BMW R1150RT / 1200RT / R1250RT Mega Thread

If you want to lower your footpegs you should look at the folks at Suburban Machinery. Nice people and good to do business with.

Yep. I found a used pair for the driver's pegs. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up.

Would love to find a used set for the passenger pegs now.

Yes, yes, I am not with the program - I know, I should be salivating, waiting for the WetHead RT to come on line. I should toss my RT into the nearest ditch.

But: I like my bike!

So, I took my wife for the first longer ride on the RT since I sold my K12LT. The LT was undoubtedly the best bike ever made for pillion comfort. The RT is nowhere close.

However, as I am not in the position to tell my wife "just deal with it!" , what are the pillion seat choices you guys used for an R1150RT?

The biggest problem is that she is sliding down/forward. I'd like to get a somewhat sculpted pillion seat that would be comfortable, while keeping her stuck, not sliding into me.

Suggestions?

I would call Russel day long & tell them your problem & if they could help.

Mine came with a Corbin front seat and I found a Corbin backseat on CL. Bon Bon likes it and does say there is quite a difference. Positive difference.

I like my '04 too!

My wife had the same problem with the stock seat. We have a Rick Mayer that she likes a lot.

http://www.ceebaileys.com/bmw/1100-1150rtsel.html

Hi, all - thanks for your replies and recommendations for the R1150RT seats!

Robert.

+1

I loved the PR2 but the 3 is even better especially in the wet - heaps more feel and confidence.

What kind of mileage have you gotten out of your PR3's? I put a set on my RT 4500 mi. ago and, like you, really like the way it handles, just wondering if I'll get the same or better mileage as I got out of the Pirelli's that were on there before.

Cheers

Plasti-dipped my bags yesterday, what do you think?

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Looks pretty sharp, nice job!

The bags look pretty sharp, nice job!

The PR3's go on next Friday when I get back from a quick Moto Tour. I'll be overdue for the 6K service but that was the soonest they could get me in. Can't wait to replace the stock Bridgestones!

Looks great in the photo.

What does the finish look like up close?

How hard was it to do?

How much prep?

WHat material did you use?

Oh man, that gives me an idea. I could have my plastic pieces screen dipped in any camo pattern I like. Predator is my fav. Yes, I'm an Appalachian hillbilly.

The finish is similar to the older system cases.
The application is very easy, simple rattle can. The prep is a wipe down with wax and grease remover.
The great thing about Plasti-dip is if your not happy, you can peel it off.

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I'm really impressed with this stuff! It's got a rubberized feel and appears like it should protect the painted surface well. I might do the front fender beak just for fun.

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It looks very nice from that angle. Your RT is the same color as mine.

Have you scraped a boot on the new finish yet swinging a leg over. If so, did it mark the Plasti-Dip?

I haven't yet, but I'm sure it would leave some trace of contact. The stuff seems very durable and may allow me to wash/scrub it off. I would also not hesitate to re-coat a partial area. Its still better than damaging the original paint.
I did try the front fender but didn't like the look. It was very easy to peel it off and the original paint was perfect. I also learned a little on the application. I was able to get a fairly smooth finish on the fender by just applying more product at each coat.

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Sorry for the slow response been flat out at work. Get about 12000km out of a rear and 16000 from the front before the scalloping becomes intolerable.

Leggo