BMW 1200RT Today I did it!

[Wide Track]

After months of thinking about it and searching the entire state for a clean low mileage R1200RT with a reasonable price tag, I settled for a clean un marked 2008 with some extra goodies. The local dealer which is one mile from my house suddenly turned up with two of them, both on consignment.  The one I choice has a few more miles on it than I had hoped for but there is two years to the extended warranty left. After the R1200C this is a great improvement, it is hard to imagine the difference. I am one happy rider trying to find room in my garage for both at present, I will likely sell the 1200C.......................

[Kneescrubber]

Great for you!  

You do realize this the wrong forum and it will be moved soon.  

[falconati]

 

[ksann]

It does not exist without pictures....




(Congrats!)



ken

[coho]

[Wide Track]

It does not exist without pictures....




(Congrats!)



ken

Thank you, I fully agree about the pictures but we have nothing but rain here.

[Cablebandit]

Does rain make camera's magically stop working?  

[ksann]

Thank you, I fully agree about the pictures but we have nothing but rain here.

Is the bike afraid of getting wet?






ken

[Bry]

Does rain make camera's magically stop working?  

Must be a Italian camera........  

[Andrew]

 

Take a pic of the bike in the garage

OK as a side note; some parts of Florida (the great state of no turns) is having some really crapy weather.

[R Doug]

The BMW demo truck is going to be 30 miles from my house this Saturday at my local BMW dealer.  I am going to sign up to test ride the 1200RT.  















I just hope it's not raining.  

[sfarson]

Congrats... the R1200RT is an amazing balancing act by Munich to deliver a grand touring bike and sport touring bike in one..

[Wide Track]

Is the bike afraid of getting wet?






ken

OK guys, pictures here. Some one asked for a picture in the garage, the other is in front of the garage. And thank you Andrew for reminding all of our weather, lots of areas are flooded, rain has lessened but wind has not. I was out for a while yesterday knowing the wind was listed as 26 MPH, weather guy later said it was gusting up to 40 MPH. Now I know why I was almost blown over waiting for a light to change.
Bike came with a huge ugly tank bag that I was told sold for 300 bucks, also a pair of Piaa lights tucked in under the front shroud. Also a working Garmin zumo 665 complete with all cables, mounts and software. The top case has two minor scratches in the top cover. It is going to take some getting used to, I have ordered the mirrors for the handle bars as I believe this is a safety issue, OEM mirrors are very awkwardly placed. I also believe with my long legs foot peg lowering kit is in order. At my age I am having a little trouble with the center stand.

[Lawn Dart]

I'm not sure what bike that is.  It's not being ridden IN the rain!  

(*Congrats on the Boxer!)

[R Doug]

I love it in the blue. Congrats!

[Wide Track]

I'm not sure what bike that is.  It's not being ridden IN the rain!  

(*Congrats on the Boxer!)

Windshield wiper is not working

[Justin]

Congrats on the bike and all the extras  

[sfalexi]

This is pretty much my dream bike.  It's the only bike out there that has everything I need AND everything I want all in stock form from the factory, and is relatively light for being so loaded with features.  Congrats on the purchase.  Maybe in many years, I'll get mine.
Alexi

[Mastros2]

Congrats on your new (to you) bike.  

[R Doug]

I finally test rode an R1200RT today.  I can see why you like it.  It's a wonderful bike.  The boxer motor has grown on me quite a bit.  It's a brilliant motor for riding at a nice pace.  The low center of gravity, short wheelbase, and comfortable riding position makes me want to go trade the K1200S for one.  

I plan on testing the K1600GT (for the heck of it), a Guzzi Norge, a used K1300GT, and the new Triumph Trophy SE before I make any moves.  But, my plan to have a proper touring bike will most likely happen in early 2014.