Battlax T33 now fitted...feel well planted and smooth. Somebody please add this latest sport touring tire to the Poll list ??!!

I am incredulous at the over thinking here.
Just follow manufacturers instructions...if it says put in 4 after draining, just do it.
Close it off and walk away or ride.
Yes, it is that easy !!

Same noise here and only in 6th....very loud when the bike was new, now not so much.
I have always suspected transmission output noise, not tires...fwiw !

Any progress on this front ?

Seems to me, while 11,000 kms might appear somewhat normal treadlife for the RT, I think it sucks.
Prior to my '23, I have had an st1100 followed by 3 FJRs and on all those bikes, my fronts all lasted 16-19 thous.kms.
Coincidently, all Bridgestones...that is why I am ditching the Road 5GTs for the ...

Thanks Big John, for clueing in the uninitiated !

Well FWIW, was cleaning the bike yesterday and was shocked to see how much wear shows on the front Pilot Road 5GT.
There is only 11,000 kms on these tires and I doubt I can make it to the end of the summer on them.
Very disappointed ....I know, I know, fantastic grip wet or dry.
Good bye Micheline ...

I have the 'high' seat on my '23....its quite level and not to mention, comfortable !
Frankly, I ordered it for the increased leg room.

Make sure you do not have a VPN engaged.
I lost my connection for a while last summer, took me forever to figure it out !

I did mine 5 yrs ago, and time for another change.
I find it helps to pour the coolant solution into the radiator very very slowly....that way, to avoid trapping in air as much as possible.
When its near the top, start the bike with cap off and watch till it stops gurgling and falls/levels off.
Shut ...

Why?
When the new shiftcam engine came out, then followed by that skookum TFT, I seriously started lookin to buy. The test ride in the summer of '22 convinced me. Interestingly enough, when I rode out of the dealer's parking lot with the Demo, I immediately thought: this is not the bike for me.
Then ...

Hello all, greetings from the interior of BC Canada !
Looking at our Motorrad site here and not seeing the '25 RT listed yet. All the other touring machines have been uplisted as 2025 models....but not the RT. In fact, pretty much the entire range of Beemers on the Canadian site has been updated ...

on the rear only, there are 2 adjusters....one for preload (which requires the incl. special tool) and one for damping (dial)....no adjustment on the front end.
Check out the owners manual that is available on-line from BMW, its all there.

I have a '23 RT with base suspension, and its actually quite good !
The adjustment range for both pre-load and damping settings is broad. With my 186 Ilbs body weight and both side bags partially loaded, the ride is compliantly smooth and yet firm enough. My settings are in the mid range just one ...

Varsol, works like a charm.