I've had my R1250RT for over two years now. I'm averaging one wash every six months.
But how often are you washing the Bike?
Doug
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
I've had my R1250RT for over two years now. I'm averaging one wash every six months.
Not knocking the GS. I ride mainly on Roads but that being said I travel on a farm road to my house. I have also helped to round up some cattle on a motorcycle, get ready for it, the Bike was a GL1800 goldwing. As long as the ground is firm a big road bike will behave well enough to get off road. Main thing for me is the big fairing on the RT. I ride year round regardless of weather. With below freezing temperatures and rain the big fairing is a real plus. The weather protection on the RT is great. The luggage space with the top trunk is great and very useful. The fact that is easily detached for working on the bike is great as well. I treat the RT like a 2 wheeled car and did the same with my previous goldwings. The RT is much sportier although a skilled rider on a wing can actually put some of the squids on sport bikes to shame. It is even easier to do so with an RT. Yesterday it was 24 degrees on the way home and I was quite comfortable at interstate speeds thanks to my Gordons heated liner in my Kline jacket. If you desire lots of road use go with the RT unless you are so tall that you need the extra height. As to performing maintenance so far the RT is a huge plus over the goldwings. Tires for instance are much easier to change on the RT. There are a great many intelligent features for making the work easier. The longer I have this bike the more I like it. I still wish it was a bit longer and that it took a bit more effort to change directions or lines in a curve than it does, but I am getting used to it.
It would be nice if you filled out your profile with at least enough information to know whether you are talking about Minnesota weather or Oklahoma weather or New Mexico weather (all of which have seen 24 degrees recently) or wherever.
Paul, I am talking about North East Texas weather. Windy, and 24 degrees. I work 12 hour shifts 6 pm to 6 am and generally when I get done work and ride home it is during the coldest part of the day or real close to it. Hope that helps you out.
What features do you most like about your RT’s?
Items I like about my GSA.
1. The height of the GSA fits me due to my height.
2. It offers very good protection from the elements.
3. Has plenty of storage using BMW luggage.
4. Easy to perform basic maintenance.
5. Lots of accessory options.
6. Agile, predictable and consistent handling
Lastly, I smile every time I think about riding it.
Best regards,
Chris