What modifications have you done?

[Quigley]

I assume that most of you guys/gals that purchase a new BMW motorcycle are so happy with it that you never have to make any modifications to it at all. You just hop on and ride off into the sunset like happy campers. I mean what could you modify on such an excellent brand of motorcycle? Well, I guess some of you could splash on some chrome if you have one of those R1200 jobs. But what else could you possibly spend money on?

When I first bought my R1150GS I didn’t think I would need to buy anything else except a little premium unleaded gas and items for maintenance. This was my first BMW and also my first bike I’ve had in quite awhile (that’s my excuse, and I’m sticking to it).

So as I was driving my new bike home from the dealer, I immediately noticed that 1st gear was a bit too tall. Then after a few highway miles, I noticed my head was constantly bobbing around. My butt didn’t start getting sore till I was almost home. As I was crawling off my new pride and joy, I also noticed that there was a distinct pain in my shoulders and a very tense place in the lower part of my neck. But I was a very happy camper. Then I went across the street to show off my new bike to my Harley friends and they said the bike was too quiet! Duh! Well, that’s coming from Harley people.

Well, a few thousand dollars later, I now have a new lower final drive, a pope-mo-bile windscreen, heated corbin seats, ricky pro-taper handle bars, pia driving lights, two brothers exhaust system and probably a couple things I can’t even remember. But, I’m a very happy camper with my bike. Well, o.k., I might get a set of ohlin shocks next year.

So finally, my question. What different modifications have you guys/gals done to your bikes? And I’m interested in all models here, not just a GS. I might buy a different model sometime in the very far future and I just want to see what I might be looking forward to. If you got a GS, then maybe there’s something I’ve forgot!
:idea

[cuervo]

I'm the third owner of mine. It came with:
Ohlins shock
Corbin Seat
Tall parabellum

I've added:
Running lights F/R
Enhanced brake light (Kisan flashing light)
Front fender extender
Progressive front springs
Replaced tall parabellum for short
Replaced handlebars to late K100 style with weights and heat
Sta-in-tune muffler (used)

Wow, I have definitely spent too much money on this thing.

[kbasa]

'99 R11S:

Ohlins Front & Rear
Sport Rear Wheel
Carbon Fiber Lower
Tinted Sport shield
BMW tank bag
System Cases
Corbin seat
Comfort bars
Suburban Machinery footpeg lowering kit
Added a centerstand
Clear rear turn signals

Before the tinted shield
http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/124327-M.jpg

[abmwrider]

88 k75s:brow

hmm...


Fender Extension
Moto Lights
Gators
Progressive fork springs
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
4-Way Flashers
Speed Bleeders
Parabellum (spring & fall)
Bar-ends
k1200RS Mirrors
K&N Filter Charger
Auto-com
Corbin Rubmbel Seat
Fox Twin Clicker Shock
Runnin' lites
Hyper-Lites
Fresh Paint
Timing Advance
BMW Luggage
Marsee Mr. High Pockets
Shamu MagBag

"fits like a glove":clap

[Ole Yeller]

I have an '03 1150GS. To date I have the system bags, tank bag, cylinder protection tubes, PIAA 520's (due to the totally inadequate stock lights), 100 watt high bulb to replace factory 55W. Corbin heated seats with rear back rest.

I am next going to add an aftermarket windscreen.

Oh, and I also had the local Sign Pro add "Ole Yeller" to the tank, and I go in tomorrow to add "Block Heads Rule!" to each system bag.

I know the lettering may not be traditional BMW, but it's my bike and I'll red neck it out if I want too. And that's exactly what I told my wife.

[R90S]

Here's a link to my photo album on Ofoto, showing the
'76 R90S I have been building:


http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=30502374103.67887770903&n=1562122508

You'll need to register, but it's free.

This bike is a kind of "test mule", for practice in
the riding position anticipated on the Special that
Dick Casey is building from an '81 R80 G/S.

I did about everything I could to this bike without
changing the basic arrangement of frame, forks, and
motor. It's not a restoration; in fact it's guaranteed
to upset the purists.

First is the /7 frame. It's stiffer, and I like that.
It carries aluminum side braces, a rear frame cross
brace, big tube swingarm, Raask rearset controls
installed in the passenger peg holes, 10mm subframe
mounting screws, and Works aluminum shocks. The front
end features Craig Vechorik's stainless fork brace,
Braking floating discs, Progressive springs, 10 weight
Spectro fork oil, deep aluminum top clamp, and braided
stainless hydraulic lines.
The cockpit is much changed: I took off the R90S
fairing and handlebars. New bars are Pro-Tek clip-ons,
which are pretty comfortable. I made a new instrument
mounting bracket to tuck the cluster in tight to the
top clamp, and made some headlight mounting plates to
lower the headlight. There is a vintage flyscreen
above the headlight and Hella bar-end signals in the
bars. Bumm mirrors do the rear-view duty, mounted in
the stock position.
When I bought the bike I took it to Hansen's BMW in
Medford. They rebuilt the motor (at 105,000 miles)
with these changes: 336 cam; offset cam key; flowed &
ported, big valve heads w/ ti valve retainers; Dyna
dual-plug ignition; Malossi intake velocity stacks;
and Hoske mufflers with the baffle knocked out.
Crankcase breathing is handled by a K&N breather. I
put in a oil cooler, meaning that I had to change out
the filter housing, with Oak's help, in order to fit
the thermostat.
Power delivery goes through a lightened flywheel,
stock clutch with a spacer behind the spring, and a
new transmission from the BMW catalog. This bike
shifts VERY well even with the extra-long linkage.
The wheels are pretty special: Buchanan's made them
for me with deep-section rims. The front is a 18"-2.15
with a Dunlop GT-501F. The rear is an 18"-3.0 rim,
laced offset so I can fit a 130-80 Dunlop GT501.
I cut down the front fender somewhat. The seat is an
aftermarket item that I worked over. The saddle was
upholstered by NBI, who did a great job. I made the
LED tail light to fit a lens I bought on ebay. Paint
is '78 R100RS gold in honor of my brother Nels'
fantastic crowd-pleasing bike.
Jettisoned the centerstand, side covers, steering
damper, rear turn signals, clock, and ammeter.

Ooooohhh, it runs nice. And sounds fabulous! There's
no lack of bottom end, and above 5K rpm it takes off,
fast enough to ALMOST keep up with my brother's Suzuki
Bandit 1200S.

At least he doesn't disappear on the horizon.

That's the story. Hope you enjoy the photos.

Later,

Jon-Lars Sorenson

[Quigley]

Originally posted by R90S
Here's a link to my photo album on Ofoto, showing the
'76 R90S I have been building:

http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=30502374103.67887770903&n=1562122508



That is really a great project you have done! Very very impressed! Just a beautiful bike!:rocker

Quig

[longwallman]

I've put 17K on the bike (1150gs) in one year, including one trip across the continent.

Only mods: light upgrades (not optional on a gs, you gotta do it),
throttle lock, sheepskin seat rag.

That's it. Works for me.

Next bike, next year: K1200GT

[lorazepam]

I just bought my '96 R850R in April (4.5k on it already with the wet spring we have had) it came with motolights and bmw windshield, and givi bags. I have added nelson rigg's cruiser tankbag, and new headlight, bright blue/bright white. I also purchased a chatterbox intercom and an mp3 player for tunes, which I decided I didnt need on the bike. I would like to try the national cycle touring windshield, and some sheepskin seat covers. :thumb

[gary442]

OK...here goes:

Started with a 93 K1100RS

1.Works nitro shock
2.Remus stainless/Aluminum exhaust
3.Corbin Gunfighter Seat
4.92 Lowers
5.91 Chin Fairing
6.All polished stainless hardware
7.RC51 Honda mirrors in place of the stockers which are useless...had the unused holes plugged prior to new paint to match
8. Headlight modulator
9. Tail light modulator
10. Crankcase and Valve covers powder coated in silver
11. Gel battery
12. Heli-Bars....gotta love these !
13. Other stuff I have probably forgotten

[kbasa]

I've seen pictures of Gary's bike. It's simply beautiful.

[Grey Matter]

Well I started with a new ’04 R1150GS Adventure (Silver) in December. Before I left Ride West I had added:
• Touratech 41 Liter Panniers
• Touratech Keyed Locks
• Touratech Exhaust Extension
• Touratech Small Flexible Tail Lights
• Touratech Steel Grill Headlight Cover
• Touratech Oil Cooler Protector
• Caliper Mounted Motolights

Added in the following months:
• Touratech Sump-Guard Extension (mounted on center stand)
• Touratech Steering Stop Protector
• MotoComm FSR/Music Communications System
• Sheep Skin Butt Pad (Silver/Grey)

Still to come:
• Rich’s Custom Seat
• Throttlemeister
• Taller Wind Screen (Type TBD)
• Touratech 33 Liter Top-Case
• Ohlins Front & Rear

I guess that is about it.

[cgarr]

'04 GS

Hyperlites
Sargent Seat
barbacks
Aeroflow windscreen
throttlemeister
Jesse side bags & top box


Not much really, but all very functional stuff.

[Cliffy777]

we believe modifications are of the devil. Fer instance you got all them men becoming women and what not - that my friends is where the slippery slope of modifications can take you.
One minute you are installing an Uncle Remus exhaust extender valve cover nodule and the next you are signing up for a gender change or something.
Stock rocks.
When I find myself asking WWJDrive, I know in my heart of hearts (by the burning in my bosom) that He would modify not.

[kbasa]

I think the heat's cooking your noodle there, Cliffy.

[BradfordBenn]

Originally posted by Cliffy777
we believe modifications are of the devil.

This coming from the man who is planning on putting a Screaming Eagle kit on his father's scooter. Loosen the helmet there Cliff and try using ear plugs, it might stop some of the voices in yer head:p

[Kenny2]

Modifications?

Seat jacks and Bob's Wrist rest.

[mcholt212]

I have an '02 R1100S I bought used..it's my first BMW.

I have done the following meager things....

1. Replaced the stock "seat" with a Corbin. A most wise decision and a thrifty one, too since I got it on EBAY. My butt is still thanking me.

2. Put an accessory extension cord leading out from the battery so I can hook up a maint. charger without spending an hour taking off the fairings for access!

3. Ripped out the stock headlight bulbs and replaced them with Sylvania's Silverstar HP bulbs.

4. Put in a K&N air filter (that will out live me probably).

5. Clear turn signal lenses replaced stock amber ones. I'm still on the fence with whether or not to keep foolin' with the tail light LED/ clear lens ass'y (see my post in the Oilhead section) or keep the orig bulb/red lens one in place.

[lorazepam]

I like my silverstar headlight. Have you noticed any improvement?

[mcholt212]

I first started using Silverstars in a Chev p/u I had..sold it and bought a Mits Diamante....I'm such a freak that I took the bulbs OUT of the truck before selling it so I could put them in the Diamante!!!! I would not go go back to any other bulb. I've tried alot of bulbs in the last 3 years...trying to get that HID look w/o dropping huge bucks. Silverstars not only LOOK good, they actually do throw more light down than their predecesor, Sylvania's Cool Blue. 2 days after I got my S I was online ordering high and low beams for it. For us poor folk who spent all our money just buying our bikes and now we have nothing left for HID upgrades, the Silverstar is the closet thing you can get to the real deal!:lol

[mcholt212]

Originally posted by KBasa
'99 R11S:

Ohlins Front & Rear
Sport Rear Wheel
Carbon Fiber Lower
Tinted Sport shield
BMW tank bag
System Cases
Corbin seat
Comfort bars
Suburban Machinery footpeg lowering kit
Added a centerstand
Clear rear turn signals

Before the tinted shield
http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/124327-M.jpg


What about those comfort bars???? Where'd ya get those??? Easy to put on? I bet they make a big difference for those of us w/o monkey arms, huh?

[TZOLK]

Windshield
aeroflow lens cover
fork boots
harrison 6 pot caliper
400W omega charging system
piaa driving lights
touratech crashplate
touratech round valvecovers w/oil port
sheepskin butpad
jesse(original style r100gs)luggage
wunderlich oilcooler guard
k-n airfilter
lots-o-reflective tape

[RTRandy]

I've added a bunch of stuff to my 1150 RT such as Autocom, Bill Mayer saddle, Motolights, push to talk switch etc, but the one cool modification that you may not have heard about is built in running rear lights for the RT.

The RT has a single center red tail light/brake light that's always on while running. The two bulb sockets on the outside turn signals are a single stage where the lights are either off or flashing when the turn signal is on. By switching those sockets to the sockets that are made for the K1200LT outside rear lights, the outside lights on the RT will stay on and still flash for turn signals just like the LT.

Here's the unbelievable part: Those sockets from the LT cost about $2 each at the BMW parts counter.

The LT socket might need a slight filing to fit in the hole on the RT, but it works great!

[kbasa]

Originally posted by foobeemer
What about those comfort bars???? Where'd ya get those??? Easy to put on? I bet they make a big difference for those of us w/o monkey arms, huh?

They're a stock BMW part. Just order them from your local dealer. They raise the bars about 2" or so.

If you're crafty, you might be able to find someone that wants to trade the low bars for the comfort bars. Try the IBMWR marketplace at www.ibmwr.org.

[lsteyn]

I started off with an '02 1150GS and added the following:

Wunderlich crashbars
Adventure 30 liter gas tank
Touratech panniers
PIAA 910 driving lights
PIAA 1400 fog lights
Touratech steering stop protector
Givi windscreen
Aeroflow windscreen (swap these two around as needed depending on season)
Touratech panniers
Vanderlinde exhaust system (Full system replaces Cat and rear silencer)
Wunderlich tall seat
Touratech GPS V mount on RAM base (for Pro Tapers)
Speedo drive replacement (reduced error)
Gerbring heated jacket

Ricardo's pro-tapers but removed these last week due to problems with my wrists (I spend waay too much time on computer keyboards etc.)

In the tankbag I have an Autocomm system and a Sirius satellite radio.

On the handlebars I run a Garmin GPS V

Contemplating Ohlins and a lower drive in the rear.

[BradfordBenn]

I am curious which model of Sirius receiver you purchased? XM not having as many sports broadcasts is making me want a Sirius.

[lsteyn]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
I am curious which model of Sirius receiver you purchased? XM not having as many sports broadcasts is making me want a Sirius.

I bought the Audiovox SIR-PNP2 with the auto kit. The docking unit has a built in FM transceiver. Currently I leave the receiver in the tankbag and have a small Sony walkman FM radio hooked up to the autocom which I use for listening. The receiver antenna is placed in the tankbag map pocket. I went for this model due to the bigger controls on it which is easier to handle with a gloved hand. I will work on a mounting system etc. once I have more time to look at it. Current workload forced me to go for a quick and dirty solution. It works great, I did two 750 mile days with non-stop music / news / commedy etc.

I looked at both options (both XM and Sirius) and price wise they work out pretty much the same as far as sbuscriptions are concerned. The only thing that really drove me to Sirius was the channel line up.

Regards

[BradfordBenn]

Thanks. I have XM at the moment and am trying to figure out if I want to change to something else for the bike. In the car, I often times find myself changing the channel to find something better.

[dzimbric]

I started a new thread on this subject. I don't want to buy anything I am not happy with and then have to refit later like I am having to do with my cha----box.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3121










The names of certain manufacturers have been omitted in this post to avoid any accusations of libel.

[dzimbric]

Oh yeah

Aeroflo headlight protector
Corbin seat w/backrest
GPS V on a ARM mount
Chatterbox
Accessory plug on fairing
BMW Tank Bag
Flashy license plate braket from Cycle Gadgets that hooks up to the brake light
Bungee Buddies

[Greg]

Wow, where to start...
02 GS

Aerflow Headlight cover
Touratech Oil Cooler Screen
Hella Driving Lights
Additional Power Outlets on the beak
Throttle Meister
Hand Guards
Ricky Bars
Givi Windshield
Tobinators
BMS Saddle (dual)
Staintune lower can
Staintune cat eliminator
Touratech Rear Fender Extender
Touratech Front Fender Extender
Touratech Center Stand Skid Plate
Homebrew Luggage Rack
Touratech Crash Bars
Ohlins front and rear
System Cases (Fullsize Left)
Changed Speedo Drive (went from 10% error to 3%)
GPS & Mount
V1 & Mount

Bike came with Heated Grips

Have to be forgetting SOMETHING

Greg

[BradfordBenn]

Originally posted by Greg

Have to be forgetting SOMETHING

Greg

Gin containment system?:drink

[lsteyn]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
Gin containment system?:drink

I think it might be the KTM 950 he added to the GS.:rofl

[sfzendog]

You caught my attention with your change of the final drive. I want to install the final drive from an 1100 on my 2000 GS 1150; Where did you find yours? Is it kosher to troll for this part on the MOA website?
As for modifications, to date I have:

Added Adventure front fender extension
K mirrors
Ohlin shocks front and rear
Laser "hot" chip
Staintune muffler
HID running lights
Rick Mayer custom seat (fantastic!)
Folding lifting handle
big-foot on side-stand
Jesse bags

[BradfordBenn]

Is it kosher to troll for this part on the MOA website?

It is best to look for parts on IBMWR.org http://www.ibmwr.org/ or put an advertisement in the Flea Market http://www.bmwmoa.org/ownersnews/fleamarketsubmission.htm. The current approach is to try and keep the forums noncommercial as there are other tools out there that already do a great job.

[gezerbike]

Here's a pic and some of the modifications done to personalize my RS

Sargent Seat ( Carbon Fiber look vinyl )
Piaa 135/125 headlight bulb
Caliper mount Motolights W/75 watt spots
Carbon Fiber dash plate
Bar Backs
Cee Baileys Screen
Throttlemiesters
BMW Carbon Fiber Tank Protector
Lazer Deep Tone Exhaust
Passport 8500 X50 ( hidden in Tank Bag )
H.A.R.D. warning system
lotsza little touches as well

[LTrider]

'97 K1100LT

1. Tank Bag
2. Autocom
3. GPS/ Ram mount
4. Aux. fog lights
5. 100W headlight
6. Sheepskin
7. Throttle-lock

More to come.

[frazz]

04 GS, it's nearly stock:

Sargent Seat
seat jacks
H&B Bags
H&B engine guard
Lightforce 140's w/ micatech titanium mount
Tourtech headlight guard
Tourtech oil cooler guard
Tourtech locking GPS mount
Garmin GPS
BMW LED AUX brake light
Bigfoot
BMW Aux plug from Adventure
Stebel air horn
Micatech Titanium center stand guard
Throttlemeister
Karen's bag liners
Mag's bag tour bag
Assorted Straps and pack bags from Helen Two Wheels
Jesse Top Box

Hmmm.....maybe it's NOT quite stock


:twirl

[lorazepam]

I have a 2004 R1150RS the mods include:

Motolights
Autocom
Meyer seat
GPS V
Driving lights, fairing attached
JC Whitney topcase
extra LED tail and brake light.
BMW tankbag
Barbacks
GS handguards
Sattelite radio

I would just like to add some Ohlins and that will do me fine (for now :p )

[kbasa]

Wow, where to start...
02 GS

Aerflow Headlight cover
Touratech Oil Cooler Screen
Hella Driving Lights
Additional Power Outlets on the beak
Throttle Meister
Hand Guards
Ricky Bars
Givi Windshield
Tobinators
BMS Saddle (dual)
Staintune lower can
Staintune cat eliminator
Touratech Rear Fender Extender
Touratech Front Fender Extender
Touratech Center Stand Skid Plate
Homebrew Luggage Rack
Touratech Crash Bars
Ohlins front and rear
System Cases (Fullsize Left)
Changed Speedo Drive (went from 10% error to 3%)
GPS & Mount
V1 & Mount

Bike came with Heated Grips

Have to be forgetting SOMETHING

Greg

Ya fergot the picture there, Gerg. :wave

[IndyGT]

Stealth backrest from Pirates Lair
Sidestand footpad
XM Satellite Radio with Hoon mount on brake fluid reservoir
Extra accessory plug on left dashboard part of fairing, just behind the windscreen
Oversize bags
Caliper-mounted MotoLights
3M black reflectorized tape on rear of both sets of bags
Marsee tank bag
RKA bag liners


Is it spring yet?

[Cliffy777]

Yup, I couldn't stand riding such a stock weasel-assed bike any longer. I lusted for add-ons and modifications. So I went ahead and installed TWO (not just one) blue Tireflys from Aerostich.
They are little strobe lights activated by movement and the look really coolio. Would post a pic, but every time I get the bike going with the lights flashing I am afraid to jump off and take a picture.

[BradfordBenn]

Yup, I couldn't stand riding such a stock weasel-assed bike any longer. I lusted for add-ons and modifications. So I went ahead and installed TWO (not just one) blue Tireflys from Aerostich.
They are little strobe lights activated by movement and the look really coolio. Would post a pic, but every time I get the bike going with the lights flashing I am afraid to jump off and take a picture.

Have Julie take the picture... :stick

[deilenberger]

:wave Mmmmmm... actually a few too many to list here, and not
all were my mods.

See: http://www.eilenberger.net/ and look under the K75S link.

[SuperMoto7]

Just got my 1200GS 2 weeks ago. Haven't done much.


Adjust and tune the suspension from stock.
Cortech sport tail bag.
Removed some reflectors.
Cleaned up the license plate bracket. Good ol' Dremel tool.
Removed the rear tire hugger.

[b_h_dowell]

On my '79' R100RT I have the following mods;
Auxiliary BMW plug
Hand Grip heat
Progressive fork springs
Parabellum windshield
Top and bottom fork bumpers
Armoured brake lines
400 watt charging system
deep sump
oil cooler
9.5:1 pistons,.25 mm. oversize
Tail Blazer brake lights
Dual plugs
Koni rear shocks
K&N air filter
in-line gas filters
Odyssey drycell gel battery
sport clutch friction plate
oil temperature dip stick
Bing alchohol resistant float kit
new standard centre stand
magnetic plug on eng. oil
Steering head strengthened
Generator light resister
Extra grounds to battery, timing case, alternator stator case
I would like to get a new seat. I'm thinking of a Rick Mayer.

[BubbaZanetti]

71 /5 european bars
removed rear foot pegs
works shocks
new bar end mirrors
power inverter (didn't work out so well)
custom luggage involving lots of bungee cords
various electrical system upgrades due to age

[GlobalRider]

So finally, my question. What different modifications have you guys/gals done to your bikes?

Not so much modifications, but additions to both my R1150 GS Adventures...

- BMW System Cases and Mounts.
- Giva E52 Maxi top case mounted on an owner fabricated GiVi custom topcase mount (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17518).
- 3M High Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting (http://edelweiss.smugmug.com/gallery/6232040_VS6Bw#393360218_wchtp) was installed behind the reflectors of my GiVi E52 Maxia top case.
- Hella FF50 driving lights mounted on a TerraNova light bar.
- AutoSwitch (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8669) and Blue Sea Systems 5025 fuse block (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8659).
- custom installation of a RAM Ball (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=118049#post118049) to mount my Garmin GPS and various other RAM accessories. I installed a 2nd RAM Ball (http://edelweiss.smugmug.com/gallery/6232466_hj9cz#393390675_nwgtB) so that I could also attach a camera.
- Datel LCD digital voltage panel meter (http://edelweiss.smugmug.com/gallery/7261107_z4apt#466706719_xovAp).
- YUASA Battery Analyzer (http://edelweiss.smugmug.com/gallery/7392858_UXrck#475610646_hMaWX) attached to the battery to facilitate charging and hook-up of my Gerbings electric gear.
- cigarette lighter outlet for powering electronic devices.
- digital ambient air temperature gauge (http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6026/digitalthermometer6xe.jpg).
- BMW anti-tamper oil filler plug.
- drilled the centerstand pivots so that they could be greased with a cone tipped grease gun, similar to the sidestand.
- 3M Stone Guard applied to the front surfaces of the wide GS Adventure gas tank.
- 3M Stone Guard applied to the frontal surfaces of those nice anodized GS Adventure forks.
- oil radiator bug screen owner fabricated out of black fiberglass screening.
- custom stone/mud guard attached to the front engine protection bar and skid plate. View it at GS Adventure Stone/Mud Guard (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52253)
- spares: low octane coding plug, oil filler cap and O-ring, oil sight glass, fuel quick-disconnect O rings.

And a "Japanschrott - Nein Danke!" as well as a "Corsica Ferries 06" sticker on the rear mud deflector.

[riderR1150GSAdv]

I recently changed bikes, ok 2 1/2 months ago, and transferred most of the stuff from my 04 RT to my 05 LT.
Sofar I have done;
Motolights,
Piaa 910 on BMR brackets under the mirror,
Sylvania Silverstar bulb on low beam, H9 doesn't exist yet,
Autocom,
GPS,
Electronic deerwhistle, flame me but it saved my Heiney twice. :clap
These previous items came from my 'old' bike.

New stuff added;
Rick Meyer seat,soon to be here I hope,
BMR luggage shelf, had one on the RT and it rocks :thumb
XM radio.
That will be all too as the LT is pretty loaded as is :D

[James.A]

The only mod I put on the R1100RS that I bought new in 1994 was a taller windscreen. I think most riders personalize their bikes to varying degrees.
BTW, my former bike was exactly like Kbasa's pilfered RS.

[BouncinBob]

Hmmm. When I was buying the new bike to replace the wreck, I made a to do list to get it ready to ride. Usually these things evolve, but not this time. I was getting the same model, a K12RS. I was a bit surprised how much work I had to do. And my Ortho Doc was a bit surprised how dirty my cast was.

Bike had heated grips and cruise control eliminating 2 things I needed to do.

Airhawk (that was easy)
2 sets of driving lights (wow look at all those wires)
Gerbings back-up power supply (battery connector)
Widder back-up power supply (battery connector)
Additional power outlet
Shelf for radar detector
Power cleanser (for the next item)
CB
CB no ground plane antenna
Wiring for Autocom
Held waterproof tank bag
EZ Pass (placement important)
Hyperlights
IronButt plate

Non-Mod ergo's:
Lower bars

To do yet:
Givi top box, had one on the old bike.
Tank bag electrification kit (salvaged from old bike)

Maybe one day:
Shocks, wilbers or Ohlins

[BklynPete]

new poster here. 99' R1100RT:

aeoroflow headlight protector
piaa driving lights
piaa extreme white headlight bulb
deer whistles (don't laugh, haven't hit a deer in 75k miles)
pin striped at midland rally
bar backs
steel brake lines
accessory shelf
radar detector
street pilot lll gps
wrist rest
front and rear works shocks
k&n air filter
lazer pipe and chip
rick mayer seat
givi tail trunk
sony am/fm/cass radio w/waterproof controller
iron butt plate

next year i can do it all over again. looking to get a new bike :thumb

[bigfoot105]

I'm getting it ready, only 5 more months till riding season!

Touratech Center Stand Skid Plate
AeroFlow Headlight Cover
Cee Bailey's Euro Style Windshield
Hepco Becker Engine Guards
Air Hawk Seat Cushion
BMW System Cases
RCU Design Bar Backs
RCU Design Backrest

Motolights (on order)
Marsee Tank Bag (on order)

The RoadKing is under the cover; The GS has center stage. Guess which one I'll be riding in the Spring?

[roadcrave]

2003 k1200lt, first to be visable, piaa front driving lites, second to be comfortable a backrest by backup-a very wonderful iteam makes long days shorter to my back, thirdly dealor replaced my front windshield to a 2005 short version at no charge due to imperfections in the old on, fourthly better tires avons -to keep my bike on the road in the wet esp., fifth I spruced up my co-pilot in leathers. :clap

[dano]

2003 black RT

Cee Bailey +4.5" Euro-Cut windshield (clear)
Bob's Wrist rest
Front Fenda Extenda (name brand)
Corbin seat w/rider, passenger backrests
BMW valve cover protectors
Quick oil change drain adapter (worth it's weight in gold) :thumb



Considering a Staintune exhaust + pair of Ohlins shocks = $$$$ :dunno

[BobFV1]

Sargent front and rear touring saddle
Gen-Mar bar risers
Alaska leather front sheepskin "buttpad"
BMW system cases and side rails
3" metal roundel mounted on rear fender
21" Parabellum touring screen
FIAMM low tone 125db AM80 horn
BMW plastic case protectors

[rbertalotto]

Lots of mods to different bikes here........

http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/

http://images7.fotki.com/v106/photos/3/36012/1277755/P1010001-vi.jpg

[Timba]

'02 Adventure:
Metzeler Tourances
BMW Adventure saddlebags and top trunk
Aeroflow headlight guard
Cee Bailey's Adventeuro +2+2 (not sure I like it-got some buffeting)
Garmin 2610
Autocomm
Dell DJ
HID replacement for low beam
Touratech HID aux high-beam
bike cover, since I don't have a garage. :dunno

[thx1158]

So far I've done the following to my 04 KGT :

Alaska leather sheep skinn seat covers
Clutch plate mount for GPS V
Pirates Lair Head light protector
Bar backs

Future mods:

Pirates lair foot pegs (gain 1" additional lean angle at full tilt)
Chicane tank and tail bag

[saab93driver]

2002 R1150RS
Mods

Sargent seat
3.0 final drive - yeah!
Trunk mounting kit from BMW
Kisan tailblaizer
Lite Buddies as additional brake lights
Run-n-lights up front
Euro headlight switch
Works Performance front shock
Carbon fiber mud gard from Sprint England
PIAA Super white headlight bulb
Cee Bailieys screen
BMW engine guards
Dual fiamm disc horns
Throttlemiester
Moto techniques oil filler cap
Moto techniques drilled para lever - stock length
Moto techniques aluminum camshaft covers
Stainless steel fasteners
Denso Iridium spark plugs
Removal of carbon canister and front reflectors from fork legs

Soon to be installed:
headlight relay harness

Contemplating:
2 spark conversion from SJBMW
Odyssey battery
Smartire tire pressure monitor

[jgr451]

04 K1200GT:

barbacks

Thats all,folks!!

[pwittstruck]

On my 2004 RT;
Cee Bailey's euro cut #2 +5 1/2
Auxiliary outley on dash
Garmin GPS
V1
XM Roady
RCU Shelf
Headlight protector
PIAA bulbs
Marsee Corona tank bag (I have a Big Mak for sale)
Russell Day long saddle
Modulating led rear brake light
front fender extender.........and 3 sets of tires.....

[rocketman]

Lets see...
on my 73 r60/5
I've scraped the valve covers
(at 80K) modified the valves to burn oil
bent the side stand so it leans WAY over when used
threw away the nasty old airbox and stuffed some K&N filers on the carbs
bent the frame (ever ever SO slighty) no wait, it came that way..
had someone mangle the rear fender so I could duct tape it back on
put a 2-into-1 Mac exhaust on it after the headers rusted thru
changed the oil once ( I think :dunno )
painted the valve covers with BBQgrill paint ( to hide the scrapes)
and modified the odometer so it now reads a higher number than before it broke.
put a set of R90s bars and R90s fairing on it
air shocks on the rear that were lying about my mech's shop
Front end rebuild ( even used NEW parts for this, a first for me!)
replaced the timing chain with a couple of REALLY thick rubber bands (much much quieter now!)

other than that not much that I can think of

:D

RM

[Greg]

Update...

I can't leave well enough alone :p

Earlier I posted
Wow, where to start...
02 GS

Aerflow Headlight cover
Touratech Oil Cooler Screen
Hella Driving Lights
Additional Power Outlets on the beak
Throttle Meister
Hand Guards
Ricky Bars
Givi Windshield
Tobinators
BMS Saddle (dual)
Staintune lower can
Staintune cat eliminator
Touratech Rear Fender Extender
Touratech Front Fender Extender
Touratech Center Stand Skid Plate
Homebrew Luggage Rack
Touratech Crash Bars
Ohlins front and rear
System Cases (Fullsize Left)
Changed Speedo Drive (went from 10% error to 3%)
GPS & Mount
V1 & Mount
Fastway Foot Pegs

Since then I've gone to Jesse's and sold the System Cases, and I've installed the Touratech Monster Tank. That required Hepo Becker Crash bars to replace the Touratech bars (or were they Wunderlich:dunno)

The Monster Cow...
http://gerg.smugmug.com/photos/7785606-M.jpg

[dzimbric]

I just added GPS to my already extensively modified fairing.
http://dzimbric.smugmug.com/photos/13709369-M.jpg
:dunno

[rocketman]

I just added GPS to my already extensively modified fairing.
http://dzimbric.smugmug.com/photos/13709369-M.jpg
:dunno
and an XM radio? (in the middle left quadrant)
Nice, but doesn't it kinda bugger the handling some? :D

RM

[alien_hitchhiker]

I mildly modified the wheels & chassis on my 2000RT to lower the center of gravity & improve handling. (See attached pic) Power seems to be down a bit. Any ideas to boost power would be appreciated.
Steve

[BradfordBenn]

Any ideas to boost power would be appreciated.


Longer Shafts on the pedals. :thumb :brad

[alien_hitchhiker]

Brad - I appreciate your input. It sounds alot like what my wife keeps telling me. (BTW, I grew up in Mishawaka, been in North Carolina about 17 years.)
Steve

[BradfordBenn]

The world just keeps getting smaller. Offishully I am in Granger.

[stiff2001]

started with a naked 73 r75/5 it came with a windjammer fairin off with that instantly found a 1974 avon fairng had to remodle the headlight to accept halogen.crash bars new bars large fuel tank older russell touring seat.era corect craven side bags (later found craven top case cool)police front fender new progressive springs in front end progressive shocks rear new exhaust front to back :twirl

[Bob_M]

On a frame up restoration of a hard ridden bike with 120K miles I have strayed from factory specs as follows:
New paint (Black w/ Orange double stripes)
R12C roundels
Corbin Seat
Pia 595 driving lights
400W charging system
Wilber Shocks
Progressive springs
Heated grips
Police front fender
Epco sport mufflers (ceramic coated titanium gray)
Spiegler brake rotors (on black powder coated carriers)
Spiegler brake lines
Gel Battery
Wudo handle bars
Black powder coated wheels (w/ rims polished), fork lowers (w/ front rib polished) diferential (w/ round accent polished) valve covers (w/ ribs polished), starter cover (w/ BMW polished) and alternator base (w/ ribs polished)
Also Bob's upper triple clamp.
The engine is bone stock. I know it can run faster than I can :D

This has taken years of collecting parts and polishing bits. I hope to have it done in May with the help of Steve Prokop (BMW mechanic) :type

[The_Veg]

1995 R100R
Stuff the previous owner did:
*S-fairing
*Heated grips
*GS hand-fairings
*Progressive fork springs
*Instrument cluster painted to match bodywork
*Air pump system removed

Stuff I did:
*400W alternator
*Gel battery
*Motolights
*Rewired heated grips to run from battery instead of low beam curcuit (would love to give a piece of my mind to whoever wired them that way!)
*Personalised license plate (BAT BYK)
*Relocated license plate with one-off aluminum bracket
*Motorrad Elektrik 52-LED tail light
*Larger main & idle jets
*Rick Mayer seat

Stuff I'm thinking of doing:
*Get heads ported, maybe larger valves &/or dual-plugged. Maybe get expert work done as a package of several mods.
*Taller 5th gear
*Replace heated grips with better ones, and improved handgrip rubbers
*New windscreen with Laminar Lip
*Eliminate fuel filler flap
*Aftermarket rear shock
*Convert rear brake from drum to disc (MAYBE- benefit may not be worth trouble & $$$- and drum does a pretty good job anyway)
*Eliminate exhaust collector box with Y-pipe
*Different muffler?
*LED enhancement of turn signals
*Maybe swap big goofy rear mudguard for hugger?
*Swap trimmed S-fairing dashboard for intact one w/voltmetre, clock, accessory switches, place to mount toll-tag, etc.
*Second fusebox & relay-board for accessories
*MAYBE repaint in metallic black with pearl-white pinstripes?
*MAYBE acquire & modify a second rear subframe with a sportier, rackless
look, maybe with tail cowl, to use when not touring?
*Steel-braid brake line
*Speed Bleeders
*Opaque material inside upper surface of front turn signal lenses so I don't get blinded by them at night
*Dual horns
*Sexy bit of crumpet for the pillion (now taking applications!) :bliss

I'm sure I'll think of some more stuff too.

[Rob Nye]

What a cool thread.

My 04 GS Adventure is currently being prep'ed for the 05 Iron Butt Rally.

Here is a list of stuff. Some I already have and the rest is in progress.

Russell Seat
Touratech HID Highbeam
Touratech HID driving lights
Touratech clear fog lights
R1100 Authority (police) handlebar controls
Foot guards (splash protectors)
Touratech fuel tank
Touratech crash bars
Aeroflow upper and lowers
modified RCU shelf
Valentine 1
Garmin GPS V
Garmin 2610
J&M Cb and com system with Radar and cell phone interface
Cell phone with car kit
Wilburs suspension
Jessie Panniers
Reinforced rear sub-frame (welded gussets like new 1200)
electronics box in lieu of tool tray
digital volt meter with temp
100 hr count down timer (same one shown in aircraft cockpit above)
1 gal lawn mower gas tank (removable) to get up to IBR max fuel allotment.
hyper lights and led license plate frame.

What did I miss?

Best,

Rob Nye
I like bikes

[bigfoot105]

The Kitchen Sink and a Flushable Toilet :thumb

[Rob Nye]

The Kitchen Sink and a Flushable Toilet :thumb

Actually these needs are also met but not with the equipment you suggest. ;)

-RPB

[Visian]

Added:

Bike's name: Mighty Whitey
R100 cylinders
40mm euro carbs
Blueprint/balance bottom and top end
Precision Machine Valves
Lightened wristpins
Dual plugs w/Dyna ignition
Cool blue sparkplug wires
Wuedo taller 5th gear
Fox Shock
Race-Tech Cartridge Emulators
Fork Brace
Spiegler cast iron Rotor & Galfer Pads
Acerbis Fairing and handguards
Jesse Bags (serial #000002)
Motorrad Elektrik Omega 400W alternator
Motorrad Elektrik Diode Board
Sargent seat
Saeng Nightcutter Fog and Spot lights
Touratech GPS mount
Square mirrors

http://www.visian.nu/images/gspd_plus.jpg

Ian

[username]

rob - are you sure two GPS units are enough? ;)

whats the rationale, BTW, for two?

[Chacifer]

What did I miss?

a pretty sweet sticker collection.

[Rob Nye]

rob - are you sure two GPS units are enough? ;)

whats the rationale, BTW, for two?

Gee I sure hope so. :brow

Remember that we are talking setting up for the Iron Butt Rally which is a timed event.

Here are my reasons for two GPS units.

For me one of the primary functions of the GPS is to track time. IMO the most important number is overall average rate of advance. So long as the GPS is never turned off it will tell you that over a period of time your net average speed is xx. While I am not there yet, the best rally riders can look at a map and quickly determine what their average speed will be from point a to b including stops for gas, rest etc. Having this number accurately calculated and displayed means that so long as you are on your planned route you can see quickly if you are ahead or behind of your estimate. For example to do a Saddle Sore 1000 (1k miles in 24 hrs) you need to have an average of 42mph over the 24 hrs. If your magic number is reading 40 you need to speed up, if the number is 42 you have a good cushion. FWIW, the overall average for IB riders is in the mid 40's for the 11 days.

While both GPS units will be powered from the bike regardless of key position, the V takes batteries so if I need to remove it from the bike, disconnect the battery etc. my time calcs will remain accurate. The V will also be sending out data.

For pure navigation the V is limited by small screen size and most of all 19mb of internal memory with no way to expand. There is no time to upload maps during the rally.

The 2610 has the capability of holding the entire country, has a nice screen and while it will handle all the time functions of the V, it does not take batteries, which makes it unsuitable for tracking the magic number.

So, I will keep the V on for the data screen where I display time of day, average speed moving, time moving, time stopped, current speed and sunset.
The 2610 will always display maps, time to next turn and time to destination.

Yes I could do all this from one unit but I also need the data feed which can come from either unit. I want this aspect badly enough that some redundancy is in order.

There ya have it.

Best,

Rob

[GSAnderson]

To my '03 GS Adventure:

Panniers - Jesse
Lid racks - Jesse
Tankbag - Wolfman Explorer
Tankbag raincover - Wolfman
Luggage rack - Bestrest
520 Driving lights - Piaa
Light mount - Terranova
Autoswitch - Piaa
510 Driving lights - Piaa
LED lighting - 3-way Hyper-lites
Steering stop - Touratech
Exhaust shield - CBT imports
Fat foot - Bob's BMW
Oil filler plug - Bob's BMW
Front fender extender - Wunderlich
Seat Jacks - Cycle Gadgets
Rear Fender Extender - Wunderlich
Tankbag light - Littlelite
Oil Cooler Protector - Touratech
Sheepskin seat cover - Aerostich
Tankbag Cabling, sockets and plugs - Powerlet
Fuel Cell - Summit
GPS Mount - Touratech
Radar Detector - V1
276C GPS - Garmin
Mix-it Multiplexer - Aerostich
Digital 5-function volt meter - Aerostich
Headlight guards - Cee Bailey's
XM SKIFi - Delphi
RAM Delphi radio holder - RAM
XM rain case - Two Wheel radio
Helmet speakers - Edsets Sonic N-Vader
V1 rain box - Hoon Hardware
Whole bunch of RAM mounts
Tobinators - stopthebuffeting.com
Throttle lock - adventurersworkshop.com
Windscreen - Cee Bailey's
Saddle - Bill Mayer

[bluwing]

To my '03 GS Adventure:

Panniers - Jesse
Lid racks - Jesse
Tankbag - Wolfman Explorer
Tankbag raincover - Wolfman
Luggage rack - Bestrest
520 Driving lights - Piaa
Light mount - Terranova
Autoswitch - Piaa
510 Driving lights - Piaa
LED lighting - 3-way Hyper-lites
Steering stop - Touratech
Exhaust shield - CBT imports
Fat foot - Bob's BMW
Oil filler plug - Bob's BMW
Front fender extender - Wunderlich
Seat Jacks - Cycle Gadgets
Rear Fender Extender - Wunderlich
Tankbag light - Littlelite
Oil Cooler Protector - Touratech
Sheepskin seat cover - Aerostich
Tankbag Cabling, sockets and plugs - Powerlet
Fuel Cell - Summit
GPS Mount - Touratech
Radar Detector - V1
276C GPS - Garmin
Mix-it Multiplexer - Aerostich
Digital 5-function volt meter - Aerostich
Headlight guards - Cee Bailey's
XM SKIFi - Delphi
RAM Delphi radio holder - RAM
XM rain case - Two Wheel radio
Helmet speakers - Edsets Sonic N-Vader
V1 rain box - Hoon Hardware
Whole bunch of RAM mounts
Tobinators - stopthebuffeting.com
Throttle lock - adventurersworkshop.com
Windscreen - Cee Bailey's
Saddle - Bill Mayer
Wow, is that 900 lbs. of pure poetic riding bliss or what?
Do you ever go home? :thumb
Bluwing

[BradfordBenn]

Actually these needs are also met but not with the equipment you suggest. ;)

-RPB

Yea, it Depends on what he is wearing.... :stick :brad

[username]

Remember that we are talking setting up for the Iron Butt Rally which is a timed event.

Here are my reasons for two GPS units.


i was thinking, "the V doesnt hold much" (i have a III, and it doesnt hold $(%*) and the 2610 hold everything, so using the V as a fancy chronometer/calculator makes perfect sense to me.

thanks rob. good luck in the rally.

[bigfoot105]

Does a "Handy Lift" count as gear? If so, mine arrived yesterday.

I can't put it on my GS but, I sure can put my GS on it! :twirl

[Rob Nye]

i was thinking, "the V doesnt hold much" (i have a III, and it doesnt hold $(%*) and the 2610 hold everything, so using the V as a fancy chronometer/calculator makes perfect sense to me.

thanks rob. good luck in the rally.

Thanks very much.

Today I went up to New Hampshire to check in on the modifications to the bike. I wrote this up in a short post on the YB Board (http://p217.ezboard.com/fyankeebeemersfrm2.showMessage?topicID=656.topic).

To say I am getting excited would be an understatement.

If there is interest I will keep folks posted on the progress.

Best,

Rob Nye

[BradfordBenn]

To say I am getting excited would be an understatement.

If there is interest I will keep folks posted on the progress.

Best,

Rob Nye

I can't imagine you ever being excited...

I think that the modifications could be worthy of its own thread in the Gear Forum, perhaps "How ROb Nye turned a GS into a Long Distance Machine" or "Turning a GS into an Iron Butt entrant" or "Rob destroys a perfectly good GS." ;)

[Rob Nye]

I can't imagine you ever being excited...

I think that the modifications could be worthy of its own thread in the Gear Forum, perhaps "How ROb Nye turned a GS into a Long Distance Machine" or "Turning a GS into an Iron Butt entrant" or "Rob destroys a perfectly good GS." ;)

Sounds like a chapter book.

Chapter one: Before :dunno

Chapter two: During :wow

Chapter three: After :doh

[BradfordBenn]

Sounds like a chapter book.

Chapter one: Before :dunno

Chapter two: During :wow

Chapter three: After :doh

Now would the time frame be before/during/after the modifications or the Rally? :thumb

[Greg]

What a cool thread.

My 04 GS Adventure is currently being prep'ed for the 05 Iron Butt Rally.

Here is a list of stuff. Some I already have and the rest is in progress.

Russell Seat
Touratech HID Highbeam
Touratech HID driving lights
Touratech clear fog lights
R1100 Authority (police) handlebar controls
Foot guards (splash protectors)
Touratech fuel tank
Touratech crash bars
Aeroflow upper and lowers
modified RCU shelf
Valentine 1
Garmin GPS V
Garmin 2610
J&M Cb and com system with Radar and cell phone interface
Cell phone with car kit
Wilburs suspension
Jessie Panniers
Reinforced rear sub-frame (welded gussets like new 1200)
electronics box in lieu of tool tray
digital volt meter with temp
100 hr count down timer (same one shown in aircraft cockpit above)
1 gal lawn mower gas tank (removable) to get up to IBR max fuel allotment.
hyper lights and led license plate frame.

What did I miss?

Best,

Rob Nye
I like bikes
Rob,

Careful of those crash bars. They come awful close to the tank edge when the tank is full.

Sorry you couldn't make DVD!

[Rob Nye]

Rob,

Careful of those crash bars. They come awful close to the tank edge when the tank is full.

Sorry you couldn't make DVD!

Greg,

The Touratechs do fit with the tank correct? Is there some movement of the tank between empty and full?

The bars that came with the bike will not work with the Touratech tank plus the welds at the top aft mount were broken. Max noted that this is a known failure point with the stock adventure carshbars.

I was really looking forward to DVD, although given that I would have camped next to Kbasa (and been flooded too) and the weather wasn't good enough to have provided the necessary escape from the frozen N.E. I am happy to have saved the $$$ for another trip west. I would really like to come out for a weekend of camping or if it could work the 49'er.

- Rob

[Tyeeman]

'O2 1150 GS. My love.

Swapped stock screen for Adventure screen...
then added Tobinators. (They work)!

Since I don't ride off-road anymore, I changes to
changed to 17" rims. Better choice of tires and the
handling (already great ) is even better. It runs on Metzler Z6's.

New wheels meant matching front and a rear fender.
Took off the Mudguard.

Tried a StaIntune system. OK. Sold it and put on a Remus.
Throttle a bit more responsive even at higher speeds. Bit more
sound. Very pleasant.

Had a Bill Mayer seat made for a 4 Corner ride. Not pleased. He and I have talked and he'll do whatever he'll do. Did find a solution that seems to suit...
remound seat mounts and added a 1/2" bar/spacer that seems to raise the seat in front a bit. Now the stock seat is firm but quite comfortable.

PIAA mounted on GTM brackets. Very clean install and lots of light at night.
Also added some sort of high intensity brake light/license plate thing.

XM Radio is great. SkyFi with MixIt drive custom ear bud speakers from E.A.R. Sound is great.

Added Kissan Signal Minder. It keeps the green signal lights on full time.
Bothered me at firsty. Now it doesn't.

Stebel compact dual airhorn is really a horn+.

Use a Wunderlich expandle/removable pack in place of passenger seat.
Only use the system cases on a longer trip. Little bag on handles bars and on
back rack.

Love this motorcycle.

[Tyeeman]

Please excuse the typos in the email just posted.
Trying to do too many things at the same time.

[mistercindy]

Bump.

Great thread that needed resurrection back to page 1.

I'm fairly new to the R1200GS as its only been a month and 1,500 miles, so I'm still pondering things. No "mods" yet on my 12GS, but here are my additions:

- 12GS hard side cases
- Marsee 15 ltr teardrop tankbag
- Alaska Leather sheepskin buttpad (on order... hope it stops the one hour butt burn)

[kbasa]

My GS?

BMW NavII
Rick Mayer Seat
RCU Light Bar with PIAA 510s
BMW crash bars
BMW bags

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/14611879-L-1.jpg

[TBonesR1100]

My '04 R1100S:
Staintune exhaust - great sound but not obnoxious;

System Cases;

Ilmberger CF rear hugger - looks great and keeps the pipes and shock relatively clean;

ZTeknik CF tank protector...

[BobMielke]

2005 R1200RT

I've added GS mirrors to the handlebars so I can see behind me.
I've added an alaskaleather.com medium cruiser buttpad so I can ride 50+ miles.
I've added a 49 liter topbox, no paint job.

Wish list:
Russell Day Long Saddle

[gened12]

Hi I equipped my baby with the following:

Wire wheels
ABS
BMW crashbar
heated handgrips
BMW rear saadle hard case
clear signal lenses
Wunderlich seat bag & tail bag
Wunderlich break pedal enlargement plate
Wunderlich side stand pad
Wundrlich bar risers
PIAA's
replaced all stock bulbs with PIAA H7s
Ztechnik windscreen
BMW tank bag
BMW Navigator 2 plus
Throttlemeister
Throttle rocker
Mixit audio amp
Bill Meyers saddle
LED brake light
PIAA horn
Escort X50 radr detector
H2W bags



Cheers

Denis R1200GS :clap

[BradfordBenn]

I've put on miles.... plus I think this is still the current list

1) GPS V
2) RCU Shelf
3) Sargent Seat
4) XM SkyFi2
5) MixIt
6) AUtoComm
7) Big Mak
8) Gerbing tie in
9) Anon book in the tail section.

[lorazepam]

I have the GPS V
Autocomm
Sirius Stream Jockey
Rick Mayer seat
Motolights
Pilot driving lights
inexpensive topcase
LED Tail/Stop light addition (a bar with LED's mounted to the rear rack)
LED that flashes when brakes applied
added but removed cat eliminator and D&D exhaust can
Hookups for Gerbing and homemade heated clothing.
Oh yeah, I forgot the GS handguards.
and the Silverstar bulb for the headlight

[Alanz]

My turn, modification/additions to my 2001 R1200C Montana

Bagster tank cover as part of a tank bag system
Motolight auxiliary lights
AeroFlow windscreen to replace the stock Montana screen
AeroFlow Aeroguards
AeroFlow Handguards (seasonal)
Wilbers shocks
Alloy wheels to replace spoked chrome wheels
Kisan PathBlazer headlight modulator
Kisan TailBlazer taillight modulator
Kisan chargeX and chargeGuard
AutoCom Pro M1 intercom
Roady 2 XM satellite radio
Apple iPod
Garmin 2610 GPS
Kenwood GMRS 2 way radio (bike to bike communication)
Cruisin luggage rack
Givi v46 top case
RiderLight helmet lights
BackOff license plate with LEDs
Run-n-lites Lite Buddies
Ez-Pass
Formotion clock
Wiring for Gerbings heated gear
ThrottleRocker

[CustomSarge]

Stock, what is that.... like... cattle? :.)

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

2004 GSA

OEM Aluminum cases
Lowered and larger Touratech footpegs w/shifter adjustment
Enlarged brake pedal
Russell saddle for road riding
XM Roady2
Mount for Chatterbox radio
NavII
HID Xenons
OEM Fog lights
110v power inverters
Hand protector spoilers
Techlusion
Magnetic oil drain plug
Accessory power distribution w/isolation switch

[K75LT]

i avoided all those modifications
gives me more time to ride

i bought an k1200lt

the only thing i added was my bmwmoa sticker :laugh

[Kevin910]

I just put the EZ-pass on MY K12GT. Wow, AlanZ, sure quite a few gadgets for a "C"ruiser, maybe you forgot you purchased a "C"ruiser and not a R/L"T"ourer. Does anyone think that perhaps, some of these toys could be more of a hazard then asset? I happen to think that the distractions caused by all these gadgets may be more hazardous than the whole mess is worth. Most of us already have our sense of hearing vastly attenuated by full face helmets, and now adding Ipod's and Sat radio's, etc, which ultimately take that sense completely out of the situational awareness equation. Motorcyclists are already at a disadvantage to other vehicles, why make it more........? <vbseg>

[lorazepam]

adding Ipod's and Sat radio's, etc, which ultimately take that sense completely out of the situational awareness equation. Motorcyclists are already at a disadvantage to other vehicles, why make it more........? <vbseg>

I can hear things just as well with my sat radio playing in the cage or on the bike. If I didnt have tunes, I would go nuts traveling across the plains on my bike.
Just dont let the radio and the other geegaws take away from your attention to the road.

[RUBBERT]

Hella 100w bulbs - 3
hardwire battery tender direct
topbag & cases
Akrapovic can
AFE air filter
LOTS of tires

[robdogg]

ahh cool; a farkle bragging list

less see..

04 1150 GS

Came with
K/N Air Filter
Remus Genesis Exhaust
Sebring y pipe
Rhine West performance chip
Ricky bar set up
Vari Screen windshield
Touratech Engine Guards
Corbin front and rear saddle
PIAA driving lights with auto switch
BMW System bags
BMW Tank Bag
46L Top Box
Factory Heated Grips
2 sets of wheels and tires

Stock spoked wheels and tires plus
17in alloy wheels (front off roadster, rear from 1150RS) with Metzler M6 rubber

Wilbers Shocks front and rear
Trick lightweight brake torque arm
Rear rack metal platform

What I've added so far this past month
Centech fuse block
Autocomm Pro 7 audio communication unit
Power hook up for Gerbings
Power hook up for GPS unit
Kaoko throttle lock (installed)
Garmin 276c (Ram handlebar mount and Touratech cradle)
iPod Ram mount

Coming soon
Fastway F4 foot pegs

Future items (prep for Alaska trip)
Jesse or Happy Trails panniers
Headlight guard
Bestrest centerstand guard
Bestrest back rest

[wanderer]

I guess I've always avoided these threads so I didn't have to face what I've actually spent on my Boy Toy. '01 1150 GS (bought in '04)

Cee Bailey +4+4
Wunderlich Knee pads
Russell saddle
Kaoko throttle lock
Throttle Rocker
GMT Moto prototype CNC machined leg rests (grill over cylinders)
100 Watt high beam
Silverstar low beam
2.87 corrected speedo hub
Hard wired MyFi sat. radio on Ram Mount in Pelican box
Hard wired for Gerbing
Remus cat eliminator
K&N
Marsee 21 litre tank bag
Marsee Bavarian tail bag
Cee Bailey system case bag liners
Fat Foot
Formotion thermometer (if Santa follows his instruction list)

[sdmotor]

04 GS Adventure

Magellan Meridian Platinum (waterproof takes SD cards and didnt cost me anything)
XM Roady on a Hoon Mount
Hella 500's
Pelcan 1520 sidecases
Autocomm
Cat eliminator
Modified stock seat (Gel)
new speedo gear (corrects to almost zero error)
Fastaway Pegs
JC Whitney topcase

Rob, what exactly was done to your rear subframe to re-enforce it? I had a subframe crack at the muffler mount and would like to strengthen it if possible.

[R4RandR]

2004 R1150R, Bought new (with ABS)

Left the dealer with bike and:
System cases (and mounts)
Tail rack (cheesy)
Stealth passenger back rest
Tinted BMW Sport shield (comes off in the summer)
Accessory outlet

Later added:
K1200RS mirrors (the cool rectangular ones)
Sargent seat
Sirius Sat. radio (X-Act)
various MP3 players
Custom molded earplugs (with tiny little speakers inside)
Garmin Quest GPS
Full size left case
tankbag
Clear signal lenses/amber bulbs
Throttlemeister
switched fuse block for accessories (and various homemade power supplies for whatever needs power)
small air compressor (under seat)
gerbings heated jacket/thermostat (that's more of a rider mod.)
Twinmax

I think I've almost made an RT out of it! :thumb

....and yes, the music is great for covering long distances.

Soon to come:
Autocom with rider/rider and bike/bike configuration
some sort of highway pegs (not 100% sure yet)
GS handguards

[04R1150RS]

Hum lets see... '04 R1150RS
1-Venture Transparent film for paint protection on all front panels
2-Bob's wrist rest
3-Custom made GPS Mount
4- Bar backs
5- hard wired for Gerbings electric jacket liner
6- custom rear brake lowering braket
7- removed long ugly rear fender extender, cut an old one down
8- BMW case guards
9- small canvas bag for rear rack
10-black painted foot pegs and mounts instead of silver to match motor
11-headlight protector
12-Alaskan leather seat pad
13- Dual Fiamm Horns

Yet to be
1- Elf Pegs
2- amber turn signals
3-Upgraded headlight
4- Tinted windsheild

[Mar]

'94 K75:

BMW tall windshield
BMW heated grips
Crash bars
Motolights
BMW police auxillary brake lights
Hyper-lites
Marsee tank bag
BMW side cases
Kathy's bag liners
Aeorstich tank panniers
Radio Shack thermometer
BMW luggage rack
Deer whistles (they've been removed)

'03 R1150R:

BMW touring windshield
Laminar LIp
Sargent proprietary saddle
Moto-Techniques bar raisers
Throttlemeister
Motolights
Wunderlich thermometer
Red anodized gas portal bolts
ZTechnik carbon fiber tank protector
Accessory socket (not standard on the '03)
BMW police auxillary brake lights
Cylinder head protectors
BMW luggage rack
BMW side cases
Kathy's bag liners
BMW "aluminum look" pillion seat replacement plate
Marsee 20 liter tank bag

[R90S]

I worked over my '81 R80GS pretty well:

[alien_hitchhiker]

R90S, Bee-utiful !!!!!! DANG!

Tell us about it

& show us more, please.

[R90S]

Here's the before:

And the photo album:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=e0gbqhj.y9vz7wf&x=0&y=o1g2g9

[kbasa]

:jawdrop :jawdrop :jawdrop


That's astoundingly beautiful.

[wanderer]

:heart :heart :heart

[Colonel]

Training Wheels, Headlight modulator, Rear and Side LED lights, Chrome Bumper, 4.2 Aux fuel tank, Arm rest, Top tour rack, Chrome trim, Trailer hitch, and some custom built low highway pegs.

I tried to send a picture of my 2005 K1200LT Hannigan Trike, but was unable.

[RandallIsland]

I worked over my '81 R80GS pretty well:

My friend, you have helped kindle the flame I needed under my arse to get moving on my own projects,

Your project was truly, magnificent work.
Cheers!

[SCQTT]

Stock rocks!

If Hans & Fritz would have wanted me to have pink streamers on the grips they would have put them on there.

Sometimes I see bikes with so many aftermarket parts the person could have just bought a second bike instead.

I do have a SS brake line on the front of my 03 GS, but the dang thing still barely stops.

[alien_hitchhiker]

Oh yeah - I'm excited!

My latest functional mod: a piece of black electrical tape approximately 1/2" x 1" plastered over my ABS warning lights. Hey, it works - the red flashing lights are gone now.

Steve

[eddie]

Shotly after getting my 03GT I realized I needed a radar detector.Bought a Passport 8500 and a HARD unit,after that some moto lights and an Alaska Leather sheepskin.That's all I've found I need,I love my GT.

[Stuff2C]

Oh yeah - I'm excited!

My latest functional mod: a piece of black electrical tape approximately 1/2" x 1" plastered over my ABS warning lights. Hey, it works - the red flashing lights are gone now.

Steve

Man that's a great idea! I have a headlight lite on my Duc that neeeds to go away. THANKS! :D

[manicmechanic]

Just put Spiegler brake lines on the GS, and Progressive fork springs and an Omega 400 watt charging system on the /6. It sure is nice to be able to run the Gerbins liner, the driving lights, have the high beam on, and still charge the battery.

[mullerjd1]

On my 05 R1100S BCR: Stainless lines, removed cat converter, clear brake light with LED, LED reart signals, CF hugger, and wave rotors.

K75C: Stainless lines, belly pan, rear shock, saddle bags, Corbin seat, rear trunk from an 1100LT, and a Laminar Lip

[pedrocasper]

Great thread...

K75 -
1/4 Fairing
Gunfighter Corbin Seat
Removed rear fender/lic. plate assembly
MAC exhaust
flat track handle bars
K&N air filters
EBC brake pads
Header tape

84 R100 -
R90 fairing
short/flat track handle bars
aftermarket cafe seat and cowling
new rear break
EPCO Sport mufflers
K&N air filters
header tape
new paint job
Avon rubber

[alien_hitchhiker]

Petey, sounds like a couple of interesting bikes. Got any pics? I'd love to see 'em.

Thanks!

[pedrocasper]

The pictures are on other threads in this forum. The R100 is at the following link: I have added some extras since this picture was taken in November.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2140&page=19&pp=15
(Airhead/Picture of bike/19th page)

The K-75 is can be found at:
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1785&page=21&pp=15 (Campfire/Picture of Mug (last page).

Note: My daughter sitting on the k-75 is the best modification of them all!

[pj1150r]

02 r1150r-bmw touring ws,wonderlich barbacks,system cases,luggage rack(bmw-useless),hyperlite brake light. love it!!

[mrich12000]

Thanks for all the neat thought for gear :clap

[henzilla]

I mildly modified the wheels & chassis on my 2000RT to lower the center of gravity & improve handling. (See attached pic) Power seems to be down a bit. Any ideas to boost power would be appreciated.
Steve

Here is a mod for that picture you sent earlier

[henzilla]

05 1200RT & 02 R1150R's

Minor mods on the RT and one of the R's
Moto Lites
Hyper Lites
turn signal running lights
Clear signals on both
Jet-hot header coating
Autocomm
Wunderlich engine guards- on RT and red R
BMW cylinder guards on all
fatfoot or feet!
Touratech (?)grill guards behind the openings of radiators -both
Touratech tail bags for day runs/Givi topcase for full load -RT or R
GS handguards - R
GPS/ Radar- either w/ RAM setups
front fender extenders

We don't have enough space for the '06 Softail's list! :banghead

[OfficerImpersonator]

'92 K75S came with a ripped Corbin, Staintune exhaust, & Performance rear shock.

Since taking possession, I've added:

PIAA 1100x fork-mount driving lights
Heated grips
Aeroflow windscreen
New Corbin Gunfighter saddle
Replaced after-market mirrors with new stock mirrors
New side stand
Kisan headlight modulator
Hyper-lite rear brake enhancement
Dual FIAMM horns (one high tone, one low tone)
New radiator and fan
Accessory plug

I've also replaced various screws, nuts, bolts, clips and other hardware that have fallen off over the past 16 years the bike has been around.

I tried adding "bar backs" but discovered I'd also need a new front brake line. Decided I didn't want bar backs that badly so I returned them. Since then I've gotten used to the "stock" riding position and am very comfortable on the bike.http://dvandkq.net/images/20061231-001.jpg

[lionlady]

Lets see, '04 R1150R Rockster 80th Anniversary Edition

In order:
Centerstand
OEM windscreen
Hyperlites auxillary brake lights
Sargeant seat (used)
BMW luggage rack (used)
BMW sidecases (used)
Auxillary power socket at handlebars, custom install
Autocom Pro-7 Sport comm system, hardwired
PIAA 001 fog lights - custom install
K&N air filter
Stebel Nautilus Compact horn
Ohlins shocks
GS handguards

P

[mistercindy]

Not many:

- Sargent front saddle
- Aeroflow screen
- OEM hardbags
- Marsee 15 ltr teardrop tankbag (not really a modification, I know)

[Sidmariner]

On the '86 RS: Kisan headlight modulator, hidden garage door opener, Corbin seat, top box, tank bag, RAM mounts, complete repaint, SS fastener kit, stick-on thermometer;

On the '93 1100LT: PIAA driving lights, Kuryakin fork lights, Kisan headlight modulator, Corbin seat, hidden garage door opener, LED indicator lights, RAM mounts, tank bag, Armed Guard alarm system with perimeter sensor and tilt alarm, System Case reflective tape kit, SS fastener kit, stick-on thermometer;

On the '02 RS: Moto-lights, fog lights on EZY Bracket, Kisan headlight modulator, PIAA H3 and H7 bulbs, Gizmo Mill "Brake" light, self-modified seat bracket, tank bag and electrification kit, System Case reflective tape kit, oversize system case lids, accessory shelf, GS mirrors, engine guards, Autocomm Pro 1, Garmin Quest 2 (Ugh!), RAM mounts, Sirius satellite radio, Fenda-extenda, SS fastener kit, stick-on thermometer.

And on me: Savanna 2 jacket and pants, Schuberth helmet, BMW Gortex boots.

[rmaddoxx]

I purchased an '04 RTL in March. So far I have:

Ohlins Shocks
Bar Backs
Throttlemeister
Autocom W/phone, gps and GMRS
Givi 52 with toprack and backrest pad
Wheelin TIR3 brake light
Garmin GPS
3 Function Meter
Big Mak Tank Bag
Peg Lowering Kit
Passenger Peg Lowering Kit
Sargent Low Seat
HID headlight conversion
Cee Bailey’s Headlight Protector
Motolights with 50W conversion
Powerlet Adaptors
Mirror Cables
New Odessey Battery
New Marathon Tires
BMW Logo Valve Caps
Bushtec Trailer Hitch
2 Bros complete system. (Took back off though….)

What I have determined is that owning a BMW is kind of like owning a boat. You just seem to throw money at it for some reason.

On a side note, I hate the Sargent seat. The 2 Bros pipe is stupid loud. The HID conversion is awesome. The motolights where awesome until I did the HID conversion and now they sort of dissapear in the headlights output. And I do not like the Ohlins as much as I liked the Wilbers on my last bike due to a more abrupt response on sharp bumps. But, they where cheaper....

[Bullfrog]

Well, I've only added the BMW Panniers, Tank Bag and Touratech's CANBus Helper. I removed the crossbar and padding from the handlebars.

BUT, and most importantly, I've added miles, smiles and dirt.:brad :brad :brad

[peter_j_r1200gs]

06 1200gs
jesse luggage
piaa 510 lights
touratech tank bag
bmw front fender guard
touratech extra fuel holder
touratech cross bar
hepco becker crash bars
gps
bunch of touratech little goodies(frame guards etc.)
and some dirt and mud for eye an eye catching appearance

[JimVonBaden1]

New start:

2005 R1200GS

Corbin, then Mayer, then Sargent seats.
Verholen then ROX barbacks.
H&B Crash Bars.
Motolights.
Hella FF50 driving lights.
Best Rest light mounts.
Centech fuse block.
Cee Baileys then GIVI windscreens.
Fastway Pegs.
SWMototech tank bag mount with Cortech SuperMini bag.
Jesse Saddle Bags.
Garmin 2610 with Ram mounts and custom sun screen.
TT Cockpit cover and back plates.
Custom reflective decals.
JC Whitney Top Case
ROK Straps.
Excell Bag support.
Kaoko throttle lock.
TT Oil Cap.
BRAKE tail light.
Hammerhead shifter.
Custom headlight protector.
TT Beak cover.
Kilda centerstand bashplate.
Cee Baileys Wind Wings.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/R1200GS/01-GS-with-TC-2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/JimVonBaden2000/R1200GS/Side-small.jpg

Jim :brow

[CS15T]

None (1971 R60/5).

[bubbagazoo]

What have I added to my R1200CL? Let's see:

Garmin Quest GPS
Alaska Leather Sheepskin Butt Pad
Icon Urban Tank Bag
MOA Sticker on the windshield
Me with a big freakin' smile

What was added by the previous owner?

Z-Technik luggage rack on the top case
Thermometer on the right side of the dash
Flashing LED brake light
Lots of black reflective tape
Chrome engine and luggage guards
An extra inch of stuff welded onto the side stand to make lifting it off easier.

Do I have a wish list? Yeah, I do. I'm thinking I might want:

Either a Parabellum or Cee Bailey windshield (so far, I'm not a fan of the M shape of the stock windshield)
Bar backs (we'll see how I hold up on a long ride)
Who knows what else.

[SGBoneau]

Purchased my RT used w/20k with the following additions by previous owner:

- Top Case
- Stainless screw set
- Kenwood stereo
- Headlight protector
- Carbon fiber gas cap cover
- Carbon top clamp pad
- Bike cover

I have since added the following:

- Rick Mayer saddles
- Ztechnik GPS mount w/Quest GPS
- Throttlemeister
- Chicane Baja tank bag w/powerlet kit
- Bungie buddy anchors
- Bungee net
- Saddlebag reflective strip kit
- Centech AP-1 auxiliary power fuse panel
- Autocom
- BMW battery charger
- Gerbing heated jacket liner

I plan to eventually get a touring windscreen, still not sure which one to go with.

[Art Jacobson]

Wow, Quigly,

That's a classic post. In a few paragraphs it nails exactly what is wrong with BMW.
Before the flames start let me say that I am a really long-time BMW fan.
I will maintain my BMWMOA membership (#101) to honor my former enthusiasms,

I will probably move from new Beemers to antiques. But I will never again
buy a new one.

Too big, too tall, too expensive to retrofit to ride comfortably if you are
not the size of a Prussian Grenadier Guard.

Look through posts here and see the bikes that are suggested for the
vertically impaired: The Cruiser and the F650CS...neither bike is made
any more! I have owened, in my aging lifetime, seven BMWs (some
hacked, some solo) but the most recent Beemers are an F650CS and
my recently hacked 1990 K75.

I owned a Harley once...an flhtc... and it was pefectly comfortable and
dead reliable until it was stolen. Never Owned a Beemer that was as
easy to do 700 mile days on.

'gards to all

Art

[R90S]

huh?

[SCQTT]

I ride them bone stock (well OK, my 93 GS has a steel braided brake line)

A lot of you seem to have another motorcycle, at least dollar wise, added in the form of accessories to your machine. Yes my seat can get uncomfortable, so I just swing home and pick a different bike, problem solved,


I was thinking about buying a Road King earlier this year. I was going to make sure it was a really rare one. I wasn't going to bolt on a buch of chrome doodads. See many stock HD's?

[alien_hitchhiker]

What mods have I made? Let's see...

- Iron Rocks tucked & rolled ostrich (faux) seat
- Stiff Chrome forward pegs
-- Straight Shotz shotgun pipes - the "sawed off" model, good for 120 decibels
- Bad Azz leather mud flaps with silver conchos
- Hot Rodz fringed saddle bags
- House of Hog ape hangers
- Chrome Nation front and rear fender guards

Wait...wrong forum :bolt

[theLuz]

Next bike, next year: K1200GT

I did that. I'm happy as a pig (so far). I sold a K1100LT and an R1150GS Adventure to get the new GT. Go for it.:usa

[bmdubyou]

What mods have I made? Let's see...

- Iron Rocks tucked & rolled ostrich (faux) seat
- Stiff Chrome forward pegs
-- Straight Shotz shotgun pipes - the "sawed off" model, good for 120 decibels
- Bad Azz leather mud flaps with silver conchos
- Hot Rodz fringed saddle bags
- House of Hog ape hangers
- Chrome Nation front and rear fender guards

Wait...wrong forum :bolt


that was hilarious

[Herleman]

I added PIAA lights, GIVI bags and a Garmin 2630 to my F800. Does that count?

[wezul]

I added PIAA lights, GIVI bags and a Garmin 2630 to my F800. Does that count?

Oh nice! Got any pics? How did you mount the PIAA's and Garmin?

Oh and uh . . . . Cee Bailey headlamp shield on my R12RT *hangin' my head*

[Herleman]

I have a couple of pictures :wow

[henzilla]

added these Wunderlich deflectors to the RT before Asheville. Had them ordered prior to last winter and finally arrived a week before trip. They actually kept the rain off my hands and a few bug hits were deflected. I cannot wait until next winter to see how they help w/heated grips.
also on this page are the fold up hiway pegs I got for my 50th...A nice option for the long trips!
And lastly , the '02 K1200RS mirrors I put on last nite after riding with a clubmenber who could see me behind him on his '05

http://henzilla.smugmug.com/gallery/2998912#162617665

[tdomek]

When I picked up "Maureen", an '04 RT, from the previous owner, the only non-stock items with the bike were an Odyssey battery, a throttle rocker and a saddle bag helmet lock.

I have discarded the throttle rocker and the helmet lock-hook-thing and added:

Bobs Wrist Rest
Helmet lanyard with padlock
Chicane Baja XL tank bag
Garmin c330 GPS
RAM mount, arm and cradle for GPS
Saddle bag liners (off EBay, don't remember the brand)
Diamond plate steel side stand disk with lanyard
Bungee Buddies (not yet mounted)
Roadgear digital tire pressure gauge/tread depth gauge (rally door prize)
New Metzler front tire when needed (also rally door prize, thanks Jim at Neds!)

Some other farkles are on my wish list, but I am going to refrain from further purchases until the National.
I need an excuse to troll the vendors, don't I? ;)

[wezul]

I have a couple of pictures :wow

Nice, I like the blue. I'm considering a GPS for my ST, maybe you could send me a few more details on the PIAA's and Garmin via a PM ?

[cruisin]

. . . So finally, my question. What different modifications have you guys/gals done to your bikes? . . .


hmmmmmmmm, not much really--yeah right!

2000 R1200C:

1) 22" BMW touring windscreen
2) Parabellum lower wind deflectors
3) custom driver seat
4) custom flip-up backrest/passenger seat
5) custom two-tone blue paint
6) 20W halogen front driving lights
7) 10W halogen rear running lights
8) independant switches and relays for front & rear running lights
9) flashing LED brake lights
9) PIAA H-4 headlight bulb
10) side marker lights front and rear
11) new chrome rims to replace pitted ones
12) polished front forks
13) drilled baffles for lower (not louder) sound
14) black ceramic powder-coat on headers & mufflers
15) chromed heat guards on mufflers
16) enlarged air intake tube
17) K & N air filter
18) easy on/off luggage rack
19) top-case from R1100RT
20) Marsee tear-drop tank bag
21) over-sized touring bags (in addition to original small bags)
22) re-enforced turn signals internally to prevent breaking & dangling

guess that's it for the cruiser :brow

1998 R1100RT:

1) 55W halogen front driving lights
2) 20W halogen rear running lights
3) red LED running lights mounted inside rear turn signals
4) flashing red LED brake lights also inside rear tail light unit behind clear windows
5) two additional incandescent bulbs on each side of OEM tail light
6) 17" K-bike rear rim
7) lowered Ohlins shocks
8) custom lower driver's seat
9) custom large passenger seat
10) modified height adjustment mechanism to lower even more
11) modified pins on side panels w/stainless steel to avoid breaks and loss of panel
12) Parabelum +4+4 windscreen with 1.5 cut off top
13) OEM windscreen cut down 1" off top & 1" off each side for summer screen
14) custom side wind deflectors between windscreen and mirrors
15) custom lower wind deflectors to protect feet in winter
16) adapters to use cruiser bags on RT (both sizes)
17) shortened side stand w/big foot bottom plate
18) lengthened center stand lifting lever
19) passenger foot peg lowering bars
20) 15" x 30" cargo rack for camping gear
21) easy on/off passenger backrest

1979 R80:

nothin' yet but I've just had it a couple of months and it's not running yet.

[Picinisco]

Pep Boys 55w lights
Homemade light bracket up front.
Throttle lock housing and screw.
Throttle Rocker
XM Radio.
Radio Shack Headphone Amp
Home made bracket for XM Radio, Antenna and Amp
Fuse panel direct from battery

[cruisincruzan]

2006 RT
Custom paint
Mayer rider and passenger seats
Touratech bars (replaced Wunderlichs)
Highway pegs
Custom mount and floorboards for passenger
CitKit Boss fuse block
HID low beams
HID Hella driving lights
Overwattage high beam
Hyperlights brake lights on license bracket and a set mounted on the top case
Hyperlights turn signals under the mirrors
Z tecknic windshield, replaced a CeeBailey
Gadget Guy mount with Garmin GPS, Valentine 1, EZ Pass and XM connected via an Autocom Super Pro (also an Ipod Nano)
Enhanced Tool Kit
Touratech tank bag
Footpeg lowering kit for rider
Handlebar risers
BMW and regular power outlets
Bike lifting handle
Kenwood FreeTalk for bike to bike with a second PTT switch wired into the main one so that my wife has her own PTT (despite being told by autocom this couldn't be done)
Touratech adjustable gear shift (this should be standard)
Enlarged brake pedal
Bakup backrest
Fender extensions front and rear

My kids are worried that I may have run out of things to do to this bike.

[rmarkr]

There are a few things that many owners seem to do that BMW should take note of:
Seats
Enhanced lighting
Side stand feet
Handle bar adjustments
Comm systems.
Mounting system for other electronics


I find the handle bar issue very frustrating - just cannot get them to be comfortable - now bought 3 at +/- $90 a pop. I would suggest an adjustable bar of some kind.

:blah

[RJM2096]

Here is our R1100RT project

www.cyclecranks.com/BMW_R1100RT.html

Chrome
Lights
Sound system
highway pegs
Peg lowering
Seats

[tkbaker4]

also on this page are the fold up hiway pegs I got for my 50th...A nice option for the long trips!

http://henzilla.smugmug.com/gallery/2998912#162617665

Steve, I really like those highway pegs!
Where did you find them?
Tom