MV Verholen do some adjustable footrests and I believe Evoluzione have some brackets which lower the pegs by about an inch.
K1200R
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MV Verholen do some adjustable footrests and I believe Evoluzione have some brackets which lower the pegs by about an inch.
Now fitted
Now fitted, a job which took about an hour. It is recomended that you replace the nuts and bolts as they are self tapping lock nuts. Cost abot £8 for the 3.
First impressions are that the bike steers alot more accurately without having to heave it around, so very pleased. Will probabally be even better when i replace the front tyre which is on its way out!!
IMHO a worthwhile exercise, for about the third of the cost of a new torque arm.
Just added evolutonise filter to my K12R. Make a great difference, and sounds awesome at between 6-8000 revs.
Just ordered a Sandbar 'dogbone' to raise the ride height, to improve steering. Watch this space for updates
Richie
Now fitted, a job which took about an hour. It is recomended that you replace the nuts and bolts as they are self tapping lock nuts. Cost abot £8 for the 3.
First impressions are that the bike steers alot more accurately without having to heave it around, so very pleased. Will probabally be even better when i replace the front tyre which is on its way out!!
IMHO a worthwhile exercise, for about the third of the cost of a new torque arm.
o dear
starting to miss mine now!
starting to miss mine now!
K12R/S Akra end can for sale - £225
For sale - K12R/S Akrapovic end can
Now £225
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My brother is looking to sell his titanium Akrapovic end can (inc connector pipe) £280 ex P&P (cost £480 new).
The pipe is as new (unmarked) and only been used for less than 1000 miles.
Contact Martin on 0795 849 0683 for any more info.
Thanks
Tony.
For sale - K12R/S Akrapovic end can
Now £225
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My brother is looking to sell his titanium Akrapovic end can (inc connector pipe) £280 ex P&P (cost £480 new).
The pipe is as new (unmarked) and only been used for less than 1000 miles.
Contact Martin on 0795 849 0683 for any more info.
Thanks
Tony.
robp
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I've just bought a K1200R. Very different to the GS but an awesome bike. Agree about the windblast though (even with the cockpit fairing). Need to look at an aftermarket screen.
screen
The MRA Vario screen is the dogs as a replacement. What you lose in the looks dept, is made up for in the 'i can now cruise at 120mph dept!'
I will try and get Tobers to post some pics. My camera is up the shoot
Richie
The MRA Vario screen is the dogs as a replacement. What you lose in the looks dept, is made up for in the 'i can now cruise at 120mph dept!'
I will try and get Tobers to post some pics. My camera is up the shoot
Richie
robp
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Cheers Richie, much appreciated. I fitted a NN high and wide screen to the GS. Reckon it doesn't quite look as good as the original, but being able to ride to work visor up and cruise visor up more than makes up for it.
Dogbone
The last photo, is of the Sandabar 'DOGBONE'. which raised the ride height by about 14mm, and makes it turn in a bit quicker. Cheaper and more efective method than playing with the torque bar
The last photo, is of the Sandabar 'DOGBONE'. which raised the ride height by about 14mm, and makes it turn in a bit quicker. Cheaper and more efective method than playing with the torque bar
sorry
only got a scratched l/h mirror and damaged crash protectors
left you want to sell?!!
only got a scratched l/h mirror and damaged crash protectors
Ulysses
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In a moment of weakness I PXd my 1150GSA, for a K12 R Sport and Its a fantastic bike on smooth A or B roads, but the GS was far quicker on the bumpy back lanes. Fuel economy and tank range leaves a bit to be desired but these would improve a lot if I rode the bike like a mature bloke should.It really is a great bike, but I miss the GS.
It's all a compramise....
I had a 12GS and yes, it was quicker on the rough stuff, but i think that should be expected. What i missed, was the blistering acceleration
As a comparison, i took out a 990 KTM Adventure yesterday, and that was much the same. Great in the twisties, and on rougher roads, but no real acceleration past 70-75mph, and i want MORE!!!!
In an ideal world , i would have a 990 KTM ADV and a K12R or S OR a KTM 990 SuperDuke and an 1150ADV. But i dont have the money at this time for both, so i want something that eats motorway milage at 120+nono !)
That my opinion anyway!!
Richie
I had a 12GS and yes, it was quicker on the rough stuff, but i think that should be expected. What i missed, was the blistering acceleration
As a comparison, i took out a 990 KTM Adventure yesterday, and that was much the same. Great in the twisties, and on rougher roads, but no real acceleration past 70-75mph, and i want MORE!!!!
In an ideal world , i would have a 990 KTM ADV and a K12R or S OR a KTM 990 SuperDuke and an 1150ADV. But i dont have the money at this time for both, so i want something that eats motorway milage at 120+
nono !)That my opinion anyway!!
Richie
Oh Dear!!!
Now have a Akro silencer fitted. Thats sorted out the slight throttle lag and saved about 300kg in weight!!!!
Sounds awesome now.
Will get some pictures up in the near future
Now have a Akro silencer fitted. Thats sorted out the slight throttle lag and saved about 300kg in weight!!!!
Sounds awesome now.
Will get some pictures up in the near future
I fitted a Remus Powercone to my S, saving 13 pounds in weight in the process (17 standard v 4 Remus). If only I could lose weight so quickly
