BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I'm actually impressed by the horn on my 06 RT. Much better than anything on the Jap or Italian bikes I've owned. Did they change this when they took away the excellent servo brakes (just kidding!) for the 07 model?

RTman10 wrote: That's normal. If the seat was hard up against tank it would scuff. There are quite a few shown in Google Images, they all look just like yours.

My OCD strikes again! Thanks for the clarification

RTman10 wrote: Can't remember a gap. I sold mine to a mate who's on tour with me in 3 weeks time. I'll have a look and let you know.

Thanks, when I say gap I mean this?

Picked up the comfort seat over the weekend and fitted today. Like RTMan10 said a breeze to install and what a difference over stock, big improvement in comfort and support. The only slight negative being when installed it does not fully but-up against the tank as snug as the stock front seat and th...

RTman10 wrote: Or even , don't take them out in the first place.  Then you just need to keep thinking , "what the eye dont see the heart don't grieve".  Looks like your bike started life st my dealer.

Originally from Roy Pidcock, Long Eaton. Not sure if they are still around?

Yes, lesson learnt, I won't be doing that again in a hurry! However I'm sure I got all the bolts back correctly.

Being the type of chap who likes to see how things tick I decided to strip down the bike and take a look under the covers. After about an hour I had most of the panels off having carefully put all the respective torx bolts in plastic storage containers (ex Chinese take away items). After doing a dee...

Great design and looks really comfortable. Enjoy!

RTman10 wrote: That is an 1150RT.  Totally different system.

Yes, just showing its been going on for a while and with different BMW models. Scary how the US fella goes about his work, especially when ripping into the wiring 

Who are (they).  £250 is no more than 3 or 4 hrs skilled work.  what's described is a lot more than that.  Remember your Blackbird had mechanically linked brakes.  The RT ones are electronically semi linked and to disable that is very worrying. They are an Indepe...

I agree with RTman10 keep away from 05 ,06 If the servo goes it will cost more than the bike, you can get 2nd hand units but with no guarantee. Think about it there has to be a reason they only fitted them for 2 yrs. As far as doing a conventional conversion for £400 I reckon its impossible Think a...

slothy wrote:
not sure how the wc rt's are but the '11s radio is a waste of weight and space. its only good for sitting in a quiet parking lot so you can hear lol

Without the radio the space makes a great document storage box : )

Not a 2005 or 06 model.  12 years old with electro servo brakes it's not worth the risk. If they fail the repair cost would be more than the value of the whole bike.  Find a 2007 onwards, much safer buy. I've got a low mileage 2006 RT which is in excellent condition, no corrosion ...

RTman10 wrote: Very good value. Just remember if you have a standard seat now you will be a little lower on it. Think I remember 775mm.

This could be a plus point as even on the lower seat setting I'm a bit tip toe. So Hopefully will feel more confident and less worried about it tipping over

Yes, heated as per stock item and only used once, so if it's £300 new £160 sounds like good value