96' r1100rt new to me please advise

[kissmydrums]

I have a 1996 r1100rt and love it...

A couple of questions please.

1. How do I use the communications on this bike to talk to my passenger? (it does not have the radio if that matters)

2. At what point should I shut down the engine while stopped behind a lengthy traffic delay? I've read that this bike is very sensitive in regards to leaving it running while just sitting.

Thanks,

[MarkShelley]

A radio is irrelevant for communication and these bikes didn`t come with a communication system. You have to add your own.
As for point 2, I can`t help as I wouldn`t be stuck for long. That`s why I ride a bike

[kissmydrums]

A radio is irrelevant for communication and these bikes didn`t come with a communication system. You have to add your own.
As for point 2, I can`t help as I wouldn`t be stuck for long. That`s why I ride a bike

I see.

I drive a company vehicle for work and getting a bunch of tickets on my record is not an option. Any advise for this newb in regards to this? I will look up Texas law and ask around from some cops what they would do if saw me cruising the shoulder to get through traffic.

[MarkShelley]

Is filtering illegal in the States? That is rediculous. You have my sympathy. Luckily the bike has a temperature gauge so at least you can monitor what is going on. I have heard of prolonged static running causing problems with the oil sight glass i.e. it has melted and dumped the oil on the tarmac. That is a bad thing! Normal running temp is 5 bars on the gauge. If it got up to seven bars for any length of time I would probably be a bit concerned, but probably better for somebody from somewhere hot to comment on this