BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Has anyone tried the lower foot pegs for the R1200RT? I'm 6'3" and would love to have just a little more leg extension, but are they enough to make a difference? I don't do a lot of leaning over so I don't think that part (scraping the road) will affect me.
Thanks
Ron

Presumably you have got the highest seat?

Yes the seat is set to the higher setting. 

I have fitted them to my TC and to a previous '08. They certainly have made a difference for me and wouldn't like to be without them.


I'm not 6'3'' (can manage 6' at a stretch) but find the reduction in knee angle much more comfortable. IIRC they advertise that lean angle is not affected, hasn't been an issue for me. They also help in adopting a more sporty attitude ie leaning forward over the tank, when making progress through the twisties.


Not cheap but very well made and not difficult to fit although a little bit of a fiddle with the springs.


Got mine from Nippy Norman's. Not sure if NN is available over the other side of the pond.

From memory, how easy this is depends on which model and what extras you have fitted.


Adjusting the quick-shifter and the brake lever may present a challenge...

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Easy enough on the '08 and '11 TC. Couldn't comment on the LC.

I fitted the wunderlich ones to my 2015 LC  expensive and instructions poor. But excellent quality and improved comfort in the knee area

I've had these on both RT's.  Would never have a bike without them.


http://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=30-300&pID=107

mercator1 wrote: I've had these on both RT's.  Would never have a bike without them.


http://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=30-300&pID=107

maybe it's an American thing!


bebe

daverj wrote: I fitted the wunderlich ones to my 2015 LC  expensive and instructions poor. But excellent quality and improved comfort in the knee area

Dave - do you have the quick-shifter (or whatever BMW call it!) fitted?

mercator1 wrote: I've had these on both RT's.  Would never have a bike without them.


http://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=30-300&pID=107

These floor boards have really piqued my interest. I'm going to explore them a little more.
Thanks for the info. 

Rwslater wrote:
These floor boards have really piqued my interest. I'm going to explore them a little more.
Thanks for the info.

see - definitely an American thing...


;-)

richardbd wrote:
see - definitely an American thing...


;-)

Well over here, a guy can ride in pretty much any direction for 4-6 days and still be in the same country, so we tend to go for comfort and no leg cramps  :)) [size=78%] [/size]

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A real iron butt if you can ride for 4-6 days. 3 hours is about my limit before I need to straighten my knees a little.

I have the quickshifter fitted to mine and it works perfectly just a case of adjusting the threaded bar to suit your new position.  That was the easiest of tasks