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Latest site update: 24Aug2010  
(There are lots of minor changes, updates and amendments being made almost daily but only major changes and additions are listed)
SiteMap sitemap.xml (for search engines;-) updated 24Aug2010

General Bike Stuff
GPS & Sat Nav (+GPS Tutorials sub category)
'How to' & FAQs
Ride Safe, Stay Safe!
Bikers & 'Charity'
Ducati Multistrada 1200 (MTS1200) Stuff NEW 01May2010 - Updated 24Aug2010
R1200GS Stuff
Reviews
'How to' & FAQs
Suzuki SV1000 Stuff
Recommended Stuff
Downloads
Useful Stuff

Google

New 23Oct2007    R1200GS Featured Bikes section (updated 08Mar2010)

New Jan2008 - new Gallery pages now hosted on SmugMug; better features, larger images available! ...updated 22Aug2010

YouTube Video Channel: www.youtube.com/user/AndyW1200GS
BMW R1200GS / BMW GS Motorcycle Videos
Ducati Multistrada 1200 (MTS1200) Motorcycle Videos
Motorcycle Safety PSAs & TV Campaigns

Major updates will be listed below in date order, latest first within each section.

Search Page added 07Mar2009

General Bike Stuff

09Aug2010NewBike Insurance Tips
23Mar2010NewMotorcycle Engine Oil Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's / FAQs)
02Mar2010NewMotorcycle Tyre Guide & Safety Information
04Feb2010NewGuide to Bike Insurance
13Sep2009UpdatedLink Swap
16Oct2008NewMotorcycle Manuals & Parts Fiche
05Feb2008NewMotorcycle Number Plates and the law
29Nov2007NewYouTube Live Feed!
04Sep2007NewHow to become a Cleaning Freak...
22Aug2007NewBreakdowns Abroad - key phrase translation sheets
Ask for help in the local language!
8May2007NewPicking up a dropped bike
06May2007NewSnippets (Tips & Tricks;-)
05May2007NewCleaning your bike :-0
04May2007NewMotorcycle Links - resources and help
02May2007NewIt's up to you - HAVE YOUR SAY!
02May2007NewFind the lowest petrol prices in your area 
sub-category GPS & Sat Nav (+GPS Tutorials sub category)
30Mar2010NewChoosing a Motorcycle GPS Sat Nav System
30Mar2010NewSharing Your GPS Tracks & Sat Nav Routes
20Mar2010NewGarmin Sat Nav Systems - Zumo 550 & 660 Compared
16Feb2009NewWinGDB GPS Software Utility
26Oct2008NewBMW GPS Drawing challenge (inc demo videos)
18Oct2008NewGlossary of terms - GPS, SatNav & Maps
18Oct2008UpdatedMotorcycle Ride Routes section
18Oct2008UpdatedGarmin MapSource Resources & Tutorials
17Oct2008UpdatedGarmin Zumo Page
16Oct2008NewTYRE TomTom GoogleMaps GPS Route Mapping Utility
06Oct2008UpdatedOn Route - motorcycle route / trip planner
01Aug2008UpdatedGarmin Zumo resources and links
11Jan2008NewMapSource Waypoints fron National Grid references
07Jan2008UpdatedGPS SatNav World Maps
16Dec2007NewGPS, PhotoMapper & Google Earth
30Oct2007UpdatedCreating GPS encoded photographs for free
30Sep2007NewITNConv - GPS maps & format conversion utility
17/Sep2007NewZumo Startup Splash Screen Images
28Aug2007NewGarmin GPS Security Screw
13Aug2007NewRam Mount Security (Ram mount lock)
26July2007NewGarmin POI (Points of Interest) Loader
04May2007NewGPS & Sat Nav Resources
sub-category 'How to' & FAQs
17Apr2010NewMotorcycle Tyre (Tire) Puncture Repair Advice
11Jan2008NewMake Your Own Heated Handlebar Grips
26Oct2007NewHID Lighting - Installation
19May2007NewMeta 357T V2 Motorcycle Alarm installation instructions
17May2007NewCleaning Spoked Wheels
10May2007NewSuspension Setup Notes
10May2007NewSuspension setup explained
10May2007NewSuspension linkage check
   
Ride Safe, Stay Safe!
14Jun2010NewMotorcycle Helmet Safety performance Ratings
14Apr2010NewProtect Your Hearing!
06Apr2010UpdatedReflective Jackets, Vests, Bike Decals etc
12Mar2010UpdatedICE - In Case of Emergency
05Mar2010NewSafer Biking Video by SRSP
04Mar2010NewKSI Info & SRSP
03Mar2010NewIAM Motorcycling Facts
03Mar2010UpdatedRide Safe, Stay Safe intro page
05Jun2009UpdatedICE - In Case of Emergency
17Apr2009NewRoad Safety Campaign - "'Give motorcyclists a second thought"
09Apr2009NewBiker Tagz - ID Tags for Motorcyclists
10Nov2008NewThe Day You Went To Work (aka Loosing Control)
27Sep2008NewGreat Roads, Great Rides DVD
27Sep2008NewThe Day You Went To Work video
27Sep2008NewBiking Videoes section (revision of site content)
01Jun2008NewSpeed Limits - Road Safety Campaigns
05Feb2008NewDEKRA Motorcycle Crash Tests!
03Feb2008NewFBOS - First Aid Training for Motorcyclists / Bikers
03Feb2007UpdatedMessages You Can't Ignore (road safety related videos and other items)
08Dec2007NewA Street, A Track, An Open Road
23Nov2007NewWhy Motorcycles Appear To be Invisible!
17Nov2007UpdatedSMIDSY - Sorry Mate I Didn't See You
17May2007UpdatedBike Safe (Rider training)
02May2007NewWhat to do at a motorcycle accident scene
02May2007NewBasic emergency first aid at the roadside
02May2007NewFirst Aid course for Motorcyclists (Training)
02May2007NewTrackday Based Training
01May2007NewIAM (Rider training)
01May2007NewAvoid the 5 most common crashes
01May2007NewRoSPA (Rider training)
   

Ducati MTS1200 Stuff

24Aug2010NewMTS1200 Full Termignoni Exhaust 'Stubby' Conversion
24Aug2010NewTermignoni Exhausts, A Bit of History...
23Aug2010NewMTS1200 Abba Motorcycle Stand
23Aug2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 Ohlins / DES Suspension Information
23Aug2010UpdatedDucati Multistrada 1200S 'DES' Suspension
19Aug2010NewMultistrada 1200 Motorcycle GPS Mounting Project
02Aug2010NewPalmer Products MTS1200 Motorcycle Accessories
23July2010UpdatedDucati Multistrada 1200 Test Ride by Ducati 1098 Owner
22July2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 Drive Chain Adjustment
07July2010NewVentureShield® Paint for Ducati Multistrada 1200
01July2010UpdatedPikes Peak Track / race prepared Multistrada 1200
01July2010UpdatedMTS1200 Centre Stand Fix
22Jun2010NewMultistrada 1200 factory pannier reflective decals
21Jun2010UpdatedMTS1200 Reviews, Test Reports & Articles by Owners
20Jun2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 - Thumbs up Enduro Mode!
19Jun2010NewMultistrada 1200 Stebel Magnum Horn Installation
15Jun2010UpdatedMultistrada 1200 MTS1200 Technical Data and Info
14Jun2010New4100 miles, 8 States, 11 days
04Jun2010UpdatedDucati Dealers (UK)
03Jun2010NewDucati Accessories - price lists
03Jun2010NewKlaus - MTS1200 track day / cornering school
03Jun2010NewThe first ever Ducati Multistrada 1200 tyre (tire) change
30May2010NewMy "ultimate" Multistrada 1200S test ride
30May2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 Rocky Mountains Ride
27May2010NewRAM-B-367 GPS RAM Mount - Multistrada 1200
27May2010NewMultistrada 1200 Scottoiler eSystem Install 
27May2010New2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - Press Release
27May2010UpdatedMultistrada 1200 Photo Galleries
27May2010UpdatedMTS 1200 'Snippets' (tips & tricks;-)
25May2010NewMultiistrada 1200 MTS1200 - How to disable ABS
25May2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 MTS1200 GPS / Sat Nav Info
23May2010NewInstalling an Auxiliary Power / Fuse Panel
22May2010NewPreview of the Ducati 1200S Multistrada
17May2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 GPS SatNav Mount Installation
17May2010NewFirst Impressions - Multistrada 1200
17May2010NewFeatured Bikes - Ducati Multistrada 1200 MTS1200
17May2010NewBayliss Replica Ducati Multistrada 1200S
17May2010NewMultistrada 1200 Track Day Shots
15May2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 MTS1200 Online Resources
13May2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200, MTS1200 Photo Galleries
12May2010NewDucati MTS1200 Multistrada 1200 Specifications
06May2010NewScottoiler Installation Advice
06May2010NewFirst Ride Test - MTS1200 vs R1200GS
05May2010NewMTS1200 Multistrada Owners Map
01May2010NewDucati Multistrada 1200 Information Resource


Bikers & 'Charity'

20Jun2010UpdatedThe Motorcycle World Road Trip
22Mar2010NewJohn O’Groats to Lands End - Fund Raiser
16Feb2010NewJoMartha Care
13Sep2009UpdatedBikers & 'Charity' page
29Jun2009NewR1200GSA Robot rider Enduro Africa fund raiser
11Feb2008NewRide to support Spinal Research
11Feb2008NewBritish Orthopaedic Association
17Nov2007NewFreewheelers - Riding for Life


BMW & R1200GS Stuff

30Mar2010UpdatedR1200GS Front Engine Cover Corrosion
17Mar2010NewBMW R1200GS Alternative Engine Oils & Other FAQ
08Mar2010New3 new featured GS's by Panda Moto 89
24Feb2010NewFeatured bike - Frank W's RENNKUH R1200GS
25Feb2010NewStahlkoffer BMW Motorcycle Panniers
23Feb2010NewHistory of BMW Boxer Twins
16Feb2010UpdatedBrochures, Catalogues & Other Downloads
14Feb2010NewBMW R1200GS Motorcycle Battery Care & Information
15Jan2010NewR1200GS photos and videos pages
15Jan2010UpdatedBMW R1200 R1200GS Fuel Pump Controller Bypass
13Sep2009NewEarthmover R1200GS in the quarry! (Featured Bikes section)
30Aug2009NewBMW R1200GS Tyre (Tire) Puncture Repair
30Jun2009NewDynoJet PCIII USB Information &Installation Guide
18Jun2009NewBMW R1200GS Photos
15Jun2009NewR1200GS Gear / Neutral Indicator Failure
05Jun2009UpdatedR1200GS Links - resources and help
22Apr2009UpdatedR1200GS Accessories, Parts & Servicing
04Apr2009NewBMW R1200GS (R1200) motorcycle CANbus system
01Apr2009NewBMW R1200GS Sparkplugs - recommendations and information
25Feb2009NewBMW R1200GS Servicing Tips & Extra Information
24Feb2009NewBMW R1200GS Vario Panniers - modifications & extras
16Feb2009New2008 BMW R1200GS - What's different
16Feb2009NewRusor's Red Baron - 2008 R1200GS Adventure
16Feb2009NewLaurens' R1200GS Wunderlich Special
15Feb2009UpdatedR1200GS Information Resource
20Dec2008NewCrazy Pink R1200GSA (Featured Bikes section)
21Oct2008NewBMW Motorcycles - The Weird & Wonderful!
16Oct2008NewMotorcycle Manuals & Parts Fiche
11Oct2008NewBMW Motorcycle Name History
03Jul2008UpdatedBMW GS Owners Websites
06Jun2008NewBMW and their contribution to the world of motorbike suspension
29May2008NewR1200GS Tool Kits - BMW Tool Kit, 'Small' (day to day) Tool Kit and 'Full' (touring) Tool Kit
04Apr2008NewR1200GS Model Changes 2004 to 2007
07Feb2008NewHistory of the BMW Roundel
29Nov2007NewYouTube Live Feed!
10Sep2007UpdatedBMW GS Series - a brief history
01Sep2007NewGS Owners map
01June2007NewBTBR Light Fitting Service
29Apr2007NewSpecifications
sub-category Reviews
10Feb2010NewMCN BMW R1200GS Adventure Review (2010-current)
09Dec2008NewBike mag - R1200GS group test July 2008
23Nov2008New2008 BMW R1200GS and Adventure Review
18Nov2008New2006 R1200GS versus 2008 R1200GS Adventure
03Apr2008New2008 R1200GS / GSA Ridden
07Feb2008NewTWO - All Rounders: BMW R1200GS, CBF1000F & Tiger 1050
09Nov2007NewBMW R1200 GS - Mossy Rides (2007)
16Oct2007NewMotorcyclist - 2005 R1200GS Review
15Oct2007NewRhisiart talks about his latest bike the BMW R1200GS
10Oct2007New3 new R1200GS reviews added
04May2007NewKevin Turner takes the "short way round"
29Apr2007NewR1200GS review intro page
29Apr2007NewMCN and Telegraph reviews
sub-category 'How to' & FAQs
16May2010NewBMW R1200GS Adventure Rox Bar Risers Install
12May2010NewR1200GS Magnetic Tank Bag Mount
03Apr2010UpdatedGPS Sat Nav Power Connection
23Mar2010NewMotorcycle Engine Oil Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's / FAQs)
11Mar2010NewBMW Motorcycle Performance 'Boost' Devices
09Mar2010NewBMW R1200GS Engine Oil & Filter Change
01Mar2010NewACCELERATOR - The extra boost your BMW boxer engine needs!
02Mar2010UpdatedBMW / Castrol Engine Oil - Q&A
24Feb2010NewR1200GS BOS exhaust fitting
14Feb2010NewBMW R1200GS Motorcycle Battery Care & Information
14Feb2010NewBMW R1200GS Motorcycles - Jump Starting
15Jan2010UpdatedBMW R1200 R1200GS Fuel Pump Controller Bypass
30Aug2009NewBMW R1200GS Tyre (Tire) Puncture Repair
16Apr2009NewBoxer Boost Camshafts (Cams) for the BMW R1200GS
14Apr2009UpdatedChanging brake pads (cleaning calipers)
09Apr2009NewBMW R1200 / R1200GS Rear Wheel Carrier / Brake Disk Flange
20Mar2009NewBMW R1200GS Steering Damper Install
20Mar2009NewEWS Failures & Information
07Mar2009UpdatedR1200GS failed fuel pump controllers (prevention and work-around in case of failure)
25Feb2009NewBMW R1200GS Servicing Tips & Extra Information
09Dec2008NewHow to Maintain Your BMW R1200GS
23Nov2008UpdatedTechnical Data Torque settings, Wiring Diagram, Maintenance Schedules etc
20Nov2008UpdatedR1200GS - What tyres? (Tyre reviews and tests)
04Nov2008NewBMW R1200GS to R1200GS Adventure Fuel Tank Conversion
29Oct2008NewBeak & Tank Panels removal
23Oct2008NewR1200GS Stebel Magnum horn installation
23Oct2008NewR1200GS / R1200 Throttle Body Sync
22Oct2008NewR1200GS / R1200 24000m Service
14Aug2008NewR1200GS Extended Warranty & Warranty Insurance Policies
03Jul2008NewAutocom install in top box
11Jun2008NewWunderlich R1200GS Performance Controller Installation
14Feb2008NewHella FF50 Spotlights - R1200GS Engine Bar Mounting
14Feb2008NewGPS SatNav Power Connection (2)
08Feb2008NewMotolights riding lights R1200GS installation
08Feb2008NewBMW R1200GS (R1200 R / RT / RS) Maintenance DVD
07Feb2008NewR1200GS - snafu.org Marc Hyman's R1200GS web pages
12Jan2008NewDIY hugger alternative
12Jan2008NewDIY Rear fender (mud guard)
26Oct2007NewHID Lighting - Installation Guide
25Oct2007NewFuel tank filler neck mod
24Sep2007NewAdditional auxiliary power socket
17Sep2007NewWilbers Front Shock installation (R1200GSA)
16Sep2007NewWilbers Rear Shock installation (R1200GSA)
04Sep2007NewR1200GS.me.uk R1200GS Info
04Sep2007NewR1200GS Dave D's 'How to' articles
24July2007NewWaterproof Your R1200GS Rear Light Electrics!
01June2007Updated"Crud Catcher" 2b or not 2b? (R1200GS splash guard)
19May2007NewFront Wheel Removal Tool
17May2007NewR1200GS Cleaning Spoked Wheels
14May2007NewDIY Accessory Socket & Switch Panel
12May2007UpdatedFinal Drive Oil Change
11May2007NewDIY mudflap & side panels
10May2007NewFitting Hepco & Becker Crashbars (engine bars)
05May2007NewBMW OEM Alarm Programming
01May2007NewRenthal Bars - Installation
01May2007NewRenthal Bars - fitting OEM bar end weights
01May2007NewR1200GS.info 'How to...' list
30Apr2007NewFiche & Parts Directories


Suzuki SV1000 Stuff

24Jun2009NewSuzuki SV1000 Real Life Review
24Jun2009NewChewy's SV1000S - SV996R!
29Nov2007NewYouTube Live Feed!
24July2007NewGSXR1000 Rear Shock Install


Recommended Stuff

23Aug2010NewAbba Motorcycle Stands
07July2010NewVentureShield® Paint Protection Film
22Jun2010NewMotorcycle factory hardbag / pannier reflective decals
12May2010NewROX Handlebar Risers & Other ROX Products
16Apr2010Newultimate Hearing Protection Systems
25Feb2010NewStahlkoffer BMW Motorcycle Panniers
03Jul2009UpdatedRecommended Products intro page
20Mar2009UpdatedGS-911 BMW Diagnostic Tool
15Jan2009UpdatedBridgstone Tyres
12Dec2008UpdatedAutoglym Motorcycle Care, Cleaning & Valeting Products
20Nov2008NewBMW R1200GS / GS Adventure - Bridgestone Motorcycle Tyres
06Oct2008UpdatedOn Route - motorcycle route / trip planner
30Jun2008NewBMW Maintenance DVD (R1200GS section)
23Jun2008NewShaw Stainless Fastener Kits
14Mar2008NewIcon mil Spec high visibility motorcycle vests
14Mar2008NewInforad GPS Speed Camera Locator
12Mar2008UpdatedGadgetguy - GPS, SatNav & 'Gadget' Mounts
19Feb2008UpdatedBykeBitz motorcycle accessories
14Feb2008NewHaynes Motorcycle Manuals & Motorcycle Books
08Feb2008NewBMW Maintenance DVD
12Jan2008UpdatedGlobal Gizmos
27Nov2007NewACF50 Corrosion Block
27Nov2007NewFS365 Protector Spray
03Oct2007NewMoto-Adventure Products - stainless steel stuff
25Sep2007NewCustom Aluminium Luggage Cases/Panniers Systems
26/07/2007NewMigsel Innovative Accessories (Updated 15Nov2007)


Downloads

10Mar2010UpdateDownloads index


Useful Stuff

12May2010NewZeeMaps
12Mar2010UpdateSave Money & Great Offers
10Mar2010UpdateHelp is at hand
01Mar2008NewBike Info Database
05Jan2008UpdateSmugMug Online Photo Albums

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