New to RT
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:09 am
Hi! I am a prospective owner of an RT, hopefully 2014 or newer. I currently own a 2014 F800GT, before that an ST. Before that, the list gets kinda long, stretching back to the late 1960's, mostly Japanese and British. During a recent trip on the GT down to the Blue Ridge Parkway and back (3200 miles, round trip), I had a number of unpleasant experiences while on the slab, including a tank slapper while attempting to pass a semi. So I am currently investigating an RT as a possible cure for getting slammed around on the highway by turbulence. And hopefully the telelever front end will help with front end dive under hard braking.
I do have a couple of questions for forum members:
1. In the used bike market, what things should I be looking for in terms of wear and tear? As an example I have read a number of cautions regarding the rear wheel carrier cracking.
2. I am concerned about seat height, since my inseam is only 30" or so. The GT fits me fairly well, but I cannot flat foot with both feet unless the bike is loaded down.
I have modified the GT a bit; including bar risers, off-road style pegs (handy for standing up while riding, giving the legs a stretch), and an aftermarket Puig tall screen, to keep me from getting blown around. I also have a bar end lock mechanism for cruise control, though it is not adaptive. A Garmin 590 rounds out the more expensive mods. Panniers, but no top box. Had one on the ST, and it was more of a kite than anything else.
Tomorrow I am off to one of the local dealers to take a look at their (limited) inventory of R1200RT's. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Mike L
I do have a couple of questions for forum members:
1. In the used bike market, what things should I be looking for in terms of wear and tear? As an example I have read a number of cautions regarding the rear wheel carrier cracking.
2. I am concerned about seat height, since my inseam is only 30" or so. The GT fits me fairly well, but I cannot flat foot with both feet unless the bike is loaded down.
I have modified the GT a bit; including bar risers, off-road style pegs (handy for standing up while riding, giving the legs a stretch), and an aftermarket Puig tall screen, to keep me from getting blown around. I also have a bar end lock mechanism for cruise control, though it is not adaptive. A Garmin 590 rounds out the more expensive mods. Panniers, but no top box. Had one on the ST, and it was more of a kite than anything else.
Tomorrow I am off to one of the local dealers to take a look at their (limited) inventory of R1200RT's. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Mike L