BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

A Charity Track Day at RAF Leeming.

I have said, if it's not "Double Figures" 10degC I'm not going out. Putting heated grips on the XJ650 made the difference between riding in the Winter or not. I have Alpinestars Textiles, BMW Boots & Gloves, I find the Summer Gloves OK with heated grips. The Heated Insoles have made a ...

My 2004 Honda VFR 800 VTEC, last Bike prior to my first 2007 RT.

Interesting that you should say your tootsies got cold,  I run a 2012 RT like your job bike & suffer from cold feet. Do you use any heated clothing for work or pleasure. Have invested in some Kies Heated Insoles, they are great, have got a supply & controller on my XJ650, not yet go...

Thanks for confirming that, a brilliant design, well done, hope you sell loads.

Fortunately, I have a pitched roof on my garage with storage space for the top case & side cases.

A great idea, it looks like the Pannier bracket replicates the two upper case holders on the side of the bike, below the carrier/grab rail.

When the case handle is pushed down, does it engage the latching mechanism behind the mount on the bracket, (above the Bull's head) for security of fixing.

Excellent, good feedback, thanks.

Not forgetting, the 660 has Bluetooth too.

I do prefer the looks of the RT, particularly the Twin Cam with it's more wrap around body panels over the RT LC & the GS/GSA. Having said that, all bikes have their appeal, place & function, etc. The GS/GSA is certainly more practical for some folks, 19" dia. Front Wheel, longer travel...

Reassuring to know & confirms what the BMW Dealer told me when I was considering purchasing an LC, that the Zumo 660 & therefore the BMW Nav. IV will fit & be powered up from the Factory Nav. V Cradle on the Bike, thanks.

Looks like perhaps 2012 was the year of 021's. Have use Factory Fit, Metzeler Z6's for the last 7 years & nearly 70,000 miles, couldn't complain. Had to have a rear changed in Scotland & could only get a Michelin Pilot Road (Original), ended up with a matched pair when I got home. They seeme...

RealOEM, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/, again prices are in $'s, not £'s.

BMW Motorrad UK, http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/uk/en/index.html

Nippy Normans, http://www.nippynormans.com/

Was thinking of Genuine BMW Motorrad stuff from your local friendly Dealer.

Spencert231 wrote:But I have the overriding feeling he wants us all to buy a top box.

Or a GS/GSA.

Wasn't going to purchase anything from them, just for reference of what might be available, as with the other links.

Haven't found a UK BMW Site with prices in £'s.