MU vs SE

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MU vs SE

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Been a while but looking to reacquaint with an RT, which, for me at least, is probably 'the better bike'.

Going to look at a very nice 2012 MU on Tuesday. Always had SEs before and just wondering what the difference in spec is.

Would love to join you folks on your foreign jolly but sadly have to limit expectations these days. Thanks in advance for the knowledge.

* P.S. Anyone thinking of selling or trading? Looking for a 2010-13 TC, sensible miles, well presented, good service history. *
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Hi Chris
Welcome back.

Let us know if you get the bike on Tuesday and we'll meet up soon.
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Howdo Michael. Look forward to that if things pan out.
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Hi Chris, the sales invoice for my 2012 Camhead says it is an R 1200 RT SE. The only reference to MU (Model Update) is on the V5C registration certificate. I don't think that the latter has anything to do with the specification of the bike. My 2010 Camhead was the same specification.

Hope this helps and we see you out and about again with the "Northern Monkeys" on an RT, David
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^
Hi David and thanks for the info. Would be good to get out and about with the NMs again.
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michaelc2710 wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:19 pm Hi Chris
Welcome back.

Let us know if you get the bike on Tuesday and we'll meet up soon.
Didn't work out unfortunately so still looking.
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Off we go once more!

Had one like this a while ago, 90 year Anniversary Edition (the bike, not me).

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Great news, Chris.

Let us know when you want to meet up
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^

Cheers Michael. Get mi sea legs back, bit of practice so I can keep up with you ninjas and then hey ho!
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k9doc wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:54 pmHad one like this a while ago, 90 year Anniversary Edition.
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Welcome back Chris, three of the best Camhead RT's.
L to R, 2013 (90th), 2011, 2017 (Wethead) & 2012.
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^
Thanks for the memory and the welcome David. Some pedigree stock in that line up! 8-)
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On my recent travels looking for a bike I was confronted with a rather discouraging situation.
I was in my local dealers looking at a bike and enquiring about a test ride.
The sales chap looked at me rather coyly and asked my age.
Here's me thinking 'I know I'm endowed with youthful good looks but surely I look old enough to hold a full bike licence'.
I think he caught the WTF look on my face and changed his question to ' Are you over 70'?
Apparently their new insurers won't allow test rides before twenty something and over 70s.
I told him in a polite fashion what I thought about this and proceeded to straddle the bike.
Within milliseconds, both hips locked up with that excruciating pain known by many and we all had a jolly good laugh. :|

Reality strikes again and it's a b@stard!
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Don't worry Chris it will pass, what you have experienced is what every GS rider experiences everytime they get on and off the GS.
Watch Sims face when getting of his bike....
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@ Chris

Not telling you how to suck eggs or anything. But do you stand on the foot peg to get on and off.
I have started doing it this way and it makes it a lot better getting on and off.
My hips are ok, but my knees are FK.
Dont Ride Faster, Than Your Angel Can Fly. :thumb:
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michaelc2710 wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:55 am Don't worry Chris it will pass, what you have experienced is what every GS rider experiences everytime they get on and off the GS.
Watch Sims face when getting of his bike....
Been there and back many times over the years, grit teeth and carry on. Thought SIm always looked like that but better be careful. Funnily enough I've had a few Gelandestrasses and other 'Adventure' bikes and didn't get the problem. Better joint angles I think but thanks for your concern. :)
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