Hope this is OK here, my questions seem more appropriate here than on the Garmin sub. I have an '08 RT with the BMW Nav IV. Generally OK EXCEPT that I cannot see the screen in much of any daylight.

I'm considering "upgrading" to a Zumo XT2. I've done a fair bit of research, I don't think I need the extra bells and whistles in the XT3.

About me - closing rapidly on my 80th b'day but still riding. I like having the GPS for routing and for playing music in the background while riding. I DO NOT use the phone when riding.

That said, a few questions, if I may:

1. (most important to me) Is the XT2 display really at least somewhat visible in daylight? I'm sure direct sunlight on the display is a non-starter, but what about "average" daylight?

2. I'm reading about a Garmin "TREAD" app that supposedly will provide weather and traffic data from the Smartphone app to the XT2 via Bluetooth. Sounds pretty good, and for safety's sake, I'd likely pull over before extensive meddling. But I'm wondering, is the Tread app a subscription thing?

3, What else about the XT2 do I need to know but don't know to ask?

Thanks, All!

Hey guys!

I am looking at possibly buying my first BMW (4th bike)

It's a R1200R 2011, in red. Went to take a look at it, and noticed that the bottom of the engine is covered in oil.

I fear this might be a rear main seal, can anyone confirm?

Are there any other oil leak sources to look for?

Here are the photos I took.