Re: R1200RT not as ugly in person

[Bob Hadden <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve, Clive and all,  Yes. Many interesting pictures around these 
days.  I think the RT looks great except for the mirror/directional 
pods hanging out there.  Like you said, I reserve judgement until 
seeing in the flesh.

What are you thinking about the R1200ST?  Looks ok to me.  I was 
planning on waiting for the RS version, which I expect is this ST.  But 
the GS started to grow on me, so I bought one.  Just got to 660 miles 
yesterday.  It's a great bike, but there are a couple of things I will 
need to get used to.  The 6 speed is one gear too many on the street.  
I like the sit up position, but not the hand position on the bars.  
Much preferred the angle on the RS.  I also get a lot more air over the 
legs, which makes cold weather riding a bit different.  But the motor 
is really good!  Runs like a top, and I will soon get to explore the 
power as it gets more broken in.

Bob Hadden '05R12GS, '62R27


On Dec 6, 2004, at 1:22 AM, Clive Liddell wrote:

> Steve,
> The more I look at all the photos I find it sort of growing on me but 
> I'll
> reserve judgement till I see it in the flesh.
>
> I am hoping that the lego look of the fairing has some practical
> significance as well - such as: an "outside" mounted fuel filter / pump
> assembly and, hopefully, a return to some sort of venting of the hot 
> air off
> the cooler away from the rider.
>
> Thought of the latter quite a bit yesterday on a ride in 36C (~100F) 
> and
> high humidity (on the R1100RT).  Placing my hand (in BMW vented gloves)
> forward of the glovebox lid in the hot air stream just about scalded me
> whereas in the riding position I was perfectly comfortable.  But then 
> maybe
> this does not worry you in Canada :)
>
> Regards
> Clive Liddell
> Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
> '96 R850R   75k.km
> '01 R1100RT 50k.km

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