R1150R - What Parts to Get?

[dnixon]

Sorry for the likely often repeated question but I just got an 04 R1150R to replace a totaled R1200RT. I'd like to make the R as comfortable as possible, as quickly and cheaply as possible. So far I know that #1 is bar backs of some style (not sure about the brake line but it looks short to me) and a windshield.

I'd also like to get some luggage. It looks like there are system and city bags (best that I can tell). I'm assuming that I have to get a mounting kit for it? The bike already has three nubs that I assume that the bags mount to. Anything else required?

I've got the footpeg lowering kit from my RT and they look like they may match. If not, I was looking at the surburban machenary kit that relocates the pegs and the levers. Thoughts?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[MotorradMike]

Hey dnixon(I hope your first name isn't Richard);

You need to trade that uncomfortable bucket of bolts in on a VW Jetta(1984-2005).
lots of legroom, trunk space, and a great windshield!

[PGlaves]

When I got my R1150R I intended to get a peg lowering kit. But by the time I got around to really doing it I was used to the peg position and it didn't seem even a little bit worthwhile. So I didn't.

[pawork]

I have an '02 R1150R and like it very much so far (one year). When I first got it, seat (stock) felt very uncomfortable after 50 miles or so. I also felt pretty jammed up on it (I'm 6'-0"). Got a Sargeant seat, which seemed/is quite expensive, but addressed both problems to my satisfaction. Plus I got it with a built-in heating pad, which is nice in winter.

I also put a 46l Givi top box and rack on - very good investment as it gets used every day to carry my briefcase and lunch. I have the system cases stashed in the garage except for long trips. Pretty versatile bike.

[RGuy]

My long distance touring setup is the touring screen, bar backs, lowered foot pegs, Sargent seat, Marsee tankbag, standard system cases and a JC Whitney topcase. The bar backs help my back a great deal. The standard low seat is good for 500 - 600 miles and the Sargent extends that to 800+. The lowered foot pegs make my bum knee much happier.

In about 30 - 45 minutes I can return it to completely stock trim with a low Cee Bailey screen instead of the touring screen. This is how I keep it for most of the year. It handles curvy roads much better in this trim. The touring screen will probably go back on when winter gets here. I don't think you can find a more versatile platform except for possibly a GS.