- Joined
- Feb 11, 2006
- Messages
- 9,662
- Location
- Jacksonville
- Bike
- GL1800 R1200RT NC700
- 2024 Miles
- 010688
- STOC #
- 6651
I have over 1000 miles now on the RT since the bike went back together. I did a series of 200-250 mile rides the last several weekends and I trust it now to ride further. I'm planning a 500+ mile Saturday. The seller had the bike gone through by a dealer prior to the decision to sell it. They did a leakdown test and while I do not have the numbers the results were very good. The seller prepared a detailed maintenance history and I like it. Things done on time and wear items fixed or replaced when necessary. Like me and the ST he expected to ride his RT beyond 200,000 miles. Of course anything can happen as the mileage it has but I've decided to keep it a while as the RT has begun to grow on me.
This presents a problem. My garage feng shui is all askew. Up until the RT followed me home I had room for everything and did not have to move anything to get a bike or the lawn equipment out. Two bikes and a scooter were the right number for me to exercise regularly and I still like riding them all. I will figure it out and maybe there is room figuratively and literally for two touring bikes in the garage but for now the ST is getting dusty in the corner.
This presents a problem. My garage feng shui is all askew. Up until the RT followed me home I had room for everything and did not have to move anything to get a bike or the lawn equipment out. Two bikes and a scooter were the right number for me to exercise regularly and I still like riding them all. I will figure it out and maybe there is room figuratively and literally for two touring bikes in the garage but for now the ST is getting dusty in the corner.