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  1. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Thanks for sharing your observations.
  2. emgarciax

    Greetings from Austin

    I'm liking the R 1300 RT
  3. emgarciax

    Greetings from Austin

    I'm 5'6" on a good day. Totally understand you. My first GS was not a low model, both later ones were factory low.
  4. emgarciax

    Greetings from Houston

    Congratulations and enjoy the ride. Fellow R 18 Classic rider here.
  5. emgarciax

    Octane rating.

    All other things being equal, higher octane will not lead to better performance. So from interpreting BMW's recommendations my understanding is that 89+ octane will lead to best power output and the alternative fuel would yield lower output (by retarding the ignition) but safely. My local Wawa...
  6. emgarciax

    New Tire recommendations

    I put CRUISETEC on my TC. Although these tires are perfect for rain, that the motorcycle is even more maneuverable, appeared at about 40. 50 km/h a significant oscillation of the front, it is very painful. I had the tire replaced believing that it had a defect and the same thing... after the...
  7. emgarciax

    Ride from Charleston SC to Wheels Through Time

    I always ride on Rock. Changing modes messes up your muscle memory when using the throttle.
  8. emgarciax

    Greetings from Austin

    I like to hear his story. In the meantime, here is mine. Your mindset, with age, changes. I had 3 of the R 12xx GS and loved the versatility: touring, twisties, off road. Did the MABDR about there times, up, down, from the middle down, most times ending at Barber Vintage Festival. At 60 I...
  9. emgarciax

    What did you do to your R18 today?

    All changes are tastefully done. Nice.
  10. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Plenty of history, including the R 80 G/S Paris-Dakar victories in the early 80's by Hubert Auriol and Gaston Rahier.
  11. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    They are unveiling their beautifully designed new factory, on same location. And of course, the same red door.
  12. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Por supuesto. ¡Caña!
  13. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Nice. I also prefer to make a loop, rather than take the same road back.
  14. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    ¿A-7000 o A-7075?
  15. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Enjoy your ride!
  16. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Yep, they're showing up at great prices. A real bargain!
  17. emgarciax

    Charging the battery

    To each its own. I've use the very same Optimate 4 on my last 4 BMW bikes and never had an issue. All batteries lasted > 3 years. But yes, mileage varies.
  18. emgarciax

    Charging the battery

    Stick with the Optimate in CANBUS mode.
  19. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Team work.
  20. emgarciax

    My 10cts

    Indeed!
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