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2016 R1200RS Dash
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azgman
Addicted to curves
The dash was one of the reasons I did not buy an R1200RS. It is unlikely that you have any real options given the amount of electronics involved. If you don't have a BMW Navigator GPS, look into getting one since there is additional bike info available on it and it is integrated into the Wonder-Wheel. Other than that, R1250RS. (or Ducati 950, or ...)
wattster1
New member
The dash on this thing, to put it plainly, sucks. Apparently BMW thought so, too, since they replaced it on the R1250. So, are there any options, besides buying a new R1250RS?
If it's the visibility that bothers you, the brightness is adjustable. I found it hard to see in bright sunlight until I turned up the brightness.
lee
Debbie's Servant
I agree, I use my Nav V as my dash.
zoomie
New member
I live in very sunny southern Idaho, and the problem is the reflection off the dash and the amount of info crammed into the small space makes it difficult to use. I have a Nav V on it, but due to the bright sunny days we invariably have, it is usually washed out and nearly useless. A Ducati would be nice, but since we have no Ducati dealers within 200 miles, you’d best be handy with a wrench. I own an ST3S. But, now that I think of it, we really no longer have a BMW dealer here either.
lee
Debbie's Servant
I live in very sunny southern Idaho, and the problem is the reflection off the dash and the amount of info crammed into the small space makes it difficult to use. I have a Nav V on it, but due to the bright sunny days we invariably have, it is usually washed out and nearly useless. A Ducati would be nice, but since we have no Ducati dealers within 200 miles, you’d best be handy with a wrench. I own an ST3S. But, now that I think of it, we really no longer have a BMW dealer here either.
Just making sure you're aware the contrast on the dash can be adjusted.
You also have 3 options on how much info is displayed on the dash.
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mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
Perhaps an anti-glare screen protector would help. I have used them on a GPS before with good results. This company makes one for your dashboard I think.
https://www.speedo-angels.com/product/bmw-r1200r-dashboard-screen-protector/
https://www.speedo-angels.com/product/bmw-r1200r-dashboard-screen-protector/
lee
Debbie's Servant
I wish it had a large analog tach and a digital speedometer.
I don't look at the dash very often because I'm usually in the mid range for RPMs and BMW speedometers are not accurate.
I look at the Nav V for speed and when I need other information I bump the wonder wheel to display 16 values on one screen.
pglaves
#13338
36654
New member
Ah! So then he gets you for speeding and for inattentive driving (riding).
In the end, wit, charm and a sheepish, though, clueless smile is all I got.
Once I was stopped in the Finger Lake region of NY. I got a warning and a few recommendations on wineries to visit. Beat that.....Mr. Glaves.
pglaves
#13338
I can't beat it but I can match it. I was stopped on Washington Highway 14 along the Columbia River Gorge. After a chat he mentioned he noticed we had camping gear. Then proceeded to tell us about all of the several campgrounds along the road up to Windy Ridge. He recommended we skip the first one and go to the second one. We said thanks and he said have a nice day.
36654
New member
Yeah, but...........you said "we had camping gear". Would it have been the same story if it had been "I had camping gear"??
lkraus
New member
Voni's smile beats a clueless smile any day...
36654
New member
I can't argue that point.
Rinty
New member
I found the digital bar difficult to read, but then I switched the display from "Sport" to "Full" and like it much better. In "Full", the numbers double in size when the bar passes under them.
But I was tempted to go to a 1250 with the nice, colour, display.
zoomie
New member
When I was a youngster in my mid 60s, I was stopped for speeding on my bright red Moto Guzzi on I-5 by the Washington State Patrol. As he walked up, I took my helmet off, and the cop bent over laughing. “Usually I just stop young guys on these things”, he said. I was then gruffly ordered to stay on the bike, and I received his lecture about the dangers of motorcycles and a very expensive speeding ticket.
On the topic of gauges, the best I’ve ever had was in my Mazda RX 8, a large analog tach with a digital speedometer set in it right in front of the driver. How hard can this be?
Thanks for the glare shield suggestion. I’ll look into it.
BILL WALLACE
New member
Have you tried option #2 on the dash selection. Large numbers for speed and gear selection
