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My wife thought it was about time she had her first ride on the RS since I acquired it last November, and with a trip to Spain not being an option, we made do with a circular tour from our home near Loughborough, taking in Belvoir Castle, a picnic at Newstead Abbey, and then calling in for socially distanced afternoon tea and scones with a friend in Nottingham on the way home. Newstead Abbey was quite busy, with the car park nearly full, but we managed to find a quiet shady spot under a tree for our picnic.
Fred
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Zitat von M3M im Beitrag #2 Thanks, glad you like the picture! I have a long back and only average legs so my head is a lot higher than usual for someone of my height - just over 6ft. This means that I always have to fit a taller screen on bikes just to reduce the wind noise. The standard RS screen starts getting very noisy for me at 40 mph and just gets unbearably worse from then on. The screen I have fitted (VStream Touring) greatly reduces the noise, doesn't produce any turbulence, and means that I can ride with visor open if I wish. The add-on spoiler is an experiment to see if I can make further improvements because I think the screen could do with being just a little taller at higher speeds. http://www.nationalcycle.com/z2375.html
Fred
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Zitat von tony.parker im Beitrag #5 Haha - not really! I did miss the GS hand guards, so had to fit some of those, and always need a taller screen on any bike. I think it looks a lot nicer than the GS, and I certainly find the riding experience quite different and much more engaging than the GS.
Fred
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#7 | RE: First RS ride with pillion
Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:07 am (Last edited: Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:12 am)
Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:07 am (Last edited: Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:12 am)
Zitat von RS Jockey im Beitrag #4 The risers have made all the difference to me in terms of comfort, so I'm very pleased with them. These were the risers I used: https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+Handelb...+R1250RS+LC.htm I also used the Hornig clutch line extender, to avoid having to reroute the clutch line, as it was a little tight on full lock. Here is a link which includes the Hornig clutch and brake line extenders as well as the Hornig risers. I only needed the clutch extender, and then only marginally. https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/B...ith-offset.html There was some discussion recently in this thread including pictures of mine on page 2 Helibars on a 2020 R1250 RS (2) Fred Fred |
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Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #7Zitat von RS Jockey im Beitrag #4 Thanks for the advice and links fred_jb |
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“ Now really looking forward to some European tours, but sadly may have to wait until next year.”. Oh continental Europe is opening up quite nicely this month. If you can stomach 2 weeks self-isolation on your return then you should have a somewhat less touristy time over here this year. |
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#10 | RE: First RS ride with pillion
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:25 am (Last edited: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:26 am)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:25 am (Last edited: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:26 am)
Zitat von DavidJR im Beitrag #9 We've still not given up hope of a trip later in the summer, but will have to see how it goes, though it seems like the 14 day UK quarantine policy is meeting a lot of resistance and may be scrapped before long anyway. More of an issue may be whether other countries will be welcoming Brits, especially if using the tunnel or ferries and potentially riding through multiple countries. We may be limited to the so-called air bridges to specific locations. The other problem is that on most of our trips my wife flies out to meet me to avoid the ferry and/or long boring ride to our touring destination - for example we toured central Spain last year and she flew in to Madrid and back from Valencia, while I got the Santander ferry. However, she is not keen to fly for the foreseeable future, and I'm not sure I want to spend 24 hrs on a ferry with a load of fellow Brits either! Fred |
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Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #7Zitat von RS Jockey im Beitrag #4 I fitted the self same bar risers to mine today! Makes a world of difference I have a Givi screen on its way to me but I am experimenting with a small Xcreen on the standard screen to start with. Interested in your Header Guards. I don't recognise the make. I have just fitted Givi on mine. They will do the job but yours look better. I am booked on the Hull Zeebrugge ferry on my way out to Switzerland and the Italian Lakes on 9th September. I intended to book even if I had to quarantine for 14 days on my return but as of today that will not be necessary! Chris
19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300 |
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Zitat von PlacidoD im Beitrag #11Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #7Zitat von RS Jockey im Beitrag #4 Glad to hear you are pleased with the risers. If your question is about the cylinder head protectors on my bike, then they are the MachineArt X-head type: https://www.nippynormans.com/mudsling-xh...50rt1250rs1250r
Fred
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Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #1 What a beautiful pic! You managed to make your bike look better than the castle in the background lol! No mean feat . |
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Did my first ride with a pillion last night on my R1200RS. These bikes are truly amazing! I've never had a passenger that I noticed less, and the bike couldn't care less. The electronic suspension adjustment was fantastic. Just bragging! |
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