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by p400
Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Larger grips
Replies: 14
Views: 4805

Re: Larger grips

I have used grip puppies for 3000 miles on a R1200RT and they work well for me, slight increase in grip diameter, slight reduction in vibes, nice feel.
I bought mine off Ebay Buy it now.
by p400
Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: New seat - options
Replies: 30
Views: 12932

Re: New seat - options

Are the BMW factory seat bases (pans/frames) the same on all the R1200RTW factory options?
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by p400
Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: New seat - options
Replies: 30
Views: 12932

Re: New seat - options

I believe with the RDL, that the added seat side bolsters reduce your ability to reach the ground by 1.5-2.0 .....this is not an increase in seat height or change in rider position. But maybe there is some minimum height on an RDL......and this RDL height is not allowing a low position Day-Long Sadd...
by p400
Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: High frequency whine with LED addditions
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

High frequency whine with LED addditions

I am considering adding LED lighting to my R1200RT. Possibly Clearwater Ericas with the canopener and Billie tailite. But ............. I hear there is a high frequency whine thru the BT or communications or radio system. This frequency changes with the dimming of the LEDS, but is constantly detecta...
by p400
Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: New seat - options
Replies: 30
Views: 12932

Re: New seat - options

These factory RT seats are all shown in the low position. I have many miles on a stock standard seat in the higher position, but would like pegs lower or seat higher. Has anyone purchased, put in service and been happy with the factory high seat in the higher position? http://motorcycle.com.vsassets...
by p400
Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: New seat - options
Replies: 30
Views: 12932

Re: New seat - options

anyone happy with the factory tall (high) seat? - 52538544792
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by p400
Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Shop tools for 2016 1200RTW
Replies: 7
Views: 5331

Re: Shop tools for 2016 1200RTW

Thanks, bottom link led to some very helpful info....however the dealer listing for BMW motorcycle service tools remains a mystery.
This set is on my purchase today list, found at a BMW GS forum.,
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by p400
Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: Tools
Topic: Shop tools for 2016 1200RTW
Replies: 7
Views: 5331

Shop tools for 2016 1200RTW

Where do I find a listing of the shop tools recommended for a water cooled RT? Specifically  tdc that I understand clicks into a hole when TDC is reached. Valve clearance/shim tools ignition timing tools wheel/tire balancing adapters there maybe tools I have not thought of that are factory ...