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by Marc67
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member from Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 1744

Re: New member from Canada

Have a great and safe ride jackronner!
by Marc67
Sat Jul 14, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT

I will wait to see with the high seat, which is however only 5mm (3/16") higher when set to the low position than the normal seat at high position
by Marc67
Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT

I thought of a footpeg lowering kit but I am concerned about the reduced clearance and chances of scrapping the pegs...
by Marc67
Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT

Snerkler, Well I wouldn't say it's very nice of them as I asked for a high seat based on the results from the BMW-Motorrad.com seat height configurator application. According to the application, my inner leg curve is 1836mm (6'2', 36" waist, 33" inseam) and I need a high seat. So I've aske...
by Marc67
Fri Jul 13, 2018 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT

They are allowing me to swap the seats at a later date.
by Marc67
Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT
Replies: 12
Views: 1448

Re: Potentially getting back into biking and have some queries about the RT

Hi Toby, I'm having the exact same questions, so very much looking forward to see the answers. I bought a 2018 a few weeks ago and told the dealer I would like to swap the normal seat to a high seat. Obviously they don't have any in stock and they don't want to order a single seat for 700$CA, so the...
by Marc67
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member from Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 1744

Re: New member from Canada

Thank you all for your welcoming. After 600km, I could say that I love this bike. It is exactly what I was looking for. Very smooth and pleasant to ride. I appreciate the character of the boxer engine which doesn't have the power of the K1600 but is much more "alive". Thank you Bobf for th...
by Marc67
Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member from Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 1744

Re: New member from Canada


Thank you Canucks for your welcoming!

jbarr thank you for the link attached to your message, this site seems to be very interesting. I may certainly spend a few hours on this website channel during long Canadian winter's evenings.
by Marc67
Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New member from Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 1744

New member from Canada

Hello everyone, I came back to motorcycling 3 years ago after a 25 years break. At that time I bought a Versys 1000 2014 on which I had a lot of fun and confirmed that I am back to motorcycling for good. 37,000 kms in 2 and half years of riding BTW we cannot ride more than 8 months a year her where ...