Well now I've done it
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 2
From: AZ
I just purchased my RK just this past June. It was between the BMW and the RK. What Stopped me was that we only have 3 dealerships here in AZ.
MAybe the next bike will be a BMW.
Enjoy yourself and heal quick
MAybe the next bike will be a BMW.
Enjoy yourself and heal quick
Glad to see you're healing up and may be able to ride again soon, BMWs are a nice and sophisticated bike, but I still prefer the pretty girl over the nerd, lol, good luck and stay on the forum.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 8
From: Detroit, the asshole of America
Congrats. At least you've still got the softail when you're in the mood to ride something obnoxious. 
I definitely hear you about the weight, the 800# girth of my RK is my biggest complaint about the bike. I rented a Fat Boy on St. Martin last month and it felt like a sportbike in comparison.
I definitely hear you about the weight, the 800# girth of my RK is my biggest complaint about the bike. I rented a Fat Boy on St. Martin last month and it felt like a sportbike in comparison.
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
Likes: 884
From: 'Noke, VA
I really wanted to, 'cause they're a great bunch of guys there. I went to Battley to look at a CVO Ultra, a Duc Multistrada, and the Beemer RT & GS Adventure (gotta love multi-brand dealers). Not enough wind protection on the Duc, and the CVO was over 40 grand by the time I added a decent seat and a pair of bars that don't hurt my neck. I love the GS Adventure, and really want to get one some day, but the RT is the better 2-up machine, and I've got a wife that loves to ride with me. The one I got was a 2011 demo, and it was 6 grand off list. I couldn't afford not to buy it.
That was honestly one of the only reasons I looked at another Harley. They're beautiful bikes with phenomenal fit & finish, and they turn people's heads.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,778
Likes: 69
From: Badlands of ND
I love the look of the BMW. Years ago I was looking at one, but there is not a single dealer in the entire state of ND and no independants that work on them. If I lived in an area that had better access to one I may have one of those Bavarian beauties as well. Nice bike, enjoy!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,960
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
Glad you're healing well brother, and congrats on the BMW. They're great bikes. I got to ride one not too long ago around Lake Okee and I didn't want to get off, lol.
And I her you on getting tired of slinging around a 900 pound bike...........
I have considered trading down from the Limited, but it's not a financially sound decision at this point. We'll see how long until the not so smart part of me takes over and it gets done, lol.
I honestly miss my RKC like crazy, should have stayed with that bike and just added what I wanted to it.......
Oh well, you live and you learn..........
And I her you on getting tired of slinging around a 900 pound bike...........
I have considered trading down from the Limited, but it's not a financially sound decision at this point. We'll see how long until the not so smart part of me takes over and it gets done, lol.
I honestly miss my RKC like crazy, should have stayed with that bike and just added what I wanted to it.......
Oh well, you live and you learn..........
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 554
Likes: 1
From: Gastonia, NC
What a great bike for the money! And seeing you grands off... man, great deal. My brother is a big BMW rider (Cars and bikes). Great products. He has the same and it came with every option for the same price i payed for my RG.
Enjoy your your new ride! Love the thought of getting my garage back to multiple models for the type of riding i want to do.
Enjoy your your new ride! Love the thought of getting my garage back to multiple models for the type of riding i want to do.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 759
Likes: 75
From: Vegas Baby!!
Glad to see you are doing well. Congrats on the RT, nice bike. I had a 08 RT but it was a bit tall for me and had to have the most uncomfortable seat I've ever sat on. Even tried replacing the seat with after market but couldn't make it work. Loved the way it handled though, and plenty of get up and go. I think the price of parts and servicing was MORE than a Harley dealer though. Word of cautiion, keep an eye on the rear end. Don't know if they fixed the problem or not, but they used to have a tendency of puking the lube out and going south; not fun while going down the highway at 80 or so. That was probably the BIGGEST reason I traded mine in on a Harley. Oh, and if you think Harleys need special tools to be worked on; you ain't seen nuthin yet! LOL Also had a K1200R which was a rocketship. Had to get rid of that thing before I ended up killing myself on it! Enjoy the RT, there are a ton of accessories on the market for it.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
Likes: 43
From: Louisiana
Your gonna love the RT. I'm guessing the Softail won't get a lot of action but it's great to have to stay connected to the big V-Twins. I'm fighting the urge now to get a second bike. The GS Adventure keeps calling me but not sure Momma wants me to answer! I see a lot of dirt roads when I take trips....I just want to see where they go. Then there's always that trip of a life time up the Dalton highway. Ahhh the swiss army knife of motorcycles, one day I will have one of those fugley bitches.