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2005 R1200rt??
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knary
looking for a coal mine
Trying to establish a new look for a product is difficult. If you try to push boundaries there will be times when you make something ugly. It's a risk worth taking. But the kind of shapes that are already questionable on the wonky GS are looking downright disturbing on the more civilized and sedate RT. Hopefully it'll look better in the flesh with some paint.
But who cares? It should be a hoot to ride. With the power increase and the lowered weight, it'll compete exceedingly well.
But who cares? It should be a hoot to ride. With the power increase and the lowered weight, it'll compete exceedingly well.
MarkF
New member
Oh, no!
That is UGLY! Some of the quirky looks of the R1200GS that I like just don't look right on the RT. I guess I'll either go for a GS or buy one of those used RTs that everyone will be selling next year.
I still am holding out for a non-integrated/power assist/ABS model. Maybe I'll still be looking for a used 2003 R1150GS Sport!
MarkF
That is UGLY! Some of the quirky looks of the R1200GS that I like just don't look right on the RT. I guess I'll either go for a GS or buy one of those used RTs that everyone will be selling next year.
I still am holding out for a non-integrated/power assist/ABS model. Maybe I'll still be looking for a used 2003 R1150GS Sport!
MarkF
knary
looking for a coal mine
The very front, around the headlight, looks partially masked, as does the tail light. The rest of the fairing, IMHO, looks *very* detailed and finished. Note how cleanly the mirrors fit into the sides of the fairing, the completeness of the dash, the similarities of the slab sided design to the new GS, the small sculptural details like the two parallel shapes in the upper right of the left front panel, and so on. When the GS first came out, we thought it was disguised with a dummy fairing. It turned out to be the real deal. This RT follows the lines of the current BMW cars and the new GS.
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BMWRich58
Guest
Yeah,all fine and dandy,but the bags look like they're off a K1200LT. How 'bout a different/newer style???
And in my opinion, they are still mounting the "mirrors" too low....
Put an extra gear bag in the rear area on top of the factory bags and there goes your "rear view area" while looking in the mirrors!
On the old K100's and K1100's the mirrors not only sat a little higher for rear viewing, they also did a much better job at protecting your hands from the wind and rain.
Doing a comparision to the newer style RT and this even possible "newer RT", the old "airhead" RT fairing design did a much better job at protecting your feet from the elements.
And in my opinion, they are still mounting the "mirrors" too low....
Put an extra gear bag in the rear area on top of the factory bags and there goes your "rear view area" while looking in the mirrors!
On the old K100's and K1100's the mirrors not only sat a little higher for rear viewing, they also did a much better job at protecting your hands from the wind and rain.
Doing a comparision to the newer style RT and this even possible "newer RT", the old "airhead" RT fairing design did a much better job at protecting your feet from the elements.
fish
Megalodon
knary said:
I disagree. I think it's a disguise. There are just too many clues, such as the very small cutouts for the turn signals, the extra white material between the mirrors and the outer skin, the lack of scoops and lines in the fairing, the lack of "connection" of the upper fairing to the cutaway 1150RT lower fairing, and the lack of lines on the fairing that match the new tank.
knary
looking for a coal mine
fish said:I disagree. I think it's a disguise. There are just too many clues, such as the very small cutouts for the turn signals, the extra white material between the mirrors and the outer skin, the lack of scoops and lines in the fairing, the lack of "connection" of the upper fairing to the cutaway 1150RT lower fairing, and the lack of lines on the fairing that match the new tank.
Shall we bet on it?
knary
looking for a coal mine
fish said:
I'll concede that the lights aren't the final version, but the main points - side panels, mirrors, moveable windscreen, etc - are the new design.
Name it? can't think of anything yet... not alcohol...something bike related...
gotta get back to work. I'll think of something.
fish
Megalodon
Okay. How about one of these:
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Save time - this gauge eliminates the need to switch back and forth between gauge and air compressor hose while inflating tires.
To read tire pressure, simply clip the EZ-Air on to the tire valve.
Need air? Use a home or gas station air compressor to inflate directly thru the gauge by applying the hose to the EZ-Air.
Add a little too much air? Bleed button allows for easy pressure adjustment.
Please note that the gauge will not show actual tire pressure while inflating. Actual pressure is shown while gauge is clipped to the valve stem and tire is not being inflated.
* 100 psi steel case gauge
* Easy to use clip-on air chuck
* Rubber gauge guard included
* Quality storage bag included
