New Member Introductions » Hello from West Texas

Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:48 pm (Last edited: Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:53 pm)

Hi all!
My 2016 R1200RS is my daily driver, though I have made a few trips with it.
Other than bar risers, my bike is pretty much stock, with 26,000 miles on the clock.
It does have some sun damage, so I am looking for tinted windshield options.
I ride a 2012 R1200GSA for long distance and rally riding, but sure do enjoy the RS!
Maybe we know each other already... my username is the same here, as on ADV and IBA forums.

Christopher Ross
IBA# 522

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#2 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:52 am

Howdy.

2018 BMW R1200RS; 2008 Yamaha WR250R

Gone: 2015 Yamaha FJ-09, 2005 Suzuki DL650, 2007 Honda VFR800A, 2006 Suzuki SV650S, 2002 KTM 125SX, 1994 Yamaha YZF750RF, 1992 Honda CBR600F2, 1990 Suzuki GSX-R750, 1989 Yamaha FZR600R, 1983 Honda CR80R, 1982 Honda XR80R, 1979 Yamaha GT80

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#3 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:31 pm

Welcome to the site.
Where in West Texas?
My wife has the OEM tinted shield, pricey, and I have the OEM clear shield that I painted black on the back side.

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Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#4 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:19 pm (Last edited: Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:24 pm)

I've been using the Puig touring windscreen for the past year or more and it's worked well. Got mine from Revzilla.

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I've also got the OEM screen in dark smoke. Looks great but not crazy about the performance.

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2000 Kawasaki Concours
2003 Yamaha FJR 1300
2005 Yamaha FJR 1300
2009 Yamaha FJR 1300
2007 Suzuki DR 650
2009 HD XR1200
2012 BMW R1200RT
2014 Yamaha FJR 1300
2016 BMW R1200RS

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#5 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:28 pm

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Where in West Texas?

The town of West, Texas, is a little north of Waco on I-35.

Frank

2017 R1200RS- 30,000 mi. 2 1/2 yrs.
2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika #6/200
1985 K100/1100RS- 326,000 mi. 34 yrs.
2016 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. 18 mo. (gone)
2011 R1200RT- 30,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
2005 R1200ST- 58,000 mi. 8 yr. 3rd deer killed it.
1999 R1100S- 15,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP- 89,000 mi. 12 yr. (gone)
500,000+ BMW miles

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#6 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:13 pm

Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #5
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Where in West Texas?
The town of West, Texas, is a little north of Waco on I-35.

Frank

Learn something new every day :)
Too bad I forget three things a day :)

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#7 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:02 am

West, Texas, was the site of a massive explosion several years ago that leveled some of the area and killed quite a few people. It was either a chemical or fertilizer plant and has led to more regulation.

Frank

2017 R1200RS- 30,000 mi. 2 1/2 yrs.
2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika #6/200
1985 K100/1100RS- 326,000 mi. 34 yrs.
2016 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. 18 mo. (gone)
2011 R1200RT- 30,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
2005 R1200ST- 58,000 mi. 8 yr. 3rd deer killed it.
1999 R1100S- 15,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP- 89,000 mi. 12 yr. (gone)
500,000+ BMW miles

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#8 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:37 pm

Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #5
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Where in West Texas?
The town of West, Texas, is a little north of Waco on I-35.

Frank

And is famous for kolaches (as well as the already mentioned explosion).
Somehow I don't think the OP was referring to the town.

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#9 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:08 am (Last edited: Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:08 am)

Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #5
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Where in West Texas?
The town of West, Texas, is a little north of Waco on I-35.

Frank

And this, kids, shows the importance of commas.

Welcome to the forum!

A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.

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#10 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:52 pm

Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #9
Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #5
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Where in West Texas?
The town of West, Texas, is a little north of Waco on I-35.

Frank

And this, kids, shows the importance of commas.

Welcome to the forum!

And I consider West Texas (no commas) to be most anything to the left of me on the map.

Frank

2017 R1200RS- 30,000 mi. 2 1/2 yrs.
2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika #6/200
1985 K100/1100RS- 326,000 mi. 34 yrs.
2016 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. 18 mo. (gone)
2011 R1200RT- 30,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
2005 R1200ST- 58,000 mi. 8 yr. 3rd deer killed it.
1999 R1100S- 15,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone)
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP- 89,000 mi. 12 yr. (gone)
500,000+ BMW miles

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#11 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Fri Jul 10, 2020 3:45 pm

Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #10
Zitat von Doc4216 im Beitrag #9
Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #5
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3
Where in West Texas?
The town of West, Texas, is a little north of Waco on I-35.

Frank

And this, kids, shows the importance of commas.

Welcome to the forum!
And I consider West Texas (no commas) to be most anything to the left of me on the map.

Frank

That was my thought also when reading it.

A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.

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#12 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:08 pm (Last edited: Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:17 pm)

I live in West Texas.
Specifically, in Lubbock, Texas.
About 340 miles west of West, Texas.

Yes, commas do matter!
Thanks for the welcome.

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#13 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:20 pm

Zitat von sgoat im Beitrag #4
I've been using the Puig touring windscreen for the past year or more and it's worked well. Got mine from Revzilla.

I've also got the OEM screen in dark smoke. Looks great but not crazy about the performance.

I have a lighter tint version of the Puig screen..

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#14 | RE: Hello from West Texas datum

Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:06 pm

Hello buddy, welcome. I am also from US. By the way nice bike

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