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by realshelby
Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Wood burning smell emitting from my 2014 R1200RT
Replies: 3
Views: 736

Re: Wood burning smell emitting from my 2014 R1200RT

Not unheard of to get leaves to collect against the exhaust tubing. Prime area is around the crossover tube.
by realshelby
Sat Sep 18, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 2017 RT Headlight Low Beam Bulb Replacement.
Replies: 2
Views: 925

Re: 2017 RT Headlight Low Beam Bulb Replacement.

Not all RT's transition to a high beam lamp when the (single) low beam lamp fails. Mine does not. 2014.
by realshelby
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: a bit noisy
Replies: 6
Views: 941

Re: a bit noisy

While I cannot "hear" the bike from here.....


I would say the Wethead is far from a quiet engine. Certainly not the sewing machine smooth sound the Oilhead had when tuned right. That is ok, it just runs and runs and runs...without needing any work like my previous BMW!
by realshelby
Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: R+G HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR
Replies: 3
Views: 661

Re: R+G HEADLIGHT PROTECTOR

If you can find the black color 3M duo locks......
They look better installed on the bike than the "clear" ( actually more white ) versions normally shipped with headlight protectors. The black sort of blends in with the headlight background.
by realshelby
Sun May 10, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RT LC rear brake pedal lowering
Replies: 5
Views: 1065

Re: RT LC rear brake pedal lowering

Or....you can simply unhook the brake lever from the pushrod bracket. Unscrew the bracket from the pushrod ( that goes into the rear master cylinder ). Remove the lock nut that normally locks against the bracket ( not enough room to leave it installed ). Cut off the pushrod a bit, put some loctite o...
by realshelby
Wed May 06, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Topbox
Replies: 28
Views: 2672

Re: Topbox

If I were to go with something other than the OEM topcase, I think it would be the variable capacity SHAD top case. I really like the looks and how it functions. That said, I did buy the expensive OEM top case for my 2014 RT when new. They gave me more than I expected for my RT trade-in, figured it ...
by realshelby
Sun Apr 12, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Need recommendation on new front rotors 2014 R1200RT LC
Replies: 5
Views: 953

Re: Need recommendation on new front rotors 2014 R1200RT LC

David. wrote: Is there "anything" superior to Brembo.
What brand were they.
What & where.

I have not replaced the rotors on my Wethead RT. But I have replaced them on a V Strom with Chinese replacement parts. Worked ok...but rusted up right away.
by realshelby
Sat Apr 11, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Need recommendation on new front rotors 2014 R1200RT LC
Replies: 5
Views: 953

Re: Need recommendation on new front rotors 2014 R1200RT LC

I tried aftermarket rotors and found them to be lacking in quality. I am sure there are exceptions. I also found the stock OEM replacements to be so high priced that I won't buy them.


Consider salvage rotors. OEM quality, and in many cases very low mileage.
by realshelby
Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: High seat
Replies: 11
Views: 1686

Re: High seat

https://www.suburban-machinery.com/R1200RT.html https://www.suburban-machinery.com/images/R12RT8.JPG http://www.knightdesignllc.com/Products/Motorcycle/BMW/R1200RT/BMW-R1200RT-1-Front-Foot-Pegs.html http://www.knightdesignllc.com/images/Motorcycle/Mounted/BMW/Lowered-foot-pegs-on-BMW-R1200RT-300w.p...
by realshelby
Thu Apr 09, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: High seat
Replies: 11
Views: 1686

Re: High seat

Might be cheaper to go with a different peg lowering kit. I would bet you were running the Suburban Machinery kit? Take a look at the lowering pegs from Knight Design. You give up very little clearance over stock pegs with their pegs.
by realshelby
Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Another broken windshield swing arm - wide aftermarket shields too much?
Replies: 3
Views: 733

Re: Another broken windshield swing arm - wide aftermarket shields too much?

Were the arms upgraded in later model years? If not what is the upgrade? JJ Starting with the Wethead RT in 2014, the windscreen linkage is much stronger. I cannot remember hearing of one breaking, and I have tested large screens on them at up to 130 mph. I have raised them at 100+ mph. The Hexhead...
by realshelby
Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Russell vs Sargent - overall comfort, shoulder pain & distance to bars?
Replies: 14
Views: 1937

Re: Russell vs Sargent - overall comfort, shoulder pain & distance to bars?

I know and understand that a large number of people swear by Russell seats but there's also quite a contingent out there with Sargent seats. Currently, I have a Russell on my 2018RT, along with Wunderlich risers.  The made-to-order seat is comfortable (although not nearly so much as an old...
by realshelby
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Werks quite ride screen
Replies: 12
Views: 2496

Re: Werks quite ride screen

I've found that it's worthwhile to get the tallest screen in that, when you lower the screen to below your eye-level, the taller screen is at a lower angle to the oncoming air stream.  I feel that the lower the angle, the less buffeting and the less stress on the swing arms of the screen (...
by realshelby
Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RT1250 LE – Rear Brake Pedal Height Adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 2005

Re: RT1250 LE – Rear Brake Pedal Height Adjustment

'Most people' may not but adjustments are not usually about most people.  They are about those who may have fitted a foot peg lowering kit and found the controls not quite in the optimum position, or even guys like me with arthritis and slightly limited movement that need a bit of adjustme...
by realshelby
Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Werks quite ride screen
Replies: 12
Views: 2496

Re: Werks quite ride screen

We have had several conversations! Which I am glad to have. He really could go with either size. He has a tall torso for the height, and runs the seat in the low position. Much of what I have learned points to 22" tall......but where he runs the stock screen leads and the taller torso leads to ...