New Member Introductions » New member from Edinburgh

Hi guys.

New member to the forum so please be gentle with me. I run a 2015 model in the faster black & grey colour, which I've had since new, and is currently sitting with 16,500 miles on the clock. I'm currently waiting for a new Michelin road 5 to be fitted to the rear after getting a puncture crossing a cattle grid whilst on a run down to Keilder Water & Seahouses on Tuesday, but have more runs planned after the new tyre fitted tomorrow. Luckily I had my puncture repair kit and compressor with me so it wasn't a major problem and I got home safely with a plugged tyre. Sod's Law, it always seems to happen to a nearly new tyre, so I think I'll get the shop to repair it and keep it in the garage as an emergency spare.

Interesting to read the posts on the Moto-mate GPS mount as I have just ordered one having eventually got fed up with the original position - dropped the ball there Mr. BMW I think. I've been very happy with the RS over the last 5 years, touring both the UK & Europe. I enjoy the contrast with my other bike, a 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R (probably shouldn't mention that here).

I'm looking forward to reading through all the different threads on the Forum and to picking up a few tips along the way.

Welcome! Sounds like you have enjoyed putting on those 16k of miles.

Nothing wrong with that second bike of yours, it is one of my favorites.

Welcome, good to have another experienced RS rider here to share his knowledge. I’m sure you will be pleased with repositioning the satnav, it feels so much more aligned with you’re line of sight.

Are there any specific reasons why you've chosen to avoid membership in this fine forum for so long? I mean, other than your confusion on the matter of colo(u)r and speed, you seem like a decent person. But, you've had the bike since 2015...

Oh, and by the way...Hello

Hi Twizzy,

You’re in the right place to find out all you ever wanted to know - plus a lot more crap you didn’t.

ps - I’m just along the road from you on a bike of the same vintage

pps - I just jacked my GPS up a bit on the original mount - fine for me as I don’t have wizz wheel either

Hi Steven,

Glad you found the madhouse and thank you for your order