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by Easyrider5258
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 1250RT vs 1250RS Exclusive
Replies: 7
Views: 1250

Re: 1250RT vs 1250RS Exclusive

Hi I think this is a really good question, what is the best bike to have next if you need a lighter bike. Yes, that's what I'm thinking, I no longer carry pillions, and managing the 1250RT just fine at the moment at age 68! but have mates older that have downsized, still love the whole 1250RT packa...
by Easyrider5258
Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 1250RT vs 1250RS Exclusive
Replies: 7
Views: 1250

1250RT vs 1250RS Exclusive

1250RT vs 1250RS Exclusive Has anyone put the RT up against the RS? the RS is about 80lb lighter, I would like some riding impressions, Thoughts on euro touring the RS against the RT? Does the RS really feel much lighter on the road and pushing around the garage? Riding position? Heard the RS is cra...
by Easyrider5258
Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 334
Views: 27452

Re: Coronavirus

My biking year been curtailed, planned 3 week tour of Scotland's west coast and Yorkshire park starting 03 May cancelled, I'm a keen aviation photographer and all shows off, ticket refunds will happen, planned trip to Picos on Brittany ferries to Santander in early Sept hopefully can go ahead, we wi...
by Easyrider5258
Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Impersonating a police officer
Replies: 59
Views: 7139

Re: Impersonating a police officer

I have a white 1250, seems to have good road presence, and have witnessed people breaking to below limit as I'm coming up behind, also sharp pullovers without any hi viz, I also ride a green r1100rt and there is a difference, I do carry a hi viz gilet (are you still supposed to in France?) I put it ...
by Easyrider5258
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 334
Views: 27452

Re: Coronavirus

Plenty of time on my hands, there you go  :)
by Easyrider5258
Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:06 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: BMW Nav 6 Unknown symbols
Replies: 2
Views: 992

Re: BMW Nav 6 Unknown symbols

[size=13px]The P came up on some Autoroute near Antwerp, an appendix of symbols would be really handy[/size]
by Easyrider5258
Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: BMW Nav 6 Unknown symbols
Replies: 2
Views: 992

BMW Nav 6 Unknown symbols

Anyone know what a grey box with a "P" in it on the left side of a BMW Nav6 screen means?


Thanks
by Easyrider5258
Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Machine Art Fender Extender R1250RT Review
Replies: 0
Views: 1046

Machine Art Fender Extender R1250RT Review

I have been asked to review the MachineArt Moto Fender Extender for the new R1250RT For the BMW club Journal Available at Nippy Normans Part No: MAM-AV-RT1250 Arrived well packed, on opening I could see it is a well made quality product, with stainless steel fixings and pre thread locked screws Fit...
by Easyrider5258
Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Mirror problem
Replies: 10
Views: 1815

Re: Mirror problem

Just to add, My 6 week old 1250 RT does have any blurring of either mirror.
by Easyrider5258
Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Fitting a Direct power connection to R1250RT Battery
Replies: 6
Views: 1254

Fitting a Direct power connection to R1250RT Battery

Hi, I would like to fit a direct connection to my battery on a R1250RT so I can use my Ctek MX5 charger, the charger comes with a lead and plug ready to fit to the battery, do I need to hook up another battery ( I have one spare) to the leads before disconnecting my battery to provide uninterrupted ...
by Easyrider5258
Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Removing vignettes without marking screen
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

Re: Removing vignettes without marking screen

Tax stickers for Swiss and Austrian motorways
by Easyrider5258
Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Removing vignettes without marking screen
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

Removing vignettes without marking screen

[size=13px]Any tips in getting these off the screen without damaging / marking the screen please, not trying to resell, just want them off, [/font][/size] [size=13px]does the glue used in these vignettes actually mark the screen? trying to avoid little opaque squares where the vignettes have been (...
by Easyrider5258
Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Annoying things about the R1200/1250RT LC - what are yours?
Replies: 35
Views: 4781

Re: Annoying things about the R1200/1250RT LC - what are yours?

Only had my 1250Rt a couple of weeks but already miss the cavernous rider storage of my R1100RT
I've ordered a SW Motech Evo daybag (Tankbag) for easy access storage on the move
by Easyrider5258
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Collected today
Replies: 17
Views: 2382

Re: Collected today

Nice, the best colour  :)
by Easyrider5258
Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: Happy new bike day
Replies: 5
Views: 2365

Re: Happy new bike day

MikeS wrote: Very nice. First RT? or one of a long succession?

It's my 5th