. That would be really expensive to buy...

One of the benefits of the ON Flea Market is that when I place an ad I'm pretty sure the calls I get will be from other members--and we're a pretty trustworthy bunch. I've often sent goods to other...

FHP0400,

The question is, how long can you be without a motorcycle? The 2005 models are slowly starting to appear in dealer showrooms and the R1200RT hasn't even been announced. It's possible the...

Yes.

BMW ON would publish any article critical of BMW assuming it was based in fact. If anyone has an article or idea for an article I suggest contacting the Editor. The magazine is volunteer...

Those types of articles are published--when they are submitted. Are you volunteering to do the research and write an article?

Michael

It might be helpful to point out that most faceshields have an anti-scratch coating on the outside (and an anti-fog coating on the inside). Polishing will remove this coating. This isn't a problem...

Web content is accessible by all. Perhaps the question should be, how do we motivate volunteers to create new content from it?

Michael

I guess that means you're not going to volunteer after all? Perhaps your experience was different for other reasons.



And I don't think members would enjoy reading the exact same article...

As soon as you slice and dice the raw content and create a new article it no longer falls under the "not published before" guideline. So, go ahead and volunteer.

Michael

How long ago is "quite a time ago"? The membership card and Anonymous book are boxed up by the MOA office and sent out to new members as necessary. The magazine will be mailed on its regular schedule...