Nice to see Hugh again after all these years. he sold me my first GS.. long before adventure bikes were a 'thing'. just a year after this video was made. sadly... I understand that he died rather suddenly in 2008. Nice bloke.
One thing I wish BMW would have done is to push the turn button a second time to cancel. I use handle bar gauntlets in the winter and finding the off button can be difficult due to the tight fit. Another thing I do once in a blue moon is blow the horn by accident, as it's located on the opposite left bar in the same location.
We've been struggling with metrification since the 70s,the only reason he talks about fuel in litres is it against the law to sell fuel in gallons in the uk,so now people have no idea how much petrol their buying
I'm looking at one tomorrow any advice ,it has a few issues abs not working but stops apparently ,and gear selector display has a mind of its own ,1996 model as well.
Depending on how its been ridden and taken care of, ~150K is often starting to approach the need for a new clutch or top end. So check for remaining clutch play and compression or oil consumption. If still ok, and otherwise in good shape, then grab it. There are many of these still around with >200-300K on the clock!
Always fancied one of these but I've a friend who lives and breathes Beemer....his epic reliability issues on 1100, 1150 and 1200 have been a source of amusement over the years, engines (camchains, tappets, cams etc) gearboxes, clutches, ABS and other electrics, smoke on start up if left on sidestrand, yet he still thinks Suzuki have crap build, you can't educate pork as they say😅
Always fancied one of these but I've a friend who lives and breathes Beemer....his epic reliability issues on 1100, 1150 and 1200 have been a source of amusement over the years, engines (camchains, tappets, cams etc) gearboxes, clutches, ABS and other electrics, smoke on start up if left on sidestrand, yet he still thinks Suzuki have crap build, you can't educate pork as they say😅
Clunky transmission and incessantly blinking ABS lights drove me nuts. It was slow too. And a 5 speed just is not acceptable. And the side stand nanny was maddening. Too many weird quirks to be enjoyable.
Blah, blah, blah... typical sales man... gloss over the mechanical short comings, and tell you how great the radio is... the channel should be called what it is - industry shills give bullshit sales pitch disguised as as honest reviews...
@@taymac100 I love my 1100RT too. :) It's been over a year since I left this comment, so I don't remember what set me off. What are you looking to get ? Sticking with BMW?
Nice to see Hugh again after all these years. he sold me my first GS.. long before adventure bikes were a 'thing'. just a year after this video was made. sadly... I understand that he died rather suddenly in 2008. Nice bloke.
One thing I wish BMW would have done is to push the turn button a second time to cancel. I use handle bar gauntlets in the winter and finding the off button can be difficult due to the tight fit. Another thing I do once in a blue moon is blow the horn by accident, as it's located on the opposite left bar in the same location.
Lol
+Great video by a good no nonsense presenter.
interesting that in all of these reviews, they talk about the tank in metric but in regards to distance, they use "miles".
Yes, that's how it's done in the UK.
We've been struggling with metrification since the 70s,the only reason he talks about fuel in litres is it against the law to sell fuel in gallons in the uk,so now people have no idea how much petrol their buying
Excellent. Great looking bike.
I'm looking at one tomorrow any advice ,it has a few issues abs not working but stops apparently ,and gear selector display has a mind of its own ,1996 model as well.
"Getattible." 🙏😂🙌
Not sure the actual age of the clip, suggests 2013?.
I'm hoping to test ride a 1996 model soon. Anything I should look out for?.
I like to always listen to the bike. I don't think I would use a radio even if I had one. Well.....maybe in traffic on a long freeway trip
There's lots of ways to ride.
Slippery slope is looking at BMW'S.
Over 50's only club.
just had my coffee. ready for my bm
Nice bike.. Left button for left turn, right button for right turn.. My Harley is like that. oh.. Forgot.. Harley and Porsche have an "alliance" ..
theres one in my aera 1999 149000 miles asking $2000 what should I look for any help would be appreciated
Look for one with less miles or 60% Less money
Depending on how its been ridden and taken care of, ~150K is often starting to approach the need for a new clutch or top end. So check for remaining clutch play and compression or oil consumption. If still ok, and otherwise in good shape, then grab it. There are many of these still around with >200-300K on the clock!
Always fancied one of these but I've a friend who lives and breathes Beemer....his epic reliability issues on 1100, 1150 and 1200 have been a source of amusement over the years, engines (camchains, tappets, cams etc) gearboxes, clutches, ABS and other electrics, smoke on start up if left on sidestrand, yet he still thinks Suzuki have crap build, you can't educate pork as they say😅
Nice video :)
Here's a link to a nice review of the 1100RT - bikedawg.blogspot.co.za/2013/03/bmw-r1100rt.html
Always fancied one of these but I've a friend who lives and breathes Beemer....his epic reliability issues on 1100, 1150 and 1200 have been a source of amusement over the years, engines (camchains, tappets, cams etc) gearboxes, clutches, ABS and other electrics, smoke on start up if left on sidestrand, yet he still thinks Suzuki have crap build, you can't educate pork as they say😅
Here's a link to a nice review on the 2000 BMW R1100RT- bikedawg.blogspot.co.za/2013/03/bmw-r1100rt.html
Easily get at able lol :)
I was going to say the same thing :)
This bike resembles Admiral Akbar face, from star wars...it's a trap!
Clunky transmission and incessantly blinking ABS lights drove me nuts. It was slow too. And a 5 speed just is not acceptable. And the side stand nanny was maddening. Too many weird quirks to be enjoyable.
It’s not a BMW without the “agricultural “ drivetrain experience! 😆
I just this as my second bike, and i absolutely love it. My first bike being a cbx 6 cyl
Getatable ??? WTF. It’s accessible. Tool bag. Lol. And he’s the boss. 😂
Blah, blah, blah...
typical sales man... gloss over the mechanical short comings, and tell you how great the radio is... the channel should be called what it is - industry shills give bullshit sales pitch disguised as as honest reviews...
Tell us you're opinion of the bike.
What's it's downside?
I’ve been riding a 99’ RT for 66k mi love it ,moving on to a six 🤠
@@taymac100 I love my 1100RT too. :) It's been over a year since I left this comment, so I don't remember what set me off. What are you looking to get ? Sticking with BMW?
@@barking.dog.productions1777 if you’re like me, it was the whiskey.
@@rivernet62 LOL Yah, the whisky, and being mad at the world are never my best strategy.... ;)
Terrible review.
Here's a link to a nice review of the BMW R1100RT - bikedawg.blogspot.com/2013/03/bmw-r1100rt.html
Here's a link to a nice review of the BMW R1100RT - bikedawg.blogspot.co.za/2013/03/bmw-r1100rt.html