Mission, Policy, Registration Info & Trouble Shooting

[SHIVA]

MISSION STATEMENT
This BMW K1200S, K1200R, K1200R-Sport and '07 K1200GT forum was launched on June of 2004 with a mission to create a venue for positive exchange among BMW motorcycle enthusiasts.

We have successfully created a forum where BMW motorcycle aficionados can discuss their common interests in relative peace and free from the usual noise that may exist on other discussion sites.

If the concept of a positive exchange interests you then please visit our forum, if not thank you for dropping by and safe riding.
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Welcome everyone to the new BMWK1200S.COM and BMW-K.COM Discussion Forum--launched on June 5, 2004. Please register to post and inform me of any issues with the forum. The registration is basic and painless. Please at the least provide your country of origin.

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http://S1000RRForums.com/forum

Trouble Shooting:

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Please read the forum policy and forum specs under Forum Support. Or read on for our Policy.

Let's keep it civil and enjoy. Shiva

Here's our Policy. Please take special note of point 20 & 21.

As a veteran of online forums, I have learned a thing or two about what works on BBs.

Here's a basic common sense guide and forum policy rolled into one:
1- Feel free to express yourself. It's perfectly OK if others don't agree with every point that you make. BUT KEEP IT POSITIVE.
2- Don't worry too much about making mistakes. Someone will correct you sooner or later and you'll be better for it.
3- Remember to have fun!
4- Respect the members on this forum at all times. Don't insult. NO NEGATIVE REMARKS. NO BANTER. NO BASHING.
5- If you don't like someone, or some post, just ignore them. Stay positive. This forum is not about you, or your ego. Live and let live.
6- The forum administrator reserves the right to delete any post that he deems inappropriate, without providing explanation.
7- The forum administrator reserves the right to delete or ban any member that he deems harmful to the harmony of this community, without providing explanation.
8- No commercial announcements of any kind allowed without prior permission from the forum administrator. All commercial posts should be placed in our Vendor's Area.
9- It's OK to flirt.
10- No !!SPAMMER!! DELETE THIS THREAD images of any kind. Keep this BB elegantly tasteful. Many of our members will be dropping by from public places such as, work, libraries, Internet cafés (while traveling) and no need to surprise or embarrass them. There are 1 Trillion+ images of !!SPAMMER!! DELETE THIS THREAD men and women on the 'net, find another venue for your hobby. Bikini shots, bike show babes, umbrella girls and such as OK.
11- If something or someone is directly bugging you, let your friendly forum administrator know immediately (preferably via e-mail).
12- It's not cool to over post. It will diminish the impact of your posts if you spread yourself too thin on any discussion board.
13- Avoid posting ultra long messages. Rarely do people come on discussion boards willing to read more than 3 or 4 paragraphs. These types of very long messages, generally create a negative vibe for the poster.
14- 3 strikes and you are out. This is valid only to established members with over 100 posts. If I warn you twice about your negative posts, the third time you are automatically removed as a member. None established members will receive no such warning or privilege.
15- Links to other BMW forums are allowed, however the discretion of the forum administrator may apply.
16- Try to stay out of threads that aren't meant for you, or interest you. If a thread is about people who like X and you happen to hate X, stay out of it. Your negative comment would be unrelated to that topic.
17- The universe will not shut down, just because you disagree with someone else's opinion. Your opinions do not run this forum.
18- Remain a student, eager to learn. If you think you know it all, you probably don't need to be here.
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21- Please note that you are on a privately owned and maintained web site with strict guidelines. This forum allows people to participate in its process by choice and not obligation. If you abuse this privilege you will be banned.
22- Do not type with caps lock on, or type with all caps or all capital letters. On the web that's signifies shouting or yelling. All such posts will be deleted.



Shiva
Generalissimo
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[TRAINER]

Hey , how YOU doin'?

[SHIVA]

Hi Ken, You are the first member. I think you win some kinda prize. Not sure what yet though. But welcome aboard buddy!!!! S

[TRAINER]

KEWL!

[sectime]

Cheers to the new forum
Seems BMW knows when my bank account has recovered from last BMW purchase then BOOM
here comes the new hotness.

[SHIVA]

Hello Sectime, Welcome to the new forum. This new Beemer is a real sweet one. It seems like the closest thing to perfect for serious sport riders with a knack for long hauls. Cheers, Shiva

[BillR4]

I hope to be one of the first in the Philly area to get one of these bad boys. I checked out the K1200GT last year but decided to wait based on rumors of "something special" coming soon. Special indeed.

[SHIVA]

Hi Bill, Welcome to the site. I am not sure when was the last time I got this interested in a bike. I am happy with my K12RS, now with about 50K miles on it. Jap bikes don't push the right button for me, nor do Ducatis. MV's as fine as they are, aren't the kind of bikes you feel comfortable putting "bmw" mileage on. A Blackbird beater with shaft drive and European styling, is right after my own heart. S

[BillR4]

Thanks much for the welcome. Cool site. I've enjoyed visiting your other sites as well.

[Geoff]

Hello everone! OK, just so everyone knows where i'm coming from, I ride an 82 R100 (that's an airhead, to you kids out there!) set up like a traditional 's' bike. Two into one Mac headers, Koni's, black on black paint, Metzlers(what else?) and so on. I like old school however I'm not that much of an old fart that I don't appreciate modern rides! I have been drooling over a k1200RS over the last year and was ready to buy. However, this K12S has got me very interested! I was thinking tonight that maybe I should head down to my local dealer and put a deposit down on this new machine. I hope that the pricing is in the neighborhood of the RS. Yes, i think that I've got to have it! Kudos to Shahram, once again an excellent job!!! geoff

[SHIVA]

Geoff, Welcome to the Forum. I think the pricing is going to be the same as the K12RS. US$17/18K. Glad to have you with us. Best, S

[Masis]

Shiva,
Nice site but I take objection to your comment "can't do BMW miles" on other bikes...as if BMW has cornered the market on the long haul! Granted, you can do so in comfort, but dare I say the pain of a 6oo mile day aboard an MV hurts sooo good!

Lookin' forward to a test ride on a K12S,
Masis

[SHIVA]

Masis, Welcome to the site buddy. And you know, I welcome your diagreement. Glad to have you on here. S

[TRAINER]

6oo mile day aboard an MV hurts sooo good!

Masis Masis Masis...
I love it when you talk dirty! LOL

[KT]

Welcome everyone to the new BMWK1200S.COM Discussion Forum--launched on June 5, 2004. Please register to post and inform me of any issues with the forum. The registration is basic and painless.

Note: Upon registering, you'll receive an automatically generated e-mail that you need to reply to in order for your account to become active. All that is required is a click on the link provided in that confirmation e-mail. After your e-mail is validated, then please log in to the forum to post.

Please contact me if you do not receive that confirmation e-mail.

Be patient, this board is brand new and will take a while before it gets going. Let's keep it civil and enjoy. Shiva

Hey everyone, I don't have a bike, nor do I know how to ride one. I am however a very HOT chick that looks even HOTTER on the back of one. Just kidding, I'm a friend of Shiva's, he told me to join. It does look like a hot bike but would look better with me on the back of it. Kisses, KT

[SHIVA]

Hi KT, It's cool that you are online. Stick around, the site is new, so it needs time to get going Hug, S

[BOR15]

SHIVA, you padding the numbers with friends ????

No need to, this bike is going to kick ass.

Boris

[SHIVA]

Boris, My firends are always welcome to say hi. No padding intended. S
P.S. Welcome to the site...

[TRAINER]

Hey everyone, I don't have a bike, nor do I know how to ride one. I am however a very HOT chick that looks even HOTTER on the back of one. Just kidding, I'm a friend of Shiva's, he told me to join. It does look like a hot bike but would look better with me on the back of it. Kisses, KT

Nothing better than a hot chick on a hot bike I always say... Rev it up!

[Voyager]

I currently own a Buell and a Yamaha cruiser. But, I am planning on selling both bikes and moving up to a Yamaha FJR 1300 SuperSport Tourer. I'm guessing the K1200S will be competition for the FJR 1300 (the Honda ST1300 is too fat and under powered), but I don't see any mention of side bags and touring accessories,etc.

If there is a SuperSport Tourer package available for the K1200S, I will be very interested in this model, and will gladly wait until next fall to determine my next purchase. But, if that is not their intention, please let me know and I will pursue the FJR 1300.

Thanks,

[SHIVA]

Hi Voyager, Welcome to the site. The K1200S is the competition for Suzuki Hayabusa and Honda Blackbird. In about a year or so the GT version of this bike should be available, which would kick the living daylights out of FJR1300, ST1300, Ducati ST4S and a like, with 170HP at the crank and final wet weight lighter than the FJR. If you are in no extreme rush, I would wait about a year for the next generation K1200GT. Hope this helps, S

[UFO]

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[SHIVA]

Welcome to the site, UFO. Thanks for your comments. K11RS used to get real hot too, and that was one reason that I didn't keep it. Somehow with the K12RS they totally solved the heat issue. I hope this new bike doesn't have any such issues.

Cheers, S

[UFO]

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[Guest]

and a hearty "HIGH HO SILVER" to all.... it is great to be talking to a bunch of folks who have such similar interest!