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Forum News and update
Updates affecting the forum membership
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Introduce yourself
Say hello here...tell us a bit about yourself. No buying, selling or technical queries.
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BMW Motorcycles
General discussions about BMW motorcycles. New models, ride reports, comparisons, features, likes & dislikes. No ads. No technical queries.
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General Motorcycling Issues
Discussions regarding motorcycling, e.g. legislation, speed cameras, road safety, theft, fuel prices, road conditions, etc. No ads. No technical queries.
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My Bike(s)
I'll show you mine, if you'll show me yours. All registered Forum members can post here.
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Touring
Trips you've done on a BMW motorcycle, places to go, things to see, how to get there, best & worst roads, etc.
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Camping Sites, B&B's and Hotels
Places that members have stopped at, the best and worst aspects of them and if possible a small map or picture.
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Jokes & Humour
You're havin' a larf, ain't you? Family-oriented fun. Nothing offensive please.
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Off-Topic Stuff and general chat
Anything which doesn't fit into any other Forum category. No ads, no technical queries, no trolling, no flaming, no hatred, no abuse.
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Favourite haunts UK
Tell us about your favourite biker friendly cafe, hotel or B+B in the UK. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM. Posts may be edited to keep the area tidy.
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Stolen Bike(s)
Post the details here, don't use this forum to discuss what you'd like to do to the thieves.

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Favourite haunts Europe
Tell us about your favourite biker friendly cafe, hotel or B+B in EUROPE. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM. Posts may be edited to keep the area tidy.
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GPS & Satnav
Exchange your views on GPS & Satnav. No for sale or wanted ads.
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Tyre Chat
Want to know about pressures ? chat about choices ? This is the place. Please note that any recommendations are personal. You should make up your own mind what to buy and use.
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Intercoms
All the info and help you ever needed on intercoms (Rider to pillion, or bike-to-bike). No for sale or wanted ads.
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Dealers and Servicing
This where you can talk about dealers, main agents and independents. Give praise as well as criticism. (If deserved)
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Insurance
Found a good deal ? got a firm that does multi-bike policies ? been hassled or refused insurance ? - Tell us all here.
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Computer Help
Having problems with your PC ? Can't get at some bits of the Forum ? Don't know your Windows from your Linux ? Browser woes ? Ask about it all here.
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Where we meet - BMW Club regular gatherings/meeting places
Regular gatherings or meetings held by the sections of The BMW Club. Non club members are welcome as bona fide guests of a member. We look forward to seeing you.
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Official BMW Club Events
Events organised by The BMW Club.
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Unofficial Events
Motorcycle events not organised by The BMW Club. No commercial ads.
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Club Event reports
Share your experiences of club events.
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Technical 'How To' guides
Answers to some of the common technical questions. Look in here before posting a tech query.
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Pre-1969 Airheads Technical Q & A
Technical questions and answers regarding early air-cooled models pre 1969.
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Post-1969 Airheads Tech Q+A
Technical questions and answers regarding the later R-series air-cooled motorcycles manufactured between 1969 and 1995 such as the /5, /6, /7 Series models and later developments, from R45 to R100.
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R850, R1100 and R1150 (Oilheads) Tech Q+A
Technical questions and answers regarding BMW R series oil-cooled motorcycles (R850, R1100 and R1150) commonly referred to as Oilheads.
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R1200 (Hexhead) Tech Q+A
Technical questions and answers regarding R1200 series oil-cooled motorcycles (so not newer liquid cooled or older R1150 and before).
These 1200's are commonly referred to as Hexheads.
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R1200/1250 watercooled bikes
A new forum for this model of BMW creations only. No posts/threads for older 1200 oil cooled models please.
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F & G Series Tech Q+A
Technical questions and answers regarding BMW F & G series single and twin cylinder motorcycles.
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K 75-100-1100-1200 Tech Q+A
Technical questions and answers regarding the early K series (K75, K100, K1100, K1200) motorcycles with in-line engines.
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Duolever K1200 / K1300 Series Tech Q & A
Technical questions and answers regarding the later K1200 / 1300 transverse engined K series motorcycles
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K1600 Models Tech Q & A
Technical questions and answers regarding the six-cylinder models - K1600GT etc
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S1000 Tech Q & A
Technical questions and answers regarding the S1000RR and associated transverse-engined chain drive models.
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Sidecar Technical Q &A's
Intended for questions relating to motorcycles with sidecars. Any non technical questions/information should go to the Sidecar Registry section
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Miscellaneous Tech Q+A
Technical questions and answers not specific to any particular model of BMW motorcycle. e.g. oils, tyres, batteries, paints, cleaning, etc.
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BMW Scooters
Following a request from a club member I have created a new forum for information, assistance in repair, upkeep and servicing of the new BMW scooters
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Miscellaneous Accessories For Sale
Motorcycle related accessories FOR SALE, not specific to any make/model. Private sales only, no trade ads. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM so don't forget to post contact details. Posts will remain for one month only.
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Motorcycle Clothing For Sale
Helmets, jackets, trousers, gloves, boots, water-proofs, etc. FOR SALE . Private sales only, no trade ads. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM so don't forget to post contact details. Posts will remain for one month only.
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BMW Bikes/Outfits Wanted
BMW motorcycles/combinations WANTED. No trade ads. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM so don't forget to post contact details. Posts will remain for one month only.
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BMW Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Wanted
BMW motorcycle spare parts and accessories WANTED. No trade ads. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM so don't forget to post contact details. Posts will remain for one month only.
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Miscellaneous Accessories Wanted
Motorcycle related accessories WANTED, not specific to any make/model. No trade ads. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM so don't forget to post contact details. Posts will remain for one month only.
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Motorcycle Clothing Wanted
Helmets, jackets, trousers, gloves, boots, water-proofs, etc. WANTED. No trade ads. NO REPLIES ARE PERMITTED IN THIS FORUM so don't forget to post contact details. Posts will remain for one month only.
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Club News and Announcements
BMW Club news and important announcements.
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BMW Club National Events
Announcements and discussions about BMW Club national events, requests for volunteers or equipment and event reports.
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The Journal - Discuss
Discussions relating to the BMW Club magazine - The Journal
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The Club Forum - Discuss
Discussion area for talking about the Club Website - suggested improvements, what you'd like to see on it, all sorts of constructive comments welcome.
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Sporting Register
Sporting news and chat. Announcements and discussions about off-road & track events and meetings organised by, or for, this register.
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GS Register
Forum for the owners of all types of BMW GS bikes.
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Sidecar Register
Sidecar news and chat. Announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by, or for, this register.
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Vintage & Classic Register
Vintage & Classic news and chat. Announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by, or for, this register.
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East Anglia Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Irish Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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London Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Mercia Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Midland Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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North East Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Northern Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Oxford Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Scottish Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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South East Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Southern Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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South West Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Ulster Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Western Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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Yorkshire Section
Section News, announcements and discussions about events and meetings organised by this section.
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HQ & Overseas Section
News and announcements for members of this section
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