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corbster
10-08-2005, 07:31 PM
I am new to BMW MOA after several BMW auto...I am ready for my first Rt.
I like a 1150 RT...I am looking for a good dealer to work with...any suggestion???
I am located out side of Washington DC.

:)
RTRandy
10-08-2005, 08:20 PM
If to go on the BMW website: www.bmwmotorcycles.com they have a dealer locater. There's a couple of dealers in Maryland, but don't know if that's too far. Good luck

Morton's below could be a good start

Morton's BMW Motorcycles
5099a Jefferson Davis Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 891-9844
shiloh
10-08-2005, 09:46 PM
Might be worth a visit to:
Trans-Am Cycles (717)626-4765 :clap
933 Lititiz Pike
Lititiz, PA. 17543
Good prices and great service dept!
ironMan
10-09-2005, 08:38 AM
I purchased my bike from BOB's BMW in Maryland because they had a good price on some left over 04 RT's. I live closer to Mortons so they do the services. I have had good experiences with both. The moral of the story is it does no matter where you purchases the bike any dealer will service it.
kbasa
10-09-2005, 02:24 PM
I moved this over to Oilheads, where it should see more traffic.

Welcome aboard!
Eureka
10-10-2005, 11:09 AM
Ride a 1200RT before you buy an 1150, or at least compare them by riding both. The 1200 is a far superior bike.
toladejo
10-10-2005, 05:09 PM
Check out Morton's BMW in Fredericksburg, VA. They will let you test ride a new 1200RT. I purchased mine on August 2nd and love it. Great dealership from sales to service to parts. I hope this helps you out. They also have a web site...www.mortonsbmw.com
MarkF
10-10-2005, 06:23 PM
Ride a 1200RT before you buy an 1150, or at least compare them by riding both. The 1200 is a far superior bike.

Except the looks, the tall 1st gear and the non-O.D. 6th gear.
jimcameron
10-10-2005, 06:57 PM
The 1200 is a far superior bike.


Now, now....not that far. :fight
jimcameron
10-10-2005, 07:01 PM
I would recommend both Bob's and Mortons. Just to geeze for a second, I was a cutomer of Bob's when he worked out of his house and garage. I was also a customer of Mortons when they were selling chain saws, mowers, weedwackers, and BMW motorcycles, and working on them all in the same shop.

Times have changed, but both dealerships are run by riders and the owners are at the shop. Both are first class operations.

Ride On! :clap
Deaner
10-10-2005, 07:29 PM
The 1200 is a far superior bike.
Typical BMW owner
:nyah
PUDGYPAINTGUY
10-10-2005, 07:41 PM
Isn't Bob's BMW over that way in Jessup, MD? Is that close to you? Very cools store and loads of toys to buy...check out the antiques too.
GJBushman
10-10-2005, 08:13 PM
Corbster,

There are 3 dealers in the immediate DC area: Bob's, Morton's and Battley's. Talk to each to get your best deal. Talk with the folks on BMWBMW (local club) for their opinions on these dealers. Battley's is a multibrand dealer so there is a mixed crowd there. I think Battley's gets a bad rap from many of the local BMW riders. I have bought 2 BMWs from Battley's. Look for Paul there, he's a longtime BMW rider.
FredRydr
10-10-2005, 08:57 PM
You should have a great selection for an R1150RT. My dealer has had more than usual; they came off BMW leases.

Fred
threeflys
10-10-2005, 10:19 PM
I really enjoyed when I visited Morton's in Fredericksburg. Ask to talk with Jeff Dunkle, he's been in the BMW world long before he was salesman. He posts a lot on the Yahoo KBMW boards.
Chris
jimcameron
10-11-2005, 04:51 AM
Isn't Bob's BMW over that way in Jessup, MD? Is that close to you?

Paintguy

If you were asking me if I'm close to Bob's, the answer is no. I relocated to So. Florida a few years ago. I have been back and keep up on the local hubbub though my old riding buds.

Ride on. :clap
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:03 PM
You should have a great selection for an R1150RT. My dealer has had more than usual; they came off BMW leases.

Fred


Which dealer is it?
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:05 PM
Might be worth a visit to:
Trans-Am Cycles (717)626-4765 :clap
933 Lititiz Pike
Lititiz, PA. 17543
Good prices and great service dept!


I checked trans_ams web site...several possibilities???
Thank you
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:09 PM
Ride a 1200RT before you buy an 1150, or at least compare them by riding both. The 1200 is a far superior bike.


It may be out of my price range...and I am never sure with BMW...on first model year...???
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:13 PM
Corbster,

There are 3 dealers in the immediate DC area: Bob's, Morton's and Battley's. Talk to each to get your best deal. Talk with the folks on BMWBMW (local club) for their opinions on these dealers. Battley's is a multibrand dealer so there is a mixed crowd there. I think Battley's gets a bad rap from many of the local BMW riders. I have bought 2 BMWs from Battley's. Look for Paul there, he's a longtime BMW rider.

I agree...I visited battley many times...they are always pleasant...and i did purchase parts and accessories ... I never discussed motorcycle purchase with them...
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:16 PM
Except the looks, the tall 1st gear and the non-O.D. 6th gear.


Mark...it is very good to know...RE: 1200rt
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:17 PM
I moved this over to Oilheads, where it should see more traffic.

Welcome aboard!
Thank you... :thumb
corbster
10-11-2005, 09:21 PM
Check out Morton's BMW in Fredericksburg, VA. They will let you test ride a new 1200RT. I purchased mine on August 2nd and love it. Great dealership from sales to service to parts. I hope this helps you out. They also have a web site...www.mortonsbmw.com


May I ask ... Did You pay $$$MSRP???
FredRydr
10-12-2005, 09:36 AM
Which dealer is it?My local dealer is Velocity Cycles in Mechanicsburg, PA. However, with a new model release like the R1200RT, I would expect R1150RT off-lease bikes to show up at many dealers. And with a good supply at competing dealers, you are in a good position to select and buy.

Fred
Eureka
10-12-2005, 03:13 PM
Regarding the superiority of the 1200RT over the 1150RT; cruise control, alarm system, heated seats, much better torque and therefore performance, increased full capacity, easier access to battery, better accessory plug outlet location, two accessory outlets instead of one, improved paralever design, better ABS system, bigger rear tire, better handling, ....yeah, I guess there's enough to call it superior.

You pays your money and you takes your choice!
corbster
10-12-2005, 03:17 PM
My local dealer is Velocity Cycles in Mechanicsburg, PA. However, with a new model release like the R1200RT, I would expect R1150RT off-lease bikes to show up at many dealers. And with a good supply at competing dealers, you are in a good position to select and buy.

Fred


Fred,
Thank you...I will check them out...

Regards,
CB
corbster
10-12-2005, 03:19 PM
Regarding the superiority of the 1200RT over the 1150RT; cruise control, alarm system, heated seats, much better torque and therefore performance, increased full capacity, easier access to battery, better accessory plug outlet location, two accessory outlets instead of one, improved paralever design, better ABS system, bigger rear tire, better handling, ....yeah, I guess there's enough to call it superior.

You pays your money and you takes your choice!


Many good points... I will test ride a new 1200rt...Before my final decision...
MarkF
10-12-2005, 03:58 PM
Regarding the superiority of the 1200RT over the 1150RT; cruise control, alarm system, heated seats, much better torque and therefore performance, increased full capacity, easier access to battery, better accessory plug outlet location, two accessory outlets instead of one, improved paralever design, better ABS system, bigger rear tire, better handling, ....yeah, I guess there's enough to call it superior.

You pays your money and you takes your choice!

You can get most of those things on the old K1200GT, too!
Mr. Frank
10-12-2005, 09:36 PM
Regarding the superiority of the 1200RT over the 1150RT; cruise control, alarm system, heated seats, much better torque and therefore performance, increased full capacity, easier access to battery, better accessory plug outlet location, two accessory outlets instead of one, improved paralever design, better ABS system, bigger rear tire, better handling, ....yeah, I guess there's enough to call it superior.

You pays your money and you takes your choice!

It's still ugly.
jimcameron
10-13-2005, 01:47 AM
It's still ugly.


.................and neither of them are as nice as my 04 R1150RA :buds
corbster
10-18-2005, 03:39 PM
I am new to BMW MOA after several BMW auto...I am ready for my first Rt.
I like a 1150 RT...I am looking for a good dealer to work with...any suggestion???
I am located out side of Washington DC.

:)
:violin UPDATE
Hello again...several possibilites... I found several R1100rt and r1150rt ...1996 -2002 ...I have not test ride a new 1200rt yet...or 1150 dual spark...

I am ready to make a decision soon.