More Comfort

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hammo
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Due to the costs of new BMW,s i am considering making my RTLE1250 a bit more comfortable and keeping it a few more years , has anyone got any tips on using IIlium Works bar risers and footboards ? any tips fully appreciated .
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If you really want to make it comfortable, get yourself a Russell Day Long seat. It was the very best mod to my bike. I tried several aftermarket seats and Russell tops the list.
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Chinese raisers are just as good but buy some stronger bolts. Again from the same country, peg lowering kit. Both can be bought for under £70.
Since i lowered my pegs ive been much more comfortable.
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I agree re the raisers and foot pegs, made a big difference ,bought from the Chinese website. Both ok. Also a gel seat. All make for a difference. Di
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With the lower peg and the risers, i also have the low-height seat. I rode from Home on the south coast to Suffolk and back, about 9 hours of being in the saddle and not any pains in my knees or hips at all. Before it would be a max of 2.5 hours before i needed a walk around
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