SteveHebert Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I picked up the RT today from Bogart's. It runs better than ever and shifts very different. The clutch feels great, the gears closer together. Now I find myself deciding on it or the LT. It is so primitive compared to the hi tech LT. I know the right thing to do for Suz'anne and I together, but darn it, the RT is fun! Merry Christmas! Link to comment
LJR Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Duh, keep 'em both. Given how much you ride it'd be nice to have a spare bike when one needs tires or... One for you two, one for you. should I keep going? 50cc take the LT. El paseo take the RT. Link to comment
steve.foote Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I'm telling you, man, it's that flat twin. There is just something addictive about it. Crude, unrefined, inefficient. I love it. Link to comment
SC_Jack Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 "I'm telling you, man, it's that flat twin. There is just something addictive about it." In the past 30 years, I have rarely been without at least one BMW twin in the garage. The times that I bought another brand or a K series, I would really miss the sound & feel of the flat twin so I would buy another one. The flat twin IS addictive. Keep both of them. Link to comment
Haynes Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 The RT draws more comments from people in the street than any other bike I know. It looks like it means business. Of course the RT wins over the LT! Link to comment
upflying Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I agree, the LT is too normal and mainstream. I like the boxer because it is a bit of an oddball design..much like Lycoming, Subaru, VW and Porsche. Pilots like their cylinder heads sticking out in the breeze. Link to comment
tallman Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Steve, I wonder if the RT is that much different or if you are experiencing it differently after riding the LT? Only thing to do is a controlled experiment. Put on a blindfold, spin around three times, have someone help you on the bike and go for a ride. Repeat with other bike. If you want the "hi-tech" and the boxer... R1200RT . Or, K tech and sportier... GT, GT, GT. Good luck. Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 I have thought long and hard about the GT. I was looking at one when I was looking at the LT and decided to go big. It is a very nice machine. THe decision will come to me. I really like the throb of the twin Link to comment
tallman Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I really like the throb of the twin Don't we all. Link to comment
Slumgullion Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 She rides the RT you ride the LT and now you need a ST for a diversion ie change of pace! Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 I really like the throb of the twin Don't we all. You are a baaaaad man Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 She rides the RT you ride the LT and now you need a ST for a diversion ie change of pace! Hey Joel. She will not ride her own bike, so that is out of the question. I now have both bikes up for sale. We will see what happens. Maybe both will sell and I will have to get something new. Link to comment
waverider Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 heh..heh.... you're kill'in me! Remember, you are trying to build a house! I'll bet the RT would be the most economical (payment wise if not already paid) plus you know you're leaning towards it. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.