Anyone know why the admin is MIA on S1000XRforum.com?
Anyone know why the admin is MIA on S1000XRforum.com?
Last edited by scubajoe; 03-22-2017 at 12:00 AM.
No, but he has been gone for so long that someone on ADV went and started a new forum because no one could join that one. There were about 10 of us waiting over a month. There are not a lot of members yet but... it's only a week old. http://s1000xroa.com/forum/index.php
Thanks for this link - http://s1000xroa.com/forum/index.php - just signed up and am happy there is a 'local' XR forum.
-pp Long Distance Motorcycle Adventurer
'00 GS w/ >180K miles/sold; '07 RT 160K miles/sold; '12 K1600 GT 20k miles/totaled;
'16 K1600 GT 61k miles; '16 S1000 XR - 12k miles; LD blog: www.ppldma.com
I guess only general random questions can be asked here.
Ok, I know it is not really an Adventure bike, even though classed as one by BMW. What have people been doing with it though? Any off roading at all? It has good clearance and wide handlebars, but after that, oh boy, I'd hate to drop the thing. The plastic on it would shatter to pieces. And there is no underbelly guard (like on a Multistrada).
Just curious what people think. I've found myself on some trails, and very rough black top tracks, and had no problems. But I wouldn't go "off road" riding on it intentionally.
Just bought a new ‘18 XR and have been looking for forums to compare notes with other owners. Both of the forum links referenced above are dead and this forum doesn’t seem very active. Anyone found a more active forum the XR specifically?
Randy
CURRENT: 2018 S1000XR, R75/7
PAST BMWs: 2016 R1200RS, 2013 R1200RT, 2002 R1150RT, 1982 R100RS, 1993 K1100RS, 1993 K1100LT, 1989 R100RT, 1978 R80/7
I agree - where’s the love for the XR? I picked up a new Triple Black today to replace an R1250 GSA that was destroyed when I got rear ended. I couldn’t be more excited about the bike and would love a more active XR forum.
There’s a UK forum that is reasonably active but it is (obviously) UK centric.
I've had my 'low' version 18 XR since end of March 2018. I've already put close to 14k on it already. I have the HP seat and added the Wunderlich Wind Deflectors and Touring windscreen for my long distance riding. I put the factory screen on for around town and warmer weather for more airflow against the chest and helmet. I've been averaging 36-37 mpg and on cruise control on the highway a little over 40. I'm on my third set of tires. My latest are the Michelin Road 5. At 15K I will be due for chain and sprockets.
There is some more lovehere: https://advrider.com/f/threads/bmw-s...54716/page-382
2014 R1200 GSA, 2015 KTM 690 Enduro (Sold: 1992 K75S, and miss my 2004 R1100S)