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by apehair
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:37 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Considering a R1200RT...
Replies: 25
Views: 6485

Re: Considering a R1200RT...

RT, Regarding your earlier comment about a reluctance to do U-turns on narrow roads, google a few videos of the technique of shifting your weight onto the outside edge of the seat, and then try it out on smaller bike a few times.  It helps to keep imagining yourself doing it. Inner U-Turn.&...
by apehair
Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How is the new RT in hot weather?
Replies: 31
Views: 8574

Re: How is the new RT in hot weather?

I've had a chance to ride the RT a little more in hot weather.  The wind blast with the stock windshield is adequate to keep my torso cool, but my legs get no air at all, and after a while I can feel the heat build up in my riding pants. I'm going to experiment with removing the plastic pan...
by apehair
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Questions about the 1200RT
Replies: 19
Views: 4875

Re: Questions about the 1200RT

Actually, backrests are available for the water-cooled RT: http://www.bakupusa.com/bmw_models.html http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Sargent-Seats-BMW-R1200RT-2014-EM5-Backrest/ Regarding the pencil-thin grips, I hate them, too.  The grips on the previous generation RT's were ex...
by apehair
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How is the new RT in hot weather?
Replies: 31
Views: 8574

Re: How is the new RT in hot weather?

To all our hot weather riding friends. Received and installed my Cee Bailey Sport screen the other day. What a difference this screen makes. From the saddle it looks half the size of the original, (original is 24x21, sport is 21x15) but it provides a wonderful pocket of very smooth MOVING air. My c...
by apehair
Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How is the new RT in hot weather?
Replies: 31
Views: 8574

Re: How is the new RT in hot weather?

Hey Apehair, I just ordered the new Cee Bailey sport shield for my 16 RT (my kids wanted to know what I want for Fathers day). It should arrive next week. The smaller size (21x15) should flow more air and help with these +90° days. I will let you know. Thanks, 53.  Would love to hear what ...
by apehair
Sun Jun 19, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Larger grips
Replies: 14
Views: 4805

Re: Larger grips

I went to a sporting goods store and bought that material you use to rewrap tennis rackets.  I prefer the feel of that to the grip puppies. 


Do the old style RT grips fit the new RTs, anybody know?  They were the perfect size and feel.


Rick
by apehair
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie
Replies: 30
Views: 7925

Re: 9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie

Thank you, casbar and richard.  Good to hear.


ape
by apehair
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How do you feel about the sportier nature of your RT?
Replies: 17
Views: 4700

Re: How do you feel about the sportier nature of your RT?

I've been so busy with work and family vacation that I neglected to tell that you convinced me, and I went ahead and bought a new RT in blue.


The miles will have to wait until I return at the end of June, but so far I love everything about it. 


Thank you all for your sage advice.


ape
by apehair
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie
Replies: 30
Views: 7925

Re: 9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie

Best: 3. Callisto grey, extra fast paint scheme Worst: 1. Exhaust note Must have: 1.  Akra end can Richard, I will overlook the offense of blasphemy  >:D you committed against my RT, graced as it is by a blue paint scheme--which, I must add, is remarkably unlike previous RT's--so ...
by apehair
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie
Replies: 30
Views: 7925

Re: 9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie

3 Best Things: 1.  Superb handling perfectly matched to the power band, but with all-day comfort. 2.  Excellent wind protection with almost zero buffeting but no back pressure. 3.  Longevity with excellent design 3 Worst Things: - Haven't found them yet. 3 Accessories: - S...
by apehair
Fri May 27, 2016 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How is the new RT in hot weather?
Replies: 31
Views: 8574

Re: How is the new RT in hot weather?

In answer to your question; yes it gets a bit hot on hot days. The great environmental protection afforded by the fairing design, can at times be too good. I do not know where you live or ride, I ride for both pleasure and commute here in South Florida. When both the temp and humidity are up in the...
by apehair
Thu May 26, 2016 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How is the new RT in hot weather?
Replies: 31
Views: 8574

Re: How is the new RT in hot weather?

In my experience, once the temps hit 95-100 F,  you stay cooler when you stay out of the wind.  I rode my bare naked Harley through the Mojave desert one afternoon in July.  When my wife and I stopped, the temp gauge at the gas station said 115.  We were covered f...
by apehair
Thu May 26, 2016 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How is the new RT in hot weather?
Replies: 31
Views: 8574

How is the new RT in hot weather?

How is the new RT in hot weather?  Can you direct wind toward your legs or torso?


Thanks,


ape
by apehair
Mon May 23, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How do you feel about the sportier nature of your RT?
Replies: 17
Views: 4700

Re: How do you feel about the sportier nature of your RT?

Rusty-pie wrote: I've sold my Benelli Tornado 900 RS two weeks ago. It is one of the best looking and outrageous Italian design superbike ever made ...

Thanks, everyone, and Rusty Pie in particular for taking the time to write up your opinions.


Good food for thought.


ape