R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:47 pm
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As an owner of a '16 Lupin RS (and my first BMW), I can offer up much praise for this steed. Does most everything with little effort. Have always nerded out over the gold calipers on the Darth Vader editions. And it looks like those previous miles exposed the inevitable windscreen rabbit hole |
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. Looks like it already has a California Scientific Shorty installed. 
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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #14 That will depend on the dealer and he should ask what it will cost. We did a software update on our bikes to fix a low oil light when the bikes were out of warranty. It took a little over an hour and we were charged $160 for each bike. BMW ended up reimbursing us. The Tech mentioned the newer bikes take longer to do a update.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Dano im Beitrag #12 I had flawless operation until 18000-miles. Then 3 to 4 limp mode events within 2~300 miles. My dealer did a software update (at no charge) following BMW's current recommendation and the issue has been cleared for 6,000-miles. Honestly, this is an issue you can have with any modern bike, even newer Harleys. Just like your Microsoft Office software, the engine management software is learning as the bike operates. At some point, that "learning" can go "off track" and exceed the system limits (what we called "safeties" in a prior day). But, unlike the weekly updates on your PC, the bike's software is only updated when there is an issue. Would I buy the bike? Oh my, yes. You're just dealing with newer technology. BTW - if this bothers you, don't even consider a newer car. 
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The 2016 has the old style (non-OBD2 equipped) data port, it does not have the anti-clunk clutch, no adaptive ABS, no full-color dash, and is down some hp compared to the 1250. The 2015 and the 2016 are the only R/RS bikes were built to comply with EURO3. What does all this mean? Feature-wise it is loaded and doesn’t give too much away to newer models.
“I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #22 Hate when that happens
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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I did it. Close to a 3 hour trip to check it out. It was exactly as advertised. Basically brand new and just dealer serviced. Fresh battery (1 year old) tires are not cupped or checked on the side walls with lots of tread. Everything seemed to check out so I took the plunge. Popped the bikes rain cherry, I was forced to ride home in intermittent rain at 52 deg F. I like the OSA temp feature. Heated grips cook in the hottest setting, wow. 47 mpg is not too bad either. I rode home without the panniers but will try that in the next day or two. After I wash it of course. Thanks everyone for the support. |
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