2. My favorite company..(I'm kidding... boy am I kidding...) Corbin at www.Corbin.com has just started on an all new seat for the 2006+ K1200GT... and you just know it'll fit the bike like a glove and be reasonably priced.. I hear that along with colored rib striping, a backrest, and lowering preference, a bottle of AstoGlide will be an option. I just hope it's the kind that warms on contact.

3. For those of you who are interested in how a MAB Turbo is installed on the K1200S .. check this out.. This K1200S install was done at Mab Power Workshop..250 HP's 'Damage'= 7980,- € Thx, Locus of Borg.

4. I've become a HUGE fan of Powerlet Products. Super customer service and a product line of electronic goodies to die for. If you are wanting to wire a GPS or radar detector to your bike and can't find the necessary hardware to do it like a pro.. They've probably got what you need. I just received a waterproof cigarette socket with in-line fuse) from them for a custom GPS install I'm doing on my new Ducati and it's absolutely first class.

5. Looking for frame sliders for your K1200S? Me, too.. Here's some from Wild Hair Accessories that LOOK wonderful.. No drilling involved. Looks like they are sold in pairs in either black or white..I have ordered a pair for evaluation.

6. K1200S, K1200R, K1200GT owners... a heads up: The final drive is no longer maintenance free for 2007+ models It appears that BMW has added a drain plug and are requiring a fluid flush of the rear drive unit at the 600 mile service only. Quote from BMW in Germany:
"Ongoing monitoring and long-term tests have confirmed that wearin the final drive can be further minimized over the service life of the motorcycle if the oil is changed once during the 600 mile service. Consequently, this oil change has been incorporated into the maintenance schedule as of model year 2007. "

As there must be some reasoning for the Germans to now decide that a flush is required at the 600 mile mark on the 07's.. I wonder why they aren't urging us 2005-06 owners to change ours?? Hmmm...That's not very comforting.

7. We just learned that the SportBikeCam Mount will NOT fit the second generation 2006+ BMW K1200GT. Apparently the dash is too tall for the tank mounted camera to see over it. Bummer. The BMW version does fit every model year BMW K1200RS/GT & K1100 and K1200S/K1200R.. They are testing a mount with a higher extention lift as we speak.

8. I just heard from a credible source in the motherland that the K1200R Crash bars offered by SW-Motech not only will protect your bike if it goes down but might actually CAUSE your bike to go down. Apparently once installed, your ground clearance in certain situations can be so compromised that the crash bar can actually touch down before your pegs and in at least one confirmed incident.. caused a rider to go down.... We also hear that SW-Motech now puts a warning on them... Be forewarned..

2.. Looking for frame sliders for your K1200S that do NOT require drilling in your upper faring ? Me, too.. As per the blurb above, we've contacted the US importer of GSG Moto Frame Sliders and they're sending us a pair for evaluation. No drilling or mods involved. FYI.. they are sold in pairs in either black or white..and did I mention they actually look great on the bike??

3. In last months most holy newsletter I reported that the ZTechnik TechMount that we've been selling for the K1200S, and R also fit the new GT. .. WRONG. The geniuses at ZTechnik were wrong. Doh!! However... we now have a GT specific version.

4. The new K1200GT Two Bros Exhaust Slip On page is up. It's a damn fine looking pipe!! More power, Scotty!

5. As of 10/12/06 we dropped both the 3-Way Hyper-Lite Kit and the Screamer Radar Detector Warning Device from our product line. Why? Slow sales and making room for new products. Had nothing to do with quality. If you are interested in still buying either product, let me know and I'll forward a link to the manufacturer.

6. Clymer finally has their 640 page Shop Manual on the market for the 1998-2005 BMW K1200RS, GT & LT ..Yes, my fellow pirates... it covers EVERY model year K1200RS, first generation GT, and the K1200LT .. all in the same freakin book!! All for about 1/2 the cost of the factory version. Unlike the factory manual.. the Clymer version has wiring info.. This is the best money you can spend if you own one of these bikes. We have them in stock!

7. I have posted the first pictures of our upcoming R1200RT Stealth Backrest in the Pirates Lair Photo Gallery . So far I have only 3 shots uploaded....These should be on the market around Christmas.. Look for the photo album cleverly titled.. BMW R1200RT Stealth Backrest: First Look

8. As of January 1st, 2007 all prices on all our Stealth Backrests will be rise a little due to material cost increases on the manufacturing end. FYI.. the cost of stainless steel has gone through the roof these last few months... The increase should be about $15ea or less depending on which version.

FYI.. there will be no 2007 Texas Hill Country Rally due to the fact that the resort where we've had it for the last few years simply booked up for the time it's usually held so as an alternative.. it'll be in Jasper, Ark. The following info was provided by our good buddy, J Myrick.
I am happy to let everybody know.......We will be staying at the Gordon Motel in Beautiful downtown Jasper. We have All 18 rooms there but you have to call and give them a Mastercard or Visa and phone number. The number is 1-800-477-8509 and tell them you are with the BMW Motorcycle group ...October 18 ( Wed.) to 22 ( Sun.). We have a Wonderful rate of $ 40 + tax for a room with 2 beds ( 12 rooms ) and $ 45 + tax for a room with 3 beds ( 6 rooms ) for a total of 18.
So do not wait to long or you will be SOL . They have a 7 day cancellation policy as well. I have my room so now there is 1 less = 17 left

Lets enjoy another roundup ...Hillbilly style. Welcome back to the Fifties Motel way of life. www.gordonmotel.com The cabins are a few miles down the road and are NOT part of this and they do not handle reservations by website...Much Obliged ...Hope to see Y'all.

Tapoco Lodge at Deal's Gap again for 2007, Sept 27th - 29th. It won't hold us all, so make plans now! Amber and I are already booked!!
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No sign-up sheet . Just reserve a room and be there! If you were there this year and didn't sign up for 2007, call Tapoco NOW before someone else gets your room. Most of us from this year already have a room reserved, so it's not too soon to plan.

Friday noon meal (at 1:00pm) will be at the Troll Restaurant in Helen, Ga (under the bridge)
Saturday noon meal (at 1;00 pm) will be at the Bistro, Telico Plains, Tennessee (western end of the Cherohala)

As usual, Fri and Sat evening will consist of tall tales, video worthy of Americas Most Wan.. er Funniest, and food in the Lodge. No set times.

Alternate Lodging in Robbinsville, NC. Microtel Motel.
Closest dealer (err, one in Knoxville yet?) Touring Sport BMW Greenville, SC

How-To-Survive On A Motorcycle

No contributions this month.. .but it wouldn't hurt to re-read the ones we have!!! Could these tips save your life? Dare you NOT look?

If you'd like to help others by contributing a How-To-Survive on your Motorcycle, How to Survive Deals Gap, or any How-To link.. First... check out the tips we already have and if you have something new... just send to me and if it's worthy... I'll add it.. Remember.. we're all in this together.. so use deodorant.