BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Just seen this...
https://visordown.com/news/general/can- ... s-lockdown

I really don't understand the seriousness of this epidemic when only small numbers and I understand that every death is tragic and I dont underestimate the sorrow that each one causes but I believe flu kills far more people every year yet the consequences of this epidemic far outweigh those of flu....

Casbar wrote: On my 2014 I didn't bother. You just wait for the exhaust flap to seize and then get new headers from BMW. I had two sets up until I traded it last year. Going to follow the same cleaning process for my 1250

Yep, set of headers on my '14 & new set on this '17!

Beagle wrote: Just got an email from my local Baptist Church suspending Sunday Services.

Yep, same here. Ours will be trying video services from this week.

David. wrote: Best thing to do if you are leading a ride is to keep the route to yourself. That way, only you know where you are going and if you've gone wrong, others don't.

Exactly  Couldn't have put it better myself 

Hi all, I finally did it. I traded in my 2005 R1200RT that I've owned from new for a 2014 Callisto grey R1200RT LE with, seemingly, every option. Very happy and can't wait for it to be ready to pick up next week. It's getting its 6000 mile service early and a new front tyre. I'm going with mates on...

Sprintgull wrote: +1

+1

R2K wrote: I second that


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Not so. My Wethead (2017 my). Is silky smooth in every gear up or down, shift assist or not. However it is ALWAYS noisy into 1st gear except when stone cold (when it is quiet). However, from my experience with models from 2014 - 2016 were often noisy going between any gear. Same experience with mine

RT Slim wrote: Another positive vote for Dunlop RS3's. Great price point, longevity and handling.

I posted a link sometime ago that shows BMW R1200RT being tested with Dunlop Roadsmart III's. Surely BMW wouldn't have allowed it if they didn't agree to it?

But you can get Roadsmart IIIs, suitable for the RT. I've used Dunlops in the distant past and I was impressed with the consistency from new to worn out which other tyres didn't have.  I might be tempted to try these Dunlops at some time in the future. Roadsmart III's for me  👍 Gr...

PeteM wrote:
Optimate

+1

milleplod wrote: Indeed - I've lashed out and spent £2.29 (including delivery!) on a cable.  ;D

Pete

Blimey... you don't hold back when you're after something 

garth514 wrote: Varifocals fine for me as well , just got to move the head slightly not just drop the eyes

+1

I retired about 12 years ago aged 58 and immediately moved to France with a Honda Blackbird, which was fun but not really a touring bike. On my return to the UK in 2009 I part-ex'd the BB for an ST1300 shortly after meeting my (now) wife 'cos it's no fun for a Blackbird pillion! Now the Pan's got a...