BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

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If you look under the pillion seat on the left side of the bike, there is a barrel plug. That is the proper connection. The problem is that the mate to that plug is inobtainium. If you find some aftermarket connectors, you can cobble up a good fix that shouldn't negatively effect the Canbus.

I'm pretty happy with mine, but to make it even better, I'd like to see: 1 - A better standard of finish and more robust paint finishes. Especially on the centre stand etc. 2 - Stainless bolts everywhere . Surely wouldn't add much ex-factory cost to an already expensive bike. 3 - A full-length engi...

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

I spent about 2 years east of you at Camp Lejune

Check out Zenni Medical. They are Chinese and I have been buying from them for about 30 years. Never got a bad pair of glasses. Many of their frames have flexible temples. You will like their prices.

I love my bike but there are areas that need attention I agree, it's a hot bike to ride in the summer. If you have short legs, putting your legs down is a bitch. (BMW needs to pay more attention to shorter riders). Foot pegs need more variability. Limited adjustment on handlebars The stock seats are...

Good Luck; scarce as hens' teeth. Try eBay, but be careful, some are nearly impossible to load

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Have you considered using a smaller tank bag and moving to something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/385250837986?itmmeta=01HS1TZD3A3C3FYC0ABM3X1GA8&hash=item59b2bd45e2:g:ddkAAOSwQv1jfegz&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4EoZ%2BYrQXYLadOwmoU7pr4zqgbGa9YK4P0hVYDhHQUMCOR7DwvPrwLK%2BdOz7cFg16O71lyAkP01...

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

They look OK to me. The bigger question are the wheels adequately protected? The Plastidip will probably just peel off pretty quickly.

It is a great upgrade, but a miserable installation. Best of luck

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

I love my RDL, but it would have been a much longer ride, so I had to use the Post Office.

Welcome from Friendswood, TX