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by Gs4Rt
Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Duration of RT Ownership
Replies: 29
Views: 2718
Great Britain

Re: Duration of RT Ownership

What a fine looking Rt. "In your own word's that you posted" Does just about everything perfect, is so good and reliable, this Rt is probably my favourite bike. Flipping heck I hope you talk yourself out of replacing it with a Rtw. You could end up with a bad case of seller's remorse, you ...
by Gs4Rt
Sat Nov 16, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: Canada and 24 states ride
Replies: 1
Views: 2324
Great Britain

Re: Canada and 24 states ride

Hello from 🇬🇧 I've just read your report and viewed the photos of your amazing journey, 12000 miles in a relatively short time must have been tiring but also very rewarding with jaw dropping scenery. Thanks for sharing it ,good luck and health in your retirement .Hope you have many more journeys on ...
by Gs4Rt
Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Duration of RT Ownership
Replies: 29
Views: 2718
Great Britain

Re: Duration of RT Ownership

I've owned my 2006 Rt from new so that's 18 years with 35000 miles on the clock. I do all the maintenance with oils changed regardless of mileage including a brake fluid change to both wheel and control circuits every 2 years. What do I think of it ? absolutely amazing, as all Rts are thats why we r...
by Gs4Rt
Sun Oct 27, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Custom Paint Work
Replies: 22
Views: 3516
Great Britain

Re: Custom Paint Work

What a stunning paint repair you have managed to get done, finding a paint shop willing to take on the task must have caused you some sleepless nights ! I was considering buying an Iconic a while ago but was put off by the very same reason ,who could repair that wonderful paint finish if required.
by Gs4Rt
Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Key Barrel
Replies: 3
Views: 1042
Great Britain

Re: Key Barrel

It all depends on how lucky you are, the luggage locks have 6 leafs numbered 1,2 or 3 these are arranged 3 in the top of the barrel and 3 in the bottom of the barrel to suit the coding of the key. It's unlikely the leafs could be rearrange to suit your key .I recently attempted to do what you are as...
by Gs4Rt
Sun Sep 15, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New 2025 BMW R1300RT Spied: 7 Things To Know!
Replies: 15
Views: 8986
Great Britain

Re: New 2025 BMW R1300RT Spied: 7 Things To Know!

I'm sure it will look great in the showroom, I had my reservations on the new Gs1300 but that all changed when I cast my eyes over a triple black one at Chester Motorrad .Now thats the dogs dangilies, but I can't afford one :(or can I :lol:
by Gs4Rt
Wed Sep 11, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello from Cheshire
Replies: 2
Views: 792
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Re: Hello from Cheshire

I am also planning on going to Oulton Park on Saturday. Let's hope the weather is good :)
by Gs4Rt
Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hello from Cheshire
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Great Britain

Hello from Cheshire

20240906_135424.jpg 20240906_135945.jpg Hi everyone I have visited the site numerous times and thought I should register to continue and maybe join in some of the discussions. BMW bikes I've owned are R1100gs, F650gs 1984 R80st. Presently own a 1982 R80st at the moment dismantled having a restorati...