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- Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:29 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Flapper Valve.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4550
Re: Flapper Valve.
Thanks to all the contributions to this thread. Butterfly valve seized open at some point over the winter (probably due to not getting cycled). Bike still under warranty but I didn't want a new downpipe/cat/butterfly assembly just to have the same issue occur again later. The dealer couldn't even te...
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: 7 Jurock shield
- Replies: 2
- Views: 626
Re: 7 Jurock shield
+1 for the 7 Jurock screen. Offers Goldwing levels of protection. Heaps better than the standard touring option from BMW.
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New Member from Chicago
- Replies: 5
- Views: 838
Re: New Member from Chicago
Hi Falco, that's am impressive CV and bike collection. We too are allowed to lane split in the UK, as long as your speed is 'appropriate'. All very civilised. Enjoy your RT, get back to us with your impressions once you have a few miles done. It will be interesting to s...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: New member and getting back into riding
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1165
Re: New member and getting back into riding
Hi Paul, There are very few on here who would have a bad word to say about the RT. I include myself in their number. Buy with confidence and enjoy the glorious roads in the west. Best regards from the east. :D
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hello to you all.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3129
Re: Hello to you all.
I also traded in a K1600GTLE for a 2020 R 1250 RT. No regrets, prefer the 'relative' simplicity of the Boxer. The lower weight is also very welcome.
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Wobbly feeling on my RT coming from a testride on a japanese bike
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2233
Re: Wobbly feeling on my RT coming from a testride on a japanese bike
When I set off on a 'new ride' the bike feels like it's 'falling' into very low speed corners. This sensation disappears very quickly. Very odd but very consistent sensation. Not an issue, just a feature. 8)
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Numb Bum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2030
Re: Numb Bum
Dunno if its only me but the seat on my 2019 RTLE is terrible (same as the one on my old 2018 model) i always keep sliding back and feel like someone is trying to pull my privates off !!!! have tried cooler cover and Gel Pad but to no joy , has anyone invested in a Sargent seat in the UK ? would we...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: I hit a pothole the other day.....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2127
Re: I hit a pothole the other day.....
Testament to the bikes quality suspension that the outcome was not worse. Last time I did that (a good few years ago) the bike landed on the deck!Old-Git wrote: just discovered this.....
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Considering Coming Over from S1000R - What to know?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3282
Re: Considering Coming Over from S1000R - What to know?
In an attempt to summarise, if I may, buy the R1250RT. They are fabulous machines, you will not regret it. There are many well proven ways to sort the seat to your satisfaction.
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Returning to the fold?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1449
Re: Returning to the fold?
Always loved our previous Beemers and toured all over the UK and Europe on them so hopefully the R1250RT will live up to expectations. Reasons for moving back to a Beemer is that Mrs Pillion is finding the XRT a bit too uncomfortable on longer journeys so it's back to the plushness of BMW seating, h...
- Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Battery life.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1943
Re: Battery life.
My last battery lasted more than 7 years, still working when I sold the bike. I did ensure that whenever the bike was not in use the battery was connected to the optimate.
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:08 pm
- Forum: GPS and TFT
- Topic: Which Sat. Nav. have you got & why?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5671
Re: Which Sat. Nav. have you got & why?
I have Nav VI. I have it because it came with my last bike (K1600). Works well, easy to use, integrated into the bike.
Badly let down by map updates which I have found impossible to complete due to extremely slow download speeds despite my superfast fibre service.
Badly let down by map updates which I have found impossible to complete due to extremely slow download speeds despite my superfast fibre service.
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Buying advice/opinions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2349
Re: Buying advice/opinions
Chaffin awabe! Great bike the K1600. I had a K1600B with nice set of quad Remus pipes fitted. Also had a stunning K1600GT with the Akra exhausts. The GT I just found too top heavy and actually struggled to establish a really comfortable all-day riding positio...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Buying advice/opinions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2349
Re: Buying advice/opinions
Hi Talisker, thanks for feedback and info. Good to hear from you, I have previously been a neighbour of yours as I used to 'bide' in Newmachar! Working down south at moment but home and residence still up your way, just further south now. Bypass has made a brilliant&am...
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:58 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Passenger footboards R 1250 RT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1343
Re: Passenger footboards R 1250 RT
Thanks R2K