Hello from York UK

[Rusty]

Hello all,

I've been using this forum for various information so I thought I might introduce myself.

I bought a 2011 R1200RT this summer on a whim. I'd decided to do some touring in northern Europe and there was no chance of me doing that realistically on my other bikes, so I quickly justified the purchase of another... Along with the touring it's also become a favourite and probably now the bike a ride the most.

I bought it from a specialist dealer near Holmfirth who I think did a good deal. Extras I've added to date are; BMW comfort seat, HEED crash bars front and back, a GPS mount above the clocks, foam comfort grips, optimate charging lead.

The only thing I'm not too keen on are the Maxxis Supermaxx ST tyres it's fitted with. I'm thinking to change to Pirelli Angel GT's as they have good reviews and not as expensive as some of the very new models.

I'm hoping for some more touring in the summer but still make fairly regular trips to Seaways cafe in Fridaythorpe. Give me a shout if you're ever around there.

R

[sakm]

Hi and welcome to the forum

I too am a regular at seaways! It's a cracking ride from Hull

[Doctor T]

Welcome to the site
I can highly recommend the Angle GT tyres. Remember that the rear has to be "A" rated for the rear. "A" stands for heavy duty

[Rusty]

Hi and welcome to the forum

I too am a regular at seaways! It's a cracking ride from Hull

Cracking breakfast as well. My favourite around here

[Rusty]

Welcome to the site
I can highly recommend the Angle GT tyres. Remember that the rear has to be "A" rated for the rear. "A" stands for heavy duty

Thanks for confirming Doctor. I've ordered those now

[sakm]

Cracking breakfast as well. My favourite around here

I prefer trackers in brid for the brekkie!

[Rusty]

I prefer trackers in brid for the brekkie!

I’ll give it a try. I think I’ve only been there once.

[Rusty]

Thanks for confirming Doctor. I've ordered those now

Now on the bike. Hopefully I’ll try them tomorrow.