Hi fellow motorcycle tourers, advice please

Dazza5754

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Hi from Busselton in SW Australia. Grew up in NZ riding bikes in lovely twisties. Had 28 years off MCs while raising our family, started back up with a 1990 FJ1200 Yami in 2011. Since then bought a 2007 FJR1300 Yami. Looking to do more touring with my wife now that we are retired, and are planning a Tassie trip early next year.

Looking at buying a 2015 R1200RT with 73k on the clock next week explicitly for this trip. Any advice on what to look out for would be greatly appreciated. FJR will be traded.

2007 FJR1300 Yamaha
1990 FJ1200 Yamaha
1982 CX500 Honda
1981 XLX250R Honda
1981 GS1000G Suzuki
1979 GSX1100 Suzuki
1978 GS850G Suzuki
1977 GS550E Suzuki
1978 TS185 Suzuki
1976 RD400 Yamaha
1973 XL350 Honda
GT550 Suzuki
TS250 Suzuki
SL125 Honda
 
I had a 10 plate 1200 RT with all the bells etc, conti road attack tyres IIRC and full BMW luggage.

Very comfortable 2 up touring, reasonable tank range, pleasant to ride but ultimately I found it rather bland.

HTH.
 
Is it liquid or air cooled ? Although heresy in these parts I found the air cooled less interesting than the liquid cooled engines. I had a 2014 RT and traded it for a Multi-Strada, which changed into a 1200 GSA. It’s a matter of opinion 75000 kms is not huge for these bikes. Well serviced is key.

I suspect the areas to check are switchgear, final drive wear, electronic anomaly’s, I’m sure there must be a list somewhere.

I enjoyed the 1200 GSA which I traded for the 1250 GSA last September.
 
Oh and Welcome, where are you situated?
 
Dazza5754 said:
Hi from Busselton in SW Australia. Grew up in NZ riding bikes in lovely twisties. Had 28 years off MCs while raising our family, started back up with a 1990 FJ1200 Yami in 2011. Since then bought a 2007 FJR1300 Yami. Looking to do more touring with my wife now that we are retired, and are planning a Tassie trip early next year.

Looking at buying a 2015 R1200RT with 73k on the clock next week explicitly for this trip. Any advice on what to look out for would be greatly appreciated. FJR will be traded.

2007 FJR1300 Yamaha
1990 FJ1200 Yamaha
1982 CX500 Honda
1981 XLX250R Honda
1981 GS1000G Suzuki
1979 GSX1100 Suzuki
1978 GS850G Suzuki
1977 GS550E Suzuki
1978 TS185 Suzuki
1976 RD400 Yamaha
1973 XL350 Honda
GT550 Suzuki
TS250 Suzuki
SL125 Honda
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What is a Tassie trip (Scotland or Tasmania ??) or ??
Good miles on what should be a watercooled machine - should be grand if has been properly serviced - check swinging arm bearings would be my only thought (not difficult to sort anyways)

at least it should be cheap with those miles , great for touring , mine is 2015 too , but only 32,000 miles - quick , comfortable and economical , and .................

cheers
 
I broke my neck at Bunker bay,

Then spent most of Sunday walking round Bussleton - That pier is bloody amazing, with a coke can in my hands to try and stop the burning sensation in my hands lol

Then drove back to Perth, before being given the good news lol

Fractured C4 and displaced disc in C5 lol

Would love to back there in better circumstances next time

Welcome aboard :) :thumb
 
ymfb said:
Is it liquid or air cooled ? Although heresy in these parts I found the air cooled less interesting than the liquid cooled engines. I had a 2014 RT and traded it for a Multi-Strada, which changed into a 1200 GSA. It’s a matter of opinion 75000 kms is not huge for these bikes. Well serviced is key.

I suspect the areas to check are switchgear, final drive wear, electronic anomaly’s, I’m sure there must be a list somewhere.

I enjoyed the 1200 GSA which I traded for the 1250 GSA last September.
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Thanks, liquid cooled, will check the things you have mentioned, cheers
 
Liquid cooled is a belter of an engine.Youll love it.Good luck.
 
Take the shaft off and grease both ends.change the final drive oil.off yer go...
 
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