BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Talked to an ex BMW mechanic a couple of weeks ago & he said that BMW were doing a check on the crown wheel of the final drive & it would be prudent to have it checked. I agreed, so today I took a trip to my local dealer, Balderstones at Peterborough. Yes it was true that they were checking ...

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Just had a look, 15mm.
Sorry for the tardiness have been doing some work in't garden!

The cut outs are part of the design, I thought they would be a problem with it but have found the seat very comfortable.
I'll have a look at the rubbers tomorrow & post up.

Thanks @sakm - I have a lead with Powerbronze who it turns out are a 40 min drive from my home (oh dear another reason for a ride!). They can't get me a clear touring screen in my timescale but, at their kind invitation, I'm going down there later to take a look at the tinted version. I was initial...

Had a Shoei Multitec when I got the 1200 in 2014, which I'd worn for some years, it was very good. After my rear end shunt I had it replaced from the insurance with a BMW System 5. A very nice helmet, reasonably quiet, I wear plugs. Changed to system 7, 2 years back as BMW had a £100 off if exchangi...

Roadsmart III for me, find them excellent in both grip & wear.

That's a very interesting video David, many thanks. I've found that riding solo, rider + luggage is good for me, 13 1/2 stone, but the most compliant setting is when Mrs smileymiley and I have been touring . Fully loaded with top box & kitchen sink! the 2 rider setting is spot on. Very plush &am...

I believe it's 10 amps overall over the 2 sockets.

I've used Hodgson & Mackenzie for the past few years. Very reasonable prices.

Many thanks Stu for taking the forum over & the hard work that you are putting in.
Much appreciated 

Blimey,  I'm in the minimalist category.... 1 BMW System 7 helmet 1 Held Caprino gore tex laminate jacket 1 BMW Streetguard trousers 1 JTS kevlar jeans 1 pair Daytona touring boots 1 pair TCX short boots 1 pair Alpinestars 365 gloves 1 pair BMW short gloves 1 pair Tesco waterproof over trou...

Levisp wrote:
Yup when that happens the lights will go out. As the national grid is running at nearly maximum capacity now, imagine when X million motorists come home and plug in their cars. There really is is no joined up thinking. Sorry for the rant.

Exactly!

Yep, EBC HH here too.No problems with them.

Yes, SOS did my recovery when I was rear ended in 2015.
Exemplary service and attitude.