imperialstout
New member
First off -- been a BMW rider for about 20 years. The RT is my 4th BMW and I still have my 1150GSAdv which I love. She is family. Its been a few years since I was an active rider. Would ride on and off through out the year but I'm taking this hobby back on. I picked up a new 1250RT last week and its been fun to both ride and farkle shop. Can I ask a few questions?
- the shop near me closed (sad....) - what is involved in the 600 mile service? Assuming that with enough YouTube I can do this service myself or should I find a dealer? Been fixing bicycles most of my life but never tried a motorcycle. Is it Oil, Trans, and Final Drive fluid change or is it more involved? I'm patiently waiting for JVB's Shiftcam videos
- the right glove box holds the iPod cable but honestly how does one fit a phone in there? It’s a tight fit to say the least.
- this is a fun ride. Bought it so that the girlfriend is more comfortable when we ride together. Any suggestions or changes to the RT for her comfort? Top box is coming but just trying to think through what else for her.
I'm currently planning on a deep rehab for the Adventure. There are spots of rust but with only 35k miles, she deserves a solid restore. Loved taking her out to the fireroads the other day around me.
Great to meet you all. Intros are hard.
- the shop near me closed (sad....) - what is involved in the 600 mile service? Assuming that with enough YouTube I can do this service myself or should I find a dealer? Been fixing bicycles most of my life but never tried a motorcycle. Is it Oil, Trans, and Final Drive fluid change or is it more involved? I'm patiently waiting for JVB's Shiftcam videos
- the right glove box holds the iPod cable but honestly how does one fit a phone in there? It’s a tight fit to say the least.
- this is a fun ride. Bought it so that the girlfriend is more comfortable when we ride together. Any suggestions or changes to the RT for her comfort? Top box is coming but just trying to think through what else for her.
I'm currently planning on a deep rehab for the Adventure. There are spots of rust but with only 35k miles, she deserves a solid restore. Loved taking her out to the fireroads the other day around me.
Great to meet you all. Intros are hard.