BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

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simbo wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:12 pmMost importantly, has Markus gone for the 1300 GS.

Markus has purchased a 2022 1250 GS. As his motorcycle wasn't available to collect when arranged, he rode a 1300 GS for the day and couldn't wait to give it back.

jesim1 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:54 pmI'd rather have new rubber.

Why?

The RS2's have now done 7,500 miles. In the centre of the tyre, the front is still at 0.5 mm to the TWI and the rear is now down to 2.0 mm to the TWI. As the ride is still compliant, will continue to use them. At £225 for a pair plus fitting to loose wheels, I'll certainly get them again from Nation...

Did 845 miles over the 3 days.

A grand day out was had by all attendees.

Sport, comfort & normal are damping settings, I wouldn't expect to see the rear of the bike move.

However, when switching the preload between the three load settings, the rear end will raise up & lower down.

Confirmed the above again, did 331 miles yesterday before the BC range was zero. After another mile, put 25.33 litres in to brim the tank. That's a physical check of 59.4 mpg, the BC showed 61.4 mpg.

Have arrived in Tiverton, will be meeting Markus for 10am at Vertu BMW Motorrad Exeter in the morning.

Looking forward to meeting you all, we will probably be leaving around 11am for the Dartmoor ride out.

Markus has arrived safely in Chagford, you will see him on Friday.

At 15:54, Markus was at Bristol and 1 hour from Exeter.

He will be at Vertu BMW Motorrad Exeter on Friday (31st May) at 10am, probably leaving around 11am.

Hopefully, I'll be there too, look forward to seeing you all.

PlowBoy wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 5:30 pmI get no continuity between the ground connection and the frame.

Is the ground/earth connection from the battery to the frame or engine. I've had read elsewhere that BMW may not use the the frame and the earth is connected to the engine.

PlowBoy wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 5:30 pmIt sounds like there is a 50 amp fuse somewhere but I haven't been able to find it.

Have spoken to Garmin, they are not aware of map updates being discontinued for the Zumo 660.

However, with fewer devices using NT rather than NTU maps, updates if any, are likely to be less frequent in the future.

Looking back, I've only had one update per year for the last couple of years.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2649808

Unless the trains aren't running, Markus will definitely be there.