BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Yes. I'd be interested.

sakm wrote: ↑Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:19 pm I have confidence in the tyres but no confidence in our shite roads


And I turn in to a right fanny in the wet

You was absolutely fine in the wet

The only reason looking for a gt tyre is my front after 5000 miles have gone square. I thought fitting a more rigid gt tyre may last longer it won't make any difference Doctor. I've used Pilot Road 2's,3's,4's,5gt's. I usually get around 10 to 11k miles out of a pair of tyres no matter what model. ...

Rode yesterday for the first time in the wet on the new for this season Dunlop RoadSmart II's without any problems. The other bikes in the group had Michelin Pilot Road 2's and Michelin Road 6's, (2 bikes). We all rode together at the same pace in the same conditions. Therefore, my conclusion is al...

Hi and welcome

Good day out! Thanks

Nice one Get a a safety pin through it before it gets sucked up into the final drive

David. wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:48 pm Markus is the first GS rider to drop out due to a bit of rain.

Yorkshire GS'ers are having a ride out to Wales tomorrow, he probably got fed up of the "are they aren't they" of the RT riders and decided to go on that one instead.

Took the old girl for an MOT and It passed with flying colours, so I threw a bucket of soapy water at it

It's probably the best compromise bike. after the GS of course

David. wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 2:59 pm Does anyone live at or near Wetherby who could give a "live" weather report in the morning, thank you.

I'm 50 miles north of Wetherby and the forecast isn't good.

My Brother lives 10 miles from Wetherby but he said you need to grow a pair and stop being afraid of a little rain.

sakm wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 2:25 pm Who's there tomorrow then?

Up to now I am going and will see what the weather looks like when I get up!

It looks as though it will be mostly clear

We'll be there around 10am

Not even an RT.............. :-D The RT came a close 2nd. It's a brilliant bike without doubt! I just don't think it has the excitement/lightness/nimbleness/roominess or fun factor of the GS. Yes, it has great weather protection, but going on holiday and Sunday rides in late 20's degrees, who needs...

Can we start a poll on which RT rider with all the RT's "superior weather protection" will be first to drop out to due to a bit of rain?

The Road 6's wear better than the 5's, I've had 2's, 3's, 4's, 4GT's, and 5gt's, but I think the Road 6's are a good step up in longevity over the previous models.