BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I thought this might be worth posting up for the group if anyone is considering undertaking the scheduled maintenance on their own bike. We filmed this over 2 days in October at the end of the riding season (for me!). I had my ridding buddy (BoxFlyer) on the wrenches while i filmed. Its long! which ...

Its 36C here in Eastern Canada today, with Humidex well into 40's-- it was refreshing to watch those vids...!

I have a Neotec and use a Cardo Q3 system that works excellent.

Can i assume you are located in North America? If so, take a minute and locate your nearest Motorrad dealer. Then plan a drive there to sit on and see the bike up close, as well, and have your name added to the test ride day when it comes in the next month or so. Be aware, coming onto a BMW that the...

One comment I meant to mention in my reply above was bar grip. I am a competitive rider in road racing, enduro, and now trials. IN every discipline i have attended numerous clinics and training schools. They all have a few things in common, one of them relating to grip on the bars. You made a refere...

ah yes! i see that now. You brits are blessed with gorgeous twisty roads, even when the land is flat. I ride in the New Forest, and I find that the traffic in the south can be horrendous, even in the country side. Once i hit Oxford, it seems (to my simple Canadian brain) it lightens a bit.

I think you are riding well after being away from it for so long. I also think you are on the right track -- planned courses and a lot of seat time will serve to dramatically improve both your confidence and your comfort with the bike. You are clearly attentive to the task at hand, so match that wit...

I use an AirHawk R on my Sargent seat (and also with the stock seat). I have done several 18 hour days with mine (Saddle Sore 1000's). Over time all seats will cause my rear to ache a bit. I have experimented with the AirHawk. I start a 4 hour stretch (length between fill-ups) with the pad slightly ...

On my Wethead I spent a considerable amount of time and money finding what would not work and what would work. Story HERE For those trying the link and having difficulty, you need to remove the "s" in "https" for some browsers security settings. That being said, I read this post...

My opinion  on your original question -- I use Cardo Q3, simply because I used a Q2 prior to it and had grown accustomed to the idiosyncrasies and functions. I find it works excellent and does I all I ask. Last year I was invited on a ride with supplied equipment where the intercom was the ...

SaultGuy wrote: Thanks Kiki.  You going to be at Wolf BMW in London for the demo ride June 9?

Nope -- Every-time i go to a demo ride my bank account takes a hit.....
but have fun!

FOr those interested, RKA makes custom colored designs to match your bike.

http://www.rka-luggage.com/A06%20Liners ... 02014.html

Just a few comments regarding Sargent seats-- I too have one on my '16 RTW. The width is substantially greater then stock, but more importantly, the seat is dished as opposed to crowned. Crowned seats are great for aggressive sport riding and short rides. They are also easier on your inner thighs at...

SaultGuy-- Assuming you are of average stature, If you can, call the dealers and attempt to try the GT in addition and back-to-back with the boxers. my reasons are as follows: 1) you will appreciate the boxer personality more if you have a recent comparison with the 6 cyl 2) you may like the GT more...

unfortunately there is not a way to connect to the bike speakers without hard-wiring, or more specifically, using the data port on the right glove compartment. the only "source" options are Sat, Radio, and Aux. The BT function on the bike is designed to be used with a BT headset (ideally, ...