Its now three weeks since I took delivery of my silver BMW R1200RT from Cliffs Cycles in Danbury and I have only managed to get 350 miles under my belt. With traveling for business and the inclement weather I just haven't had a chance to get out - however as the weather gets better and business life calms a little I am hoping to start to commute and see some of the Connecticut countryside over the coming weeks.
I do, however, have a few observations and comments about the bike. the first is that it is a great bike for touring - very comfortable and economical, I am currently getting 44 miles to the gallon and I understand it can only get better.
One problem I have found is with the electronic Suspension system. It is calibrated for a 187 pound rider and unfortunately after living in the US for 6 months I am now a 210 pound rider! the result is that the headlight is high and oncoming drivers aren't too happy with me. There doesn't appear to be anyway to adjust the suspension other than to tell it that I am a rider plus luggage! I will check with the dealer to see if they can make any adjustment when it goes in for a service in a few weeks time.
I have decided to fit the radio/cd to the bike so on Thursday I am going to pick up the various bits from the dealer and have a go at fitting it myself - I will post some photos and the results of my efforts in the next week or so.
The other modification I am going to make to the bike is to get a taller windscreen. The standard one is too short and doesn't give much protection for me - 6' 2" I get a huge amount of noise or buffeting wherever the screen is adjusted to. Not sure which one to go for but I will do some research and post me decision.
Overall I am really pleased with the bike and it is great to get out and about again - although the standard of driving is very questionable in the locale luckily the back-roads are pretty empty of traffic.
Further musings and pictures etc. in the coming weeks.

