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How are the 2014 RT LC Holding Out With Long Touring Miles
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pglaves
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When was the last time you got in a late model low mileage car and wondered if it would make it OK on a trip going two or three states away? About 1950 maybe! So why would you wonder that about a new $20,000 motorcycle?
We will start to see a pattern of any weak spots when folks start to get 50 or 60 or 70 thousands of miles on a whole fleet of bikes. Until then individual failures may happen but the trends won't be apparent.
We will start to see a pattern of any weak spots when folks start to get 50 or 60 or 70 thousands of miles on a whole fleet of bikes. Until then individual failures may happen but the trends won't be apparent.
Great reply. The internet has a good side....and a bad side. Misinformation.
jimvonbaden
Kool Aid Dispenser!
A bit less snarky. The R1200 Wethead has been around over two years now in the GS and GSA, as well as the RT. All share the same basic drivetrain. There are plenty 50K plus mile bikes out there with very very few major issues. There are a few minor ones like the switches, and a few melt downs, but overall the Wethead seems to be faring well.
I believe in it well enough that I just bought one for me!
Jim
I believe in it well enough that I just bought one for me!
Jim
A bit less snarky. The R1200 Wethead has been around over two years now in the GS and GSA, as well as the RT. All share the same basic drivetrain. There are plenty 50K plus mile bikes out there with very very few major issues. There are a few minor ones like the switches, and a few melt downs, but overall the Wethead seems to be faring well.
I believe in it well enough that I just bought one for me!
Jim
Beautiful bike Jim! My RTW is sittin' in the garage on a battery maintainer until this snow goes away. Then I'll ride again, even in low temps.
BMARC153920
New member
Welcome to the club. Minus 2 this am after 12 inches of snow yesterday.
