The Official RT Thread - Page 62

JBADV · 11-27-2012, 03:24 AM

Max BMW has a kit to put the GS engine protection plate on the RT.I bought a used plate off another Inmate and bought the mounting hardware off Max.The used plate was powdercoated black so it really blends in nicely.I'm happy with how it looks.Thankfully,so far it has not been used.

JoeyBones · 11-27-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JBADV

Max BMW has a kit to put the GS engine protection plate on the RT.I bought a used plate off another Inmate and bought the mounting hardware off Max.The used plate was powdercoated black so it really blends in nicely.I'm happy with how it looks.Thankfully,so far it has not been used.

I may need to do this. Can you post up pics? The black powdercoat sounds like just the ticket!

I don't seek to go off-road on the RT (I use the DR for that) but on some trips I end up on a gravel road here and there and cringe at the thought of rocks bouncing off the underside.

Katoom119 · 11-27-2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JBADV

Max BMW has a kit to put the GS engine protection plate on the RT.I bought a used plate off another Inmate and bought the mounting hardware off Max.The used plate was powdercoated black so it really blends in nicely.I'm happy with how it looks.Thankfully,so far it has not been used.

Sweet, just found dad's Christmas present. We're headed to Alaska next summer and he intends to take his RT on the Haul Road. This will be just the ticket.

CrustyAPO · 11-27-2012, 07:48 AM

I had put a Twin Headlight Ernie skid plate on my GSA and had the original sitting in the basement. When I picked up my RT this summer, I thought what the hell and got the brackets to mount the original skidplate on the RT. I also ordered a set of GSA cylinder head protectors as well to complete the ensemble. Looks quite nice and now my crankcase isn't hanging out in the breeze.

roadstar · 11-27-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JBADV

Max BMW has a kit to put the GS engine protection plate on the RT.I bought a used plate off another Inmate and bought the mounting hardware off Max.The used plate was powdercoated black so it really blends in nicely.I'm happy with how it looks.Thankfully,so far it has not been used.

You know what they say , no pic never happened.

Would love to see it also & would it interfere with engine guards ??

JBADV · 11-27-2012, 04:03 PM

I have no pics,but it did happen.

You should check out the MachineartMoto front fender extender.

They said mine was the first one they shipped out.

DirtMerchant · 11-27-2012, 06:06 PM

I put a GS skidplate on my 2011

JoeDuck · 11-28-2012, 02:48 PM

Does anyone have any experience with a Scala G9 or BMW system 6 comm system and how well it plays with the RTs radio and Nav system?

AviatorTroy · 11-28-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtMerchant

I put a GS skidplate on my 2011

That is a fantastic idea!

SPX · 11-28-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeDuck

Does anyone have any experience with a Scala G9 or BMW system 6 comm system and how well it plays with the RTs radio and Nav system?

G9 pairs fine. Works fine for AM, FM, and aux inputs, but satellite radio has poor audio quality. Not so poor that I don't use it, but it is noticeably poor.

Mr. G · 11-30-2012, 10:30 AM

Looking for a tank bag for my recently purchased R1200RT. The Giant Loop Fandango I have been moving between bikes will not work well on the RT.

It needs to fit a mid size DSLR camera with a lens or two, compact binoculars and snacks, wallet & other quick access basics. I don't like the huge supertanker tank bags. The Giant Loop Fandango was a tiny bit small for my needs but I like the overall size of it. A Fandango sized bag with outside pockets and a way to cleanly mount to the tank surround on the RT without straps going all over the place would be perfect. Ease of access to the fuel fill is important too.

What are your recommendations....and why

Thanks

Jim-Mer · 11-30-2012, 02:42 PM

Check out RKA bags...lots of great features, and made in America. Used them for the last 10 years, That is what is on my RT.

Jim
Canon, OH

royal · 11-30-2012, 02:54 PM

When I had my RT, I went with the BMW tank bag specifically designed for the bike. It's a little pricey, but it worked fantastic. Really liked the bag and how it mounted on the bike.

drrider1 · 11-30-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by royal

When I had my RT, I went with the BMW tank bag specifically designed for the bike. It's a little pricey, but it worked fantastic. Really liked the bag and how it mounted on the bike.

what he said! over the years I've used bmw and after market bags and I gotta say the one for the r1200rt is about slick convenient and easy as it gets

....now and then u get what u pay for

JBADV · 12-01-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AviatorTroy

That is a fantastic idea!

Painted or powdercoated black it looks factory.

11-27-2012, 03:24 AM	#916
JBADV searching for sanity Joined: Jan 2006 Location: right here,right now Oddometer: 3,061	Max BMW has a kit to put the GS engine protection plate on the RT.I bought a used plate off another Inmate and bought the mounting hardware off Max.The used plate was powdercoated black so it really blends in nicely.I'm happy with how it looks.Thankfully,so far it has not been used. __________________ The older I grow,the faster life goes. The more I learn,the less I know.

11-27-2012, 07:48 AM	#919
CrustyAPO Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: New York state (unfortunately) Oddometer: 434	I had put a Twin Headlight Ernie skid plate on my GSA and had the original sitting in the basement. When I picked up my RT this summer, I thought what the hell and got the brackets to mount the original skidplate on the RT. I also ordered a set of GSA cylinder head protectors as well to complete the ensemble. Looks quite nice and now my crankcase isn't hanging out in the breeze. __________________ Yeah, and maybe I'm a Chinese jet pilot.

11-27-2012, 04:03 PM	#921
JBADV searching for sanity Joined: Jan 2006 Location: right here,right now Oddometer: 3,061	I have no pics,but it did happen. You should check out the MachineartMoto front fender extender. They said mine was the first one they shipped out. __________________ The older I grow,the faster life goes. The more I learn,the less I know.

11-27-2012, 06:06 PM	#922
DirtMerchant Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Oddometer: 1,460	I put a GS skidplate on my 2011 __________________ . . . 2011 R1200RT Polar .

11-28-2012, 02:48 PM	#923
JoeDuck Kilroy was here Joined: Jul 2010 Location: North of Alcatraz Oddometer: 436	Does anyone have any experience with a Scala G9 or BMW system 6 comm system and how well it plays with the RTs radio and Nav system? __________________ Pics of whatever/where ever http://joee.smugmug.com I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure.

11-30-2012, 10:30 AM	#926
Mr. G Normal Dude Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Ventura Co, So Cal Oddometer: 1,470	BMW R1200RT - Best Tank Bag Looking for a tank bag for my recently purchased R1200RT. The Giant Loop Fandango I have been moving between bikes will not work well on the RT. It needs to fit a mid size DSLR camera with a lens or two, compact binoculars and snacks, wallet & other quick access basics. I don't like the huge supertanker tank bags. The Giant Loop Fandango was a tiny bit small for my needs but I like the overall size of it. A Fandango sized bag with outside pockets and a way to cleanly mount to the tank surround on the RT without straps going all over the place would be perfect. Ease of access to the fuel fill is important too. What are your recommendations....and why Thanks __________________ LATER...........Gregg Salesmen welcome ............ Dog food is expensive !!! Ural Patrol - R1200RT - Looking for a Harley - Cars - 4 X 4's - ATV's - RV - Nikons -

11-30-2012, 02:42 PM	#927
Jim-Mer Slowing Down Joined: Dec 2009 Location: NE Ohio Oddometer: 74	Check out RKA bags...lots of great features, and made in America. Used them for the last 10 years, That is what is on my RT. Jim Canon, OH

11-30-2012, 02:54 PM	#928
royal Don't Follow Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Amherst, NH Oddometer: 451	When I had my RT, I went with the BMW tank bag specifically designed for the bike. It's a little pricey, but it worked fantastic. Really liked the bag and how it mounted on the bike. __________________ I'm wasted and I can't find my way home....

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