BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I fancy some of these tyres, my existing 5GTs have been good, ...... I went straight from 4GTs to 6GTs so I can't compare directly, but for my (boring) style of riding I honestly couldn't feel the difference between 4s and 6s, but the 6s did an extra 3,000 miles over the 4s and if I got better grip...

I've long since given up fitting tyres myself and as my right wrist is currently strapped up, I'm not up to removing the wheels either. Joe Porter fitted the last lot, but I've gone to Stick Stuff this time because if you buy through an official Michelin dealer (which SS are) you can currently claim...

As a matter of interest I've just ordered a replacement pair of 6GT for fitting next week as the current pair are down to about 2mm. At the moment I'm at about 9,500miles on them and even allow for the projected sunny weather this weekend it's unlikely that I'll quite make it to 10k by Tuesday, but ...

Given that we all have smartphones/pads/laptops nowadays, why isn't the software available to download and you just buy a suitable cable or wireless connector to suit your particular bike & device? You could either buy the software outright, pay monthly, buy a fixed number of use or level of acc...

Being blunt, the Gear Assist Pro on my '18 R1250RT doesn't work as I'm expecting it to. I'm still having to apply the same amount of pressure to change gear as I would when I’m using the clutch and I'm doing what I would call clutchless changes rather than it being an assisted change. The only time ...

"taxed" as a yank, I'm not familiar with this term...beyond its strict meaning. Similar to what you'd call DMV's 'Vehicle Registration Fee'. It used to be a quite simple system, essentially the larger the cc of the engine, the more you paid. As Glenn said, nowadays it's based on emissions...

I've been using a 9 drawer chest from amazon for about 5 years no. A lot cheaper as no complaints. https://www.amazon.co.uk/pro-tools-AFFORDABLE-CABINET-BEARING/dp/B00WR5D8QY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2WJ21L4RQMSVB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CDCqMg-NEM6HeSeWoYGSL8-GJD9caxOIUdaw1PtGb6TGbe__GQSSO2TEWzK_BVXIttp8xP83aX...

Why. Go right back to the 1980s when I had a GS1100g with a massive fairing & King & Queen seat I've had a soft spot for bigger engined lazy tourers, but with a bit of go in reserve. My R1250RT is just the latest incarnation of that liking. Replaced. F800GT, a well under rated bike, but phys...

I joined the BMW club UK................. I also joined and was disapointed to say the least. The only advantage was that a couple of shops would give you a 10% discount if you quoted your membership number and I got my membership fee back by taking advantage of that the once, but otherwise it just...

If anyone fancies having a chat to some experienced hands (or should that be backsides) about doing an SS1000 the UK Iron Butt group also have events called Ride To Eat. It ain't anything fancy, a member nominates a pub, cafe or similar, usually on a Saturday, arrive for 11.30am, lunch at 12 to 12.3...

Guess it's personal.

To a young girl that's probably a good looking bike. Low seat, comfy riding position and she'll be thinking she's going to look pretty cool (or what the term youngsters use nowadays) posing on it when the good weather comes. Some of us are brand snobs and wouldn't touch a Keeway, but to many they ti...

This is what I get when I go to configurtor. Maybe they don't like me.

The R1250RT still features on BMW's UK website, BUT when you go into the configurator you get a message to say some options are no longer available.
I read that as the bike's still available, but only if we've got enought of the bits to make it.

I'll have a try today to get connected to both systems. I'm not the world's best with this high tech stuff, though. Are you going to the Iron Butt Jamboree this weekend, Captain? If so, I will pick your brains there. Ref the high tech stuff. The EzCan is really easy to use, the only naff bit is the...