9 Easy Questions from a Lurking Newbie

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Precisely thats why the RT needs a locking system because you have no other option.
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Levisp wrote: Precisely thats why the RT needs a locking system because you have no other option.

I wish some engineering genius at Touratech or Wunderlich would design some kind of locking straps for the nav.  They would sell like hotcakes if they did it right.
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I wish BMW redesigned the top fairing around the SatNav for locking capability and I would buy the parts for retrofit. Its a pity they didn't do it for 2016 bikes. Its been over 2 years. I know you can take it off and store in the lockable compartment but its a PITA. Its when you stop for fuel and go and pay that some scumbag will nick it, probably when you need it most on a tour.
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Levisp wrote: I wish BMW redesigned the top fairing around the SatNav for locking capability and I would buy the parts for retrofit. Its a pity they didn't do it for 2016 bikes. Its been over 2 years. I know you can take it off and store in the lockable compartment but its a PITA. Its when you stop for fuel and go and pay that some scumbag will nick it, probably when you need it most on a tour.

I can think of several ways to disable the push button, but then the problem is you can't get it off yourself for map updates and downloading routes.
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Levisp wrote: I wish BMW redesigned the top fairing around the SatNav for locking capability and I would buy the parts for retrofit. Its a pity they didn't do it for 2016 bikes. Its been over 2 years. I know you can take it off and store in the lockable compartment but its a PITA. Its when you stop for fuel and go and pay that some scumbag will nick it, probably when you need it most on a tour.

Really you guys amaze me. What do you think the rest of us do. As I've said, I've never had a lockable sat nav. If your that worried you just push the button and stick it in your pocket  8)
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Best1. Light weight
2. Handling
3. Brakes, especially the early servo items ; )


Worst
1. Gearbox clunky 1 - 2 change
2. N/a
3. N/a


Accessories
1. Comfort seat
2. Touring screen
3. Top box



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Best:
1. LC engine
2. Handling
3. Callisto grey, extra fast paint scheme


Worst:
1. Exhaust note
2. Top box - practical but UGLY
3. Engine bars - impractical and UGLY


Must have:
1.  Akra end can
2.  Touring screen
3.  Advanced rider training


;) :alas: ;) :alas: ;)



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Casbar wrote:
Really you guys amaze me. What do you think the rest of us do. As I've said, I've never had a lockable sat nav. If your that worried you just push the button and stick it in your pocket  8)

It's not that I mind the work of removing it, more afraid I will forget and it will be gone by the time I remember.
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Great feedback everyone. Thanks.


Keep em coming!
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richardbd wrote: Best:
3. Callisto grey, extra fast paint scheme

Worst:
1. Exhaust note

Must have:
1.  Akra end can

Richard,
I will overlook the offense of blasphemy  >:D you committed against my RT, graced as it is by a blue paint scheme--which, I must add, is remarkably unlike previous RT's--so that I might benefit from your wisdom about the Akro exhaust.

However, I must first request a favor from you.  If I confess the grievous sin of having owned and adored not just one but more than a dozen Harley Davidsons, can you find the mercy in your heart to continue speaking to me?  I still own and still adore them, by the way, which means I am requesting absolution without admitting remorse.

I had to bring up the topic of Harleys because as a result of my long involvement with that marque, I am both highly sensitive to exhaust note and a bit wary of spending money on exhausts that fail to provide that much sought after mechanical symphony.  Which, to set the record straight, should never be evaluated on the basis of volume alone, particularly excessive volume.  Any more than rock music should.

So, my question for you is ... would an Akro exhaust, delightful on more sporty motorcycles, be unseemly on an RT?  Would it be the equivalent of equipping a Bentley with a Borla exhaust?  And would it be irritating on a long ride? 

Or it would it have the opposite effect?

I'd love to hear your opinion and, the more biased or prejudiced, the better.

Thanks,


ape





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I'm an ex Harley guy as well, last week sold my 2014 CVO Road King. It had V&H True duals and slash cut ovals. Sounded great and was a good improvement with the correct map.


I fitted the Akro two weeks ago, love it, not offensively noisy but sounds great when you accelerate. Its lighter than the standard can, but thats about it, no performance increase. I bought mine off eBay from a BMW dealer in Germany, took 5 days to arrive and was £628 delivered. Fitted it in about 30 mins. Really pleased with it
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apehair wrote:
Richard,
I will overlook the offense of blasphemy  >:D you committed against my RT, graced as it is by a blue paint scheme--which, I must add, is remarkably unlike previous RT's--so that I might benefit from your wisdom about the Akro exhaust.

However, I must first request a favor from you.  If I confess the grievous sin of having owned and adored not just one but more than a dozen Harley Davidsons, can you find the mercy in your heart to continue speaking to me?  I still own and still adore them, by the way, which means I am requesting absolution without admitting remorse.

I had to bring up the topic of Harleys because as a result of my long involvement with that marque, I am both highly sensitive to exhaust note and a bit wary of spending money on exhausts that fail to provide that much sought after mechanical symphony.  Which, to set the record straight, should never be evaluated on the basis of volume alone, particularly excessive volume.  Any more than rock music should.

So, my question for you is ... would an Akro exhaust, delightful on more sporty motorcycles, be unseemly on an RT?  Would it be the equivalent of equipping a Bentley with a Borla exhaust?  And would it be irritating on a long ride? 

Or it would it have the opposite effect?

I'd love to hear your opinion and, the more biased or prejudiced, the better.

Thanks,


ape

Ape,


IMHO the Akra end can transforms the bike.  It doesn't make any difference to the performance but it looks so much better than the huge lump of chrome and stops the bike sounding like a sewing machine!


I tried it with the baffle out but that was too loud and made my head hurt when I rode.  I put it back and now I think it sounds GREAT...
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Thank you, casbar and richard.  Good to hear.


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I took the plunge and sold my 2013 Wing (F6B) and bought a 2009 RT. Flying to South Carolina to pick it up and riding it home to Virginia. Excited!
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timjoebob wrote: I took the plunge and sold my 2013 Wing (F6B) and bought a 2009 RT. Flying to South Carolina to pick it up and riding it home to Virginia. Excited!

Looks like a really nice bike - enjoy!!


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