'old' 2006 RT is gone ; the new 2011 one arrived !

[RoLoo]

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Yep ; the 'old' 2006 RT is gone. Brought this beauty last Thursday (February 17th) to the dealer (Van Harten), and they put 'her' in their showroom immediately.


I gave the bike that morning a fresh, and final polish ; and that was it...
Pity...
Liked that bike (and color !) very much.


some final shots (last Thursday)










And with tears in my eyes, I took a train or two getting home...







And after coming home ; Van Harten's web-site already looked like this...









2006
not even 28.000 miles on the clock
immaculate condition
asking price 13.450,-- €uros



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[RoLoo]

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And, hurray, hurray : today (February, 22nd) our new 2011 Polar colored one arrived...













The bike came on Bridgestone BTW ; but they will be replaced by Michelin.
I don't like handling of the BT-021.




And when the paint-guy is ready ; the bike will look something like this...
Hope I can pick her up in about two weeks.

I will keep you posted !



(dark wheels, resprayed roundels, a resprayed tankbag thing, and a few other bits and pieces)




And maybe also with a set of dark heads...





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[Guest24]

Very nice, but I wouldn't count on those bags holding very much. Tell me the story on those fobs. Are they the alarm system activators or for a garage door opener? Piedmont Red was my favorite and the color of my first R1200RT in '05.

[AZ-Twin]

Wow Ron, it looks like you had a beautiful day for your last ride on your 06 RT. I am sure you look forward to many happy miles on your new steed.

Congratulations!

[signit98]

Congrats, Ron... nice bike... I like the color as well, though the red looked great!

Have fun with your new bike and stay safe!

[wiggledbits]

WOW! Congtrats! From beauty to beauty.

[shreddr]

beautiful!! no regrets when you are trading up like that!

i like the look without the trunk.

[Rapid Dog]

...braggert!
Man I like the black wheels idea. Black and silver, looking brutish and GSian Bavarian.
Need a tinty windscreen as well.

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

Man I like the black wheels idea.

…dark grey, not just ordinary black…!
...and grey as in : Schiefer Dunkel Metallic Matt...


...same color as on the lower fairing parts...



...and (all) the roundels : matt-white with matt-dark-grey-metallic...

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by shreddr

i like the look without the trunk.

...yes, me too...



...but..., the new one will be getting a top box as well...
...and also with a resprayed lid...

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by Nail24

Tell me the story on those fobs.
Are they the alarm system activators or for a garage door opener?

...alarm...

[Kieran R1100S]

Hay Roloo, nice new bike.
How many km did you put on the trade bike?

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by Kieran R1100S

How many km did you put on the trade bike ?

a trouble free 44.600 km.

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by Nail24

Very nice, but I wouldn't count on those bags holding very much.

...dang !...




...so, that's the story behind that discount they gave me...



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[OwenM]

What does the 2011 bike do that the 2006 did not?

[Guyf]

Very nice bikes (both!) Roloo, congratulations!

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by OwenM

What does the 2011 bike do that the 2006 did not ?

...strange question...; if we all asked ourself such a question, we would be still riding around in our T-Ford...



...but OK ; the 2011 has more torque, a better gearbox, upgraded ESA suspension, a stiffer fork, and all kinds of other better 'thingies'...

[Droptarotter]

Good for you Ron!!

Cheers

[johnnywishbone]

I REALLY LIKE RED, but i am just too old.

[ckcarr]

Originally Posted by RoLoo

...strange question...; if we all asked ourself such a question, we would be still riding around in our T-Ford...



...but OK ; the 2011 has more torque, a better gearbox, upgraded ESA suspension, a stiffer fork, and all kinds of other better 'thingies'...

I figure if you like something, and it makes you feel good, then get it. Life's too short to analize everything...

Congratulations!