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Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:19 pm
Sold my K1600Gt and ordered a R1250RT -- should be here end of the week
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srpuywa wrote: Sold my K1600Gt and ordered a R1250RT -- should be here end of the week
Never really got a feel for the K16, it was super fast and smooth, had no vibration, but it always felt heavy. I like the boxer motor, started with a R100GS/PD, R1100RS. R100GS. R1150 GSA, R1200GSA, K12LT, R1200RT, K1600GT and a couple ST1300s sprinkled in the middle. Did a USA Four Corners trip on a 15 RT back in 2015 with a harley buddy (https://www.facebook.com/groups/822670284467512 ), but traded it for a K16GT for some two up riding. I do fit better on a GS or GSA (being 6-4) but am never going off road and bags are always extra $$$ and the windscreens are practically useless. Thought about getting a Africa Twin, but after thinking it over (not going off road) decided on another RT. It's a good bike for us old guys. The only mods I'll probably do is crash bars and get a custom seat. We have a guy about an hour from me that's made custom seats for the last 2 bikes. Rich's in Kingston WA (https://www.richscustomseats.com/). He makes good stuff.beemerboy9 wrote:
Congratulations. Do tell us why you decided to go for a "slower" bike - what advantages does the 1250RT have over the K16.