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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 07:18:54 pm »
I think that you are only allowed to use the hippo hands/muffs thingies once you are as old as Ron.

Otherwise it is an instant and permanent ban...

👍👍😂😂

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 06:58:10 pm »
Bloody thick blooded lot.
I was out on Sunday with Barkbuster soft muffs, Keis heated Gloves and heated grips that are hardly working these days.
The good thing about the muffs is they keep the wet off as well as the wind keeping the wind chill down.

Umm. Hadn't thought bout that. D'you have any pics of them on the bike by any chance?

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 12:33:09 pm »
Am now thinking of sw motech!! Look good so am just hoping they fit ok👍👍🙂🙂

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 10:51:12 am »
Yup! Love em to bits. I don't have cold hands and don't do many winter miles anymore but when I did, the Barkbusters meant I never needed the heated grips as long as I had winter gloves on. On milder winter days, even summer gloves were OK.

The same single point fitting that fits the S also fits the R. You buy the bar kit and then select the cover of your choice and even lights if you are like TomK1300S.

I take mine off in the summer months if there is lots of motorway work for touring as I put the 'cruise control' throttle lock thingy on the right bar instead and it looks daft with only one Barkbuster fitted.

When you fit them, make sure your mounting bar is angled DOWN from the bar end and then horizontal as it points forward. I see so many fitted horizontal from the bar end and then angled down. Barkbusters claim that the wrong angle fitment can cause the protectors to fold in the event of a tumble.

As for suppliers, Google is your friend but R&G in Alton are the ones I've used. Just find the best deal, Black Friday may help at the moment.
Perfect- thank you👍👍

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 09:20:44 am »
Apols to revert- same "model" as R I take it and any idea who i best supplier in UK?
Cheers👍

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 09:17:43 am »
They are great I put the Barkbusters on my 1300S with no problem, no need for winter gloves. 8)

Cool and good to know. Do you happen to have a pic/ do they look ok on the fully faired S?
Many thanks,
Andrew.

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Hand guards on K1300S
« on: November 23, 2021, 07:14:08 am »
Hi again. Per the subject title, does anyone have these on their bike / how is the fitment on stock bars. I have barkbusters (I think) on my R, but was thinking of adding to S also?
Cheers,
Andrew.

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 21, 2021, 12:01:35 pm »
Hello FP

Thanks for the heads up.

Looks like Hornig have developed a new mount and appears to resolve the problem with the previous iteration that I was referring to, NH 3/1.

They now sell both options, confusingly stating that both fit the S model but only the NH 3/1 fits the R, which it didn't, see previous thread.

So to clarify for the Doctor, and to avoid confusion, option 1 doesn't fit the R but option 2 might, but I haven't tried it, if you want a bar end mount.

OPTION 1:- https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-K-1300-S/Navigation-and-Communication/GPS-Mounting.html  Article-No. : NH 3/1 Advertised to fit the S & R models.

OPTION 2:- https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-K-1300-S/Navigation-and-Communication/GPS-Mounting-Plate.html Article-No. : NH 3/7sw Advertised to fit the S model only.

Thanks  :thumbsup:

Thanks all really appreciated. I think I prefer the central option (replacing the BMW badge) with an extension arm to lift/offset the position as necessary.
Top work all👍👍🙂🙂.
Cheers again,
Andrew.

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 20, 2021, 06:42:59 pm »
HI Doctor

 If you install the central head stock mount then you will most likely need the medium extension (4") to clear the top of the tank bag. I use a Bagaster Mini sign bag which is really compact. . Also it depends what Sat Nav you are using and the orientation of the mount. The newer TOMTOM mount is circular while the Garmin/BMW Nav is longer and rectangular. You pays your money and makes your choice.

Thanks again. Am looking at the Tom Tom 550 and yep I reckon medium arm to move the sat nav forward (over the ignition) and up to clear the bag.

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 20, 2021, 11:20:08 am »
Hi Doctor

The Hornig mount doesn't fit the K1300R.

Please find a link to a post I created in 2017 for your information.

The centre mount is the neatest way or you can use a "u" clamp on the lL/H mirror base which works but moves as you turn the bars obviously. There is enough clearance if properly positioned to clear a tank bag if you are intending to use one.

https://eurokclub.bike/index.php?topic=2216.msg25999#msg25999  :D

Perfect and thanks for this. So possibly fine on me S and use a different one when the BMW badhevis on my R I guess. Or the centre on both lol. I use a tank bag but reckon a medium extension piece between the base ball and that on the back of the sat nav would probably work.

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 19, 2021, 10:14:10 pm »
Ah! Dunno. What's an R anyway...

Folks with Ss have fitted the R top yoke to lift the bars so if the bars on the R are higher, then there should be more room. The Hornig site will tell you if their kit will fit an R I would have thought.
Cheers and will check it out.

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 19, 2021, 06:22:22 pm »
I find the RAM mount in the steering head is too low and too far from my left hand. I have always used a Hornig mount in the inner end of the left hand handlebar, much more 'logical' siting for me.
Thanks for responses all, much appreciated. Does the Hornig work on the R though - thought I'd read there's not quite enough space for this (but fine on the S)?

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 19, 2021, 04:48:34 pm »
My Tomtom mount is simply hard wired via the supplied fuse direct to the battery. It's been fine on two Ks over 8 years.
Oh even I could do that! (Probably). Literally straight to the battery. And whilst on the subject- ram ball mount screwed into the hole where the BMW badge sita on the top yoke?
Cheers,
Andrew

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Re: Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 19, 2021, 04:45:37 pm »
Cheers for this, very useful. I note also that the 550 apparently runs for @ 6 hours which would be enough in most instances - obv needs charging each time, but unless on a tour I'm not often "lost" for more than 6 hours🙂🙂

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K1200 / K1300 Forum / Sat Nav - USB??
« on: November 19, 2021, 02:18:30 pm »
Hi there. Looking at buying a Tom Tom 550 and although this would run for several hours on its own battery, was thinking about on board charging. Presume this would be USB, but possibly not I guess. Has anyone some experience of this and how best to draw "hardwired" power- is it correct there's some kind of power supply in the battery compartment of my K1300S and R.
Cheers any advice,
Andrew.

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