03-01-2026, 05:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-01-2026, 05:19 PM by Gone in 60.)
Rode to the boss’ house this morning on the CB1100 to get acquainted with the BMW RTP I’ll be riding and to see the process of how the deliveries will work.
Tried on all of the gear I’m going to wear, especially the Sena helmet, and thankfully it all fit fine.
The bike is a ‘16 model, and I’ll have to read up on all of the controls and accessories like the electric windshield, screen menu navigation, etc. We went through the delivery procedures and then did a test run that took us to points all around L.A.
He rode behind me on one of the other bikes, and I realized that this was just as much a riding test as it was a dry run. We were heading through some of the most heavy freeway traffic even for a Sunday, and he wanted to see how comfortable I was in tight quarters, especially while lane splitting.
He had emphasized repeatedly that he wanted safe riders, not fast riders. I’m a conservative rider, especially in traffic and split at low speeds. No problem adhering to his mandate.
The RTP rides line a dream, the weight disappears when it’s moving, and it glides through tight traffic. The seat is comfortable as it should be on a bike designed for all-day riding.
We stopped for lunch and he complimented me on my riding, saying I was clearly comfortable with it and the bike, and admitted that he’s “flunked” a few candidates. Whew.
I’ll take possession of the bike next weekend and will start deliveries. Couldn’t be more excited.
Here she is.
Tried on all of the gear I’m going to wear, especially the Sena helmet, and thankfully it all fit fine.
The bike is a ‘16 model, and I’ll have to read up on all of the controls and accessories like the electric windshield, screen menu navigation, etc. We went through the delivery procedures and then did a test run that took us to points all around L.A.
He rode behind me on one of the other bikes, and I realized that this was just as much a riding test as it was a dry run. We were heading through some of the most heavy freeway traffic even for a Sunday, and he wanted to see how comfortable I was in tight quarters, especially while lane splitting.
He had emphasized repeatedly that he wanted safe riders, not fast riders. I’m a conservative rider, especially in traffic and split at low speeds. No problem adhering to his mandate.
The RTP rides line a dream, the weight disappears when it’s moving, and it glides through tight traffic. The seat is comfortable as it should be on a bike designed for all-day riding.
We stopped for lunch and he complimented me on my riding, saying I was clearly comfortable with it and the bike, and admitted that he’s “flunked” a few candidates. Whew.
I’ll take possession of the bike next weekend and will start deliveries. Couldn’t be more excited.
Here she is.
You know what? I actually would like a pickle.