BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Safe travels where ever you go...what ever you ride.

This might explain it more clearly. [size=16px]The gear shift pro is both software and hardware. Essentially it is computer controlled but must make changes within the gearbox and clutch to work.  [/font][/size] [size=16px]On the up shift pressure on the gear pedal disengages the clutch and...

My US Manual clearly states >>> [size=2px]In order for the system to identify [/size] [size=2px]a request for a gearshift [/size] [size=2px] [/size] To me that indicates that if you don't preload the shifter the bike is not ready for a gear shift this the clunk some people experience.  No d...

This link took me to a clip of someone changing up and down on a GS on the centre stand. No commentary, no evidence of a quickshifter. Where does this idea of "pre-load" come from ? If it's the rider's manual, your manual is different to mine. My manual says : "move the shift lever f...

I read that as firmly press or lift the lever when you want to change gear.  I never found pre loading necessary to change smoothly. That's not the definition of "pre-load the shifter" and they also speak to taking up the slack between the travel and the shift.  This tel...

I am surprised it isn't mentioned more often in this thread - the KEY to smooth usage of the shit assist feature.  PRE-LOADING the shifter is the key to using this system correctly. BMW goes as far as specifically detailing this in the riders manual.  You MUST preload the shift.&am...

Sprintgull wrote: Just ordered some Grip Buddies.  Hands starting to get a bit old and arthritic, so we'll see how it goes.  Got big hands too.

I hated Grip Buddies.  Grip puppies I love.  I didn't like the seam, verlcro.....and the harder foam feeling of the buddies.

Looks like a nice piece of kit. The only thing is it doesn't have a clear plastic pocket on the top for keeping quick access items in eg passport, tickets, etc. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I solved that problem with buying one of these too....which has the phone/map clear attachment to the top...

I have had the same bag on mine all summer.  I like it a lot....just make sure it's snapped on.  Sometimes when I think it's secured, it's not.


Enjoy it....I love mine.

Maybe I'll pass then....


Thanks

RTman10 wrote:
A 2016 what.  On an LC fitted with A Nav IV/V the elastic straps might result in it being difficult to get it locked on properly.

Sorry.....I just assume since it's an RT forum we are always talking about an RT.


2016 R1200RT


For such little money...might be worthy of a try.

RT my friend. San Marino Blue 2016

The color is so deep and rich.....

This would fit on a 2016?