R1250RS Newbie

[Grumpy Goat]

Not sure but even the “GPS prep” may be dealer installed.

It's part of the Premium package and installed at the factory.

I stand corrected. Can’t wait better proof than that.

I guess they are dealer installed when not factory installed.


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[Grumpy Goat]

While I was in the mode of adhering things today, I decided to plunge in on the Puig front fender extender. …

Thanks for taking the time to share these neat DIY projects with us on the Forum. That is the main reason why I set up the Forum and the website - to share useful information like this.

Please do continue and also consider also sending me articles in a MS Word file format for inclusion on the parent RSWasserboxer website. Let’s chat offline if you need guidance.

BTW - the advice goes for *anyone* reading this.


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[Lee]

Watch it for rub marks on your tire.
The RS front fender is too flexible for some extenders and back in 2016 some people had to remove them.
On all my previous BMWs I used front fender extenders but did not add anything to our RSs.

[Lee]

Re MPH white square. The Connected app has to have that state map for the MPH to show, states are downloaded individually. If you cross a state line and the MPH goes blank, that's what it is.

That's interesting. I figured the info came from Google.
I have mine shut off because it shows on my GPS.

[Lee]

I've been debating whether or not to turn that icon off, but I think I'd better leave it on for now. It's VERY easy to find yourself exceeding the speed limit on this thing!

Be careful to not blindly trust it.
On my car and my GPS units it's wrong 25 to 30% of the time.
You'll notice it does not display in residential areas and some county roads.
At least that how it is with my car and Garmin GPSs.

[ESquared]

Watch it for rub marks on your tire.
The RS front fender is too flexible for some extenders and back in 2016 some people had to remove them.
On all my previous BMWs I used front fender extenders but did not add anything to our RSs.

Thanks for the heads up. I was struck by how much flex is in that front fender, but it seems that the extender, being a but more rigid, serves to hold the back of the fender in a bit more stable position (if that makes sense). Will watch it nonetheless.

[ESquared]

BTW, raised the gear-shifter a bit and it's now playing nicely with the SIDI boots (thanks again, GG!). When it comes to this adjustment, if you have QuickShift, ignore your owner's manual and use this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVCrzqzGAwE&t=3s

<2 minute job, including the time it will take you to find a 10mm open-ended wrench.

[Duckbubbles]

BTW, raised the gear-shifter a bit and it's now playing nicely with the SIDI boots (thanks again, GG!). When it comes to this adjustment, if you have QuickShift, ignore your owner's manual and use this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVCrzqzGAwE&t=3s

<2 minute job, including the time it will take you to find a 10mm open-ended wrench.

Be aware that one of the nuts is right hand thread and the other is left hand thread. Don't go too crazy trying to break the nuts loose. A close inspection of the threads will tell you which way the tighten/loosen. I really appreciate the opposite threads as you don't have to remove one end completely to adjust the linkage.

Frank

[ESquared]

BTW, raised the gear-shifter a bit and it's now playing nicely with the SIDI boots (thanks again, GG!). When it comes to this adjustment, if you have QuickShift, ignore your owner's manual and use this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVCrzqzGAwE&t=3s

<2 minute job, including the time it will take you to find a 10mm open-ended wrench.

Be aware that one of the nuts is right hand thread and the other is left hand thread. Don't go too crazy trying to break the nuts loose. A close inspection of the threads will tell you which way the tighten/loosen. I really appreciate the opposite threads as you don't have to remove one end completely to adjust the linkage.

Frank

Exactly right on the threading. I believe the YT vid notes that.

[ESquared]

I'm always up for stealing a good idea, so with this mod I was able to follow a couple of leads provided by others.

The first came from Lee, who passed along a Canadian company called MotoComposites; very nice carbon fiber pieces and parts. I started with the side battery cover(s) in the traditional gloss finish.

https://www.motocomposites.com/products/...-2021.html

I'm guessing many of us have heard of the somewhat risky rubber grommet that holds the upper right corner "peg" of the battery cover in place, which can be pushed through the hole it sits in, never to be seen again once it disappears into the engine/frame/bodywork labyrinth. A quick and easy hack for this is to affix a tiny zip tie around one end of the grommet for safe-keeping, like this:


   

I also put just a touch of PTFE stuff on the end of the new pegs that slip into the grommets on both sides. Helpful for in/out, but still stays in place.

Anyway, here's the finish, and it seems to integrate nicely with the CarbonFiber trim bits on the Akra can.

   

Am considering the cockpit/dash inserts, probably in the matte finish so as to avoid any glare, but that's for another day.

[Grumpy Goat]

I'm guessing many of us have heard of the somewhat risky rubber grommet that holds the upper right corner "peg" of the battery cover in place,
...
I also put just a touch of PTFE stuff on the end of the new pegs that slip into the grommets on both sides. Helpful for in/out, but still stays in place.

Hehehe ... for those pegs I use the same lubrication as I do with my filtered earplugs.

[Liteitup]

I'm guessing many of us have heard of the somewhat risky rubber grommet that holds the upper right corner "peg" of the battery cover in place, which can be pushed through the hole it sits in, never to be seen again once it disappears into the engine/frame/bodywork labyrinth. A quick and easy hack for this is to affix a tiny zip tie around one end of the grommet for safe-keeping, like this:

Snap!
How did I not think of this? Or at least find it on the internet?(I guess I just did)

[Grumpy Goat]

Snap!
How did I not think of this? Or at least find it on the internet?(I guess I just did)

Same here. Will be doing that this weekend. On all my grommets.

[MrVvrroomm]

I always spritz whatever goes into rubber with a little spray dry lube.

[Lee]

I always spritz whatever goes into rubber with a little spray dry lube.

I just spit on it

[Pyrrho]

I just spit on it

That's what she said.

[ESquared]

I just spit on it

That's what she said.

Yep. Just knew that was where this would end up!

[maxredline]

Really nice RS!
Thanks for the grommet zip tie tip, I will be doing that mod today on my 1200
I have the Heli-bar risers installed but after seeing your bar set up I feel I need that also.
You posted you have the Wunderlich bars, not the R1200R bars correct? or are they the same?
I have already contacted Phil at Moto-Mate and ordered the GPS mount.
Thanks

Edit: Wunderlich conversion back order until June

[ESquared]

Really nice RS!
Thanks for the grommet zip tie tip, I will be doing that mod today on my 1200
I have the Heli-bar risers installed but after seeing your bar set up I feel I need that also.
You posted you have the Wunderlich bars, not the R1200R bars correct? or are they the same?
I have already contacted Phil at Moto-Mate and ordered the GPS mount.
Thanks

Edit: Wunderlich conversion back order until June

Thanks, Max. Gotta love zip-ties!

The "R-Bar Conversion" is not the same as the Wunderlich kit, but others here (or your shop) will have to detail the differences. I went with the Wunderlich because I wanted the "up AND back" that their kit provided. I'm not certain if the R-Bar conversion includes (or can include) risers as well, nor do I know any differences in the width of the bars (or other dimensional aspects), and if they differ from the Wunderlich's dimensions. I do recall reading somewhere, however, that by the time your get all the pieces and parts necessary to do the R-Bar conversion that it was more money than the Wunderlich kit, but I cannot vouch for how much more.

So, aren't you glad you asked? Almost absolutely no help, other than to clarify what I did and why. R-Bar conversions are fairly common, I believe, so I'd be surprised if an owner who has done it doesn't chime in.

Sorry I couldn't be more enlightening!

[maxredline]

I am glad I asked and your experience does help. I have a feeling that the Wunderlich direction is the way for me to go. Besides they rock on your bike!
Thanks for your time.