Newbie from Calif

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Beem530i
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Long time K1200s and k1200gt rider who has rented a few RT’s in Europe. Just picked up a 2018 RT with less than 3,000 miles on it. Adding some Pirelli Angel GT-A’s, painted top Heed crash bars and Clearwater lights, painted top case to match and looking forward to many happy miles!
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Beem530i wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:30 pm Long time K1200s and k1200gt rider who has rented a few RT’s in Europe. Just picked up a 2018 RT with less than 3,000 miles on it. Adding some Pirelli Angel GT-A’s, painted top Heed crash bars and Clearwater lights, painted top case to match and looking forward to many happy miles!
I always fancied a K1200 but have heard too many horror stories about the ABS. Anyway, welcome. :-D
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Hi and welcome to the forum :)
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Elkinell wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:33 pm I always fancied a K1200 but have heard too many horror stories about the ABS. Anyway, welcome. :-D
I still have the S and the GT - both 2006. Other than the obnoxious noise, never a problem with ABS on either of them. Enjoying my RT though. Will prob keep the S for 1 up day trips and use the RT for 2 up and longer rides.
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Welcome to the forum
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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