Post a picture of your oilhead

[DJSTEPHENS]

another good side.

If you ever decide to replace the shocks, drop me a line, the front one is a Beast on this unit. Have you noticed fewer people pulling out in front of you yet?

[CTHalk]

I notice that people do look twice at the bike, and I can see them thinking.... If I get behind somebody, they often tend to slow down. There aren't too many RTP's in use in CT by PD's that I know about. There are some in Meriden. I think the black and white scheme and the lights just say "police" to a lot of people. It seems to intimidate more than my Kawasaki KZ1000P police bike. That one seems to deliver more of a "Barney Fife" vibe!!

So far, the shocks seem pretty efficient. I haven't experienced anything yet that has given them any trouble. After replacing the transmission, the front shock might be 'easier'...... unless there are surprises I don't know about. Did you replace yours? If so, why, and with what? Regards, Hal

[bikerfish1100]

I notice that people do look twice at the bike, and I can see them thinking.... If I get behind somebody, they often tend to slow down. There aren't too many RTP's in use in CT by PD's that I know about. There are some in Meriden. I think the black and white scheme and the lights just say "police" to a lot of people. It seems to intimidate more than my Kawasaki KZ1000P police bike. That one seems to deliver more of a "Barney Fife" vibe!!

So far, the shocks seem pretty efficient. I haven't experienced anything yet that has given them any trouble. After replacing the transmission, the front shock might be 'easier'...... unless there are surprises I don't know about. Did you replace yours? If so, why, and with what? Regards, Hal

if Meriden is using them, that is new within the last 2 years. Middletown began using them about 4 yrs ago, and they love 'em!
FWIW- i had someone pull over to let me by the other day. i was on my KLR, with modulating headlight.

[DJSTEPHENS]

Yeah I wanted to upgrade for a trailer I was pulling. The front shock is difficult to get out due to the extra subframe for the front crash bars. Here's the link if you are interested.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13302

New ohlins will fit, but just barely. It was well worth it for the ride quality too.

[CTHalk]

Wow! I didn't realize all of that bracing under the plastic was specific to the RT-P! I'm glad mine seems to handle and ride very well, I sure don't want to tackle changing the front shock. I just want to ride for now. I copied your pic for future reference though..... cause you just never know!H.

[millbert]

My wife took this picture of me as we rode on the ferry to the '06 rally

[DJSTEPHENS]

Wow! I didn't realize all of that bracing under the plastic was specific to the RT-P! I'm glad mine seems to handle and ride very well, I sure don't want to tackle changing the front shock. I just want to ride for now. I copied your pic for future reference though..... cause you just never know!H.

It's not as bad as the tranny swap, I'm sure it would be pretty straight forward for you.

[munchy]

Here she is sans touring bags, etc. Stipped down and ready for a ride through Colorado's canyons.

[bikerfish1100]

i don't think you took that pic too recently, Doug my man.
going thru bike withdrawals- a long 2 weeks since the KLR saw any movement, and it was the weekend before the first blizz that the S went out.

[munchy]

i don't think you took that pic too recently, Doug my man.
going thru bike withdrawals- a long 2 weeks since the KLR saw any movement, and it was the weekend before the first blizz that the S went out.

That is my picture of what I WISH Colorado weather looked like. The RR is ready to go (even got a new sheepskin seat cover), I just could not get past my driveway. I may have to fly somewhere warm and rent a bike

Joe, you may have to change your sig location. Banana Belt no more.

[bikerfish1100]

currently longing for some warmer days...

[sfarson]

Joe, I hear you!

[BMW_GT]

Just got it...and 1,100 miles later, I say, I love it!

[patiodadio]

1994 R1100RSR 1100.JPG

[ALIENHITCHHIKER]

patiodadio,

sweet

(I like yellow - it's so mellow)