I don't believe it

cbxtacy · Post by **cbxtacy** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:49 pm

My wife's beemer (R1200R) needs a rear tire. 8,000 miles is all it's good for. She got the bike new in 07. The tool kit doesn't come with the necessary tools to remove the rear tire. I didn't have the necessary ones. Had to visit a tool store for a star socket. Needed a T50 for the rear wheel. And a T45 to loosen up the muffler so I could get the wheel/tire out. I also needed a 15mm for the muffler clamp to header which I had (it was like brand new). I guess BMW expects owners to bring the bike to them.

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:04 pm

Good thing you weren't on the road somewhere, but then that's why I carry RVRoadhelp towing insurance.

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:05 am

They don't expect you to do a tire change on the side of the road George, or a complete engine strip...

However they due supply a cute little "flat repair" kit...

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:40 am

That's funny. Must have been a recent development or change in strategy. My 99 RT still has a tool kit with the wrench to remove the wheel bolts. But mine are 17mm hex bolts.

Mike Barone #123 · Post by **Mike Barone #123** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:12 am

EMS wrote:That's funny. Must have been a recent development or change in strategy. My 99 RT still has a tool kit with the wrench to remove the wheel bolts. But mine are 17mm hex bolts.

Right Mike....20 years ao or so when I was a selling my companies apparel at the big BMW rallies .... I thought I remembered seeing BMW tool kits then as complete with far more items than anything I had ever seen before........... True/not true?

Also....8k on rear tire. That is impressive compared to all the bikes I have had for the last 25 years. Please dont tell me people are getting even more mileage on a rear tire

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:14 am

Mike Barone #123 wrote: Also....8k on rear tire. That is impressive compared to all the bikes I have had for the last 25 years. Please dont tell me people are getting even more mileage on a rear tire

Yes, sorry.

I got 11,000 miles from a ContiForce on both the front and the rear of my RT. I used to run Metzelers on the BMWs but wanted to try something different due to the strange wear pattern of the Z6.
The ContiForce ZR was cheaper and lasted longer. And this bike is ridden two-up 98%.

Mike Barone #123 · Post by **Mike Barone #123** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:55 am

EMS wrote:
Mike Barone #123 wrote: Also....8k on rear tire. That is impressive compared to all the bikes I have had for the last 25 years. Please dont tell me people are getting even more mileage on a rear tire
Yes, sorry. I got 11,000 miles from a ContiForce on both the front and the rear of my RT. I used to run Metzelers on the BMWs but wanted to try something different due to the strange wear pattern of the Z6.
The ContiForce ZR was cheaper and lasted longer. And this bike is ridden two-up 98%.

Great.....your mileage on tires....made my day.

Until recently I never cared too much about tire mileage, but the cost of some of these new tires is staggering. I was over at our local Honda shop and it looked to me as most pairs of sport bike tires ...180 on back 120 out front ....would run $400 to $500 or more.

Another reason for me to go on a diet.......better tire mileage. :twisted:

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:29 am

The ContiForce was $97.99 for a 120/70ZR17 and $ 115.99 for a 170/60 ZR17 plus $20/wheel for mounting and balancing.

Don #6141 · Post by **Don #6141** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:35 pm

4150 miles on my X's rear tire - All bald in the center. New one going on this week. $110 delivered for a 140/80-17 BT-45

Don

cbxtacy · Post by **cbxtacy** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:45 pm

and here's the comprehensive tool kit provided by BMW for new BMW R1200R owners-

Mike Barone #123 · Post by **Mike Barone #123** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:48 pm

cbxtacy wrote:and here's the comprehensive tool kit provided by BMW for new BMW R1200R owners-

George....this cant be right! That is embarrassing for BMW. You sure someone did not borrow 75% of the tools before you took delivery?

Mike Barone #123 · Post by **Mike Barone #123** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:50 pm

EMS wrote:The ContiForce was $97.99 for a 120/70ZR17 and $ 115.99 for a 170/60 ZR17 plus $20/wheel for mounting and balancing.

That's better...

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:08 pm

George, that's not a tool kit, that's a manicure set...

cbxtacy · Post by **cbxtacy** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:17 pm

That, and replace the bulbs. But BMW does offer an onboard-tool kit service set. Capable of removing the wheels and changing the oil. For only $270.00. And don't forget the Repair manual CD-ROM which is also available from your BMW Motorrad retailer. Oh wait, Cruz Tools has a tool kit for $130.00. But that is really it for the tools, Mike. Unbelievable, isn't it. I even checked the owners manual to see if anything was missing. It's all there.

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:15 pm

BMWs never break down George, go in peace...