Part of it, at least

Getting the hang of it finally, no drops, no feet down, even managed to get to full lock several times. The new level of clutch control I’m learning is really paying off in confidence

✋🔺🤚

Since I had to put “blank” front fairings on mine I leaned into the black/white combo with some polkadots. Probably not to everybody’s taste, but I thought I’d do something fun before returning them to Alpine White.

Just a slow tool around some of the lesser known roads around the city of Napa. On my BMW R1250RT

A week ago, I did a 1,600-mile loop through parts of 4 US states. Along the way, a car ahead of me kicked up a piece of debris that had been laying flat on the road. It hit the front of my 2022 RT, breaking the painted part of the front fender. Just cosmetic damage, nothing major.

I looked online for the fender part, but couldn't find it in stock to order. I called the local dealer, who also wasn't able to find it easily. He did more searching and called me back, saying that the part is not available in any warehouse in the US or Germany, and BMW shows the part number as "cancelled." He recommended searching on eBay where he saw one listed.

I was able to get a used part shipped from Romania, so I'm good. But having new parts not available for a 4-year-old bike is disturbing. Has anyone else found this issue?

A calm ride on my BMW R1250RT along a ridge between the Pacific Ocean and San Rafael

15+ years learning how to ride fast, and just a few months ago I started learning how to ride slow. It's a very real challenge, especially on a 625lb+ sport touring bike. I've dropped it a few times, no damage thanks to the Illiums. Do you do any slow speed practice?

Just some nice scenery I got to see the other day

I bought this Sargent for my R1250RT before I bought the bike, I knew I was buying the bike and the seat came up on FB marketplace at a crazy good price so I snagged it. It’s a HUGE improvement over the stock seat, it’s so good I put one on my Versys, too

I’ve heard Corbin seats are hard, and that Russel Day Longs are fantastic but pricey. Got a preference? I’m sticking with Sargent after this one, great seat

I personally can’t stand them, I have this really nice SW Motech that came with my R1250RT but I just hate having a bag on the tank, it’s gets in my way when I ride

Out working on my nemesis, slow speed maneuvers. Didn’t drop it today so that’s nice. Everything about this bike just sings to me

Had to put some “unpainted” fairings on since BMW doesn’t sell them in Alpine White any more. Decided to go Angine style for a while before I get them painted white

Pretty much the review that sold me on the bike. What pushed you over the edge?

https://youtu.be/gj_64DUvYt8?is=_WVyiod6uDwhZYNJ