Motorcycling - BMW R1200RT

The day it came home compared to its current manifistation.



A stripped-down "leftover" 2006 R1200RT in Piedmont Red, with electric windshield, ABS, and not much else.  This is a very nice family-run dealer. A small shop atmosphere and not a boutique. Everyone is friendly, knowledgable, and helpful.

The head mechanic, Bob, is a master and I would trust him with anything BMW.

Their parts guys have a keen grasp of BMW and aftermarket stuff. This is a refreshing change from other brands and dealerships that make a lot of their profits in non-bike stuff, and who may have barely trained mechanics and parts people who have to look everything up in a catalog.

Bill's final bike - a nice medium-sized long distance bike - ready to take those longer trips.


My old Magellan Meridian Color GPS fits nicely. (no longer used)

Changed over to a Garmin Zumo 550. Mounted a RAM ball to the dash screw.

Migsel mount for the GPS
Zumo now in center of dash
   

Headlight Protector
Valve Cover Protector (no longer used)

Throttlemeister & Throttle Rocker
Saddlebag Protector

Engine Guards by Touratech, Floorboards by Ilium
Engine Guards by Touratech, Floorboards by Ilium

Bead Rider beaded seatcover
Hyperlites flashing brake lights
   

JCWhitney trunk painted 1/2 white (No longer used)
JCWhitney trunk painted 1/2 white (No longer used)
   
Conspicuity:

Blue pinstripes & SOLAS
on the saddlebags
Blue pinstripes & red tape
& NightRider decal
Rear: Solas stripes, blue pinstripes,
NightRider decals, and red reflective tape






Lights on. All decals and helmet at night - great conspicuity !

Centech Fuseblock.
Riveted to velcro & attached to wheel housing.
Centech Fuseblock.
60 AMP Maxi-Fuse at the battery

DATEL Voltmeter (flash photo)
from Digitalmeter.com

DATEL Voltmeter (night with flash)

DATEL Voltmeter (night with no flash)

Stealth Backrest from Pirates' Lair


BACA license plate, Iron Butt medallion
handlebar risers (No longer used)

Shoei Multitech helmet with StreetGlo SpeedStripes reflective decals