First R1200RT

[switz]

Today I presented the dealer with a check to pay for his last '07 silver RT. I will pick it up after it is accessorised with lights, hitch, pegs and other comfort items. Looking forward to the experiences ahead.

It will join two other 2004 BMWs in the stable, R1200C & R1150R.
:bmw:

[Kenny-V]

:bmw: Congratulations and enjoy your new ride. It looks great. Post some bigger pictures, if you don't mind. Can never get enough of these bikes.

[switz]

Here is the larger image of my completely stock '07 R1200RT. When modifications are done, I will post the 'after' image.

http://www.azbiker.us/photos/R1200RT.jpg

[Effjay]

Here's mine yesterday afternoon with 800 miles on the odo. Already has Suburban peg lowering kits and bar risers. Is it true that Titan Silver is the faster color? :dance:

Jeff

[brianbeemer]

How do you get on with the lower pegs? Any ground interference? I ride on the edges at times and have the scrape marks on my boot sides to prove it. Got my foot caught under the gearshift once - nasty! But, I would like to stretch my legs a bit more as even with the seat at its highest I'm still too close too the ground. Same problem on my 1100R - both feet flat and I can stand up! I don't even have a long inside leg (32")....

Incidentally, esyay ayi ancay. Owhay antcay?

PS - Red is faster! ;)

[Kenny-V]

:) Great Pics! and Great bikes! :)

[Effjay]

I attach one cropped pic from yesterday's batch showing amount of peg drop. Part of my ride yesterday morning was at a fairly brisk pace through narrow roads with a number of sharp turns. I had ESA in "normal" mode and had no cornering clearance problems at all. Before I picked up my RT, I figured the kits would go, but not so! If you need more pics, let me know and I'll start another thread with fresh pics rather than further hijack Switz's thread.


Jeff

How do you get on with the lower pegs? Any ground interference? I ride on the edges at times and have the scrape marks on my boot sides to prove it. Got my foot caught under the gearshift once - nasty! But, I would like to stretch my legs a bit more as even with the seat at its highest I'm still too close too the ground. Same problem on my 1100R - both feet flat and I can stand up! I don't even have a long inside leg (32")....

Incidentally, esyay ayi ancay. Owhay antcay?

PS - Red is faster! ;)

[BlueScoot]

Switz,
Nice! Is that BMW of Scottsdale? Looks like it might be...that's where I bought my '07 RT about a month ago. My avatar was taken at Bartlett Lake. We should ride up to Tortilla Flats sometime; I could meet you out along Brown & Apache Trail or someplace in that area. I'd love to see the your accessories, because I must spend money!

[switz]

Switz,
Nice! Is that BMW of Scottsdale? Looks like it might be...that's where I bought my '07 RT about a month ago. My avatar was taken at Bartlett Lake. We should ride up to Tortilla Flats sometime; I could meet you out along Brown & Apache Trail or someplace in that area. I'd love to see the your accessories, because I must spend money!
Yes that is BMW of Scottsdale. I live out at Peralta Trail (MM 204 on US 60 East before the Rennasiance Festival). Currently have 2 H-Ds, R1150R, and a GoldWing here. Plan to sell the Fatboy and perhaps R1150R to make room for R1200RT.

Ride to Tortilla Flats is a nice road, good scenery, and a great burger on a Saturday.

[jlapres]

Switz;
I have an 07 R1200RT. Love it! Say where can I find info on the trailer shown behind your bike? Looks like a nice one.
jlapres

[switz]

Tom Finch of Texelent Industries makes these near San Antonio, TX. They are made of aircraft grade fibreglass and built very stout. As you can see, there is even a shock absorber in the drawbar to cushion the vertical movement of the hitch and trailer going over bumps. That can be an issue with the Honda aluminum frames. When set up, there is a battery on the trailer along with a relay panel for all the lights (no failure prone isolator needed on the bike) plus an on board compressor with 25' foot hose to handle tire maintainance on the road. The suspension is proper and bearings require infrequent service (like about 110K miles) versus Bushtec requiring 2.5K service for both bearings and silicone on six "rubber" frame pieces, plus on both the ball in the trailer hitch and it's heim joint. I like the fact there is alow center of gravity as compared to Bushtec (I also have a Bushtec Quantum GL to match the Road King so I know their service ritual). THe Bushtec air suspension goes up and down an a radius like on an old VW Beetle so your space between the wheels is constantly changing as when going over bumps. Of course in an extreme cornering situation the outside wheel would have the possibility to roll under due to side loads. Here is the link:

http://tailwindtrailers.com/

Tom has ridden almost 500K miles and has pulled his demo unit about 112K miles. In the early days, he pulled trailers behind BMWs. He is a true gentleman, aeronautical engineer type, and just down home friendly.