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by RTeousJohn
Thu Apr 14, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtech 1
Replies: 17
Views: 4566

Re: Metzler Roadtech 1

UPDATE Have dumped the R-01SE series as the RT with electronic suspension rides poorly with that rather flexible tyre...it felt like the suspension was 'getting it all wrong' until I changed to a HWM construction tyre.    Went with Bridgestone T31 GT (= HWM) and it was a huge relie...
by RTeousJohn
Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: R1250 RT 2018 VS 2021 Standard version
Replies: 5
Views: 693

Re: R1250 RT 2018 VS 2021 Standard version

Remember that the 2021-on bikes have the steering set at a steeper (quicker-reacting) angle, by a massive 1.5 degrees.  To quote a friend who has had several RT's "At the first corner I nearly threw it in the hedge!"
by RTeousJohn
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Which Baglux tank bag fits the RT?
Replies: 36
Views: 2730

Re: Which Baglux tank bag fits the RT?

I'd like to know that too, Steve, as I still have a good bag lounging around from a previous bike.  My understanding so far is that on the water boxer RT's the bag winds up sitting at a steep angle on the rear face of the 'tank hump' and clashes with my well-fed six-pack...
by RTeousJohn
Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Fitting Cyclops LED headlight conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 2901

Re: Fitting Cyclops LED headlight conversion

Update in March 2022.   
Cyclops lights have been faultless and remain the 'best bang for your buck' change I have made to the bike.


    And I have not needed to go back in there (ouch) to change any bulbs in 25,000 miles...
by RTeousJohn
Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New seat for 2021 RT
Replies: 10
Views: 1188

Re: New seat for 2021 RT

I have run a Sergeant seat on my 2019 RT 1250 for last 7,000 miles, and for me its far better than stock.    At over £400 it seemed pricey, but it works for me. Whilst the std seat [size=78%] [/size] [size=78%](I use the standard seat in High position) [/size] [size=78%]is fine for...
by RTeousJohn
Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Numb Bum
Replies: 13
Views: 1288

Re: Numb Bum

After only 10,000 miles I gave up on the standard thickness BMW rider seat,  It's a shame that this premium tourer has a seat I cant cope with...so I bought a Sargent https://www.sargentcycle.co.uk/acatalog/r1200rt-2014-front-seat-only.html It felt pricey [ £434 incl heating ] but the diffe...
by RTeousJohn
Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: From RS to RT
Replies: 7
Views: 1143

Re: From RS to RT

Yup, another fan here of the Avant fender extension.  Beautifully made and it is fit-and-forget without drilling the mudguard, and it does not wiggle or fall off.
Keeps the crud off the front engine case...
by RTeousJohn
Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Front disc rattle
Replies: 5
Views: 1870

Re: Front disc rattle

Recommend you squirt some solvent into each bobbin-washer assembly and give them a tug (by hand not with a mallet) back and forth to clear out accumulated brake dust material.  When I ran an oilhead 1100S this reduced odd symptoms of apparently warped discs, and returned brake feel when it ...
by RTeousJohn
Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Anyone improved on RTlc air filter yet?
Replies: 3
Views: 1932

Re: Anyone improved on RTlc air filter yet?

Reckon I have found an easier answer, pattern filters by Sprint Filter, who supply polyester filter models for many BMWs including the Wet-Heads. These long-life filters for road use do not use oil and are cleaned with low pressure air alone; they offer greater effectiveness than oiled cotton, yet s...
by RTeousJohn
Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtech 1
Replies: 17
Views: 4566

Re: Metzler Roadtech 1

Another fan of Roadtec 01 here.  Used them on KTM 1190 [on which the OEM Conti Trail Attack tyres had already hugely impressed me] and found grip levels raised, and twitchiness over ridges and white lines.  Massively encouraging -I'd say near-perfect - response to adding power thro...
by RTeousJohn
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Tech and Performance
Topic: Anyone improved on RTlc air filter yet?
Replies: 3
Views: 1932

Anyone improved on RTlc air filter yet?

When I ran an R1100s a huge improvement in torque was cheaply made by fitting a massive K&N air filter meant for a truck.  I had already run the K&N sold for that model, and found the gain to be small. P icture here of the 'Val Singleton' v standard K&N - that nearly filled the ...
by RTeousJohn
Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: Organised meetings
Topic: Lincolnshire Wolds
Replies: 16
Views: 3328

Re: Lincolnshire Wolds

I’d love to join you as the roads are great there😊 and often pop up from Suffolk to play Dohh! practice.  However I’m tied up elsewhere, so not this time.


Be sure to ride Market Rasen - Wragby - Horncastle; and B1225 from N of Horncastle to Caistor...have fun!
by RTeousJohn
Sat May 16, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Oldtimers service what a joke !!
Replies: 33
Views: 3795

Re: Oldtimers service what a joke !!

I bought one direct from Oldtimers in March and was delighted by quick service, so let’s hope this is simply a blip.  Unit was a doddle to fit, and works really well. And if they can’t fulfil the order direct, Nippy Normans (who take pride in speedy delivery) list this now... [size=78%] htt...
by RTeousJohn
Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Fitting Cyclops LED headlight conversion
Replies: 9
Views: 2901

Fitting Cyclops LED headlight conversion

Having run the Cyclops conversion on my KTM 1190 Adventure - a paint-blistering improvement on a performance bike badly let down by lousy lights, I wanted to do the same on a recently acquired 1250RT. Thanks to Mike Bines at Sportouring.co.uk for promptly supplying the kit.  It took a while...
by RTeousJohn
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:57 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: The Motorcyclist's Guide to Scotland
Replies: 23
Views: 7801

Re: The Motorcyclist's Guide to Scotland

Mine arrived yesterday and I'm delighted. Its a great book, and although I go to Scotland on the bike every year, I have already spotted several 'Must Go There' places in between the ones I knew about.  Its going to be vital touring equipment! Quick delivery and John Fergusson signed it too...