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It's a great machine, isn't it? I really love mine. Now, if this freakin' kidney stone will just pass so I can get out and ride. Jeez.. it's so cold here in Kalifornia.. supposed to get down to about...

I'm getting similar results.. 45-55, depending on speed (California!)

I've never seen close to 60.

I got my '05 GS in May of '04. No real issues so far. There were a couple of minor things with that first run, but all squared away now. Go for it, but keep the RT!
Also, if you are of the...

Hah..everyone must have found out that the red ones are faster!

http://homepage.mac.com/wbunning/bikes/r1200rt/rtfrtlow.jpg

A couple of add-ons I like on mine:
the BMW plastic cylinder head...

Yeesh. My '05 is already out of date. Buying a motorcycle is beginning to be like buying a computer, the dang thing is obsolete before you get it home:laugh

But.. I'm too short for adventure...

Xaque'ly. :bolt

I just picked up ELF "Sahara" pegs for my '06 R1200RT today. For me, they are perfect. Light weight, fold away and out very easily, and a simple install. Pricey, but they look and work better than...

Here are mine:
'06 R1200RT

http://homepage.mac.com/wbunning/.Pictures/newrt/ltside.jpg

'05 R1200GS
http://homepage.mac.com/wbunning/bikes/r1200/r12atoverlook.jpg

Yeah, I know. But the statement can be read two ways:
1. Don't run the tank down to 'empty' and
2. Don't take off until the tank is empty

I just thought it was an unusual way to tell me not to...

So I'm reading the manual for my new '06 RT, and on page 26. Apparently the new engine is so efficient that it can run on no fuel at all:...

I have both an R12GS and an R12RT.
I had Rocky Mayer build a custom seat for the GS, which is actually a little taller than stock, but with the forward part narrowed out a little more. I'm 5'10"...

I'd start with getting a sheepskin seat pad from Alaska Leather. That makes that last 'hateful hundred' miles of the day much more bearable.
Here's my packing list..good for 3-days to infinity with...

Jay..

it will depend on the vest, but it may be CLOSE. If you have a Widder electric vest, it only pulls around 40 watts. That's less than 4 amps. Plenty of room from the 5 amp system, but still...

Yep.. you were right. I had that other plug kit.. with your pix I went out, took the tank off.. 10 min. max job.

Thanks again! :twirl

Thanks. I'll give it a shot. The last tank removal I tried was on an LT. What a bit*h. Your pix make it look much easier than I anticipated.[



I used a 3/4" hole saw for the powerlet plug, and...

It's not entirely plug and go. It connects to the factory-standard plug's wiring. Instructions call for you to REMOVE THE TANK to run the acc. plug wires up to the front. I'm not sure that is really...

Hah.. so THAT'S why you were selling all the headsets, etc! Nice going. I love mine!

I have the Touratech piece.. it really works well. BUT, I already busted my stock windshield (sorry, no great story..I overtightened the bolts after they worked loose!)so I think I'm going to check...

I drove mine home from the dealer's the first day via the 'scenic route': 300 miles including 100+ miles of dirt. Seat seamed fine to me and still does.

Thanks Dave..
That shot is out on the Carrizo Plain National Monument, East of San Luis Obispo (see my sig line)

Alloys come standard, the spokes are about $100 extra. Traditionally, spokes are regarded as stronger, and more likely to absorb strong shocks to the wheel without bending. I've never bent a wheel on...

I'm loving mine so far. No major issues as yet, but I only have about 3800 miles on her. I'm getting around 42-47 mpg and as eMoto states, time to gas up at about 200 miles.
Kbasa sure picked a...

I've been riding virtually non-stop since I was 23, but didn't buy my first beemer until I was 55!

The more toothsome of your choices! A great white in captivity at the Monterey Aquarium, so far the only one to eat in captivity.

Great post, Ian. Having grown up in Gilroy, and now living near the southern end of your trip, I can relate to all of it. That's definitely one of the great m/c loops in the West. :thumb