BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi Jon, Sorry to hear about the Norge. Hope you are fully recovered. Most deer in counters don't end well for deer or people. Dumb deer probably wasn't crossing at one of posted deer crossings. NHL I sold my 07 Norge last year when I retired and moved from the Seattle area. The closest dealer is ove...

I bought it 2 weeks ago and haven't had a chance to ride it yet. Parked it in our new garage but had to go back to work 500 miles away. Will soon find out when I retire at the end of the month.

Thanks rtman. When you say you can get the pegs down easily did you mean dragging them or moving them?  As an older rider I'm concerned about getting on the bike. I am not as limber as I once was and wearing all my riding even less so. I've survived 45 years and so inclined to push as hard ...

Hello all,
I'm looking at a 09 with the factory lowered suspension. How does this affect handling? Problems with ground clearance? Any problems with this model year I need to be aware of?