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- Wed Sep 30, 2020 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Newbie
- Replies: 3
- Views: 486
Re: Newbie
Welcome Stokebloke. This forum covers a very wide range of bikes (even though it is titles R1200RT/R1250RT!), so please be aware of that, both when you read and when you post to the forum. The model changes are such that an early RT and a late RT are as different as chalk and cheese. So when you do ...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New Member from North Georgia, USA
- Replies: 12
- Views: 977
Re: New Member from North Georgia, USA
redcat255 wrote: ...(Plus a 1981 R100RS ...
Welcome.
I'd love to have the space and time to have an old airhead RS. SUCH a pretty bike.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Another new member
- Replies: 5
- Views: 542
Re: Another new member
Kunkies wrote: Welcome aboard, I too own a 2014 R1200RT LC. Reach out if you have questions, I self-maintain and have learned much...
What is this 'reaching out' you talk of?
Do you mean 'ask'? The word is much more straightforward :-)
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sore Butt
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1043
Re: Sore Butt
Take a look at gelcoproducts.com. Here's a pic of the small pad you can strap onto the seat, with a recessed area for your aching tailbone. Hi jackronner. This puts us in the same category as with the saddle situation. These items are a US items, we have very limited choice in the UK for ...
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: keeps getting stuck in gear
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1649
Re: keeps getting stuck in gear
Beagle wrote: Could also be excessive wear in selector forks
I would be VERY surprised if that were the case with such a very low mileage bike.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Sore Butt
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1043
Re: Sore Butt
I use an Airhawk on my ‘15 RT with tall comfort seat. It works great and definitely extends my riding comfort. Wish I had discovered it years ago. Well I bought an Airhawk seat for my Wethead and detest it. I'd love to be shot of it. I got a Sargent seat and that improved things quite a bit. But I'...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New BMW - not an RT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1455
Re: New BMW - not an RT
Just fit an automatic chain oiler - Scottoiler or similar. I rarely need to adjust the chain. Man, I HATE external chains. If they put it in a chain case like the HONDA 50, the MZ or some of the old British Iron, id be pretty content with a chain though (aprt from the noise - although even that is ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Tyre choices
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1268
Re: Tyre choices
Easyrider5258 wrote: Thanks chaps, was always likely to replace the tyres, new pair of Metz Roadtechs Z8's from M&P on way at a keen price of £175 free delivery for the pair, I will keep the part worns as spares
Who will fit them and how much is the fitting and disposal of the old rubber?
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Tyre choices
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1268
Re: Tyre choices
I have a R1250RT with about 4000 miles on it and a tour coming up in September (Hopefully) around the Picos and then the Spanish Pyrenees, expected mileage 2000 miles, You are going on holiday. You are going touring. You are travelling on some brilliant roads SO, surely the pleasure of the ride qua...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: how long do a set of tyres last???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1720
Re: how long do a set of tyres last???
Typically for me...6500 miles
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: BMW advising exhaust valve sticking needing new headers at £1200+
- Replies: 91
- Views: 6563
Re: BMW advising exhaust valve sticking needing new headers at £1200+
I did, Good afternoon Graham, Thanks for your email about the Exhaust Valve. I’m happy to hear that you are delighted about the motorbike. I’ve spoken to Bowker Motorrad, they advised that the exhaust valve only opens once every 30 times you turn on the ignition. It is mainly for aiding with exhaus...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Werks Quiet Ride vs OEM Windshield
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1876
Re: Werks Quiet Ride vs OEM Windshield
I've been thinking about purchasing a Werks Quiet Ride windshield for my 2019 1250RT. DO IT! The reviews are unanimously positive, most suggesting the Werks windshield is substantially better than the OEM windshield in terms of buffeting and wind resistance. It is! I have researched the materials w...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Litelok Gold Moto Security Device
- Replies: 1
- Views: 515
Re: Litelok Gold Moto Security Device
sorry if this is the wrong section for this.... Just a word of warning about this product. Pros - light weight, good security, doesn't take up much space. Cons - the shackle is big, making it difficult to thread through much at the front end, so far I've only been able to get it through the wheel a...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Insurance quote weirdness.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2809
Re: Insurance quote weirdness.
milleplod wrote: I'm just glad I can move around!
Amen to that!
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: BMW advising exhaust valve sticking needing new headers at £1200+
- Replies: 91
- Views: 6563
Re: BMW advising exhaust valve sticking needing new headers at £1200+
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Those clever BMW engineers have come up with a system to monitor whether the flap is working or not. If the flap fails within the 3 year warranty, new headers will be fitted for free. Definitely agree with you on this. Just remember to get it checked BEFORE your war...