R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Thu May 20, 2021 7:25 pm
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In a quandary,
I'm drowning here and you're describing the water.
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Zitat von skinneroo im Beitrag #1 try different tyres - a relatively cheap option and many people have said the bike has been transformed with different rubber |
Zitat von skinneroo im Beitrag #1 Each to their own but you are definitely in a minority re the RS roadholding /ride. Generally gets very positive reviews. Wessie helpfully suggests tyres and that is the obvious place to start with pressures, tread depth, brand and combination (i.e. not matched) - but there could be a number of causes. The bike itself, dependent on its history ( i am presumig it is fairly new to you?) could be poorly maintained. Then there's you - without being rude, riding experience for one and experience with large twins another. Thye do ride and feel differnet to fours and other stuff. So a few possibilities. The 900XE is an upright twin so very different, without the grunt of the RS. Take a test ride ? Ride another RS? Double Lupin owner PCP free |
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Zitat von skinneroo im Beitrag #1 I was given a 900 XR to ride whilst mine was being serviced. To be honest I hated it so please give it a good try out before you buy. I remember writing a short review possibly on here where to try to be positive I added that the bike matched the colour of my helmet. However others have ridden them and love them. Horses for courses good luck Graham
Graham
Winskill, North West England the long and winding road perfect for a bike |
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I really want to stay with the rs.
I'm drowning here and you're describing the water.
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I'm with Graham on the 900XR, was really underwhelmed so a good test ride is a must.
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Zitat von Ali-bear im Beitrag #7 No. For any given sentripetal acceleration, the effective lean angle is the same. Having wider tyres slightly increases the need for bike lean or rider hangout, to achieve the same effective lean angle. Same for lower CoG (to an even lesser extent).
2021 R1250RS (2015 R1200RS, 1984 RZ/RD350LC2, 2012 CBF125, 2008 F800ST, 1985 K100RS, 1976 R100RS, 1976 RD350)
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Zitat von skinneroo im Beitrag #6 Sounds like the low miles has dented your confidence. Try the new tyres and invest in some advanced training. £500 on improving the bike and your skills is nothing compared to the cost of change |
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"The 900XE is an upright twin so very different, without the grunt of the RS. Take a test ride ? Ride another RS?" |
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