2013 R1200GSA, 90 years edition

Maintenace

DateMilesDescComments
08/24/20136540Oil & Filter4 quarts of 20/50 full synthetic. mann filter
08/30/20136612New TiresK60 Scouts, $355 delivered from revzilla + $130 installation. Decided to change them myself from now on
08/31/20136665Puntured Rear TireGot punctured by a sharp rock between the treads on a forest service road. Fixed it myself with internal patch. Tried breaking the bead with center and side stands, neither would budge it. A 6 foot 4x4 gave me the leverage needed. That would be hard in the forest, impossible in the dessert. Will look for a light, mechanical bead breaker. Getting the K60 back onto the bead was also a chore, took a lot of sweat and a few choice words.
08/23/20141109612K serviceHad dealer do it. Service Check List and Service Invoice. The invoice also has a jacket on it so service cost just under $700. For the amount of stuff they touched/changed, the peace of mind and keeping my warranty happy it was well worth the price.

Tires

Brand/ModelThoughts
Metzeler Tourance (stock)Good on road. Didn't try in the rain. Sucked in gravel. Rear tire wore out quick but that could have been my two slightly fast trips to Santa Monica.
Heidenau K60 ScoutLooks kool. Feels good in the gravel. A little stiff at low speeds on pavement.
Heidenau K60 ScoutDrove to Boise (160 miles) and do notice a hum above 60mph or so