Wannbe ???

[BlueByU]

Ok.I am looking at a 2008 r1200rt.But the M/C doesn't have a

radio/stereo.My question is can it be add on and what would be the cost?The other question is on the rear ends that don't have a drain can one be added?

TIA Bob

[randy]

adding a radio is possible. Regardless of how the bike was sold, the radio OEM wiring is on all bikes. however generally I find it more cost effective to purchase a good GPS with XM or a portable radio with FM/AM if that is all you want, and run it into audiocomm or similar item and good stereo ear plugs. Generally cheaper and better quality.

 

Do a google search someone took the rear end off and machined an access hole. There was a write up about it. I could not find the link.

[Boffin]

They all have drains - it is just that some are at the back not the bottom so the FD needs to be unbolted and turned through 90° - an easy task.

 

Andy

[Dave Glen]

Its better to turn the FD 90 degrees even with a bottom drain plug to check the pivot bearing.

BMW doesn't grease the roller bearing in the FD pivot and this chops out the pin (expensive).

Regards

Dave

[BlueByU]

I've done some checking now and had the owner send me what it as on it and I see that it is a bare bones R1200RT.

Thanks Bob

[Indy Dave]

They all have drains - it is just that some are at the back not the bottom so the FD needs to be unbolted and turned through 90° - an easy task.

 

Andy

 

+1 You can drain the FD easily and without issue just as it is.

[Deek]

There are a number of options to add some audio to a non-radio equipped motorcycle. I'm using a J&M "Integratr". It's sort of a radio with an input for AUX, Navigation and some phones. Their are other systems from other companies that do about the same thing, but I cannot remember their names.

[Nesbocaj]

My 2008 has the drain at the bottom.

 

Buy a BT headset, and a Zumo, serves multi-purposes! (and still cheaper)