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Even though they all look the same

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:11 am
by moonie
Well, here is my 2012 R1200rt that i just picked up with 33k miles on it.

Its in almost new shape and I paid several $K less then NADA for it from a local power-sports dealer that took it in on trade and used it himself for a few months before his partner told him to either buy it or sell it!

His loss my gain! Here are a few low res picks. I just wanted to join in and say hello and cant wait for this winter to pass so I can really take it out for some extended riding. (I live in Michigan).

It came with rocker protectors and highway pegs.

Re: Even though they all look the same

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:44 am
by Spencert231
Hi Moonie and welcome always nice to know that one of us has got a bargain, great news. The bike handles well in the wet depending on tires and rider ability, but thinking about it and Michigan weather, keep it nice and dry in a warm room and just look and admire it and the Spring will soon come

Re: Even though they all look the same

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:18 am
by richardbd
moonie wrote: cant wait for this winter to pass so I can really take it out for some extended riding. (I live in Michigan).

Why wait?  Isn't the idea of the RT that it can be used year-round?


Mind you, your winters might be more challenging that ours!

Re: Even though they all look the same

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:52 am
by moonie
richardbd wrote:
Why wait?  Isn't the idea of the RT that it can be used year-round?


Mind you, your winters might be more challenging that ours!
Challenging? Do they make snow tires for it?  ;)

Unfortunately i live in a mobile home, but as you can see from both pictures i now own a carport with a west wall. I plan on moving it over to the wall and keeping it covered with the BMW Motorrad winter cover.

Re: Even though they all look the same

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:34 pm
by Spencert231
Seeing all the heater leads brought back cold memories of military training outside Medicine Hat, Alberta. I did two stints out there both during Oct - Dec and then they decided it was too cold to train after they put me through hell, still I have fond memories. But I don't think you will be riding your bike during winter.