BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

As the the sun was out, went for a bimble around Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Only one road closure on my planned route (police had shut the A418 at Bierton) so had a small detour. Enjoyed a very pleasant lunch in Newton's Coffee Shop (which I can recommend) in Newton Longville. Lovely blue...

It still has the mirrors in the wrong place! (for me, anyway).

Did not see anything in the short clip that would prise open the Old Foxy wallet....

Sticking with my 2020 RT, which has a "proper" dash, at least. Yes, I'm a dinosaur....

Old Foxy

I had the letter and a bit of paper to pop into the rider's handbook, related to this.

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Yup, I too, was a Star Rider instructor. Very keen back then, I was also Chief Instructor and Examiner on the RAC/ACU course (became the BMF course later) and an Observer for the Kent Motorcycle Group of the IAM. That last one came with training at the Kent Police Driving School - a real privilege f...

Steve,

You need to listen out for the "Danger of Work" bell and then make your escape, before Senior Management hands you the decorating tools!

Still, plenty more good weather to come, if the forecasters have it correctly!

Old Foxy

Well done Dr T for stepping up to help Stu and keep this great forum running.

I am always impressed by skills that others possess, which are way beyond my level of competence. Even better, a willing volunteer!

Old Foxy

Mine do, but I bought folding ones (from Nippy Norman) so that they can be put into "park" position, when needed (Wunderlich Ergo). During normal riding, it is not an issue. Easy enough to reset, before starting off.

Old Foxy

The problem with these old airheads is that they do not store well. It may have been a good runner, when stashed away. However, by now the gearbox output shaft bearings will have rusted, as the shaft sits above the gearbox oil. So, a gearbox out and overhaul is going to be likely (DAMHIK!). If every...

Had the clutch apart on my 1955 M65 Panther. One of the adjuster nuts made a bid for freedom, the other day. It's only been together for 30 years! Still, an opportunity to give the primary chain and sprockets a good look over, after I have cleaned off all of the swarf from the spring cup, which was ...

Popped out to Biggin Hill Museum, just to get a snap at the main gate. Low winter sun was a challenge, but clear blue skies and a drying track made up for it and worth the 170 mile round trip! At least the rain from "Bert" had washed away all of the salt! Tomorrow, we have more rain foreca...

Blue skies and a drying track, so out for a short ride, around the local roads. Bike was well "pumped up" for it, as the photo below proves!

Old Foxy

Went for a trundle around Wiltshire & North Hants. Clocked this:-

+1 on Steve's comments. Done it twice in Australia, with no issues.

Enjoy your trip.

Old Foxy

Another day, another thatch! Old Foxy

Finally got the RT out, on clean, dry roads. Just a nice bimble around the Oxfordshire countryside. Most of the villages are 20 mph limits now - it's getting like being in Wales, without the mountains!

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