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would test my clean licence, it’s so good. The BMW Connect   back down, buggar! The rider seat cover is good though.
        app is great, the one thing I check after every ride are the lean
        angles, I am happy with 41 degrees, I blame the roads over   The SatNav. Hmmn. You’d think the dealers would be up to
        Barrengarry and Cambewarra.                           speed with BMW’s intentions. Not long after having the bike,
                                                              BMW released a converter where you can put your mobile on
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                                                              for my purpose. Apart from unsatisfactory factory headlights,
        make changes                                          losing out to Harley Davidson with no automatic preload
        via the BMW                                           elimination when stopping, a dated (overpriced?) SatNav... I’m
                                                              happy.
        Wonderwheel                                           It’s reported that 2022 will be the last of the 1250’s, a 1300
        impresses me.”                                        engine will replace it. Hard to believe this bike started out as
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                                                              the last petrol engine, the next will be electric, 2027 I reckon.
        The ride height is understandable, takes some getting used to   Always end on a contentious note, Stay safe lads.
        when stopping, not dissimilar to the Tiger Explorer. I’m using a
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        America is way ahead of the other manufacturers
        with its pre-load eliminator, or adaptive ride
        height. Come on BMW, the GS/GSA needs that
        feature.
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        Eagle Screen, higher, wider at the top with a
        curved lip and tinted. Helps cut out wind noise.
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