BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I'm clearly VERY sad, although in my defence, I've only just returned to biking after a 15 year lay-off. (It took me 9 of those years to finally throw away the bike gear I used to have!) But having only just returned, I literally only have: 1 x helmet 1 x Pair of summer gloves 1 x RST Textile Jeans ...

Well I finally bit the bullet as it were.... I've actually gone for a Sena Spider ST-1 It seems to have much of the quality of the 50R/S range but without some of the bells and whistles, like FM Radio (which I would never use) and it is MESH only, no Bluetooth intercom, but is a much more acceptable...

After a test ride the new 50R speakers are a considerable improvement on those supplied with my old 10R. The phone and satnav having paired immediately, the conversation and directions were loud, clear and free from any crackle or hiss. 2-up the transmission/reception was loud and clear up to 75mph...

JRD wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:18 am Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy the comfort of your RT. You're right....as we get a bit older we appreciate the creature comforts!

Ain’t that the truth….
Thanks for the welcome all

sakm wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:50 pm I have a cardo packtalk bold

Been using these for a good 3 or 4 years now with no complaints

Thanks, appreciate the link too

Doctor T wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:22 pm Am now using a Cardo Freecom 4 plus……

Sounds good, thanks, I’ll look into that too, I’m definitely not looking to break the bank but equally I don’t want to make a poor decision, regret it and end up buying twice….

I note that you're considering the 50S which according to the reviews is the least waterproof of the two although neither are specifically rated as waterproof. Bennetts have done a fair review here - https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-technology/sena-50r-review-blueto...

OK, so as I've said elsewhere, I'm newly returned to biking after a 15 year lay-off. When I last rode the Autocom Pro M1 was the intercom of choice :lol: , alas things have moved on in my absence. I've done a LOT of googling, but it definitely looks like a minefield out there.... so on to my questio...

For anyone that's interested, I have only test ridden a couple of hundred miles so far, but (fingers crossed) nothing has fallen off yet! I've ended up opting for a waterproof case with built in sun visor to put the Car SatNav in, and mounted it using a Garmin 17mm ball mount to suction cup straight...

Welcome... I'm new myself too, recent addition of the 1200RT... a bit older than yours, but I'm sure just as much fun.
I've owned a few bikes in my time, but I have to say the RT is the one that most makes me want to go out and cover miles.... you won't be disappointed!

Having recently returned to biking after a number of years away from it, I’ve spent quite a lot (for me) lately, new bike, new helmet, clothing g, boots etc…. So Rather than splashing a load of money on a new “bike” satnav, I figured I’d try using an old Garmin Nuvi from my car that is surplus to re...

Hi, I’m new to the forum, recently returning to biking after a 15 year layoff! My last bike was a brand new 2006 R1200 GS which I only had for around a year, but I loved it…. So last weekend I went out and bought myself a 2011 R1200 RT…. I prefer a little more comfort these days! Biking has changed ...