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by BobM
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Tour de France RTs
Replies: 0
Views: 941

Tour de France RTs

Hi, I`ve been watching the tour de France on TV, they usually have loads of motorbikes involved in one capacity or another. Anyway, I noticed that they have been using a few of the latest RTs fitted with the adventure style panniers. Never seen that before. I wonder if this will start a trend. Cheer...
by BobM
Thu May 05, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: I'm a novice tourer - what are your trip planning tips for distance/stopovers?
Replies: 11
Views: 1249

Re: I'm a novice tourer - what are your trip planning tips for distance/stopovers?

Hi,
    Despite having toured in Scotland loads of times I thought I`d take a punt on the book which David suggested. What a useful little purchase. Thanks David.   
by BobM
Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Highway Code changes from 29/01/22
Replies: 9
Views: 1215

Re: Highway Code changes from 29/01/22

Hi,
      I`ve never really contemplated having a dashcam in my car or on my bike, but I think it maybe time to think about it now.
by BobM
Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: SOS icon and amber triangle on
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: SOS icon and amber triangle on

Hi,     Took my bike into the dealer I bought it from and explained the SOS problems. After having it for a day they called to say that they were contacting BMW to send a new Telemetry part, which would take about 5 days to arrive (just like Casbar). They gave me a new 1250rt as th...
by BobM
Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: SOS icon and amber triangle on
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: SOS icon and amber triangle on

Thanks fellas, bike is booked in for the 28th hopefully the dealer will get it sorted, to be fair they have been pretty helpful up to now. Doing the Ride to the Wall on the Saturday, so don`t want any hiccups. Cheers Bob.
by BobM
Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: SOS icon and amber triangle on
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: SOS icon and amber triangle on

Casbar, thank you, I was getting pretty wound up with it. Hopefully I`ll get the same fix.                             Cheers,         &am...
by BobM
Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: SOS icon and amber triangle on
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

SOS icon and amber triangle on

Hi, In march this year I traded my `14 RT LC ( never had a problem with it really), for a 69 reg 1250. Not done very many miles since march. Out for a ride about 6 weeks ago and the amber warning triangle on the upper dash kept flashing on and off and so did the SOS warning in the lower dash. But af...
by BobM
Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Tyre Pressures Again
Replies: 2
Views: 779

Re: Tyre Pressures Again

I agree. Normally go on digi gauge. But I was surprised that the bikes reading was that far out. Not usually that bad. Thought the heat might have caused it. Cheers.
by BobM
Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Tyre Pressures Again
Replies: 2
Views: 779

Tyre Pressures Again

Decided to go for the first ride in while yesterday. Checked tyre pressures, and using foot pump (which is usually pretty good) set them to 2.5/2.9 , off I went. I had the tyre pressure set into the dash and soon it was showing 2.2 and 2.6 and it showed that for 30 mins. So came home. Today I though...
by BobM
Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Numb Bum
Replies: 13
Views: 2270

Re: Numb Bum

Hi, After seeing one of the guys at a Xmas RTE with a `coolcovers`on his GS, I got one for my 2014 RT. I kept it on all the time and found it helped make things a bit more comfy all the time, not just when it was hot. Really good on the RBLR1000. Same cover fits on the 1250.Cheers.
by BobM
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: FJR1300 V's R1200RT
Replies: 21
Views: 4904

Re: FJR1300 V's R1200RT

Hi, I had an 08 FJR, put a z technik screen on and it was great. But it didn`t have cruise control (they do now) and I think that is a must now for long touring. Had a 2014 Rt and now have a 1250. Both are great bikes, better speced than the FJ, I think more agile, and the stock seat more comfy. Wou...
by BobM
Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: R1250 Tank Bag
Replies: 10
Views: 2248

Re: R1250 Tank Bag

Hi, hearing about the interference  of the 307 makes me feel better, I thought it was me being picky. Will definitely check out the SW M ranges. Cheers all.
by BobM
Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: R1250 Tank Bag
Replies: 10
Views: 2248

Re: R1250 Tank Bag

I watched a video of one of the SW Motech bags, looks nice, might go with them as I couldn`t see a strap on them. Cheers all.
by BobM
Mon May 31, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: R1250 Tank Bag
Replies: 10
Views: 2248

Re: R1250 Tank Bag

Thanks guys, I did try the Givi XS 307 tanklock (didn`t actually fit it) but it seemed very long, also it had a strap that I think was supposed to go round the bars but I didn`t like that, shame as it was a good deal. I like the tanklock idea though. Will look at Hepco as well. Much obliged.
by BobM
Sun May 30, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: R1250 Tank Bag
Replies: 10
Views: 2248

R1250 Tank Bag

Hi, Can anyone recommend a tank bag for the 1250RT. I`m thinking of about 10 litres or so. I had the BMW R1200 tank bag before I moved up to the 50, but didn`t really care for the straps. Cheers.