For those ST owners out there

[Semper_Fi]

There is a new DIY for plastic removal for the R1200ST.

Special thanks to my wife for providing the donor!! :thumb

Link for ST Plastic Removal (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39740)

[DarrylRi]

Thanks so much! Can you say something about the handlebar replacement I can just barely see in one of the photos?

[Kirbster919]

Yes, any info on alternate handlebars or risers is appreciated. I did a 2000 mile trip on my ST and just about died during the last 200 miles, so I plan on doing something about the seat and the bars before next spring.

(And yes, I know some guys will suggest getting an RT if I'm looking for more comfort, but I want an ST.)

Kirby

[cjack]

Yes, any info on alternate handlebars or risers is appreciated. I did a 2000 mile trip on my ST and just about died during the last 200 miles, so I plan on doing something about the seat and the bars before next spring.

(And yes, I know some guys will suggest getting an RT if I'm looking for more comfort, but I want an ST.)

Kirby

I've seen this one...it looks good.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2016/575/

[mikeb921]

I've seen this one...it looks good.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2016/575/

I didn't see a listing for the R1200ST.

Thanks to Semper Fi for the plastic removal guide.

Ride Safe
MB

[Semper_Fi]

Thanks so much! Can you say something about the handlebar replacement I can just barely see in one of the photos?

Darryl - thanks for asking - this was my last winters project to get my wife comfortable on the bike.

It is the AC Shnitzer Handlebar Kit

Here is the link (http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-motorcycles/products/r-1200-series/r-1200-st/general-info/)

Yes, any info on alternate handlebars or risers is appreciated. I did a 2000 mile trip on my ST and just about died during the last 200 miles, so I plan on doing something about the seat and the bars before next spring.

(And yes, I know some guys will suggest getting an RT if I'm looking for more comfort, but I want an ST.)

Kirby

Kirby - My wife had the same reaction and this kit works perfect, else we would have had to get rid of the bike because it was so uncomfortable for her.


I didn't see a listing for the R1200ST.

Thanks to Semper Fi for the plastic removal guide.

Ride Safe
MB

Thanks MB



Here are some pictures:

This is the drivers' point of view
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/Semper_Fi_LR/ST%20Handlebar/DSC01961.jpg

This is the throttle side view
The bottom piece is a riser I had made
The middle piece is the orginal riser from AC Schnitzer Kit
The top piece is an up and back riser from suburban machinery (i think - don't have my data with me)
The kit comes with a longer throttle cable assembly
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/Semper_Fi_LR/ST%20Handlebar/DSC01958.jpg

Clutch side view
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/Semper_Fi_LR/ST%20Handlebar/DSC01959.jpg

Kit Make Up

This shows the replacement triple clamp with the supplied handlebar
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/Semper_Fi_LR/ST%20Handlebar/DSC04276.jpg

This shows the provided risers and clamps from AC Scnitzer
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm43/Semper_Fi_LR/ST%20Handlebar/DSC04275.jpg

If you have more questions - will be happy to answer.

Luis

[RTST]

Thanks Luis
As always more good info, I was hoping you wouldn't forget about us hexhead drivers after you went to your K bike.
Ride Safe
Larry

[Semper_Fi]

Thanks Luis
As always more good info, I was hoping you wouldn't forget about us hexhead drivers after you went to your K bike.
Ride Safe
Larry

The Hexhead will always hold a special place for me.

If I could have kept my RT when I got the GT I would have in a heartbeat!!!

[lenrt1200st]

Semper_Fi,
Thank you for taking the time to compose these DIY articles, photos, details, etc. for the R12ST.

Len

[JimVonBaden1]

Nice work on the handlebars. Had you considered the SWMoto kit to move them above the trippletree? I plan on doing this myself, without the kit, and making my own supports. I'll post it when I am done.

Jim :brow

[Semper_Fi]

Nice work on the handlebars. Had you considered the SWMoto kit to move them above the trippletree? I plan on doing this myself, without the kit, and making my own supports. I'll post it when I am done.

Jim :brow


Thanks Jim - no I didn't, I was looking for a direct replacement which Schnitzer provided in the kit - not a machinist so I leave that up to the pro's.

[briana]

I moved my bars above the triple tree using the Verholen kit. Just right for me.

Brian

[lenrt1200st]

I moved my bars above the triple tree using the Verholen kit. Just right for me.

Brian

Ditto. :thumb
Len

[JimVonBaden1]

I moved my bars above the triple tree using the Verholen kit. Just right for me.

Brian

I have an idea to not use a kit, but to relocate the pins to the top of the trippletree by drilling and tapping the tree. There is a lot of meat there, and I am confident it will easily be strong enough.

Was the longer brake line completely necessary? That is the only expense I might have to suck up.

Jim :brow

[JimVonBaden1]

Luis,

How did the change in riding position affect the wind protection from the fairing and screen? I notice you have the larger screen, was that there before the conversion?

Thanks,

Jim :brow

[lenrt1200st]

Jim,

For me the Cee Bailey's Euro screen solved that problem.

Len

[Semper_Fi]

Luis,

How did the change in riding position affect the wind protection from the fairing and screen? I notice you have the larger screen, was that there before the conversion?

Thanks,

Jim :brow


The screen was there before the change. My wife says there is a little more buffeting because she sits up higher but not too much.

Luis