BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I second the motion!  Can't be more embarrassing than the video I put up. We've all got moments like that in our history.  I'm currently sitting at home with my leg all strapped u and crutches beside me, having torn a calf muscle last Sunday, putting my GS on its centre-stand in t...

I've dropped my bike, unassisted by a passenger several times, the first time, within 1/2 mile of the dealer when I picked it up.  Mildly entertaining, self-deprecating story, but a long one that I'll not tell unless someone is interested.  It's kinda off topic. Sounds like it mig...

Look like a nice day out chaps.  Weird weather at the moment eh?  It's even sunny up there in Yorkshire!!

michaelc2710 wrote: cheers,
its Carbon Black

Ah - dark blue then...

michaelc2710 wrote: yep you sure will

as long as you're 45 minutes earlier...

timminator wrote: As a follow-up to the video I posted, these pics show the only damage that was sustained in that rather gentle drop.

Amazing!  Goes to show, the RT is quite well though out.  Not many bikes you could drop and have so little damage...

RTman10 wrote: Without the badge they look like Halfords bumper strips.

With the badge, they look like Halfords bumper strips with BMW badges glued on.

Nice looking bike!


8)

Casbar wrote: not bothered about the badge  8)

shame on you... :alas:

Casbar wrote:
Not really, everyone knows its Quartz Blue.

incoming...


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I'm really happy with the Nav V, but it does seem to be integrated far better with the GS than the RT. Having had the same Nav5 on a 14RT and then a 17GS, I wouldn't 100% agree. I think that the integration of the Nav5 with the bike systems is definitely better on the GS - mainly because the Nav5's...

RTman10 wrote:
You also forgot Blackpool illuminations, aftermarket filters, brake pads, screens, luggage, footpegs, seats, bars,mirrors..................

and what about the fastest colour(s)?  You forgot that too...

RTman10 wrote: The only adjustment you need to make to them is to find 2 very small BMW emblems .

Not a problem - presumably you keep a few in stock?


:alas: :alas:

simbo wrote:
Me too, Will there be a way of recognising each other? 

pink carnation, left button-hole...

Mac77 wrote: Fortunately, my wheelie bin took the brunt of the weight, through the seat

Your wheelie bin has a seat??