Humble Pie

[k9doc]

In a fit of pique and bad temper over faulty right hand switchgear, I unwisely sold my 2011 TC early last year replacing it with a Honda CBF1000. A fine workhorse of a bike very underrated I think and very reliable. BUT it is what it is and I found myself constantly missing the refinement and class of the RT. Not wishing to invest large sums in an LC, mainly because I don't do the miles that I used to, and after eating a generous portion of humble pie I managed to find a very nice low mileage 2013 Anniversary Edition. Should know better as this will be my fourth RT so I'm hoping this one sticks around a little longer.
Hope to put a few names to faces over the course of this season.

[Sullivj]

Welcome 'back'.


I had the CBF600, so I have some idea what you mean. Ultra reliable, but not a lot of character.

[David.]

Welcome back Chris, see you at the Northern meet in May & get yourself booked up for Tewkesbury in July.

[k9doc]

Thanks chaps.


@David,


Is the May thread the 'Northern Monkeys' 13/14 May at the National Mining Museum? Is this a weekend or just a day out around the Peak District which is incidentally my home turf ?

Unfortunately prior commitment for Saturday 8th July but might be able to manage a meet up in Matlock on Monday 10th. Could give you the 'twopenny tour' away from the hotspots if that sounds agreeable.

[David.]

Is the May thread the 'Northern Monkeys' 13/14 May at the National Mining Museum? Is this a weekend or just a day out around the Peak District which is incidentally my home turf?

The date (one day only) is either Sat. 13th or Sun. 14th May, TBC nearer the time weather dependant, https://1200rt.com/viewtopic.php?t=9

[David.]

Unfortunately prior commitment for Saturday 8th July but might be able to manage a meet up in Matlock on Monday 10th. Could give you the 'twopenny tour' away from the hotspots if that sounds agreeable.

We'll be heading home on Monday 10th July, how about a meet in Matlock for another month, starting with June.

The Premier Inn Matlock looks perfect.

[k9doc]

We'll be heading home on Monday 10th July, how about a meet in Matlock for another month, starting with June.

The Premier Inn Matlock looks perfect.

May I respectfully suggest that if the meet were to be on a weekend, then Matlock and particularly Matlock Bath should be avoided like the plague, unless it's purely for accommodation and to head out immediately.

[k9doc]

The date (one day only) is either Sat. 13th or Sun. 14th May, TBC nearer the time weather dependant, /viewtopic.php?t=9

Got that, thanks.

[David.]

May I respectfully suggest that if the meet were to be on a weekend, then Matlock and particularly Matlock Bath should be avoided like the plague, unless it's purely for accommodation and to head out immediately.

The suggestion was for accommodation, followed by a guided ride out.

Being ReTired, it could be midweek.

[k9doc]

The suggestion was for accommodation, followed by a guided ride out.

Being ReTired, it could be midweek.

Understood.

[David.]

I feel a new thread coming on.

[Ganesh]

Hi, going back to the original thread. I did it the other way round. After returning to two wheels after a few decades got the CBF1000 as it was the only sensible bike I could get my feet down on. After putting 10k on that in 18 months found the one I wanted, a factory lowered RT with a low seat. Having ridden it down to Lucca and use it for my commute wouldn't change it, maybe after another 15k might consider the LC version. It is a great bit of kit, n[size=2px]ow a very happy bunny[/size].

[gogs01]

..... I managed to find a very nice low mileage 2013 Anniversary Edition ..... this will be my fourth RT so I'm hoping this one sticks around a little longer .....

Good choice - I loved my 2013 Anniversary Edition.

[k9doc]

Good choice - I loved my 2013 Anniversary Edition.

You're right, I think the bike looks good in black and the gold bits go nicely. The previous owner has fitted a Touratech oil cooler guard which in my view enhances the bike's good looks. Expecting someone to come along and tell me that the engine is in danger of overheating and such guards are not recommended. Guess what? IDGAF!

[richardbd]

You're right, I think the bike looks good in black and the gold bits go nicely. The previous owner has fitted a Touratech oil cooler guard which in my view enhances the bike's good looks. Expecting someone to come along and tell me that the engine is in danger of overheating and such guards are not recommended. Guess what? IDGAF!

You'll probably find the guard is fine - as long as it has a BMW logo embossed on it.  Failing that, I suggest you glue one on, otherwise the bike will definitely overheat...