BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

jackets that have a waterproof removable inner liner, I think they are too much of a faff when it starts to rain[/size] I agree. The Rukka stuff is usually expensive so I'll look for a cheaper mesh jacket and waterproof over - good idea.  Looks like I need to do my research as usual. Thank...

Hi Guys, I'm planning a trip to the south of Spain hoping to finish just north of Ronda and I'm wondering what to wear given the heat. I saw some British lads on GS's in the region last year all sporting T-sheets and I thought that was foolish - who would dream of riding a GS in the UK in a T-Sheet ...

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Hi Tango,


Yes, bought it here in sunny NI. I believe it has a full service history and I'll check it for recalls with BMW. Hopefully taking delivery next Friday and hopefully the sun will still be shining but as this is Norn Iron I'll not hold my breath!
Andy

Hi RTman and other contributors, I took your advice and bought a 2011 RT SE, 15k miles. Ok, I paid more than I originally intended but as I aim to head to S.Spain on it I figured its worth the investment. I traded my VFR800 and quite honestly was glad to see the back of it - it didn't suit my style ...

Hi RTman, No, not found one yet or at least not at the right price. There's a 2007 in Belfast at a dealer but they're asking silly money (another dealer has a 2011 with less miles for £500 more!) Unfortunately Northern Ireland is a small market and I'd have no trouble getting one on the mainland. So...

Don't want to seem pedantic boys as I'm a newbie but isn't this called "thread creep"? Its all very interesting but sod all to do with buying a 2007 RT
Andy

[size=2px]The screw on adapters to extend the valve are an MOT failure in the UK [/size] My trusty K75S has had a screw on adaptor on the rear wheel for years and always passes MOT. I remove the front one and keep it in my pocket for use on a VFR. Given that some folk think there's a safety issue h...

If the budget allows, go for a post 2010 model,[/size] Unfortunately - it doesn't! Thanks for all your input guys. I found other threads about the servo on earlier models and its made me reconsider the whole thing. I'll talk to the bank when she gets home and look at 07 onwards. (no wonder the 05 w...

[size=2px] but I maintain that if you don't need go by a servo bike, don't. [/size] Do you mean that in '07 BMW changed the design and stopped using the servo system? Obviously I need to research this more. What are other people's experience of the "dreaded wheezing brakes" and what are t...

Hello everyone, Greetings from a Newbie, I'm going to look at a 2005 1200RT on Monday and I was wondering if there was any common faults or problems I should specifically look out for. On a broader note are there known common problems that I should be aware of that may occur in the future? My curren...