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by Rider1260
Wed Apr 29, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 12,000-Mile Service Completed
Replies: 5
Views: 958

Re: 12,000-Mile Service Completed

Mines in also , getting tires , Valves and TB sync , I'm doing all the oil to save $$$ next service I may do everything.
Motoworks Chicago is doing pickup and delivery for any service work.
by Rider1260
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Finding excuses for a ride?
Replies: 70
Views: 6143

Re: Finding excuses for a ride?

Sweet !!!!
Mine is in getting new rubber :)
Wife keeps saying why don't you go for a ride !!!
by Rider1260
Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Huge rucksack modification..2005 r1200rt
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Huge rucksack modification..2005 r1200rt

So I had an old Cortech magnetic tank bag , I pulled out the magnets , I riveted 4 clips to the upper part of the bag and had my wife sew the clip on one end of the strap then riveted to the bag and fabric glue and a bit of heat to bond it all together. it is expanding so I can adjust the straps to...
by Rider1260
Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:19 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Huge rucksack modification..2005 r1200rt
Replies: 6
Views: 703

Re: Huge rucksack modification..2005 r1200rt

I did not remove the rack , I just modified an old tank bag I had and strapped it to the rack. a few rivets and some cheap clips and strapping from Amazon it works great :)

Stole the idea from this bag I say on Ebay from Russia  [attachimg=1][attachimg=2]
by Rider1260
Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:05 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Grip Replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 1833

Re: Grip Replacement

I can't imagine the progrips would not work I have used the 714s on all my bikes for years
by Rider1260
Sun Nov 17, 2019 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Which R12RT model/year should I buy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1273

Re: Which R12RT model/year should I buy?

Like with anything used get the newest lowest miles bike you can afford.All I can say is I got a great deal (  IMHO ) on my 2008 What I like Air Cooled ( sorry Oil ) so easy valve adjust and the other service looks easy enough. Looks I like this model better than the newer ones , the fairi...
by Rider1260
Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

Re: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT

So with some trading with a great forum member I now have a stock standard height seat and I did get a chance to get a quick ride in the height is about the same but its narrower. that really helps, and it seems pretty comfortable, On the bummer side I found out the Spencers ( a great day to ride ) ...
by Rider1260
Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Fraud Alert Age Of Biker.com !!!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 883

Fraud Alert Age Of Biker.com !!!!!

Just so I'm not the only one DO NOT buy anything from Age of Biker.com [/size]Great looking site and what looks like great prices.The excuse is stuck in customs over and over then they go dark. You have been warned.PLEASE Spread the word.[/size]
by Rider1260
Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: FS - Cortech Soft saddle bags and tail bag set
Replies: 0
Views: 503

FS - Cortech Soft saddle bags and tail bag set


Set of Cortech Soft Saddle Bags and Expandable Tail bag can be used at set or separately , Bags, Straps and rain covers in excellent condition $75 Shipped Cont US
by Rider1260
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: SOLD SOLD SOLD Trade 2010 BMW R1200RT Low Heated Seat
Replies: 1
Views: 656

SOLD SOLD SOLD Trade 2010 BMW R1200RT Low Heated Seat

BMW 2010 Heated Low seat great condition.
I mistakenly purchased this seat at a nice price passing it along.
Would trade for a Standard Height Stock Seat or would add cash for a Sargents standard height seat.
Pictures are of the Seat on my 2008 RT
$90 Shipped Cont US
by Rider1260
Sun Oct 27, 2019 6:41 pm
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: Late season ride and eagles
Replies: 0
Views: 2337

Late season ride and eagles

Sun was out cold and wet but had to give it a go , fun ( curvy ) roads were slick and wet leaves always land in the worst spots, the RT is fun even on bigger open roads
by Rider1260
Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

Re: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT

That seat looks higher and wider than the stock seat. don't listen to anyone else, do what makes YOU feel comfortable and confident on the bike. I'm sure its wider and can go very high, it is on the lower setting as you see it, and its pretty comfortable did a couple hundred miles the other day and...
by Rider1260
Fri Oct 11, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

Re: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT

I would question why you need to get both feet down. If you can get one foot down securely even on the toes you should be able to hold the bike no problems (That's all I've ever been able to do on 90% of the bikes I've owned and ridden). If you change the seat for a lower one you will end up with a...
by Rider1260
Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

Riding and seat height on my 2008 RT

I am very new to my bike and am really happy overall , handling, speed, comfort wish I would have been able to do this years ago. I am now fine tuning the bike for me a brake pedal extender, new GPS and now I am on to ride height or more importantly non moving height. I have a Rick Meyer saddle that...