patzx12
Registered user
Not a hugely interesting RR just a quick hop over to the UK to pick up an R1200RT.
WARNING: this RR contains scenes of retail therapy so if this is upsetting look away now.
Background:
Sold my 16 GSA a couple of months ago and was completely at a loose end as to what bike to get or not bother and just use what I have in my little fleet.
MTS interested me but its a Ducati and I just don't want the hassle.
KTM S is a possibility but I haven't gotten a ride on one yet.
HD RK is on the radar but not enough of an all rounder for Ireland but a possible future ride.
Bought the RT on a whim 5 minute decision.
I had never ridden an RT, its the BMW I walk past in the showroom but it is something different and the deal was right.
The bike was bought on here:
The collection day started a 2:30am Taxi, coach and Ryanair to Leeds. the early start is not a problem but can we heck sleep before a trip. 2:30 am is my normal bed time.
We had a few hours in Leeds a wonderful city. I think the last time I used left luggage in Leeds station it was a shilling now: try 24 quid.
A few pictures of Leeds, they had a 3000 year old mummy in the museum, scary.
I love the old British architecture, just look at the wonderful Leeds market building and the famous arches where I used to run through as a child. Art Deco Queens hotel and the old part of the station. The canal is a great walk but didn't do it this trip.
WARNING: this RR contains scenes of retail therapy so if this is upsetting look away now.
Background:
Sold my 16 GSA a couple of months ago and was completely at a loose end as to what bike to get or not bother and just use what I have in my little fleet.
MTS interested me but its a Ducati and I just don't want the hassle.
KTM S is a possibility but I haven't gotten a ride on one yet.
HD RK is on the radar but not enough of an all rounder for Ireland but a possible future ride.
Bought the RT on a whim 5 minute decision.
I had never ridden an RT, its the BMW I walk past in the showroom but it is something different and the deal was right.
The bike was bought on here:
The collection day started a 2:30am Taxi, coach and Ryanair to Leeds. the early start is not a problem but can we heck sleep before a trip. 2:30 am is my normal bed time.
We had a few hours in Leeds a wonderful city. I think the last time I used left luggage in Leeds station it was a shilling now: try 24 quid.
A few pictures of Leeds, they had a 3000 year old mummy in the museum, scary.
I love the old British architecture, just look at the wonderful Leeds market building and the famous arches where I used to run through as a child. Art Deco Queens hotel and the old part of the station. The canal is a great walk but didn't do it this trip.