Daveyator Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I always thought the R was the best bike BMW made (I've had three). But I always hated the seat and windshield options. Even as a kid though I ogled the R100RT. When buying my second R I did everything but actually ride the RT. Well I sold my '11 R12R, test rode the new RT this time and now have a blue one. Now the only dilemma for me is which intercom to get. I had and hated a Schuberth C3 pro so I guess it won't be BMW. I still like the R and was afraid I would miss them. I only do when pushing Big Blue in and out of the garage. Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 That blue looks nice. Congrats! Link to comment
tallman Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sounds like you R ok about it. Congrats. Link to comment
algover Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Yes, that's a very nice looking bike! Link to comment
Alfred02 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Congrats to your new bike Dave In regards to Intercom: The "ONLY 100% compatible unit is BMW's own Intercom". Schuberth used to make the helmets for BMW, but as far as I am aware..not anymore. My understanding is that BMW now finally makes their own helmets IN-House. If you don't need 100% integration, then there are quite a few systems about that will do the job. Plenty of info about alternatives on this and other forums. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Looks nice Dave! I've had good luck with Sena for the last few years. Pat Link to comment
PadG Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 You picked the fast color!!! Congratulation, Dave. Now, all that you have to do is paint the top-box to match the bike! I don't have any issues with wheeling the RT in/out of the garage at all, because after every ride, I just ride the RT into the garage and put it up on Park-n-Move, spin it around 180 deg. and I am ready for the next ride! As for the communicator - I also have been using a SENA for many years now, but you should do your own research to make sure that whatever you pick will meet with your requirements. Link to comment
Daveyator Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks guys. You make painting the trunk lid look awfully nice. My dealer says SENA is the best after market com system. Not sure of my " requirements". Probably answer a call, music, talk to passenger. Its a pity that BMW makes me buy a helmet I can't stand (tried C3 pro for a few months...hated it) in order to use their fully integrated system. Link to comment
mneblett Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 You picked the fast color!!! Congratulation, Dave. Now, all that you have to do is paint the top-box to match the bike! Well, I suppose you *could* stop at painting the trunk ... Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have the same bike as the OP. Currently testing an Interphone F5MC for ON magazine. So far, it's as "fully integrated" as can be. Paired up to the sat/nav on the bike, and my Iphone perfectly. Installed inside my Arai within about 15 minutes, taking my time. Functionally, it's excellent. I will have a full report in the next 2 months or so after more testing. -MKL Link to comment
Sonor Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Great looking pirate bike Rrrrr. Be safe and enjoy. Link to comment
Fubar Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 You picked the fast color!!! Congratulation, Dave. Now, all that you have to do is paint the top-box to match the bike! Well, I suppose you *could* stop at painting the trunk ... Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Link to comment
Daveyator Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 I have the same bike as the OP. Currently testing an Interphone F5MC for ON magazine. So far, it's as "fully integrated" as can be. Paired up to the sat/nav on the bike, and my Iphone perfectly. Installed inside my Arai within about 15 minutes, taking my time. Functionally, it's excellent. I will have a full report in the next 2 months or so after more testing. -MKL That sounds pretty complete. How fully integrated...can you control headset volume with the bike's whiz wheel for example. Only asking because the dealer makes the BMW system sound like the only truly integrated system...and at the same time says SENA is probably the best non BMW system....at least for the RT and my Arai head. Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Cannot control volume with wonderwheel *to my knowledge.* I'm still learning my way around, but I've got it paired up and can do pretty much anything I want. Volume with the wonderwheel would be nice, though! -MKL Link to comment
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