BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

There are several Premier Inns in and around Birmingham.


Does it have to be at the NEC?


Or for that matter does it have to be at a Premier Inn? Travelodge also have reasonably priced rooms for the night. Keeping options open would help.

Does it have to be in this country?

I tried this .... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 538wt_1402


It didn't work!


Could not get it to fit mine and gave up in the end as it looked like it would never fit.

Might take a run down towards Lewes after this as the have possibly the biggest firework display in the south, along with all the extras like bonfires etc.


Should be a good evening by all accounts but my attendance is weather dependent.

Do these risers reduce the numbness in my right hand I am so tempted to say ... "You need to stop doing what you're doing or you'll go blind as well."  :)) A cheaper option may be to try something like grip puppies first. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grip-Puppy-Comfort-grips-Models/d...

I'm ok for that time, date and venue.


I will update the first post to show who has signalled intent.

Either would be fine with me, and the 5th suits as well .....


I am in the middle of the A3 and M3 so either work well for me.

frogger wrote: How about Bournemouth or Poole, and we can have fish and chips on the seafront.

Sounds good to me.
About a 150 mile round trip from here but up for it.  :beee:


Just got to try and get a bit more enthusiasm from all for this or something else before winter sets in.

I guess the next job is for everyone to suggest meeting points and the days preferred.


Also, do we want a ride out or just a meet up\beer\coffee?

I'm guessing that they supply the chair ... Or do you have to take your own to tie to? ;-)

Update ---------- Date and time now set, all welcome. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186273-d4936854-Reviews-Roedean_Cafe_Miniature_Golf_Club-Brighton_East_Sussex_England.html Following on from the northern meet up thread ... Would anyone be up for a southern meet up/ride out? I'm...

Had my most enjoyable ride yet today. It's strange but I changed back to my old biking clothes rather than the new stuff and everything felt so much better. Smoother gear changes were an added bonus today. Possibly down to being able to feel the gear lever, unlike the new boot which is still a bit ...

ds99 wrote: helibar ones are about £100 here in the uk

The ones for the RT LC from Helibar are £329
The ones for the RT 2005-2011 are £115


UK supplier .....


http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/catalogsearch ... +bar+backs

Would it be these sellers from Germany on eBay? ....


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Top-Case- ... SwNRdX5AKh

I am currently looking into the Ilium works risers for my bike.


A lot cheaper than the Helibar ones.


http://www.sportouring.co.uk/shop/comfort-ergonomics/footpeg-kits/ilium-works-usa/bar-backs-2014-r1200rt-water-liquid-cooled-copy/