BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

k9doc wrote:Avon Storm 2 Ultra.

Have used these tyres and their predecessors for years, Azarro, ST and have always had confidence (main consideration IMO) in both wet and dry. Never taken note of how long they last but they certainly do the job.
Not the most popular choice I admit and probably not on the 'approved list'.

Tyre choice is obviously a personal thing, most importantly, you have to have confidence in what you fit. They are not on the BMW "approved list".

David. wrote: Tyre choice is obviously a personal thing, most importantly, you have to have confidence in what you fit. They are not on the BMW "approved list".

I wonder what criteria are used to achieve that status. Would they be the same ones that are fulfilled by the suppliers of duff switch gear, paint, suspension components and going back a few years, ring antennae and fuel pump controllers. I suspect the main criterion is $$$ kerching! or am I being disloyal?

Just seen the poll over in the other thread. It would seem that I'm in a minority. Still, resisted having 'flares' until it was impossible to buy trousers with straight legs. Anyone else remember flares?  8)

k9doc wrote: Just seen the poll over in the other thread. It would seem that I'm in a minority. Still, resisted having 'flares' until it was impossible to buy trousers with straight legs. Anyone else remember flares?  8)

Flares. Sea Dogs. Oxford Bags. Tonics. 501's. Trouser evolution. Still in the 501's (not originals)

Mike wrote: Flares. Sea Dogs. Oxford Bags. Tonics. 501's. Trouser evolution. Still in the 501's (not originals)

Bet you never had an 'Adam Adamant' jacket or a swallow-tailed parka (the real deal). Just called Levis when I had them. Went with the desert boots with orange (or sometimes purple) laces. Good days, mates all had scooters.

k9doc wrote: Bet you never had an 'Adam Adamant' jacket or a swallow-tailed parka (the real deal). Just called Levis when I had them. Went with the desert boots with orange (or sometimes purple) laces. Good days, mates all had scooters.

Mmmmh. Never got the mod thing. Although I was looking at one of those Stripped down skeleton hairdryers the other day - still don't get it. Mind you, they always had smart girls. Must have been the DMs and feather cuts

Mike wrote: Mmmmh. Never got the mod thing. Although I was looking at one of those Stripped down skeleton hairdryers the other day - still don't get it. Mind you, they always had smart girls. Must have been the DMs and feather cuts

Paul Weller et al fair bit younger than me. Kipper ties, 'hipsters' and the scoots weren't stripped down but loaded up with mirrors and luggage racks. Lambretta TV 175 was the steed of choice.

This may prove to be a useful resource for event planning. Maybe it could be made into a 'sticky' for 'Meetings and Get Together'.

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=53.9;-1.4;5&l=rain-3h

Location top left and date bottom left

At this stage Saturday is looking a bit iffy but we all know things can change. Would a change to Sunday make life difficult for anyone (just in case)?

k9doc wrote:Would a change to Sunday make life difficult for anyone.

Not for me, I'm available both Saturday & Sunday. Let's aim for Saturday & take it from there. Would obviously prefer the best day weather-wise.

k9doc wrote:At this stage Saturday is looking a bit iffy but we all know things can change.

The forecast is now looking good for Saturday, with showers on Sunday! https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2634217

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Agreed, Saturday now looking better than Sunday. However could still get showers (30-40% chance) nearer  the coast in the afternoon, but a dry start from Wetherby. I could live with that. As we all know, forecast should be more accurate the closer we get.

k9doc wrote:However could still get showers (30-40% chance) nearer the coast in the afternoon, but a dry start from Wetherby.

Could always head in the opposite direction to the Yorkshire Dales.

Not a bad idea as weather looks better at the moment. Could change though but not worried about a shower or two in any event.
How's about this; 159 miles 4hrs 32 mins exc stops.
Basically Dentdale on a mix of roads.
                                       
                                                                 
Any other opinions?

k9doc wrote:How's about this; 159 miles 4hrs 32 mins exc stops.

Possibly a little too ambitious & not keen on the A65/A59 from Settle towards Harrogate.

k9doc wrote:Any other opinions?

How about this, 153.8 miles in 4 hrs 2 mins, the destination is Hawes, with a stop each way in Grassington.

Looks a nice route other than the A659 for Otley and Knaresborough on a Saturday afternoon. Happy enough to stick with Plan A personally. Also suspect likely to be less traffic. But hey a ride is a ride.