BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Blue skies and a drying track, so out for a short ride, around the local roads. Bike was well "pumped up" for it, as the photo below proves!

Old Foxy

Went for a trundle around Wiltshire & North Hants. Clocked this:-

+1 on Steve's comments. Done it twice in Australia, with no issues.

Enjoy your trip.

Old Foxy

Another day, another thatch! Old Foxy

Finally got the RT out, on clean, dry roads. Just a nice bimble around the Oxfordshire countryside. Most of the villages are 20 mph limits now - it's getting like being in Wales, without the mountains!

Old Foxy

Took one of my Panthers out for a spin - the lanes around here are still too mucky for the R1250RT!

Looks like it will be "BMW" weather on Saturday!

Old Foxy

Try getting a Model 120 Panther onto its centre stand and you will realise that the RT is a doddle, by comparison. The Panther is much lighter than the RT, too!

Old Foxy

I post when I have something which I think might be useful or interesting. Being a sad old anorak, that is not very often! I will admit that I am only really interested in RT related stuff, though I accept that others may want more of a community feel. Each to their own, I have no issues with that. ...

With a "drying track", I took out my little Panther, as she does not mind getting a bit wet. Just as well, 'cos quite a few roads were still flooded and required a bit of "wading". I thought the sign at Swallowfield (company name, not a danger sign) was quite appropriate. The R12...

Yes, Dropped it here, in the Thames Valley! Thanks a bunch. My RT is in the garage, on life support. I did manage a short (30 mile) run yesterday. Once the salt is down, the BMW remains in hibernation and I just use my Panthers. They are oily enough to not be bothered by a bit of salt! Roll on the s...

I have used Rub'n'Buff on bare alloy casing (on my old 1989 R100RT) with very good results. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/699269873/original-rub-n-buff-metallic-wax-finish?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_-craft_supplies_and_tools-powe...

Now we all know where to come, to borrow the tools........!

I ,too, took out the 5 year plan. Covers parts & labour (not tyres) so turned out to be a bit of a bargain, methinks. I still have two years left on mine.

Old Foxy

Bad luck with the Lurgi!

I had my flu & Covid jabs recently - flu in the left arm, Covid in the right. I'm covered, as long as I don't get flu in the right arm......

At least you are not currently missing fine, warm, dry riding weather.

Best wishes,

Old Foxy

I had the suspension software update done on my 2020 R1250RT last week (there is one, specifically for the "civilian" RT). No change to the bike's performance, as my dealer clearly used the correct RT update and not the GS one! I suggest you go back and ask them to install the correct soft...