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by ichavis
Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:20 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: TFT and General stuff on the 21 R1250RT
Replies: 104
Views: 16149
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Re: TFT and General stuff on the 21 R1250RT

Maybe you can answer a question,  does the 2021 R1200RT have XMradio built in or does all audio/radio rely on having phone connectivity?
by ichavis
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: USB connections
Replies: 16
Views: 9536
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Re: USB connections

yes, MP3, i use a program to convert all of my iTunes music to MP3 / 320k sample / Increase volume ...
by ichavis
Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: USB connections
Replies: 16
Views: 9536
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Re: USB connections

[size=small]I have a 256GB Sandisk USB2 thumb drive connected to my USB port on my 2014 RT.... It is either formatted FAT-32 or extFat. I have well over 64GB of music. I was planning to add more. Only downside is when you initially insert the USB thumb drive, it takes a few min to read the content ...
by ichavis
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC
Replies: 28
Views: 5555
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Re: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC

I got the Road 5 GTs installed today.  Can't wait to test them out.
by ichavis
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Topbox
Replies: 28
Views: 4660
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Re: Topbox

I've had a shad for 2 years on my RT.... give it high marks for its ability to change volumes and generally solid build.    Now that the RT has gone from Ebony black to Mars Red,  I want to get a color panel and get it painted to match the bike. 
by ichavis
Fri May 29, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC
Replies: 28
Views: 5555
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Re: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC

I liked the PR4GT and the Bridgestone T31s.... I got the R5GTs since they are a newer tire and wanted to try Michelins again.    My riding is a mix of road and twisties.  I did not consider tire wear in my thoughts since they are all over the place.  The attribute...
by ichavis
Thu May 28, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC
Replies: 28
Views: 5555
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Re: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC

I have tried a lot of tires.... the 14 RT came with Michelin PR4GT,  Then i got a set of Metzler 01s,  A few sets of Bridgestone T31s,  [size=13px]Dunlop - Sportmax Roadsmart III,  then finally on [/font][/size] [size=12px]Pirelli Angel GT II [/font][/size] [size=...
by ichavis
Wed May 27, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Oldtimers service what a joke !!
Replies: 33
Views: 5520
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Re: Oldtimers service what a joke !!

They were great,  plus they sent over a few thank you gifts also,  a nice gesture ! A micrometer pen and sunglasses.
by ichavis
Wed May 27, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 13
Views: 2228
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Re: Hello

Enjoy the bike and many happy riding km/miles ahead!
by ichavis
Wed May 27, 2020 6:51 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Complete set of painted panels from 2014 R1200RT in Ebony Black
Replies: 0
Views: 580
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Complete set of painted panels from 2014 R1200RT in Ebony Black

Complete set of painted panels from 2014 R1200RT in Ebony Black I recently had the opportunity to purchase a complete set of Mars Red Painted panels for my 2014 R1200RT.  For sale is 11 panels in Ebony Black that i removed from my RT.  The panels are all in great shape considering...
by ichavis
Fri May 22, 2020 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Does anyone know what this missing fastener maybe?
Replies: 12
Views: 2057
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Re: Does anyone know what this missing fastener maybe?

I do have one similar,  maybe 20 :)
by ichavis
Thu May 21, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Oldtimers service what a joke !!
Replies: 33
Views: 5520
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Re: Oldtimers service what a joke !!

Yeah,  it was the XM model,  From everything i can see,  it was installed properly,  maybe something that is interfering...the antenna is pointing straight ahead and the antenna wire is exiting straight backwards, i am not sure if turning the antenna a few degrees...
by ichavis
Thu May 21, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Does anyone know what this missing fastener maybe?
Replies: 12
Views: 2057
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Re: Does anyone know what this missing fastener maybe?

Thank you!... Not very clear ... but now i understand.  thank you! Ira
by ichavis
Thu May 21, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Does anyone know what this missing fastener maybe?
Replies: 12
Views: 2057
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Does anyone know what this missing fastener maybe?

Wonder if someone can help here?  I have a 2014 R1200RT... on the left ,  front side,  when I remove the fairing panel i can see an air intake above the radiator,  there is some sort of fastner that is missing from that spot that attaches the air intake to the bod...
by ichavis
Thu May 21, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Oldtimers service what a joke !!
Replies: 33
Views: 5520
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Re: Oldtimers service what a joke !!

My arrived yesterday,  although the package went to FL after arriving at JFK then alway back to New York where i live :) all is installed and works ok.....  i am noticing increased linking indicators for the XM Radio.... as the antenna had to be remounted not sure what is going on....