BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I have a 2008 R1200RT. Heated grips, cruise control, and it all works fine! But I have a problem : Am not comfortable with the grip's diameter, that is larger than a standard bike's, and no after market grips can be used. Am sure this can be modified! Am willing to give up the heaters, to be able in...

I just read your post. I have been in the same situation at first, but figured out what can be done . However I didn't like the cover, and thought there is more improvement that can be done on the seat. Cut about one inch from the sides of the seat, cut out in the foam to fit a gel pad, re-upholster...

If I may... you say the Sargent seat is not a good fit for us short folk. Do you know of one that is? I have a 2017 R1200RT with the "Low" seat in the lowest position and still have one heel off the ground. I only have 300 miles on the bike.. but I can already tell that a very long ride i...

As Dave suggested, re-shaping the seat and having upholstered helps. My reason was to obtain a lower riding position, having shorter inseam. I chose the factory extra low one piece bench seat, cut about one inch from side , carved out the foam to fit a gel pad, had it re-upholstered and finally got ...