BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

One of the main reasons I have stick with BMW insurance is because I know if the worse happens it will be repaired by a BMW dealer.  I have seen many bikes that have been sent through what the trade call an approved repairer and I for sure would not ride them.  Sent from my iPad u...

The Shad top box looks like a reasonable piece of kit to me, Especially as it comes without the BMW over priced cost  ;)  I like the idea of the 'expandable' SH58 as it fits in with the looks of the bike too! I might have gone that route not having a Givi Maxia 56 already, which al...

I am here to say EBC will be gone in half the miles the OEM went.  So what did you gain?  Half price, change twice as often, does not make sense. Run what you like and it has nothing to do with brand loyalty.  It has to do with longevity, fitment with no worries, and corr...

Look up Double H and they tell you they are designed for heavy cruisers.  I would advise anyone considering them to look up the price of replacement discs and them reconsidered. Also note from your previous posts you have no recommended tyres on.  Wonder what oil you use. I'm not ...

Once bought some EBC front pads for a 2007 RT, fitted them, they were useless, threw them away. On this subject, I agree, fit OEM brake pads. I've fitted EBC Double H sintered pads on my 11rt with no issues whatsoever? Just as good as OEM pads (IMO) without the 'Branding' price tag, Don't tell anyo...

Just had PR4's (not 'GT's)in a case of a 'needs must situation') fitted on my 11 RT, Will they be ok for the next 12 months? not looking at massive mileage!3 to 5k possibly, Just wondering? as they fit in the weight category of 73 =365kg

Top Box for me, Just seems more convenient to get my usual stuff out of :-)

Re: Top Box vs Panniers