LPOL Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Anybody know why/why not install a GS-type stock bash plate on an 06 RT? Ground clearance issues? Others? Link to comment
GRB60 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Why are you thinking about it? Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I was hoping to see a picture of an RT, with knobbies, table topping over some large dirt hill somewhere..... Link to comment
Don_Eilenberger Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I added one on my '07 R1200R - of course it's not covered in plastic like the RT.. Link to comment
LPOL Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Why are you thinking about it? Was 'down under' exploring the similarities to my GS and noticed that the ENGINE seems quite exposed. Don't plan on riding the RT SERIOUSLY OFF ROAD...but there might be occasions (road repair, detours etc.) where I have no choice but 'hit the gravel' for a few miles. So...it looks like there are the same 4 mounting holes for a nice bash plate like my GS. The more protection the better unless anybody knows of a really good reason NOT to do this. That is, ground clearance or cooling minimized by plate...OR...??? Let me know what you think! Link to comment
RoSPA_man Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Why are you thinking about it? Was 'down under' exploring the similarities to my GS and noticed that the ENGINE seems quite exposed. Don't plan on riding the RT SERIOUSLY OFF ROAD...but there might be occasions (road repair, detours etc.) where I have no choice but 'hit the gravel' for a few miles. So...it looks like there are the same 4 mounting holes for a nice bash plate like my GS. The more protection the better unless anybody knows of a really good reason NOT to do this. That is, ground clearance or cooling minimized by plate...OR...??? Let me know what you think! What do I think? Don't bother...and ride carefully during that .001% of the time you'll be in a position to even potentially damage the sump. As Confucius says "Just because something fits doesn't mean it needs to be fitted!" Link to comment
I812 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I added one on my '07 R1200R - of course it's not covered in plastic like the RT.. Got a pic? Link to comment
Don_Eilenberger Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 What do I think? Don't bother...and ride carefully during that .001% of the time you'll be in a position to even potentially damage the sump. As Confucius says "Just because something fits doesn't mean it needs to be fitted!" I think bother. The reason I have one is - I was riding down a regular two-lane country road. Headed into a nice S curve I usually had some fun in. Just at the entry of the curve I heard a "Spronk!".. and felt the bike jerk a bit. At this point I was already committed to the curve. Then things started getting REAL interesting. At first it felt like a rear flat, only it got worse. Somehow I managed to get the bike around the S curve and off on the shoulder. My right foot immediately got wet from the oil squirting out of the oil filter. After shutdown I was sorta stuck there since the slope of the road didn't let me put the sidestand down, and also precluded jumping off and keeping the bike upright. Plus I'd have to pull my puckered butt off the seat. A good samaritan (who happened to be a Honda rider) who lived across the street crossed over to help me get off the bike, and get the bike off the road. A metal rod had been tossed up by the front tire, wedged between the filter and the sump, and then levered right through the side of the filter when the end of the rod hit the road. That was "Spronk".. and the jerk. Having lived through it - I decided to make certain this could never happen again. So - yeah, I would (and did) put a GS bash plate on my R12R.. Link to comment
Don_Eilenberger Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I added one on my '07 R1200R - of course it's not covered in plastic like the RT.. Got a pic? Sure.. Although the pic was taken for a different reason - seat high comparos.. Link to comment
I812 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If I could get one for my RT, I would. Thanks Don. Steve Link to comment
LPOL Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 And...get one I did! A little more protection is GOOD. Got this one off a GS...works and fits fine. Link to comment
Tano Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've contemplated the same !! Sometimes I forget it's a RT not a GS ooppss !! Found these really nice emailed Ernie my RT as the same bolt pattern underneath as a GS !! Check him out Link to comment
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