Tall Seat option on 2014 RT

[Ponch1]

I wonder if a top triple clamp from a GSW can be fitted on an RTW?

 

[rtwiz]

Lower your pegs. Suburban Machinery has a great kit for this.

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/R1200RT.htm

FWIW: I tried the peg lowering kit and removed it after one expedition. Yes, you scrape pegs a little more often, but what got me was the feel of my bike (05 1200RT). Just wasn't right. I tried seat on high setting and low. Could not bond with them.

Disclaimer: I am NOT 6'6" tall.

 

[Ponch1]

What do you think will help?


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[waxrash]

Maybe a large jack. Lift it about 6 ft, then drive a GS under it?

 

[ldhardy12]

Tall seat arrived and - it is great

Just installed the tall seat yesterday on the RTW and it fits well and my legs don't feel as cramped as they were.

have to take a long ride and let you folks know how it works.

 

[ldhardy12]

Stock seat a thumbs down

I posted in another area regarding the RT seat.

Aftermarket is NEEDED for the RT. Seat is too soft and slopes you into the tank after a few hours.
Does BMW actually employ people to put hours on these before they are released?

The peg/seat relationship is a bit cramped for me as well. 6'2" and after many hours in the (stock) saddle my knees are really jammed.

Working toward a fix on this otherwise fine bike.

 

[AKsuited]

Lower pegs made a huge difference for me. 6'6"

Lynn,

Any issues with the gear shift or brake lever after lowering the pegs? Was the brake lever adjusted down?

I am looking into a new GS, and the possibility of lowering the pegs on it. I am 6'4" with a 36" inseam and a new GS may fit me better than my old RT.

thanks,

Harry

 

[waxrash]

Lynn,

Any issues with the gear shift or brake lever after lowering the pegs? Was the brake lever adjusted down?

I am looking into a new GS, and the possibility of lowering the pegs on it. I am 6'4" with a 36" inseam and a new GS may fit me better than my old RT.

thanks,

Harry

No issues. I did not change the levers. I found that my size 14 boots actually enjoyed the additional space.

 

[AKsuited]

No issues. I did not change the levers. I found that my size 14 boots actually enjoyed the additional space.

Thanks. Size 14 boots for me, too.

I will test ride a new R1200GS soon.

Harry