BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Now it will be interesting to see what kind of mileage everyone will be getting with the tires of choice. I hope that as we change tires we can post mileage in a specific  place on the forum such as a poll noting what type of riding, one up or two up, interstate, load weight average and su...

Firenailer wrote:I replaced the original Bridgestone 021's with Michelin P3's at 6000 miles.

Michelin Pilot Road 3's added to the Poll.

Reading the 2014 Motorrad Touring Motorcycle Tyre Test thread, has thrown up another manufacturer, Pirelli.

Pirelli recommend their Angel or Angel GT for a 2005 onwards RT, http://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-gb/moto ... nt#/search

I have a 2012 RT & a 1981 Yamaha XJ650.

The bolts are M5 x 16mm.



Real OEM, Front Fender/Mudguard, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=46&fg=61

beemerbaz wrote:I found myself going back over all my bikes in the last 40 yrs !!

Could you tell I was bored [emoji12]

It's called being retired Baz.

A thread from UKGSer about 2012 RT Tyres, http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread ... 2-RT-tyres.

Avon Tyres recommend either their Storm 2 Ultra or Storm 3D X-M for a 2005 onwards RT, http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorbike/r-1200-rtst.

Interesting if you look up some vehicles you have previously owned, I found a Honda VFR which was "Written Off" but now back on the road.

Having removed the Tax Discs from my Vehicles on 1st October 2014, this GOV.UK Vehicle enquiry can be used to check Tax & MOT details, https://www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/.

Have added a Poll, if there are any Manufacturers/Tread Patterns on your bike not listed, please post them here & they can be added, thanks.

The Bike which I Part Ex'd is up for £8,450, the Gross P/Ex Value is £6,850, that's £1,600 mark up. I wonder how much it will be in the sale, gives you an example & some idea of where to start from with any negotiations on price, particularly if you don't have a Part Ex yourself. This bike has ...

I replaced my Contis at 6300 miles but could have stretched them to 7000 miles. Will be interested in how long the Z8's last on your LC. The Z8 is the only tyre now listed by BMW for both the Twin Cam & LC RT's, although the version code on the Front is now (M) for the LC, previously Standard. ...

Cheers Steve, looking back at that thread, Z8's do get some good reviews etc.

Any others comments.

The BMW Motorrad Tyre Options, http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/services/tyres/tyres_main.html, recommends the following tyre Manufacturers & tread Patterns. Bridgestone Battlax BT 021, Continental Road Attack, Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart, Me...

Interesting, I was at a Local Friendly BMW Dealer today, discussing tyres & was told that PR4's don't last very long & go out of shape quickly.