(12-30-2023, 07:54 PM)RICHRS59 Wrote: Greetings from New Jerseyl.
I just ordered a 2024 RS and am waiting for it to come in. While I'm waiting, I've been thinking about a few items to add off the bat.
-A smoke or dark shield would look better to me. Probably one that's a bit taller too.
I like the look and usefulness of a rear rack. Should I go with BMW or an aftermarket piece like GIVI, SW Motech, etc.
I've been using a magnetic tankbag for years (decades?).
Will such a bag work on the RS tank or do I need one with a locking ring?
Congratulations.
Windscreen
- I go Aeroflow tinted - see prior thread (https://rswasserboxer.com/R1200RSforum/t...ml#pid6849)
- I also like the MRA vario screen for summer (less tint than you might want) and I have a barn door Aeroflow med touring screen for winter (clear).
(Can't believe the rack is an add-on.)
- I'd go BMW OEM rack with small top case and add it on to the sticker price.
- Right now, they have 10% discount (at least for MOA members - and I think you're supposed to get free y membership with purchase if you don't have one) and they have 0% financing for 36 months.
- If you're going long distances and long relationship with the bike, you might also look at the extended warranty.
- OEM is also nice for re-sale.
- See prior posts for nice BMW soft bag options.
Tank bag
- Everyone seems to like the new SW motech micro which expands to 5 liters.
- If you have any doubt about the lockring fouling up the already finicky electric locking system, you can dremel off the soft, additional tab for electronic locking as I previously posted. (Lee recommends waiting until the warranty runs out before modification, but I like the confidence I have when I pull in to fill up that the gas cap will open.)
"A good man always knows his limitations...."