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phil
08-30-2004, 09:03 PM
I just recieved the seat jacks in the mail.I recieved to sets of screws one set with plastic washers the other set without.Do i use the washers,or just the screws?Has anyone ever used this setup?And does it work?
Thanks Phil from Saint Pete
Mr. Frank
08-30-2004, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by phil
I just recieved the seat jacks in the mail.I recieved to sets of screws one set with plastic washers the other set without.Do i use the washers,or just the screws?Has anyone ever used this setup?And does it work?
Thanks Phil from Saint Pete

The plastic washers are spacers that fit between the large shim and the seat support bracket if you want more lift. The long screws replace the stock ones. You will use the small washers on the stock screws on the new longer ones.
CHPBike
09-01-2004, 12:42 PM
So what exactly is the purpose of the large shim under each seat supporting bracket? Is it to add height or to ? Seems to me that unless it's there to add height it's not really needed.

:dunno


Scott
Mr. Frank
09-01-2004, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by CHPBike
So what exactly is the purpose of the large shim under each seat supporting bracket? Is it to add height or to ? Seems to me that unless it's there to add height it's not really needed.

:dunno


Scott

The large shim is to add height to the front of the seat. The washers add more.
phil
09-01-2004, 04:42 PM
They are for adding height.I just installed mine today.I cant believe how much of a difference it made ,no more sliding forward or pushing yourself back on the seat.My wife always says size does matter.
Saint pete phil
CHPBike
09-01-2004, 05:01 PM
My bike came with a flat piece of sheet metal under each support bracket. It's black and fits cleanly underneath. It's very thin, maybe a 1/16th. Not sure if this was stock or part of something to further raise the seat.

Scott
co_g30
10-15-2006, 01:56 PM
They are for adding height.I just installed mine today.I cant believe how much of a difference it made ,no more sliding forward or pushing yourself back on the seat.My wife always says size does matter.
Saint pete phil


Hello, new to my R1150RT, wondering if when you added the seat jacks, it affected your ability to flatfoot the bike? I don't like sliding forward but don't want to add more height to the seat.

tia

co_g30
Rich
10-15-2006, 07:05 PM
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2926
co_g30
10-15-2006, 08:31 PM
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2926

I took the seat off and had a close look at the mounting point and discovered the previous owner had already done the two pieces of wood to raise it about 1/4 inch! Go figure!

I still slide a bit towards the tank on stops, can't imagine how much worse it would be without the shims that are in place!

oh well, thanks anyways.
Rich
10-15-2006, 09:34 PM
I took the seat off and had a close look at the mounting point and discovered the previous owner had already done the two pieces of wood to raise it about 1/4 inch! Go figure!

I still slide a bit towards the tank on stops, can't imagine how much worse it would be without the shims that are in place!

oh well, thanks anyways.

Congratulations on purchasing my old bike! (See the "Tell us about yourself and your bike" thread.
co_g30
10-15-2006, 10:31 PM
Congratulations on purchasing my old bike! (See the "Tell us about yourself and your bike" thread.

Hello Rich

Sent email but wanted to say thanks for having taken such good care of this R1150RT, great bike!

dom