BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

The average owner doesn't lay his bike on it's side and practice 'the technique' so is usually faced with the prospect red faced and frantic when it does happen. Having regularly placed large touring bikes on their side for this purpose, I'd say rather than try to be a hero, it's better to seek the...

I follow a French YouTube rider called Tounsi. He got pulled over for a wheelie I believe and they gave him a breathalyzer test. Is that normal protocol for every stop?

Our Gee wrote: Welcome to the Forum damianadv, where is FL ?.

Florida OGee. Welcome Damian! There’s heaps of rt knowledge on this site.

I don’t think I had my rt a month when I forgot to put the side stand down in a parking lot. As I threw my leg over on the dismount, it was to late, she was going down. I was in a position to catch it in time just as the left side cylinder kissed the asphalt and heaved it back upright. I was 56 at t...

johnesherman wrote: Me. I ride always with fingers covering brake and clutch levers. Really a time saver if need to slow quickly


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Same here. Reaction time is critical.

I love this place.

Thanks for sharing!

Speaking of preparedness, does anybody else ride with a finger on the brake and clutch nearly all the time?

Was wondering myself, glad to hear all is well.

Simbo that GasGas looks like an absolute blast!

temesvar wrote: Would anybody consider this??

Not I, not yet. Would be an interesting thread though!

109 hp at the back wheel  :)  He makes some interesting stuff www.bikebound.com/2017/07/11/kawasaki-kh500-millyard-special/ Here's something from the butty van near us you might be interested in? Looks amazing with the panels removed to show the amount of work that's gone into it....

900 Seca. My buddy had one and loved it.

650 Yamaha Seca?

temesvar wrote: One more, and after i give up. Looks like not many are into this.
Note the spare belt!! :enjoying:

I say keep them coming, I find it interesting.