Picked Up My New RT Today!

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RTtourer
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Picked Up My New RT Today!

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[size=2px]Just rode it home this afternoon and love it, so far. I don't think my sentiments will change either! I don't plan on doing too much to the bike. I'm having the top case painted to match the bike (Alpine White). I ordered one of the newer AeroFlow windscreens and it's supposed to be here this Friday. I don't see myself changing much else on this bike, possibly the seat or add engine/pannier guards. I'm sure I'll be asking questions. For now, I'm going to read the manuals and tinker.[/size]
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I would highly recommend the cylinder guards, whether BMW or an aftermarket brand.  One gentle drop and you can spoil the cylinder covers, they are magnesium, brittle and expensive to replace.  I have the BMW ones, and they have paid for themselves twice already.
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Definitely get guards, wish mine had arrived a week earlier :o(


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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Just take a look at the mess that was left of my cylinder head after a very low speed (~5mph) off.

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Paggers, I bought the black cylinder guards from Nippy Norman, worth the money and will hide your damage.
So when is this “old enough to know better” supposed to kick in?
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Machine art moto cylinder guards, simple install, they work
Bmw pannier guards
Werks quite ride windshields
Hope you find your seat comfortable, otherwise after market is your only hope
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Taz wrote: Paggers, I bought the black cylinder guards from Nippy Norman, worth the money and will hide your damage.
Thanks Taz, it's an old picture (there is a thread on here with video of the tip-over). I considered just hiding the damage, but the bike was less than two weeks old at the time and I decided that I wanted to learn my lesson and put her back to rights. A personal choice.
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Cannot recommend head covers enough.
Dropped my bike twice while on holiday in Spain. Both times at less than walking pace. No damage both times.
I have the Givi ones but any will do so long as you get them!
I was born with nothing and unfortunately I still have most of it left.
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T6pilot wrote: Machine art moto cylinder guards, simple install, they work
Bmw pannier guards
Werks quite ride windshields
Hope you find your seat comfortable, otherwise after market is your only hope

Registered the bike today and took it for a nice 245 mile ride and I couldn't wait for the ride to end...my rear-end was ready to fall off. Ready to order a Russell Day Long seat! Love this bike though...really love it!
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