Stbell Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Beautiful bike Mike. I'll post my RT when i get the chance. Link to comment
Mike Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Now I have topbox envy. Mine didn't have one, so I'm using the old one from my ST . . . at least until I'm able to rob a bank. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 No kidding, I kept the one from the GT and had it painted. Even getting it at half price was still expensive! Pat Link to comment
Mike Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 No kidding, I kept the one from the GT and had it painted. Even getting it at half price was still expensive! Pat I'd like the new one with all the bells and whistles, but I'll likely go down a similar path. It's pretty hard to stomach the idea of spending $1,500 or more, particularly when there seems to be a fairly good supply of used 49L cases available. Link to comment
JustKrusen Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Killboy shot this while on my 2000 mile shakedown ride. Plus a few random shots below. 4 Link to comment
Jriffe108 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Loving those black wheels, Care to share the experience. Spray paint, powder coat, auto paint, plasti dip? Price, durability? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Loving those black wheels, Care to share the experience. Spray paint, powder coat, auto paint, plasti dip? Price, durability? Easier than typing it all out. Actually a little more expensive than I remember. They seem to holding up fine though, granted not a lot of miles yet. They're done in gloss black powder coat. Pat Link to comment
Jriffe108 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Awesome, thanks for sharing the info. They look great, really changes the whole look of the bike. Link to comment
LudemJo Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Just about to take it in for the 6,000 mile service. I love my RT! John Link to comment
rcklindave Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Looks great!! where did you find the carbon fiber valve covers?? Dave Link to comment
TEWKS Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 where did you find the carbon fiber valve covers?? R&G Racing. They have them at Revzilla but I might contact R&G direct because I had a fitment issue with the left side. The cut along the plug cover was way off & it looked like crap. I say contact them because Revzilla may, or may not have old stock and the issue could still exist. http://www.rg-racing.com/browsebike/BMW/R1200RT/All_Years/ECS0082C/ Pat Link to comment
Rob L Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Funny, I was in Sedona on may 14th on the same bike. Same color too. Stayed at my Brother-in-law's house in Gilbert for the weekend. visited the North Rim on monday and headed home. Last day was Wed. Left Limon, CO at 7 am. got home at 12:45am after 1077 miles. Didn't mean to go that far, but the bike kept urging me on Link to comment
John in VA Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I got my '16 RT's 29L top case painted last week. Years ago I painted the top case of my former camhead myself with a kit of sandpaper, primer, paint and clear coat that I bought on Amazon for $60, but this time I decided to get it done professionally at a local body shop -- $110. Still needs a back pad. Link to comment
Green RT Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The thread title says "Wethead", not "Wethead RT", so I guess mine qualifies. After about 25 years on RTs, I have gone back to a simpler life. Longest trip so far, 6000 km. I didn't miss the fairing or luggage. 1 Link to comment
Green RT Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Another photo. Same bike: Link to comment
Mike Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 The thread title says "Wethead", not "Wethead RT", so I guess mine qualifies. After about 25 years on RTs, I have gone back to a simpler life. Longest trip so far, 6000 km. I didn't miss the fairing or luggage. Yep, when I started this, I thought we'd see something other than a bunch of RTs. I guess the GS guys are a little slow on the uptake. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment
Green RT Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Yep, when I started this, I thought we'd see something other than a bunch of RTs. I guess the GS guys are a little slow on the uptake. Thanks for sharing! You are welcome. I have been on vacation for about 3 weeks, with my bike locked up at home. Looking at the pictures is making me miss it. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I got my '16 RT's 29L top case painted last week. Years ago I painted the top case of my former camhead myself with a kit of sandpaper, primer, paint and clear coat that I bought on Amazon for $60, but this time I decided to get it done professionally at a local body shop -- $110. Still needs a back pad. Wow that is a pretty bike. My biggest decision was color .... you just confirmed my decision was a good one!! Link to comment
John in VA Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Wow that is a pretty bike. My biggest decision was color .... you just confirmed my decision was a good one!! Ed - You'll be happy to learn that it's also the fastest color! Enjoy! Link to comment
gordiet Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Wow that is a pretty bike. My biggest decision was color .... you just confirmed my decision was a good one!! Ed - You'll be happy to learn that it's also the fastest color! Don't think so....blue is faster! Enjoy! Link to comment
Fil Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Heres my Triple Black GS :-) 1 Link to comment
Janky59 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 It’s an old thread but I figure it’s a good way to introduce my self. Years ago I had a couple of K bikes, rode some other brands between then and now. The time is right to get a little more “touring” in my riding and the RT’s have great reviews. I bought this leftover ‘18 last Saturday. Only a couple hundred miles so far but I can tell this is one sweet machine and I’ll be enjoying thousands more in the coming years. I’ve started reading this forum, working my way to present and gleaning tips and advice. Thanks to all that have contributed along the way. 2 Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Welcome to the forum. I’ve been told red is the fastest color. Mine is white so I’m ok with bringing up the rear. 3 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Welcome to the forum Janky59. Nice looking bike! LOVE that Mars Red Metallic, even if I do say so myself. Yeah, that color really moves really fast. Link to comment
Hydrashok158 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 here is a photo of mistress "Mila" when we went to visit the American cemetery in Luxembourg. 4 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Welcome Janky, welcome Hydrashok! Both great looking bikes! Ok, another chance to show off the team, cool! Funny one, I was wearing my homemade GS jacket last-night at the airport and an older gent came up and asked if I had a GS. He had an ADV that he rode coast to coast. Anyway, we were kinda walking in the same direction and I'm telling him about my bike and my Glacier/Colorado trip I took on it. About thirty seconds in, I realize he and his wife are out pacing me so I let them go. 1 2 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 @TEWKS Must of been RT rider Just sayin' Oh, and welcome to the club too, Hydrashok158. I should have paid closer attention. Nice looking RS! 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I'm still an RT pilot. 03 R1150 RT - 05 R1200 RT - Current 14 R1200 RT. 1 Link to comment
hopz Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Here's my "baby" getting ready to go to the Denver Dealer for sale... 1 Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 9:46 AM, hopz said: Here's my "baby" getting ready to go to the Denver Dealer for sale... THAT is one of my favorite RTW colors! Very nice! Link to comment
Bernie Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 2018 R1200RT-LC, Alpinweiss with almost 36K miles now. 4 Link to comment
LAF Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 How about my beloved Pig in Lipstick? 3 Link to comment
PCHRT Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 New to me after lurking in the WC area FOREVER, in fact I looked up the last time I posted was 3 years ago. Since then I've been happy with the 05 but the other week I stumbled upon a local deal I could not pass up with only 9400 miles. Has everything I need, no radio and all I can say is WOW after the first 280 mile outing. Night and Day difference and wayyyyy more fun to ride. One thing for me still holds true with the BMWs though. I can't take the stock seat or windshield for too many miles, STILL. :( 1 Link to comment
LAF Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I guess I will Represent the GS. 1 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 My ‘15, now with 91K miles. 6 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Neither are mine but fun to look at! If you were born smart, or maybe just lucky, you could add to it a matching Manhattan Green X-5 as an accessory. And, can’t overlook “Jack” Jack of all trades, the 2020 GSA. 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 That's a good looking color combo, even if it is a...........aww, nevermind. Still looks cool, though. 1 Link to comment
beauXjames Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Waited a month for Ripley to arrive... now that she's here, I'm trying to dress her up. Probably starting with a top case with a reasonable seat back so my girls can rest on our hill country rides and such. I'm super excited to learn more about this bike. I've been on so many different rides. My last purchase was a Ducati Scrambler and really decided to level up for longer rides. Seems like the clearance and stability of this ride so far is great for wandering. Not exactly the adventure model, but if I need to climb rocks I'm sure I can find something else when I get there. 4 Link to comment
longjohn Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Bill_Walker said: Fish lake? Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 20 hours ago, longjohn said: Fish lake? Technically, Johnson Valley Reservoir, on the Fish Lake Loop. But definitely a spot that's familiar to most anyone who's been to Torrey. Link to comment
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