How-To: Wiring a GPS to the Water Cooled BMW R1200GS (2013-on)
This step by step tutorial shows how to easily wire a Garmin Montana GPS unit to your BMW R1200GS water boxer (2013-on) by removing the appropriate body panels, and running the wires to the battery for power. While the instructions picture a Garmin Montana GPS unit being installed, the methods can be applied to just about any GPS wiring kit.
#MakeYourEscape - Teaser
Here's a teaser for our forthcoming short film which will highlight an adventure in Utah, as well as BMW Motorrad's new water-cooled R1200GS and an assortment of Touratech accessories.
Suspension Testing with Helge Pedersen - Part Three
Since leaving Seattle at the end of December, Helge Pedersen has logged more than 15,000 miles on his R1200GS Adventure en route to Tierra del Fuego. Having installed Touratech's new Extreme Shock on the back of his BMW, Helge was able to evaluate his new suspension setup and sent us this update after returning home.
How-To: BMW R1200GS & Adventure Shock Installation
Matt and Iain of Touratech-USA recently upgraded the worn-out stock shocks on their 2005 and 2006 BMW R1200GS's and have since created this handy "How-To" guide for installing new suspension on the R1200GS or Adventure.
First Impressions: 2013 Water-Cooled BMW R1200GS
Our friends at South Sound BMW Motorcycles stopped by our Seattle showroom this afternoon with a brand new water-cooled R1200GS demo bike. Always looking for an excuse to ride, a number of the guys in our shop decided to sneak out of the office and give the new BMW a go. Here's what they had to say after riding the bike around the neighborhood.
Touratech Test - 2013 BMW R1200GS
Touratech CEO and reknowned adventure rider, Herbert Schwarz, recently returned from a 1,500-mile motorcycle expedition to Madagascar where he tested Touratech’s line of accessories for BMW’s new water-cooled R1200GS.
Suspension Testing with Helge Pedersen - Part Two
Since leaving Seattle, Helge Pedersen has logged more than 6,000 miles on his R1200GS Adventure en route to Tierra del Fuego. Having installed Touratech's new Extreme Shock on the back of his BMW, Helge was able to evaluate his new suspension setup and has since sent us another update.
12 Reasons We're Excited - 2013 BMW R1200GS
Shortly after the liquid-cooled GS was unveiled, we spoke with a few of the key people on the development team to learn more about the character of BMW’s latest GS motorcycle, and have since put together this list highlighting the twelve reasons we’re excited about this bike.
Touratech Suspension Testing with Helge Pedersen
Since leaving Seattle on December 26th, Helge Pedersen has logged more than 3,000 miles on his R1200GS Adventure en route to Tierra del Fuego. Having installed Touratech's new Extreme Shock on the back of his BMW, Helge was able to evaluate his new suspension setup and has since sent us an update after riding a wide variety of terrain.
ADV Interview: Helge Pedersen
Helge Pedersen, Founder of GlobeRiders Motorcycle Adventures, author of 10 Years on 2 Wheels and renowned ADV motorcyclist, is preparing to ride from Seattle to Tierra del Fuego. Ahead of his expedition, we sat down with Helge to talk about his bike, some of the accessories he installed and his 15,000 km trip to Tierra del Fuego.