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Just got back from a ride on my 2011 RT that took us through Sequoia, Yosemite, Tahoe, San Francisco and back down the coast on Highway 1 to San Diego. I was the only one on a BMW..there were two Harley's, one Honda ST1300 and Kawasaki Victory.
Wanted to report that I had absolutely no issues with the bike...it ran flawlessly for the entire 1800 miles and averaged about 49 mpg.
With only 6K miles it still seems to be using oil excessively. Added close to a quart during the trip. Maybe that's not excessive for low mileage BMW RTs.
I did wear down the sides of the front tire going through the twisties around Lake Isabella and will probably have to replace it. I can't recall what the CalTrans guy I talked to said they put on the roads up there, but it was just like sand paper...but you didn't have to worry about sticking it around a corner.
Stopped at Clearwater Lights in Sacramento and had a pair of Krista lights installed. The 1.5 hour job that was communicated to me over the phone, turned into almost 4 hours. Once completed, you get the sense that people can see you a little better, but it doesn't do anything for those who decide to come over into your lane as you are passing them...happened twice.
Anyway, a fun ride and can't wait to do another. If you're interested in seeing some photos, point your browser to here...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.438156566203105.136429.100000262958336&type=3&l=fd5d680f2f
Wanted to report that I had absolutely no issues with the bike...it ran flawlessly for the entire 1800 miles and averaged about 49 mpg.
With only 6K miles it still seems to be using oil excessively. Added close to a quart during the trip. Maybe that's not excessive for low mileage BMW RTs.
I did wear down the sides of the front tire going through the twisties around Lake Isabella and will probably have to replace it. I can't recall what the CalTrans guy I talked to said they put on the roads up there, but it was just like sand paper...but you didn't have to worry about sticking it around a corner.
Stopped at Clearwater Lights in Sacramento and had a pair of Krista lights installed. The 1.5 hour job that was communicated to me over the phone, turned into almost 4 hours. Once completed, you get the sense that people can see you a little better, but it doesn't do anything for those who decide to come over into your lane as you are passing them...happened twice.
Anyway, a fun ride and can't wait to do another. If you're interested in seeing some photos, point your browser to here...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.438156566203105.136429.100000262958336&type=3&l=fd5d680f2f