BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi Steve, my reply regarding the tyres being good was aimed at the comment  "squared off". I took the bike out today and it has transformed the handling, I rather nievely thought the pressures would be checked before handover plus it's got the tyre pressure monitoring system. Can'...

The tyres are Michelin Pilot Road 4GT

Hi
Yes it happens all the time, so not road related and it's brand new so not tyres. I did try it without the panniers the other day and same problem.
I've got the 1000km service due soon so will try and explain to the dealer.
Cheers.
Ian

Hi
Thanks for the suggestions, the tyre pressures were a little low 2.1/2.5 instead of 2.5/2.9.
Unfortunately I've been too busy to take it out and see if it's made any difference.
Will keep you posted.
Cheers.
Ian

Hi I'm new to the forum and BMW bikes, I'm lucky enough to owe a new 2018 R1200RT, I've tried using the  search key but couldn't find he answer, so sorry if it's already been covered. I wasn't able to test ride the bike before I bought it here in Spain, there wasn't one available. So not su...