BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

The fitting on the pump I purchased to keep on the bike has a screw type fitting, the pump was not expensive, will dig out info tomorrow and put a piccy up to show how easy it is to fit. I have not looked around for an after fit fitting to replace the lever type. Hope that makes sense, been a long d...

I'm on the coast not far from Blackpool basking in the sunshine at the moment  8)

Hi there Paul, welcome are you far from the Dales? Done about 1200 miles in the Dales over the last month, even camped overnight at the weekend. Superb riding not only on the main roads, but out on the tops on the single lane tracks hairpins gravel etc, quite a challenge at first but learning fast. ...

Get yourself a pump with a screw on fitting rather than the traditional lever type. Much easier all round IMO 

Well firstly you are Ok, and hello. I am not aware of this happening, but then my experience is limited, but someone will have a more experienced view I am sure. It may well be worth revisiting the scene armed with a ruler, and take pictures of the offending hole, and putting a claim in to the appro...

End of the day, it's all a matter of personal opinion.  Yes they were a bugger to fit and may damage the hangers or sub frame, but isn't that what insurance is for? Life would be boring if we all rode identical machines, individuality is a good thing, hell, just look at some of the opinion...

I have no details but was recently told about someone who had experienced a cracked engine casing where a set of Wunderlich bars were attached. Was a top box fitted maybe the blame could be placed there as well !! or maybe it was because it was involved in an incident or maybe ........................

The very fact that there is debate about ABS bikes would be enough to put me off.


If the budget allows, go for a post 2010 model, better overall IMO. 


good luck


Marty

Very nice, but spent my entire working life on the road staying in hotels,airplanes,rental cars blah blah blah.  so now like to enjoy the finer things in life when  solo, hence m/cycle  and a bit of camping when the weather is favourable. Anyway if there is enough interest...

I've always wanted to do the north off Scotland, but not in a day!  Anyone seriously interested in doing it over say 4-5 days (after arriving in Inverness).  I'm also too old to be digging latrines so B&B / hotels all the way. Hi Nobby, and DaygloDavid, I would also be interes...

Steveeung wrote: Has anyone tried a coloured 'wrap'? Thinking of white for my LC

I have seen panniers wrapped, to mask damage, they had been wrapped with a map of the USA, looked superb, can't remember where I viewed it.  :alas:

Just make sure your chosen fitter knows all about your pressure sensors if you have them. The chosen fitter, (websites phrase not mine) lol, comes highly recommended from several sources within the vast circles of BMW Motorrad  and other marques, but thanks for the heads up will mention it...

Is this offer any good to anyone considering purchasing Bridgestone T30 EVO's, http://motul.co.uk/bridgestonefifty/ Bridgestone Fitting Guide, http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/moto/search-results-bike/?bike=BMW&model=R+1200+RT+2005%2b Just taken up that offer, hopefully have them fitted next week, ...

For me they are an invaluable addition, and blend in aesthetically with the rugged good looks of the RT and in my case it's owner. 8) Probably no use whatsoever in an off at any speed, but then the insurance is there for a reason, however in a fall over for any reason they afford good protection all...

Sorry guys first ever candy red paint on a motorcycle  8)