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by Tinrat
Mon Dec 01, 2025 11:47 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Finally succumbed!
Replies: 5
Views: 1013
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Re: Finally succumbed!


Hi.
I made the move from a Sprint GT to a 1200RT 10 years ago now on my second RT a 1250 new in Jan 23. For observing they are great easy to ride, surprisingly easy to make swift progress and not too bad on fuel even if you use the top 3rd of the rev range. I have city lids on my panniers most of ...
by Tinrat
Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:12 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Single seat conversion
Replies: 0
Views: 2114
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Single seat conversion

Hi all,

I realise that a number of people buy ex-authority bikes (police/paramedic) and convert them to 2 seat "civilian" spec. Strangely, I would like to do the opposite. I have a '22 R1250RT and would like to replace the pillion seat (which I don't use) with the single seat "hump". I have found ...
by Tinrat
Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:58 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Finally succumbed!
Replies: 5
Views: 1013
Great Britain

Finally succumbed!

Hi all,

As an "advanced" qualified rider and an Observer with the IAM Roadsmart organisation for over 20 years I have desperately been avoiding BMW's because of the "old gits on Beemers" stereotype. Also, after riding V4 Honda Pan Europeans for 17 years and Triumph Trophys for another 9 I was very ...