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I apologize for butting in with a newbie question, but I didn't want to start a new thread on tires. I purchased an 02 1150RT late this summer and doubled the mileage the original owner put on the...

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The bracket has two small, round contacts and and the case has matching contacts. Is there a simple way to wire the bracket to the tail/brake lights?

Thanks for any info.

peterh

My GIVI topcase has brake lights and electrical contacts on the bracket, but I bought my bike used and the original owner never wired the topcase. Can you give me some instructions on wiring the...

I am new to BMWs and boxer twins, but I have read numerous times on this forum that these engines 'love' high rpm, and, seemingly, many riders routinely keep the tach between 4000 and 6500 rpm.

I...

Be cautious on the highway with a GIVI topcase. I found that riding solo at highway speeds or in the turbulence from a truck the GIVI topcase can make the rear end feel light and squirrely.

I will be in Italy in early 2006, and I'm seeking information/advice from any BMW riders that have taken motorcycle tours in Italy, Tuscany in particular. Is First Class Tours, which I found on the...

give this a try:

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=2748

I bought an 02 1150RT, and it had a tad of surging at slow speeds and medium RPM (2500-3000). After the 6000mi service the surging was gone. Based on my experiences, I think a careful tech can adjust...

Thanks, everyone! The mirrors came off and went back on just as you described.

Peterh

How does one remove the mirrors from the 11XXRT? How are the mirrors held on? Any warnings? Am I likely to damage the mirror housing or fairing?

Thanks! :)

peterh

Dano,

Thanks for the advice. Given the legendary endurance of the moving parts on BMW motorcyles, I wasn't overly concerned. My plan is to perform all the regular maintenance and ignore all the...

I purchased a 2002 1150RT with <4k of mileage last month and have put about 1k on the odometer since then. This is my fourth bike and by far the best, nicest and most sophisticated. When the bike is...