New member/ lurker
New member/ lurker
Hello to all.
A quick note of the thanks to you all for the information I have gleaned from the site. After having a really good read and a weekend in Wales on a demonstrator from Allan Jefferies I have bought myself a 2015 RT LE in ebony black.
I'm finding the bike a little wide to filter on, but I'm sure I will get used to this, the handling and comfort are superb and I can honestly say that I am delighted with the bike.
Thank you again and regards to all.
Dave
A quick note of the thanks to you all for the information I have gleaned from the site. After having a really good read and a weekend in Wales on a demonstrator from Allan Jefferies I have bought myself a 2015 RT LE in ebony black.
I'm finding the bike a little wide to filter on, but I'm sure I will get used to this, the handling and comfort are superb and I can honestly say that I am delighted with the bike.
Thank you again and regards to all.
Dave
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Yes, welcome Dave. As they say regarding filtering, if the handlebars fit through the gap, then the panniers will as well....!
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My standard panniers are wider than the handlebars?
scunny1 R1200RT LE 2015
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The gauge of if the bike fits is the mirrors and not the handlebars Steve F wrote: Yes, welcome Dave. As they say regarding filtering, if the handlebars fit through the gap, then the panniers will as well....!
Width (incl. mirrors) 982.8 mm (incl. panniers: 984.5 mm)
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He meant mirrors. Approx 41". Panniers are 38". Measured with an old tape measure over a cover.
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According to BMW you're out by about 70mm (41-38=3" which is 76mm)RTman10 wrote: He meant mirrors. Approx 41". Panniers are 38".
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Mirrors must be growing under the cover. It's too cold to go out and remeasure. let's say if the front goes through the back will surely follow.
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Is this the same for the earlier R1200RT TC ?RTman10 wrote: Mirrors must be growing under the cover. It's too cold to go out and remeasure. let's say if the front goes through the back will surely follow.
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I seem to remember when I had my 2010 RT that it was narrower at the front and looking online at a user manual it says it is 905mm with mirrors so it does appear to be narrower at the front so if the front goes through a gap the rear may not with panniers on Mike wrote: Is this the same for the earlier R1200RT TC ?
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inch and a half in old money extra at either side Mike wrote: So for the TC a Couple of inches either side bigger at the back?
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Not yet, but they are getting there.falconmick wrote: Welcome from Yorkshire, is the new showroom completed at AJs yet?
I'll be fine with the filtering in time, but it sure feels a lot wider than the 1200st.
Dave