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by paulh
Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: BMW Streetguard
Replies: 43
Views: 8539

Re: BMW Streetguard

For me, you just can't beat Rukka and the latest D30 armour they use is excellent.


I owned a Streetguard previously but found it less comfortable (more rigid fabric) than the Rukka.  Both were equally waterproof though in my experience.
by paulh
Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:39 am
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: Hi from England
Replies: 10
Views: 4841

Re: Hi from England

Welcome  :)
by paulh
Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Festive Greetings
Replies: 22
Views: 2158

Re: Festive Greetings

Merry crimbo everyone  :)
by paulh
Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Personalised Number Plates
Replies: 14
Views: 2138

Re: Personalised Number Plates

Had a matt black 'blackbird' once with the reg ... BLK  8)
by paulh
Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: How old is too old?
Replies: 21
Views: 4782

How old is too old?

A pal of mine is looking at an older RT for around the £2K mark. The bike is over 10 years old and has approx 50K miles on it. He's a bit concerned as to how reliable older bikes are and potential cost of repairs should anything break, so I said I'd ask my knowledgeable friends for some feedback&...
by paulh
Fri Dec 23, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Black engine. paint/corrosion problems?
Replies: 41
Views: 6535

Re: Black engine. paint/corrosion problems?

Paggers wrote: I always come up with a name for my bike based on some combination of the letters in the registration. This time around I'm really struggling with PF and WWD...?

Mine ends KVU but I'm not calling it Kevin!  ;)
by paulh
Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How did they make it so good!
Replies: 18
Views: 4362

Re: How did they make it so good!

The GS community has a similar saying... ..which is," There are two sorts of riders. Those who have ridden the GS and know that it's fantastic and those that have not, and know that it's rubbish" I have owned a GS and despite the many similarities .... it's no RT  :) . The weathe...
by paulh
Thu Dec 22, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How did they make it so good!
Replies: 18
Views: 4362

How did they make it so good!

Yeah I know I'm in the honeymoon period having only owned the bike for a few days but what a bike it is. I've ridden all sorts over the years and always looked at the RT as a bike you bought with your head rather than your heart and perhaps that holds true for many, but I have to say I've been blown...
by paulh
Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Riding position advice
Replies: 20
Views: 5112

Re: Riding position advice

I'm even newer to the RT than you but at 5'10" I'm using the standard seat (almost flat footed) so I'd be inclined to raise your seat and give it a try.


It's a quick and easy adjustment and will improve the angle of your leg/hip/lower back which may well help.



by paulh
Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Top Box vs Panniers
Replies: 50
Views: 9189

Re: Top Box vs Panniers

RTman10 wrote: That's because it's double skinned and has a four point locking system.  Think the Givi ones are just single dkineed and can be levered open with a small spoon.

:))
by paulh
Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: C3 Pro or System 6 Evo?
Replies: 14
Views: 3405

Re: C3 Pro or System 6 Evo?




Purchased the system 6 evo ... and it's been commandeered by the wife as a chrimbo pressy for me  :(


I'll have to wait a few days to try it out  :)
by paulh
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member Introduction
Replies: 25
Views: 4277

Re: New member Introduction

Levisp wrote:
You are joking. This is one of the best forums I have seen for friendly banter and helpful advice. Notice I used the word banter, don't think anything that was said on this post could be called hostile.

+1  8)
by paulh
Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Top Box vs Panniers
Replies: 50
Views: 9189

Re: Top Box vs Panniers

I find it weird that so many people talk about getting 'wobble' with their topbox. Admittedly I have been using Givi boxes, rather than the BMW ones, but I am on my fourth BMW bike and I have never felt the slightest of instability on any of them - and that includes the 52L sail that I carried over...
by paulh
Wed Dec 21, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Top Box vs Panniers
Replies: 50
Views: 9189

Re: Top Box vs Panniers

I never like top boxes on any of my bikes without a pillion filling the void as I can feel the wind eddies wiggling the bike. That's interesting.  I rode yesterday with just the top box and felt the bike wobble 'a bit' .... now I know why!  I'm not sure I liked the feeling but now...
by paulh
Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: C3 Pro or System 6 Evo?
Replies: 14
Views: 3405

C3 Pro or System 6 Evo?

My c3 pro helmet is a bit battered and scratched (4 years old) and it needs a new visor and pinlock.  I'm thinking perhaps it's time to treat myself to a new one. The C3 pro has been pretty good to be honest and I'm tempted to buy another, but I recently tried on a System 6 Evo helmet from ...