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HUNTS
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I’ll put one of the bigger saddlebags on the other side once I find a matching canvas type tool bag.
This thing is all I need for summer.
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Nice work!
BAD MIKE USA
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I'll bet a 40 OZ. can will fit!
HUNTS
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I’ve found a replacement for it on Amazon. Same width, but twice the size.
I just didn’t want too big as I can put my Motoraad bags on when I am travelling or it’s winter weather and I want back up clothing….
I just didn’t want too big as I can put my Motoraad bags on when I am travelling or it’s winter weather and I want back up clothing….
Ferrett2055
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- 2023 BMW R1250GSA, 2023 R18 Transcontinental, 2001 K1200RS SE.
One or two additions over the last couple of weeks:
A Hex EzCan to run some Denali lights. A pair of DL2s in yellow and a B6 brake/tail light. Also fitted some Road Styler rear crash bars and a car play mounting bracket from Motorrad Audio.
A Hex EzCan to run some Denali lights. A pair of DL2s in yellow and a B6 brake/tail light. Also fitted some Road Styler rear crash bars and a car play mounting bracket from Motorrad Audio.
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Star-Lord
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What does the CarPlay device do, that the integrated BMW Connect app doesn't do..?
License Plate Tail Light looks good...
Ferrett2055
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- 2023 BMW R1250GSA, 2023 R18 Transcontinental, 2001 K1200RS SE.
It connects automatically every single time, works smoothly and allows the use of multiple navigation apps all of which are better than the connected ride navigator. I love the full screen mapping on the R 18 but having to select it on the phone and on the screen every single time is unacceptable. The fact that BMW won't add car play compatibility to their bikes is, in my view, also unacceptable, particularly as they have no problem adding it to their cars. The music interface is also much more versatile and allows you to easily and quickly swap between music, podcasts and audio books. The head unit is a Chigee AIO 5 for BMW on an Ali Express BMW nav mount so I can swap the head unit between bikes and remove it completely for safe storage.
The Motorad Audio mount needing some minor modification to make the BMW interface fit but that was nothing that 10 minutes with a Dremel couldn't fix. They were brilliant, by the way. Ordered on Tuesday night and arrived from The States on Friday morning. Delivery charge was a bit of a stinger, but you get what you pay for.
I like the B6. I have one on my GS too. The flashing when engine braking is a great feature, particularly on Boxers as they almost go backwards when you come off the throttle.
The Motorad Audio mount needing some minor modification to make the BMW interface fit but that was nothing that 10 minutes with a Dremel couldn't fix. They were brilliant, by the way. Ordered on Tuesday night and arrived from The States on Friday morning. Delivery charge was a bit of a stinger, but you get what you pay for.
I like the B6. I have one on my GS too. The flashing when engine braking is a great feature, particularly on Boxers as they almost go backwards when you come off the throttle.