I ride a 2006 one since 3 years now. Is has clocked 40.000 km... The integral braking system does great and it is a real anker. But I'm wearing earplugs just to not hear the engine. It is so rattling and metallic .... Always believe you'll loose some parts, although you never do.... All in all super effective bike...
pre FL models had issue with clutch shaft that caused the rattling. Improved shaft fixes the issue (best with new clutch plate) but labor cost is high.
I had an 2002 1150 rt and road two up many miles and it worked great. Just bought a 2009 1200rt, have not rode two up yet, but the 110 horse power would be more than enough.
thank you for sharing your considerable riding skills and most importanly the sound of the engine i find videos of different bikes most frustrating when music is over dubbed ...wanna hear the bike and the boxer is a beauty
Got my first bike this year (at 59) a 2010 1200rt. Only time I dumped it was mounting on the "high side" foot peg. It rolled right over :( not an especially attractive bike but runs and corners extremely well and you could certainly drive it cross country,
Friend has one rode it love the heated seat. I have 3 motorcycles this one separates you from the MC experience. Big front end not a lot of sport. Just my opinion when I let my friend ride my FZ 07 he doesn't want to trade back.
@@waynegrynowicki5523 i am planning a 10 day Morocco trip, I think they either give us 800GS or 1200GS, unsure. Turning 50 in November and gotta get that trip crossed off the Bucket List! Have a nice weekend.
I Traded in my BMW R1200RT and Bought a Honda GoldWing F6B Deluxe! Wow, what a smooth Motorcycle! I've looked a the FJR1300's myself, but in my opinion, the Body Styling is just too "Blah" and it's hardly ever changed over the Years.
There's an old saying if it's not broken don't bother fixing it I love my FJR 06 1300 IV had her since new and she's just done 164 thousand kilometres I'm 65 in August so I'll never need any more power it's way too quick
Be aware of the ABS 3 of Integral ABS system until 2007. Flush the brake fluid every year and hope for the best. If te system fails, there is not enough brake power left to drive safely, in spite of the BMW advice. I experienced this worst scenario 400 km from home.
So i just watched your video as I've bought an rt, and ssw you've also got a jeep.. Ive a cherokee, oh and volvo, ive a v70 d3. Funny how we have the same tastes in vehicles, in in tne uk.. Detached house too. Weird.
I go through Bikes and Automobiles like Candy! Of those 3 you Mentioned, only 1 remains, and that's the BMW R1200RT! I also just purchased a '10 Triumph Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Special Edition, and there were only 255 of those Imported into the United States.
Oh, I do! Too bad it's gone through THREE Fuel Level Sensors in THREE Months, but other than that, it's been great! BMW has an extended 12 Year Warranty on the Fuel Level Sensors too.
I know the '05-'06 R1200RT's had a issue with their Servo-Assist on the Linked Braking System, but I don't believe there were many notable issues after those Years. I have had no issues, Personally.
@@g-forcejax9256 I,v had my 05 8yrs now,,and if you do regular fluid changes(every two yrs) you are unlikely to have any issues... But if you do there are ways and means of modifying the brakes economically to solve the problem..
I would advise against standing on the peg while the bike is on the sidestand to mount it. They're not designed for it and it's not unknown for the stand weld to break or worse, the frame to bend.
I have a 2009, I notice your brake failure light comes on when first started, but goes off when you start moving? Mine does the same thing, is this normal?
Yes, it's normal. When the Light is Illuminated it indicates the ABS System is in Test Mode, once the Motorcycle is in motion the system will conduct a functionality Test and if everything is working correctly the Light will then turn off. It's also VERY common for the ABS System to develop problems and then the Light will be constantly Illuminated.
If you were to narate the video, and talk to your viewers about your experience, it would be a GREAT improvemnt to this otherwise boring 12 minute ride.
Maybe if I didn't have lingering effects from a bout with Cancer of the Larynx then I could do that. My Speech is very hard to understand unless you've been around me and have grown accustomed to my Voice. But thanks for your input. Sigh.
@@bayouboy8644 well many touringmachine except fjr has 6 gears and low rpm at crusiing speed, i find it anoying with a screaming motor for several hours...driving
I ride a 2006 one since 3 years now. Is has clocked 40.000 km... The integral braking system does great and it is a real anker. But I'm wearing earplugs just to not hear the engine. It is so rattling and metallic .... Always believe you'll loose some parts, although you never do.... All in all super effective bike...
pre FL models had issue with clutch shaft that caused the rattling. Improved shaft fixes the issue (best with new clutch plate) but labor cost is high.
I had an 2002 1150 rt and road two up many miles and it worked great. Just bought a 2009 1200rt, have not rode two up yet, but the 110 horse power would be more than enough.
thank you for sharing your considerable riding skills and most importanly the sound of the engine i find videos of different bikes most frustrating when music is over dubbed ...wanna hear the bike and the boxer is a beauty
Got my first bike this year (at 59) a 2010 1200rt. Only time I dumped it was mounting on the "high side" foot peg. It rolled right over :( not an especially attractive bike but runs and corners extremely well and you could certainly drive it cross country,
Excellent bike ❤️🇩🇪
Friend has one rode it love the heated seat. I have 3 motorcycles this one separates you from the MC experience. Big front end not a lot of sport. Just my opinion when I let my friend ride my FZ 07 he doesn't want to trade back.
Sweet Bike! I am thinking an R1200RT will be my second one.
Thanks. I love mine!
Great choice, I have a 2013 RT and love it. I have ridden 2 cross country trips on it, and planning another one this June.
@@waynegrynowicki5523 i am planning a 10 day Morocco trip, I think they either give us 800GS or 1200GS, unsure. Turning 50 in November and gotta get that trip crossed off the Bucket List! Have a nice weekend.
I looked but got an fjr with a paddle shifter happy with my choice
I Traded in my BMW R1200RT and Bought a Honda GoldWing F6B Deluxe! Wow, what a smooth Motorcycle! I've looked a the FJR1300's myself, but in my opinion, the Body Styling is just too "Blah" and it's hardly ever changed over the Years.
There's an old saying if it's not broken don't bother fixing it I love my FJR 06 1300 IV had her since new and she's just done 164 thousand kilometres I'm 65 in August so I'll never need any more power it's way too quick
Be aware of the ABS 3 of Integral ABS system until 2007. Flush the brake fluid every year and hope for the best. If te system fails, there is not enough brake power left to drive safely, in spite of the BMW advice. I experienced this worst scenario 400 km from home.
This is a Later Model than that, but thanks.
agreed my 2007 has had the ABS disabled now bad design
So i just watched your video as I've bought an rt, and ssw you've also got a jeep.. Ive a cherokee, oh and volvo, ive a v70 d3. Funny how we have the same tastes in vehicles, in in tne uk.. Detached house too.
Weird.
I go through Bikes and Automobiles like Candy! Of those 3 you Mentioned, only 1 remains, and that's the BMW R1200RT! I also just purchased a '10 Triumph Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Special Edition, and there were only 255 of those Imported into the United States.
You should enjoy that bike
Oh, I do! Too bad it's gone through THREE Fuel Level Sensors in THREE Months, but other than that, it's been great! BMW has an extended 12 Year Warranty on the Fuel Level Sensors too.
nice bike
Thanks!
How much would you pay for a 2005 r1200rt with 30k miles in good condition?
@@primahari3133 If you can, you may want to check out 2007 and later R1200RTs as that's when they stopped using servo-assisted brakes.
It’s really really really hard to beat an RT!
I think I may have though! I bought a Honda GoldWing F6B!
@@g-forcejax9256 Congrats! You’ll love it!
I'm 70 and have owned 7 assorted boxer models. The last being a 2007 1200RT. You'll be sorry.
Well, I'm not sorry I Purchased it yet!
Nice bike. Thinking of getting one my self. What is your option of power if you are riding with passenger with full load on the long highway trip?
Thanks. I'd imagine the power would be more than adequate, but I never Ride two up, and I don't carry much in the way of heavy Luggage when I Ride.
Did you hit sixth? 😳😂🤦
@@g-forcejax9256 Last July bought 2021 R1250RT with Option 719. It is a blast.
Providing you aren't massively overweight, 2-up mode is fine.
I know the ABS can malfunction on these bikes. Did you happen to look into this?
I know the '05-'06 R1200RT's had a issue with their Servo-Assist on the Linked Braking System, but I don't believe there were many notable issues after those Years. I have had no issues, Personally.
@@g-forcejax9256 I,v had my 05 8yrs now,,and if you do regular fluid changes(every two yrs) you are unlikely to have any issues... But if you do there are ways and means of modifying the brakes economically to solve the problem..
I would advise against standing on the peg while the bike is on the sidestand to mount it.
They're not designed for it and it's not unknown for the stand weld to break or worse, the frame to bend.
Why would you even do that unless you were a Hobbit?
I do that pretty often... never had a problem. Also always teach my pillion to do the same.
Frame?
I have always done this as I tend to catch the top box with my trailing leg when I mount the bike. Never had a problem ever.
i am 5'5 (1.66m european) how would you advise to mount it than????
G-Force Jax was you in the Service
Negative.
I have a 2009, I notice your brake failure light comes on when first started, but goes off when you start moving? Mine does the same thing, is this normal?
Yes, it's normal. When the Light is Illuminated it indicates the ABS System is in Test Mode, once the Motorcycle is in motion the system will conduct a functionality Test and if everything is working correctly the Light will then turn off. It's also VERY common for the ABS System to develop problems and then the Light will be constantly Illuminated.
@@g-forcejax9256 Thank you so much! 👍
o jezu to jest taki rocznik??? mega hahahh
what year and is the wing bad when you go fast
Year is a '09. I'll assume you meant "Wind", and not "Wing"...if so, there's very little Wind as long as the Windshield is Raised to a higher level.
@@g-forcejax9256 Yes wind i have a cataract and i speel everything wrong
If you were to narate the video, and talk to your viewers about your experience, it would be a GREAT improvemnt to this otherwise boring 12 minute ride.
Maybe if I didn't have lingering effects from a bout with Cancer of the Larynx then I could do that. My Speech is very hard to understand unless you've been around me and have grown accustomed to my Voice. But thanks for your input. Sigh.
@@g-forcejax9256 So sorry to hear this. There was no way to know. I am truly sorry!
Whats the rpm in sixth gear driving at 120km/h?
Let me do some Math...that would be +/- 75 MPH, now let me review some Video Footage. Looks like about 4000 RPM.
@@g-forcejax9256 waaay to high if it so
@@69VAJRA Eh?
It's not a bloody diesel mate.
@@69VAJRA Those motors are designed to run at 3/4 redline indefinitely . Check out their history , respectfully.
@@bayouboy8644 well many touringmachine except fjr has 6 gears and low rpm at crusiing speed, i find it anoying with a screaming motor for several hours...driving
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