BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Lovely. I'm glad you're happy with the Yeti. 😊 Do I get the idea?. Yes, I got the Idea you wanted me to explain my comment on the GS being imo a superior bike after your first post. Maybe I'll do a write up one day as to why "I" think it's the Better bike. Brilliant, we'll look forward to...

By owning 3 GS's whilst owning a 2011 RT and riding the later model RT's for comparison. It's not really rocket science is it? I prefer the GS. 👍 I prefer my Skoda Yeti over my previous Ford Focus because. 1. Having bad knees the higher Yeti seat allows easier access. 2. The Yeti rear seats are rem...

simbo wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:44 pm Take a test ride on one

That doesn't really answer my question now does it. Test Ride not necessary as I have owned a GS so I was particularly interested in how you have formed your own personal opinion.
Thanks.

jesim1 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:13 am I know some will be unhappy with this comment, but for me at least, the older RTs just didn't have it, there were better bikes around for less money, the more modern ones however, thinking 1250 onwards, brought an old and ailing motorcycle back from the brink

Rubbish.

Eight and half years now for my 2011 RT. I only keep it as a winter hack because it's not worth much. I've had 3 GS's in that time (far superior bike) but might be tempted with a 1300 RT when they come out. Each to his own, but I would be interested to learn just what makes the GS "a far super...

I fitted the same Tyres to my Twin Cam and they also are a bit noisy. The Scalloping" you mention does seem to be a feature of these tyres (as is the case with some other brands) and this is what causes the noise (when leaning over in a bend) I must admit to being surprised as in comparable tyr...

Problem solved.
What I was doing after going through the deletion was "going back" to previous pages. I have tried closing down the forum after the deletion then re-opening and that works fine.

When I delete my Private Messages they re-appear after I re-open the Forum next day. What an I doing wrong ?.

Now Sold.

Thanks for the nice comment DaveCly. Incidentally, the tomatoes are just now to beginning to ripen so the lucky buyer can help themselves to a few.
Only a few mind ! !.

I do recall investigating use of a good quality "Car" oil in my RT's but found difficulty in sourcing one with the required 15w-50 viscosity.

Click on the sellers User Name, in this case Our Gee and there you go.

My much loved 2011 very well maintained Twin Cam RT is now up for sale. 23,800 miles from new with Nine BMW Main Dealer service stamps and three Independents. On top of this over the last four years whilst in my ownership there have been numerous in between and extra service tasks carried out by mys...

Original BMW Tank Bag in really nice and clean condition. All zips work fine. Part number believed to be 71 60 7 706 363. No problems with fouling control levers etc with the Bag that is designed for this bike. Now believed to be un-available from BMW. Can post to UK address on receipt and clearance...

Consider a GS. Very draughty ! !.