As the thread title indicates, I'm sorry in advance. I hate to appear to b e That Guy. You know, the new member who comes in and sprays posts around without searching?
Truth is, I *have* used the search function. If not well, you have my sincere apologies.
My problem is N OT my new bike. The R1250RS is a fantastic bike! I've got maybe 700 miles on her in the last week, hitting all my usual roads and places. Far more capable in turns than maybe the weight would indicate, almost to the point of cognitive dissonance. And the ride quality is insanely good! Back to back with my Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES DCT and its electronic suspension highlight just how very good the BMW is. It's love, and I intend to keep her for a very, very long time.
However, the RS1250RS seems like a bit of an outlier. I have looked and cannot find good recommendations fitting my needs. So: help!
I have already decided to get the Wunderlich Handlebars Conversion. Back to back I still prefer the wide handlebars and seating position of the Honda. So, gonna change something I can change. I also already have the Wunderlich seat peg lowering "system", and purchased both extra rubber covers & both the 1 inch and 2 inch lengths to play with before possibly changing the clutch and brake levers to fit.
I've had zero luck on this: are those cylinder covers, like the ones sold by SW-Motech, enough? Absolutely first time with a Boxer, and like I said I'd like to keep her. I naturally thought of crash bars because of the ones on the Honda. However, specifically purchased the AS3 bars because of their light weight. I cannot seem to divine (1) whether cylinder guards/covers like the SW-Motech are enough; and (2) if covers are indeed not enough, where to find a lightweight set like the aluminum AS3 bars on the Honda. Most sites don't even list a weight!
So I'm asking for advice as a humble noob. The advice is even more valuable if you point me in the direction of whatever covers, guards or bars you're recommending, and keeping in mind my desire to add as little weight as I can safely put on her. Thanks in advance for any help.
-- Mark
Truth is, I *have* used the search function. If not well, you have my sincere apologies.
My problem is N OT my new bike. The R1250RS is a fantastic bike! I've got maybe 700 miles on her in the last week, hitting all my usual roads and places. Far more capable in turns than maybe the weight would indicate, almost to the point of cognitive dissonance. And the ride quality is insanely good! Back to back with my Africa Twin Adventure Sport ES DCT and its electronic suspension highlight just how very good the BMW is. It's love, and I intend to keep her for a very, very long time.
However, the RS1250RS seems like a bit of an outlier. I have looked and cannot find good recommendations fitting my needs. So: help!
I have already decided to get the Wunderlich Handlebars Conversion. Back to back I still prefer the wide handlebars and seating position of the Honda. So, gonna change something I can change. I also already have the Wunderlich seat peg lowering "system", and purchased both extra rubber covers & both the 1 inch and 2 inch lengths to play with before possibly changing the clutch and brake levers to fit.
I've had zero luck on this: are those cylinder covers, like the ones sold by SW-Motech, enough? Absolutely first time with a Boxer, and like I said I'd like to keep her. I naturally thought of crash bars because of the ones on the Honda. However, specifically purchased the AS3 bars because of their light weight. I cannot seem to divine (1) whether cylinder guards/covers like the SW-Motech are enough; and (2) if covers are indeed not enough, where to find a lightweight set like the aluminum AS3 bars on the Honda. Most sites don't even list a weight!
So I'm asking for advice as a humble noob. The advice is even more valuable if you point me in the direction of whatever covers, guards or bars you're recommending, and keeping in mind my desire to add as little weight as I can safely put on her. Thanks in advance for any help.
-- Mark
