BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Regarding the problem with rusty fastenings and flaking powder coated surfaces. Do you reckon it could be chemicals in some of the detergents used ??? A mate had to have new engine casings on a GS because the powder coating flaked off after about a year BUT he used to use a industrial van cleaner an...

I would agree with rglassma maybe tyre pressures or what about rear suspension being too soft ??

Allrover, you want to hang on a bit ( this is a true story) Exactly the same happened to my 2005  RT.  I went to the Birmingham bike show and to the BMW stand.   I sussed out who I thought was the most senior bloke there, I made a fuss and went to one of the bikes on displ...

RT Man 10  Stick it yer forehead :be happy:

Blame the asylum seekers Ive never had any problems with the French to be fair maybe one restaurant owner who weren't pro English. He was just ignorant but your going to come across them anywhere. (probably even in Wales) I like the Germans and Austrians, Ive been stopped by German Police for speedi...

Personally I cant see the problem of stickers on helmets,  I did mine a couple of years ago  and they are still on  ( I cant see the point in them though). They look ok I suppose.    I always wear a fluorescent jacket. What about the Breathalyser law re ...

Mnofleisur    Rock On

Ive been with BMW Insurance for the last 15 years.  Im 63 yrs old , never had a claim and hold a advanced certificate Ive just had a quote for fully comp on a 2011 RT come through this morning and its gone up by £61  theres also a £10 renewal fee (whats that about) Ive had a on li...

Sal  Personally I would get seat professionally re covered.  I had a low seat that someone had re covered , looked a bit of a mess underneath where the stales were.  Ive had a couple of front seats done in past cost about £55/60 and they looked as good as new Re valve cove...

Stelyn,, I once went to one similar, one  bike involved ,rider already been carried to hospital.  Scene sorted plus recovery of bike sorted,it had minor damage  just slid up road. Witnesses stated he was conscious when transported. Went to hospital, to be informed he was i...

Beemerbaz,  That's as good a reason as any.

Yes that makes sense.  I like the phrase  Air brake 

I might be wrong but I would have thought that , If you didn't have a screen on, then your body would  cause more resistance than having one. After all the screen is shaped to cut down on resistance, whereas your body would be more like a sail because of the shape If that was the case then...

Slowvet    Have you thought about a laminar lip?? I tend to ride with the screen top about level with my nose, the wind goes above my helmet. In fact at 70/80 mph I can keep my visor open In towns ,slow speeds and manoeuvring  I tend  drop it to its lowest level....

Stelyn,  Got to agree with RT man.  It wants some stick (you wont break it)             To be honest I wouldn't put any oil in if its over the middle of the glass after 5 minutes when engine is hot. Leave it and see if it alter...