2008 BMW R1200RT

coolblue · 02-28-2010, 05:42 PM

Thought I would let folks know that I traded my 2004 Nomad for a 2008 BMW R1200RT. I plan on taking some cross country trips and wanted something built for the task. So far I have really appreciated the heated grips and seat in this cold weather. The adjustable windshield does'nt hurt either. This forum really helped me figure out what mods for the Nomad were out there and which ones would work best for me. Keep up the good work and enjoy your rides. Cool blue out.

**ringadingh** · 02-28-2010, 06:43 PM

Good luck with the Beemer,they are really nice bikes. My brother has a K1200RS and he loves it. Ive taken it for a couple short rides and feels like a Ferrari compared to my bike. I can't get over what a light feeling it has for a 1200cc bike, and with 135hp it doesn't take a back seat to too many contenders.

caper · 02-28-2010, 06:46 PM

What can you say...Its a really nice bike .Good luck in you're travels and be safe!

**coacha** · 02-28-2010, 07:38 PM

I have a couple friends with BMW 1200's, a couple RT's and a LT. Nice bikes. Only problem I've ever heard of with them is the final drive, and BMW won't admit they have a problem with it. Kind of like the Nomad and the POG but at least MaKaw would do part of the repair on their dime.

Good luck with the new ride, enjoy it and ride safe.

flavor · 03-01-2010, 08:41 AM

POG?

Cool blue..good luck with your BMW. Good ride. I had an st1100 which rode well and similar an many respects, but my hip was bothering from being locked in one riding position. The Nomad with varying sitting positions solved that for me.

Wouldn't mind those heated grips sometimes though.

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Originally Posted by CoachA

I have a couple friends with BMW 1200's, a couple RT's and a LT. Nice bikes. Only problem I've ever heard of with them is the final drive, and BMW won't admit they have a problem with it. Kind of like the Nomad and the POG but at least MaKaw would do part of the repair on their dime.

Good luck with the new ride, enjoy it and ride safe.

**Top Cat** · 03-02-2010, 03:13 PM

Good Luck with the Beemer. Make sure you buy the full riding suit required to ride one. It has to match you bikes color also ;)
Just a heads up, BMW has a problem with the shifter bolt breaking. Shift easy. My buddy has had to replace his on the road on one of our trips. The other time it was only 8 miles to his house so we went there and replaced it.

**Griz** · 03-04-2010, 12:25 PM

Nice ride coolblue, a friend of mine that I ride with sometimes has one almost identical to yours. He loves it.

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-04-2010, 06:14 PM

Nice looking ride.

Hey flavor POG is for plastic oil gear. I think that is correct, you guys correct me if I am wrong.

02-28-2010, 05:42 PM	#1
coolblue Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Old Hickory TN Posts: 15	2008 BMW R1200RT Thought I would let folks know that I traded my 2004 Nomad for a 2008 BMW R1200RT. I plan on taking some cross country trips and wanted something built for the task. So far I have really appreciated the heated grips and seat in this cold weather. The adjustable windshield does'nt hurt either. This forum really helped me figure out what mods for the Nomad were out there and which ones would work best for me. Keep up the good work and enjoy your rides. Cool blue out. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-28-2010, 06:43 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	2008 BMW R1200RT Good luck with the Beemer,they are really nice bikes. My brother has a K1200RS and he loves it. Ive taken it for a couple short rides and feels like a Ferrari compared to my bike. I can't get over what a light feeling it has for a 1200cc bike, and with 135hp it doesn't take a back seat to too many contenders. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-28-2010, 06:46 PM	#3
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	2008 BMW R1200RT What can you say...Its a really nice bike .Good luck in you're travels and be safe! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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02-28-2010, 07:38 PM	#4
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	2008 BMW R1200RT I have a couple friends with BMW 1200's, a couple RT's and a LT. Nice bikes. Only problem I've ever heard of with them is the final drive, and BMW won't admit they have a problem with it. Kind of like the Nomad and the POG but at least MaKaw would do part of the repair on their dime. Good luck with the new ride, enjoy it and ride safe. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-02-2010, 03:13 PM	#6
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	2008 BMW R1200RT Good Luck with the Beemer. Make sure you buy the full riding suit required to ride one. It has to match you bikes color also ;) Just a heads up, BMW has a problem with the shifter bolt breaking. Shift easy. My buddy has had to replace his on the road on one of our trips. The other time it was only 8 miles to his house so we went there and replaced it. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-04-2010, 12:25 PM	#7
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	2008 BMW R1200RT Nice ride coolblue, a friend of mine that I ride with sometimes has one almost identical to yours. He loves it. __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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03-04-2010, 06:14 PM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	2008 BMW R1200RT Nice looking ride. Hey flavor POG is for plastic oil gear. I think that is correct, you guys correct me if I am wrong. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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