BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Also own some Ducs....
  '13 Multistrada 1200 S
  '11 Diavel Carbon
  '16 Scrambler Urban Enduro

And a 1972 Honda CL350 (that doesn't totally work).

I have a couple of Ducati's as spare bikes - Diavel and Scrambler.  Then a work-in-progress 1972 Honda CL350.


Kind of thinking I should swap the RT for a Multistrada.

I have a Ducati Diavel with "65 mph".  I'm from the UK, but live in Kentucky.  Plate cost $35!! I love it that lots of yanks don't understand irony.  My neighbour was totally puzzled by my plate and said "surely that goes quicker than 65?"  LOL!

My own bikes: [size=78%]  Honda CL350 (1972): 30 miles tops.  Fixing the old girl up [/size] [size=78%]  Ducati Diavel: 2000 miles, mostly commuting and Saturday run-a-bouts [/size] [size=78%]  RT: 4000 miles, commuting and a nice run down the Appalachian Mountain...

I used a rubber mallet! 

RTman10 wrote: Line it up and give it a shark knock with the palm of your hand on the outer edge of the housing.  It'll pop,on.

Thanks, will give it a go.  Wish me luck!

Question for reinstalling the mirror housing on an '09.


I have tried lining up the holes with the pins and pushing, but it's not going in. >:( [size=78%]  Should I just push harder, or is there some fixture I am not aware of?[/size]


Thanks

I'm convinced that my right grip is consistently warmer than the left after 20 mins or so.  Will rig up a temp monitors to confirm (because I'm a nerd).

I feel your pain, but economics would suggest that 10GBP is less expensive than a repeat failure.  Bite the bullet.

I've owned a Ducati Diavel for 4 years and when looking for a 2nd bike (for touring) I rode the Multi.  I just didn't take to it though.  Rode the RT and loved it straight away.


So now I have a Garage divided - Duc and BMW.

High quality scuff protection is now available for our BMW side cases. Fernando has been making the reflective kits for years. Recently he introduced the clear scuff protectors for side cases. I don't think they are on the website, just went public about a month ago with them. I am sure you can con...

Thanks, I wasn't aware of those reflective kits.  Those together with some scuff protection on the top front would be great. 


I have a car (AMG CLA 45), but pretty much use a bike daily and would be nice to keep it in good nick.

Right, thanks guys.  That's totally cleared up the Service interval questions I had then.  Thanks!    :beee: :alas: :eggs:

Yep, I'm very happy with the Ducati/BMW combo.  Maybe just a new Africa Twin to round out the set?


I seriously need to keep the RT for a little while, so will stay away from the Dealership.   

That's because of all the cast-iron engine bars, back-rests and huge screens that they add to their bikes! :alas: ;) :alas: ;) :alas: True that! UPDATE and HOLD THE PRESS though..... On the way home from work today, some jerk swung into my lane and caused me to take evasive action.  Glad I...