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by RaistlinRTCW
Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: optimate 4 Can Bus fitting broke off
Replies: 4
Views: 805

Re: optimate 4 Can Bus fitting broke off

Not had any issues with mine which is almost 2 years old. The length of the lead means even though it is close by and there is a fair bit on the floor from the unit , never had any issues with Optimates.
by RaistlinRTCW
Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 29
Views: 2527

Re: Central Locking

I have an Iconic too and yes it does cover the top box :-) Number 67 welcome to the club take a look at the Iconic Facebook page when you pick it up and say hello
by RaistlinRTCW
Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fighting to stay dry
Replies: 9
Views: 1587

Re: Fighting to stay dry

One question is do any of you follow manufacturers recommendations to reproof waterproofs one pieces, 2 pieces etc. I have a Truimph set from my Trophy days for winter riding and a pair of over trousers and with quite a few textiles and waterproofs suits you can can sprays of washing machine Nixmax ...
by RaistlinRTCW
Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: RAM mounts for mobile phones
Replies: 14
Views: 2178

Re: RAM mounts for mobile phones

I use the Ram mount from Telferizer that is listed on Nippy normans that mounts in place of the BMW roundal in the middle of the headstock. I use it for phone or TomTom
https://www.nippynormans.com/gps-accessories/ram-specific-ball-kit-for-r1200rt-lc-r1200rs-lc
by RaistlinRTCW
Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:33 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Easy Access to Battery for Trickle-Charging over the Winter.
Replies: 9
Views: 1221

Re: Easy Access to Battery for Trickle-Charging over the Winter.

I use the  Optimate via the Canbus, one issue I did have with a 2017 RT was the battery after a year was shot. Turns out there was a software update for the bike as there was a bug in the battery management. Since that was updated I have had no issues with
by RaistlinRTCW
Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Server moved to new location
Replies: 28
Views: 3142

Re: Server moved to new location

Thanks for all of the work , only thing as already mentioned is the logging again, everything else seems to be ok
by RaistlinRTCW
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: One way to know your battery is dying....
Replies: 6
Views: 1394

Re: One way to know your battery is dying....

Hi I have had the same problem on my 16 RT and whilst the battery had the right reading it would not start the bike even after it had been taken off  the battery tender half an hour previous. Took it to Lind and they tested and replaced the battery but they also did a software update on the...
by RaistlinRTCW
Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: No self-canceling turn signals after turns
Replies: 14
Views: 1856

Re: No self-canceling turn signals after turns

The RT is the first bike I have ever had with Self cancelling indicators and I hate it. I have spent my whole Motorcycle riding cancelling my own indicators but there is nothing worse that coming down a slip road and round a large roundabout almost being taken out by a car cause the indicators went ...
by RaistlinRTCW
Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: The old & the new
Replies: 4
Views: 1411

Re: The old & the new

Nice I have number 69 Iconic welcome to the forum and are you part of the Facebook group?
by RaistlinRTCW
Thu May 24, 2018 7:31 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Tom Tom Rider
Replies: 14
Views: 2350

Re: Tom Tom Rider

Like the mount option exportman I have used a centre of handlebar mount on previous bikes as have used the lockable mount for the TomTom for when I stop at petrol stations etc.  but a very tidy job.
by RaistlinRTCW
Wed May 23, 2018 7:16 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Tom Tom Rider
Replies: 14
Views: 2350

Re: Tom Tom Rider

Hi

I have the following Telferizer ram mount that I got from Nippy Normans in the UK, you pull out the BMW rooundall on the handlebars centre and it fits in nicely
https://www.nippynormans.com/r1200rt-lc-2014-on/ram-specific-ball-kit-for-r1200rt-lc-r1200rs-lc
by RaistlinRTCW
Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hi from Sunny Scotland
Replies: 7
Views: 1102

Re: Hi from Sunny Scotland

Welcome to the group
by RaistlinRTCW
Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: The day I collected my RT... Eilean Donan Castle in the background
Replies: 6
Views: 1963

Re: The day I collected my RT... Eilean Donan Castle in the background

I like the view did a tour round the area and visited the castle as part of the trip and with the missus taken with renting the cottage for an anniversary :-)
by RaistlinRTCW
Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Nav 5 lock for RTLC
Replies: 4
Views: 1344

Re: Nav 5 lock for RTLC

I do use the Wunderlich one and to be honest its not that bad, it is secure enough for fuel stops etc and I only take it off when I get home or if I was staying over somewhere
by RaistlinRTCW
Wed Jan 24, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Anti-chip film
Replies: 9
Views: 1761

Re: Anti-chip film

A few people with RT iconics have looked at Ceremic coating

https://www.youtube.com/user/CeramicProOfficial