Almost certain to go from a 2005 R1200RT with 46k miles to a 2017 R1200RT used model with 121 miles on her. New one has all the bmw option packages options plus NAV 5 gps.
Mine has a lot of farkles on it -
Handlebar risers, fork running lights, tall screen, tank bag, addition of handlebar mirrors, engine cover guards on cyclinder heads, Remus exhaust, low front seat plus day Myer seat, bmw trunks (small plus large). Bike had all options back in the day (cd player anyone).
So questions, having only ridden a 2016/2017 for short demos -
1. Since I liked the bar risers on my old ride, I am 5'10" might I likewise feel a need for them on the new bike?
2. Stock front lighting on new model enough or do I need running fork lights also?
3. Hope my 05 trunks will click into place on the new bike? Would be sad if they don't.
4. Love my handlebar angle so hope new one is the same.
As much as I want to pull the tigger, I suppose, on this new one the crap load of money I will need to spend to farkle it worries me.
Mine has a lot of farkles on it -
Handlebar risers, fork running lights, tall screen, tank bag, addition of handlebar mirrors, engine cover guards on cyclinder heads, Remus exhaust, low front seat plus day Myer seat, bmw trunks (small plus large). Bike had all options back in the day (cd player anyone).
So questions, having only ridden a 2016/2017 for short demos -
1. Since I liked the bar risers on my old ride, I am 5'10" might I likewise feel a need for them on the new bike?
2. Stock front lighting on new model enough or do I need running fork lights also?
3. Hope my 05 trunks will click into place on the new bike? Would be sad if they don't.
4. Love my handlebar angle so hope new one is the same.
As much as I want to pull the tigger, I suppose, on this new one the crap load of money I will need to spend to farkle it worries me.