JamesW Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) I am late to this thread. So mi dos centavos: Owned a 2002 RT. Thought is was the end-all. Rode it from 72K to 130K. Rear-end went out and the cost to repair vs. bike value and mileage I decided to "upgrade" this summer to a slightly used 10K miles '14 RTW. That's a generation skip, of course. So last week I had a front wheel replaced and got a loaner, a 2010 RT. I couldn't get back on my RTW fast enough. The R1200RT was a disappointment after the RTW. I do not miss the dry clutch. Love not having to check and top up the damn oil all the time. The extra power! I would not mess with any old oil cooled RT. While chatting with the service rep, explaining my new found appreciation for the RTW after riding the loaner, he warned me not to ride the brand-new '19 1250RTW with the variable cam timing. The risk of a new addiction and financial misappropriation is too high. "You'll mortgage your family to own that bike!" Michael If it's snort you want with a wet clutch and shaft drive why not save a buck or two and just go with an FJR? Big difference between 30K and 18K or so I'm told. Oh yeah, and if your alternator gives you grief you won't have to take out a second on the house to get it fixed. Duuhhhh..... Oh and then you have what should be the BMW slogan: An extended warrantee...don't leave home without one. That's supposed to be funny. Edited December 31, 2018 by JamesW Link to comment
JamesW Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Now here's a real funny one. I'm going to arrange for a test ride of the new R1250RT. I'm really curious and who knows, maybe I'll end up wanting one you just never know. Stranger things...... Link to comment
AndyS Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 While chatting with the service rep, explaining my new found appreciation for the RTW after riding the loaner, he warned me not to ride the brand-new '19 1250RTW with the variable cam timing. The risk of a new addiction and financial misappropriation is too high. "You'll mortgage your family to own that bike!" Michael I didn't find that to be the case. The power upgrade is there, but in my ride, I had to 'look' for the power increase (and I found it!), but for 99% of my riding, they felt identical. Link to comment
JamesW Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Talked to a BMW dealer in Vancouver, WA yesterday about a test ride and they said no problem and all of their motorcycles in the showroom are available and ready for test rides. They have a couple '18 R1200RT bikes left over as well as the new 1250RT bikes. Only thing they ask is that you give them a heads up and pick a day when it isn't raining. Salesman would ride with me on an R1200RT with me on the 1250 then half way through the ride we would trade bikes. Now that's what I call a test ride. I mentioned I have a '93 R1100RSL and they said they don't work on any BMW older than 2008 since they're new to BMW and aren't set up to handle the older machines. That's OK with me since I would never sell or trade the '93 anyway. Just mentioned the RS so they would know I'm hardly new to BMW. Next sunny day I'm going to jump in the Mustang and head north. Edited January 3, 2019 by JamesW Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Talked to a BMW dealer in Vancouver, WA Next sunny day I'm going to jump in the Mustang and head north. If it's that BMW dealership, stop down the shop area and tell Mr. Smoak he has a couple fans on the BMWST site! Pat Link to comment
Pappy35 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 "Well hello there YouTube..." Link to comment
AndyS Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 "Well hello there YouTube..." What do you mean? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 "Well hello there YouTube..." What do you mean? The mechanic I was referring to up at the Vancouver dealership has a YouTube Chanel and he always begins his vlogs with "Well hello there YouTube" . Pat Link to comment
AndyS Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 The mechanic I was referring to up at the Vancouver dealership has a YouTube Chanel and he always begins his vlogs with "Well hello there YouTube" . Pat Ah. I understand. Link to comment
reg26 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 "Well hello there YouTube..." What do you mean? The mechanic I was referring to up at the Vancouver dealership has a YouTube Chanel and he always begins his vlogs with "Well hello there YouTube" . Pat Would like to see that. Can you post a link? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Pappy had you headed in the right direction but this one will get you to all of their vids. The Smoaks Vlogs Pat Link to comment
Pappy35 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I just wanted to post one example. I really like his/their videos. He has an infectious enthusiasm. Love it. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 I have an offer in on a 14 RT. Will let you know what comes from it. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3:14 a. m. Hope it works out soon so you can get some sleep. Link to comment
Oldironken Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I hope that works out. If it's the one i am thinking of that bike needs to be ridden. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Have you given any thought to a Two Up Cruise Missile? The RT is fine all-day long but Two Up interstate riding, tough to beat the SIXTEEN. Pat Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 12/31/2018 at 3:22 PM, JamesW said: If it's snort you want with a wet clutch and shaft drive why not save a buck or two and just go with an FJR? Because it's a yamaha. I don't like Yamahas... Besides, now that I have sold my 2005 GS, I am about to take delivery on a new to me 2013 GSW. I hope to have it back in my CT garage by the 24th of February. 4 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Looks like we've got ten days to guess the color...Blue? Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Nope, not blue. 12 minutes ago, TEWKS said: Looks like we've got ten days to guess the color...Blue? That's pretty Pat. I will give it a look since there GS is now sold 1 Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, RightSpin said: Gotta be red. I wish it was red. Maybe paint is in the future. My new bike is a silver/grey 2013 GSW coming to me from NC, just like my 05 did. I'm super excited to get the bike to CT and get used to what it can do. I think I may name it Stewart... 3 hours ago, TEWKS said: 1 1 Link to comment
Limecreek Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 9:51 PM, Matts_12GS said: I wish it was red. Maybe paint is in the future. My new bike is a silver/grey 2013 GSW coming to me from NC, just like my 05 did. I'm super excited to get the bike to CT and get used to what it can do. I think I may name it Stewart... Pictures on arrival are required. The 2013 GSW was the first wet head I rode. It was instant love but I had a new K16GT in the garage. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Same story here with a new K16, at the time. Fun demo ride though. And it was red. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Limecreek said: Pictures on arrival are required. The 2013 GSW was the first wet head I rode. It was instant love but I had a new K16GT in the garage. Pictures will be done. I should have it about 3/1. Link to comment
gordiet Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I have a 1200 wet head and have ridden the 1250. It’s great. More CCs, More torque, more HP. It really has some grunt. go ride on you will be sold. GT Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 And she's here! I finally got my new LC GS last night... I'm looking forward to taking tomorrow off 4 Link to comment
steve.foote Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Outstanding Matt! It looks great. 1 Link to comment
Chris K Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Congradulations Matt! Enjoy the miles of smiles. 1 Link to comment
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