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[slimpickings]

Here we are. Me and my RT. 06 Model. 64,000 kms of smiles so far.
I like reading about everything GS related but prefer to ride an RT.
Having said that I'm renting a GS ADV for a week in Andalucia in early October. Will be I be converted by the time I get back? We'll see.

Come on let us know ...

have you been converted

 

[Tilly]

Oh yes! Converted a long time ago. Currently on a 2006 R1200RTSE which will be changed for the 2011 model soon

 

[Mav]

I've got a R1200RTSE as a loaner while the GSA is in for some work. I gotta say - the steering does seem to take some getting used to! I'm still not convinced about it yet. I feel more confident on B roads on my GSA with knobblies than I do with the RT.

Is it just me - or did you all notice a big difference in steering?

 

[polecat]

Is it just me - or did you all notice a big difference in steering?

Yep. Just you

 

[slimpickings]

Oh yes! Converted a long time ago. Currently on a 2006 R1200RTSE which will be changed for the 2011 model soon

Might the 2006 be for sale in the near future

 

[Tilly]

Might the 2006 be for sale in the near future

Not before June/July when I have enough pennies to buy a new one.

 

[GWJ]

RT steering

Originally Posted by Mav
Is it just me - or did you all notice a big difference in steering

Yep. Just you

Unkind! RT's are 'quicker' steering than GS's. T'was the first thing I noticed when making the change last year. But it soon feels normal. Rather like riding on a different set of tyres, then you get used to it. There'll be no going back now.

 

[maz12]

2010 rt se

I part exchanged my K1200GT for a R1200RT a few weeks ago i know ive made the right choice, The GT was totaly unreliable and cost me a small fortune in the 2 years i had it
Although the RT hasn't the uuumph of the GT, its as fast if not faster from a standing start than the GT, The stearing is lighter and its easier to handle at low speeds.
I prefer the RT in every aspect appart from the MIRRORS! which i find useless, have orderer some mirrors and adaptors from the wunderlech site.
Dave M

 

[Riktus]

I part exchanged my K1200GT for a R1200RT a few weeks ago i know ive made the right choice, The GT was totaly unreliable and cost me a small fortune in the 2 years i had it
Although the RT hasn't the uuumph of the GT, its as fast if not faster from a standing start than the GT, The stearing is lighter and its easier to handle at low speeds.
I prefer the RT in every aspect appart from the MIRRORS! which i find useless, have orderer some mirrors and adaptors from the wunderlech site.
Dave M

I had the same "mirror" problem with mine but I bought some Bar Raisers and that cured the issue. Great clear view now. I was a GS owner and although a nice bit of kit I did suffer some reliability issues - I have now had my RT since May and done about 4000 miles on it including a holiday in France and Spain - the bike was brilliant and I have now "bonded" with it.

At first the steering takes some getting used to but after a few thousand miles you just seem to click with it.

Regards
Rik

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

My R1100RT & partner in the mountains above Grenoble 09/2010 en-route to Castellane.

My 05 1200RT in North Wales 02/2009 en-route to Bedgellert for the rhino rally.