BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Finally got my Sargent low seat ( after 4 weeks). Some improvement but still find my  great BMW boots too flat......any recommendations for better boots....?
Also, the seat wiggle a little,,..... ???

I think you hit the nail.... The efficiency of stopping is superb ... May be that's my problem... ::) I am not used to a sharp and immediate stop...??

Have done figure 8 with the tennis balls with larger bikes as well. With the RT just figure 8...
I have no problem with riding or when in motion...only the stopping is a little un- stable... But I am improving ..

My first bike was a 500cc BSA- that the police used then(1970) . Triumph was also very popular then and has a great come back...I see it at the BMW dealer in my town....!!

I wouldn't do that..I am ( was) pretty naive and uneducated...!!
My inside leg is 30", when I wanted to order the OEM lower seat- I was surprised that the Dealer recommend Sargent !!


PS. I am wondering how the GB break up will affect the prices of new BMW

It's the swaying ....when I stop...may be it is me- need to strengthen my Adductors muscles.. .
The lower seat will help my stability- so I will be able to put both feet completely down flat, to reduce the swaying.
It's a 2016 with original seat.

As a newbie to BMW r1200rt style , I'd like to share my own experience (after riding cruisers for over 16 years) The ride is phenomenal... But I found the stopping really challenging...I guess it has to do with the higher gravitational centre- as opposed to the lower one in cruisers and touring bike...

Thank you.

I read the Handbook, except I am away and don't remember if it was after 1,000 km. Or mi.
And I don't want to extend my trip any further....!?!? Not sure if it's so critical....?? :wonder:

I just hit 1200 Km. On my new machine- do I need to service it immediately... ??

Based on the recommendations here, I ordered a seat from Sargent 3 weeks ago.
I phoned today to inquire about it, they could Not find the records or where and what ...!? :grave: .... Do I have a reason to worry...?  Anybody had a similar experience ... ???

Is it normal to see  Dis-colouration of part of the exhaust (near the Engine )  after only 600 miles …??? :wonder:

Thank you all for the helpful information and ideas.
V.

I have 2 Shoei.. Haven't tried It in the pannier...what if all cases are loaded ..?? Such expensive machine and providing a helmet hook-up ( when you parked)  is a problem...?? Or some kind of  Rails on top of the rear top box...??
( hoping BMW are reading this ...i

Any idea how to carry/ store a second helmet- except in the rear case ??