Hypeman Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I finally broke down and put a deposit on a '14 R120RTW. Callisto Grey Matte, loaded minus shift pro. Any way I can check in on the progress, or am I limited to updates from my dealer? Link to comment
strataj Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I finally broke down and put a deposit on a '14 R120RTW. Callisto Grey Matte, loaded minus shift pro. Any way I can check in on the progress, or am I limited to updates from my dealer? Yes check with the dealer If I was you I'd rethink the pro shift, it's without a doubt my favorite on my fully loaded RT. It seems to be the one number like in the fresh issue (June 2012) of Motorcycle Consumer News. MCN rates the new RT as the best ever. They had to look hard for negatives, saying too many distractions (all the good stuff) could cause momentary inattention. Get the shift pro. Congratulations and enjoy. Jay Link to comment
Hoghead Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I agree.....get the Shift Pro.... I finally broke down and put a deposit on a '14 R120RTW. Callisto Grey Matte, loaded minus shift pro. Any way I can check in on the progress, or am I limited to updates from my dealer? Yes check with the dealer If I was you I'd rethink the pro shift, it's without a doubt my favorite on my fully loaded RT. It seems to be the one number like in the fresh issue (June 2012) of Motorcycle Consumer News. MCN rates the new RT as the best ever. They had to look hard for negatives, saying too many distractions (all the good stuff) could cause momentary inattention. Get the shift pro. Congratulations and enjoy. Jay Link to comment
Norm LeFevre Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Concur! Shift Pro is great. Hard to believe, but the hill-holder is pretty convenient as well. Link to comment
DanDE Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I was skeptical about the gear shift pro as I was always able to up/down shift without the clutch on my other bikes and worried how I'd adapt to the quick shifter. Overall I'm definitely happy I have it. Just don't use it to upshift in the lower gears. BTW: I like your color choice. If I had it to do over again I'd opt for that rather than ebony (which I thought was going to be truly black). Hope yours comes in soon! Dan Link to comment
Hypeman Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 See that, I was so excited I forgot a zero in the name. Luckily there are plenty of zeros in the price of the RT to compensate. Link to comment
Beemafied Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Congrats on the bike, you won't be disappointed! Had 600 mile service done yesterday on mine. Can't get off the bike! It's got Shift Pro, but haven't tried it yet after two-weeks. Based on the feedback I'll give it a whirl. Link to comment
Mile Hound Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have a Callisto Grey 2014 RT. It is a great motorcycle with shift assist and I know it will be a great motorcycle without the shift assist. Although I do not use the shift assist in all situations, it is a very nice feature. Congrats on your order! I hope you enjoy your new RT. Link to comment
Hypeman Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks guys, I'll give the shift pro some more thought. Plenty of time, as my bike is estimated at 10 weeks out. Here's a shot from behind the curtain at South Sound BMW, they had 4-5 RTWs in various colors and configurations being prepped for new owners. Seeing the Callisto in real life sealed it for me. One Ebony available on the floor, no demo bike available. Link to comment
Hypeman Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Oh, and just for funnsies...this sexy little number happened to be out front. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 My favorite feature is the hill hold....love that one. I do like the shift assist on occasion. I don't regularly use it. I use it when I need to accelerate quickly while looking over a shoulder e.g. getting on a freeway with short ramp. I don't use it in everyday riding....However my understanding is the shift assist can not be added if not factory added. My lease favorite feature is the seat. After a couple of thousand miles I give up. Have a producution date for a new aftermarket seat. I rode it 200 miles yesterday and my backside still hurts. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I rode it 200 miles yesterday and my backside still hurts. Scary! Leaving Sunday for what should be three thousand or so miles of head therapy. Sounds like my arse is going to need its own therapy when I get back. Pat Link to comment
DanDE Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I like the seat so far. Sounds like great therapy Pat - report back or from the road! Link to comment
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