R1200R: how to convert into my beloved R1100RS?

[rclbaker]

Hi there,

 

After 150.000 wonderful km, I traded my near to perfect R1100RS (bought new in 2000, 1st owner, with cases, R1150RS screen, Technoflex shocks, ABS, etc) for an R1200R.

 

Why?

 

I want something new & slightly different. That is - to be honest - the main reason.

Tried an F800ST as well. Excellent, good ergos, and very economical. In Holland you have ample opportunity to test ride. That helps making a choice.

 

I fear that the F is not the bike for the commuting department (did you see the beauty cases?).

Was already clear without test riding...

 

 

As Paul M once pointed out, it should be possible making a sport tourer (European style; so not an RT) out of the R1200R. So, a lower handlebar and a modest screen for instance.

 

Any tips to convert into an RS look-alike?

 

Many thanks,

 

Rob

[Paul Mihalka]

The only thing I can think of is the sport version of the Hannigan Fairing.

 

http://www.hanniganmotorcyclefairings.com/BMWs/R1200R.htm

 

There may be others in Europe I don't know about. The Parabellum Scout fairing I had is more R90S style than R1100RS style.

[AZRTRDR]

All it takes is cash. Lots and lots of it though.

Not much help I know.

[TopazTiger]

I would think a R1200ST would be the perfect bike to stay within the "RS" genre... Do they have them there in the Netherlands?

[SAAB93driver]

There was a guy who grafted the R11RS bodywork onto the R1200R a few years ago.

 

Check out page 20 in November 2008 BMW ON (MOA magazine). It looks pretty darn good - near "factory" quality from the photos.