BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Just ordered one - time will tell what they are like, but the OE seat is pretty poor, so for doing a tour in Europe pretty soon I'm having to go for it :roll: Tried it out yesterday, only 100 miles, and it was way better then the original, but will need broken in to get better comfort on. I'll be k...

For a tourer there is simply a lack of adjustability in almost everything, meaning your having to buy after market parts to make it fit properly. Even the range of touring accessories BMW have is poor when almost all of us who tour will have to fit after market risers/seats/windscreens etc..... The ...

Hard to say as we can't see the rear, but as long as they are both the same its a step in the right direction. The close up of the paint job looks fine though, if I was going to do it right I'd get them both shot blasted and powder coated professionally in a colour of my choice, I'd not do them myse...

Just ordered one - time will tell what they are like, but the OE seat is pretty poor, so for doing a tour in Europe pretty soon I'm having to go for it

Thanks Guy The problem with cycle shorts is that if you ever have an accident you can't explain them :lol: I've had Tony mak ea seat for me before, but it was not much better then the original, the only ones I've had made which were good were by RDL, but they are such a pain to get here in the UK wi...

Still looking for one of these, I was out today and it reminded me my ass is not getting any younger, or fonder of the OE seat

You should move closer to where I live and do all my bike work, I make an excellent cup of coffee - and don't forget the chocolate biscuits

The K1600s are fantastic bikes, but they feel way more heavy than the hundred pounds you quote, as the more upright models like the GT/GTLE are a bit top heavy, so hard to handle at low speeds, and the GA, which has a lower COG and should be great, has an unnerving weave above 60mph :shock: The engi...

Why? I've had BMWs for the past 7 years, all touring models, and I've kind of got used to the layout and tech. This one was lighter than my past couple which I was struggling with a bit at low speeds due to a HCOG on one model, and then a bit of an un-nerving weave at speed on another (they all do i...

You can hire a tool for £25, but with a £200 deposit, it makes the job quick and simple. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134122495671?itmmeta=01HR44SMBRA7P7ESAVNMMBFNNB&hash=item1f3a52deb7:g:YR0AAOSw-S1ihNfA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8HXlP762A%2F6F%2FeLPIljzBycU%2FdMDvz0Qgc4dbDNj2stgEXA1ktrPj%2Fk1r4e...

Glad your sorted, I can't say I've noticed this on mine, but like above, tires are 90% of the time going to make a difference good or bad, but most of the time it's good as the old ones have worn or don't suit the bike. The GS is a different animal, big bars and sitty up position, I sold mine as it ...

Good for you to get out, I got mine out for about 20 miles a few weeks ago, but it has not done anything since. With regard to the screen, I'm 6 1" and have the seat on high, so I'm probably 2/3" higher, and the larger screen makes a big difference rather than have my head right in the tur...

I've got one, not this brand, but the leather underside grips the seat fine, I've not had a problem slipping, but when it gets wet it stays wet :shock: They give a bit of extra comfort, but not a massive amount, I cant remember how much I paid for it, so I suppose it depends if you fancy a punt and ...

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