Had the barrel disc holder too, looks neat but still nickable (let's face it, what isn't?); however, I've taken to using these - http://www.secur-i-disc.co.uk/motorcycle.html - cheap, screen or bodywork versions and they destroy the disc if anybody tries to separate it...
2013 1200 GS -'Must Have' accessories?
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I think we need a separate tax disc thread. I'd like to know if any one has actually been successfully prosecuted for failing to display a tax disc despite being legitimately taxed and being able to subsequently produce one on demand.
Though I can't help but feel the paper tax disc is an anachronism that needs to be scrapped to save taxpayers money.
Though I can't help but feel the paper tax disc is an anachronism that needs to be scrapped to save taxpayers money.
Mark GSer
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I had the same problem trying to get a decent place to fix the tax disc. I have the disc and tube type and tried various places but all the obvious places looked terrible. I eventually found a P clip and fixed it on the frame under the front seat then fitted the tube type holder,this is a really neat solution but still visible.
Can you post a pic of it please ???
This headlight guard looks hideous
Talk about ruining the way the bike looks, what were BMW thinking
Talk about ruining the way the bike looks, what were BMW thinking
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This headlight guard looks hideous
Talk about ruining the way the bike looks, what were BMW thinking
I quite like it in so much as it works with the bike (ie fits in with the shape of the screen) - looks quite KTMish too (always a good thing
) IYSWIM.........On a seperate note it looks like the ORS have gone over to Heidie's from TKC's which is surprising. As good as Heidie's are they aren't as good as TKC's in mud and shitty stuff, certainly more of a hanful for a begginer in those sort of conditions.
Andres
This headlight guard looks hideous
Talk about ruining the way the bike looks, what were BMW thinking
Hey Look..... Somewhere else for the Tax Disc to go!
This headlight guard looks hideous
Talk about ruining the way the bike looks, what were BMW thinking
That is the most ridiculous attachment
Surely cheaper to zippy tie an old TourX visor to the front
First person to buy one gets a free Labrador
That is the most ridiculous attachment
Surely cheaper to zippy tie an old TourX visor to the front
First person to buy one gets a free Labrador
The addition of the headlight, nullifies the benefits of the fancy LED super headlight
Looking at the angles, all the extra light will be reflected, back up to the rider and screen instead of up the road
Count
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The headlight guard is not legal for road use I thought, so it's quick release. It's just there for protection off the road.
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The headlight guard was only fitted to the bikes at ORS with the LED headlights. Replacement headlight units are > £800 so they are not taking any chances. They were not supposed to have any of the high spec bikes with the fancy lights but BMW cocked up the course dates and so had to hurriedly divert some customer ordered bikes to ORS. Hence the headlight guards.
With regard to the tyres there was a range of different boots fitted on the ORS bikes including TKCs.
With regard to the tyres there was a range of different boots fitted on the ORS bikes including TKCs.
Elvisto
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So thats why some customers bikes haven't arrived yet
I wonder if they were honest, and explained to customers
This headlight guard looks hideous
Talk about ruining the way the bike looks, what were BMW thinking
That really is a total disgrace.
Glad I didn't get one (not that I ever considered getting it)
Just the job then, when you're following a car down the road and it flicks up a stone - right through your £800 BMW headlight
Classic.....................courtesy of BMW
