Awesome video, totally agree with your thoughts process to have your wife enjoy the trip. There are a lot of other ways to save money. Having your wife enjoy the motorcycle adventure is priceless. Cheers 🏍️👍
If you like 70, next time try 162 N from Oroville and continue to Quincy. It has a lot of great scenery, and a stretch of twisties that will keep you grinning for weeks.
oh man you are making me want another rt pal isold mine it was 2005 unfortunately it had the servos mine did 53mph min it could go over 60mpg i have z1000sx now but the rt has more conveniences
Its a great ride! Quite versatile! I was able to part ways with my 1290 super Duke, but still have the ktm1090 for the more adventurous trips, still I'm surprised just how capable the RT is! Moving on from the servo breaks was a great move on Bmw's part!
Of these two bikes and only because of the year 2007 I would have to say the FJR, but only if I was forced. The FJR has a few attributes I'm not a fan of, 1, it is an unbalanced bike at low speeds and the only bike that actually worries me to push around the shop (I feel like I'm going to drop it). Once it's moving over 10mph it's just fine. 2) build quality it not as good as others (BMW, Honda, and others) The 07 BMW has the electric hydraulic assist ABS breaks and they are a disaster if you have a problem, they can cost more than the value of the bike if they go out, they are also not great for aggressive riders. In 2009 the BMW breaks were changed and are as reliable as they are great! Both bikes require vary low maintenance, BMW it's much easier to check valves, the Yamaha it's much easier to replace the clutch. bMW feel lighter and is much more balanced, the Yamaha is more comfortable for taller riders. BMW feels like it handles better and the FJR has more power. If it were a newer BMW (2009 or newer) I would choose the BMW
How do you compare the WIND BUFFETING between the two bikes? I test road a 2016 compared to my 2004 and 2016 wind was crazy. Felt like 2016 causing more wind trying kept pulling my shirt up
The older bikes tend to consintrate the wind protection to the upper body, the newer bikes tend to provide more lower body protection and slow you to adjust the airflow more on the upper body and for your passenger. The newer bikes also rely on constant airflow to provide the most comfort, for instance with the screen all the way up you need a passenger to move the negative pressure back farther or you can get buffittng. Bring the screen down a bit and that goes away, but with the screen all the way up with a passenger you can also remove the buffittng from them, in the end I find the newer bikes to have better protection in all weather conditions. Thanks for checking out the video
@@TRCAdventures thanks for insight......you have great info. Newer bike felt like wind control was less effective regardless of windshield height.....it would keep pulling my shirt out from tucked into pants
@@TRCAdventures i agree! Bought a 2013 and after watching your videos I am considering getting a second bike and the RT is the one I have in mind. Ever watched the "Journey through Norway" BMW promotional film for the R1200RT?
@@TRCAdventures been wanting to put a ride together since I am turning 50 in November, had been considering a Morocco 10 day trip, but... Due to Covid restrictions, might just have to do Grand Canyon in late September.
@@edwinrosales986 a ride to the grand canyon is good add in Zion National park, Ouray Colorado, Silverton, Durango and you have the makings of an epic adventure !
Thanks for sharing, looking forward for the next video. Question: Do you use chains or special security locks when you check in hotel? cheers from Amman, Jordan.
I do not, for security I try and park so I can see the bike from my room, or ask if I can park my bike in view of the front desk (normally I like this idea best), a few questionable places let me park in the lobby or courtyard! and just my asking in ear shot of the maintenance person, they let me park in there garage!!! in Mexico I ask for secure parking when making reservations and they have always had me covered and secure!!! no chain no locks
Awesome video, totally agree with your thoughts process to have your wife enjoy the trip. There are a lot of other ways to save money. Having your wife enjoy the motorcycle adventure is priceless. Cheers 🏍️👍
Thanks!! Totally true priceless!
Great video, thanks for sharing it.
Thanks you,!
If you like 70, next time try 162 N from Oroville and continue to Quincy. It has a lot of great scenery, and a stretch of twisties that will keep you grinning for weeks.
Yes love that road, I have an old video of that route, need to hit that again such a nice way to go, on that trip I stayed at bucks lake.
oh man you are making me want another rt pal isold mine it was 2005 unfortunately it had the servos mine did 53mph min it could go over 60mpg i have z1000sx now but the rt has more conveniences
Its a great ride! Quite versatile! I was able to part ways with my 1290 super Duke, but still have the ktm1090 for the more adventurous trips, still I'm surprised just how capable the RT is!
Moving on from the servo breaks was a great move on Bmw's part!
She’s not maybe going to be too keen on primitive camping with shovel toilets…cuts to Starbucks.
Good call on not doing the primitive camping. 😂
Yes the Lodge made the trip much better for her!!!
Thanks for checking out the video
What is the name of the Hotel if you dont mind sharing, Thank you.
Chalet View Lodge
www.chaletviewlodge.com/
@@TRCAdventures Very cool, thank you. Looks like one to consider when in that area for sure.
What would you buy a rt1200 or a fjr 1300 both 2007 i am just a bit scared of the bmw maintance is that just atupid talk
Of these two bikes and only because of the year 2007 I would have to say the FJR, but only if I was forced. The FJR has a few attributes I'm not a fan of, 1, it is an unbalanced bike at low speeds and the only bike that actually worries me to push around the shop (I feel like I'm going to drop it). Once it's moving over 10mph it's just fine. 2) build quality it not as good as others (BMW, Honda, and others)
The 07 BMW has the electric hydraulic assist ABS breaks and they are a disaster if you have a problem, they can cost more than the value of the bike if they go out, they are also not great for aggressive riders. In 2009 the BMW breaks were changed and are as reliable as they are great!
Both bikes require vary low maintenance, BMW it's much easier to check valves, the Yamaha it's much easier to replace the clutch. bMW feel lighter and is much more balanced, the Yamaha is more comfortable for taller riders. BMW feels like it handles better and the FJR has more power. If it were a newer BMW (2009 or newer) I would choose the BMW
How do you compare the WIND BUFFETING between the two bikes? I test road a 2016 compared to my 2004 and 2016 wind was crazy. Felt like 2016 causing more wind trying kept pulling my shirt up
The older bikes tend to consintrate the wind protection to the upper body, the newer bikes tend to provide more lower body protection and slow you to adjust the airflow more on the upper body and for your passenger. The newer bikes also rely on constant airflow to provide the most comfort, for instance with the screen all the way up you need a passenger to move the negative pressure back farther or you can get buffittng. Bring the screen down a bit and that goes away, but with the screen all the way up with a passenger you can also remove the buffittng from them, in the end I find the newer bikes to have better protection in all weather conditions.
Thanks for checking out the video
@@TRCAdventures thanks for insight......you have great info. Newer bike felt like wind control was less effective regardless of windshield height.....it would keep pulling my shirt out from tucked into pants
Another great review my friend! Love that RT! Did you end up keeping the Norge?
Thank you! Sold the Norge! love the RT! Norge was a great bike though
@@TRCAdventures i agree! Bought a 2013 and after watching your videos I am considering getting a second bike and the RT is the one I have in mind. Ever watched the "Journey through Norway" BMW promotional film for the R1200RT?
@@edwinrosales986 I just watched that, from your recommendation, thanks! nice Video, I think I need to go for a ride now!
@@TRCAdventures been wanting to put a ride together since I am turning 50 in November, had been considering a Morocco 10 day trip, but... Due to Covid restrictions, might just have to do Grand Canyon in late September.
@@edwinrosales986 a ride to the grand canyon is good add in Zion National park, Ouray Colorado, Silverton, Durango and you have the makings of an epic adventure !
Thanks for sharing, looking forward for the next video. Question: Do you use chains or special security locks when you check in hotel? cheers from Amman, Jordan.
I do not, for security I try and park so I can see the bike from my room, or ask if I can park my bike in view of the front desk (normally I like this idea best), a few questionable places let me park in the lobby or courtyard! and just my asking in ear shot of the maintenance person, they let me park in there garage!!!
in Mexico I ask for secure parking when making reservations and they have always had me covered and secure!!!
no chain no locks
@@TRCAdventures let me know next Mexico trip.....do you have any video and whrre in mex do you go?