BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Not sure if the fancy brake tests referred to is available - dealer didn't say anything about it. Unit has brand new tires. Using the rear brake pedal without touching the front brake lever as I drop below 20mph seems to help. I mentioned this to the service manger and he immediately jumped back wi...

I've managed to check out some prices on Riders Share, which seem reasonable.  But I'm still a bit unclear whether their second party insurance is included, or if it's a separate charge from the quoted per diem rental price?  Also, doesn't appear from their map that N.Y. State per...

Welcome to the forum hope you enjoy endless mileage on the RT , wish we had your weather .!!!!! Actually, I forgot to mention it rained on me for 12 minutes for the entire trip across the US!  I was carefully watching weather reports and adjusting my route/pace.  And actually, tha...

How was your experience with Riders Share?  About 15 yrs ago I flew back east to see the leaves, but nowhere in the NYC area rented bikes (although they still had the dealer websites supposedly offering them). Had to settle for a gutless 1200cc Sportster.  I'll be back there this ...

[size=2px]Hello all.  I had been looking for an R1200RT for a while ... had decided on a 2011-2013 model.  Used this excellent forum to help zero in on the RT I wanted.  [/size] I also did a few test drives and rented one using Riders Share.  My mother lives in Vi...