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Hi folks. Last summer I sold my K1200LT after 12 years and many thousands of miles. My wife always thought it looked top heavy and wasn't entirely comfortable on it.

Since I am planning a Trans Canada for this summer (I live in Florida), I was going to get a new bike and had pretty much decided on a Concours based on her lack of comfort with beemer. So get this, on the way to examine a particular Concours, she says to me, You know the bike I liked best was that one we rented in Montreal and rode out to Gaspe. Stopped me in my tracks. Of course it was an RS. It was what I had wanted all along. Had ridden one on several occasions, so nimble, so responsive and light! Happy Wife = Happy Life.

Short story now, bought a 2018 with 1200 miles, have now added GIVI top box, side bags and crash bar.. and man am I hyped for my summer trip! Orlando to Halifax to Vancouver and home again!! Whoo hoo!!

I will appreciate this forum.. but only A LOT!

Welcome and great post. Lots of riders think they need an RT (or FJ or Concourse, etc.) for two-up touring. Your wife's opinion of the RS from a pillion perspective will help a lot of prospective buyers.

Welcome to the Forum and enjoy"Farkling" your new bike.
Have you heard anything about Canada potentially reopening the border? My wife and I are planning a long trip up there as well this summer, but not sure if things will open up. I've red that cases are on the upswing again in Quebec and Ontario. We would like to tour mostly the Maritime Provinces, where there are very few cases, but unfortunately the same policies applies there as well.

Welcome! Sound like a great trip! When do you leave?

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Hi folks. Last summer I sold my K1200LT after 12 years and many thousands of miles. My wife always thought it looked top heavy and wasn't entirely comfortable on it.

Since I am planning a Trans Canada for this summer (I live in Florida), I was going to get a new bike and had pretty much decided on a Concours based on her lack of comfort with beemer. So get this, on the way to examine a particular Concours, she says to me, You know the bike I liked best was that one we rented in Montreal and rode out to Gaspe. Stopped me in my tracks. Of course it was an RS. It was what I had wanted all along. Had ridden one on several occasions, so nimble, so responsive and light! Happy Wife = Happy Life.

Short story now, bought a 2018 with 1200 miles, have now added GIVI top box, side bags and crash bar.. and man am I hyped for my summer trip! Orlando to Halifax to Vancouver and home again!! Whoo hoo!!

I will appreciate this forum.. but only A LOT!

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Welcome to RS ownership. I am on my second RS, sold my former to get a different bike i shouldn’t have bought, never could get the RS out of mind. WELCOME!

Don’t hold your breath. The Atlantic Bubble is reopening in mid-April, but that’s just for the four Atlantic Provinces. No—one here is very keen to see more traffic from outside.
I did a trans-Can a couple of years ago from here in PEI: the RS is the right bike, but I did it too fast (22 days) and missed a lot. Next time I’ll take more time!
Good luck!

Thanks all.. the trip has been put off a year. There is pre-testing (2 day wait to cross border) the mandatory 14 days isolation on the other side, then certain provinces also have their own rules. AAAAARRRGGGHH. Will be taking a ride from Florida to Texas.. I'll call it training for next year. Thank for all your words.

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. Will be taking a ride from Florida to Texas.. I'll call it training for next year. Thank for all your words.

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NW Arkansas/SW Missouri is some of the best riding in the country.

Frank

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NW Arkansas/SW Missouri is some of the best riding in the country.

Frank

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That’s like one of my gigs. More bits of kit than members of the audience!