RT-Flyer Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I had contacted both Suburban Machinery and Creative Concepts to find out if their peg lower kits would work on the 2014 RT's. Creative concepts said no but that they had not attempted an install to date. Suburban answered back "Yes" almost immediately that the DL3 kit for the 2005 thru 2013 RT's would fit the 2014's, was skeptical with the quick response they gave with no additional information. My only complaints with the 2014 RT so far is with the Ergo's for all day touring. I'm 5'11" with a 31" inseam with a bad back, 3 degrees of forward lean with the angles in my hips and knees was making anything beyond a hour and a half just plain hard. No bar backs are available at this time with the new one piece steering head on the 2014 RT so I m trying to open my legs up without having to raise the seat height. On my 2009 RT I installed the Suburban Risers, and a Russell Day Long seat and ended up with an with a 0 degree lean and about 1" of additional leg room. With the DL 3 kit installed I have the leg room now, planning on a Rick Mayer seat and will try to not raise the seat height much beyond the stock height. The first thought of going with the Russell agin but after talking with Rick he believes that the Russell Spring system is not necessary for riders weighting less than 210 pounds. Full riding gear my weight in under 190. Will install a Bakup next week and hope that will get me in a position that I can do 500+ mile days when needed. I have not repositioned the shifter and Brake lever, they seem just fine as is after I finished the install. The total installation was quick and took only 30 minutes start to finish. The hardest part of the install was getting the spring back into position. I'm sure there is some decrease in ground clearance but I went out and ran my favorite twisties and never felt even close to dragging a peg. This is a nice improvement for me in the new RT's Long Distance a Comfort Factor. Link to comment
Ponch Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I had contacted both Suburban Machinery and Creative Concepts to find out if their peg lower kits would work on the 2014 RT's. Creative concepts said no but that they had not attempted an install to date. Suburban answered back "Yes" almost immediately that the DL3 kit for the 2005 thru 2013 RT's would fit the 2014's, was skeptical with the quick response they gave with no additional information. My only complaints with the 2014 RT so far is with the Ergo's for all day touring. I'm 5'11" with a 31" inseam with a bad back, 3 degrees of forward lean with the angles in my hips and knees was making anything beyond a hour and a half just plain hard. No bar backs are available at this time with the new one piece steering head on the 2014 RT so I m trying to open my legs up without having to raise the seat height. On my 2009 RT I installed the Suburban Risers, and a Russell Day Long seat and ended up with an with a 0 degree lean and about 1" of additional leg room. With the DL 3 kit installed I have the leg room now, planning on a Rick Mayer seat and will try to not raise the seat height much beyond the stock height. The first thought of going with the Russell agin but after talking with Rick he believes that the Russell Spring system is not necessary for riders weighting less than 210 pounds. Full riding gear my weight in under 190. Will install a Bakup next week and hope that will get me in a position that I can do 500+ mile days when needed. I have not repositioned the shifter and Brake lever, they seem just fine as is after I finished the install. The total installation was quick and took only 30 minutes start to finish. The hardest part of the install was getting the spring back into position. I'm sure there is some decrease in ground clearance but I went out and ran my favorite twisties and never felt even close to dragging a peg. This is a nice improvement for me in the new RT's Long Distance a Comfort Factor. There's a thread in the BMWLT RT Forum about Rick. Seems he's incognito and left people in the lurch. Not good for business. Link to comment
kltk165 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Don't mean to take this off the topic at hand, but, I didn't have a good experience with Rick. Might wanna check out the thread mentioned above and choose accordingly. Now, back to the topic at hand.... Link to comment
RT-Flyer Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Don't mean to take this off the topic at hand, but, I didn't have a good experience with Rick. Might wanna check out the thread mentioned above and choose accordingly. Now, back to the topic at hand.... Understand ... Did talk with him recently ... Have read the thread ... Plan on a drive in fitting... Understand he only work Thursdays thru Saturday and handles drive ins on Thursdays and Saturdays by appointment only. Saw the seat he just did for the new 2014 RT after I talked with him ... Nice. If there is an issue when I'm there I can always change and go up the road to Russell about 60 miles or so. Link to comment
Ponch Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Don't mean to take this off the topic at hand, but, I didn't have a good experience with Rick. Might wanna check out the thread mentioned above and choose accordingly. Now, back to the topic at hand.... Understand ... Did talk with him recently ... Have read the thread ... Plan on a drive in fitting... Understand he only work Thursdays thru Saturday and handles drive ins on Thursdays and Saturdays by appointment only. Saw the seat he just did for the new 2014 RT after I talked with him ... Nice. If there is an issue when I'm there I can always change and go up the road to Russell about 60 miles or so. I am sure he makes great seats and is a great guy, but he really needs to deal with it. It'll be better for his business if he does. The funny thing is, he's worked on some people's stuff yet ignored others for weeks or even months. Makes one wonder. If it were my money, I'd probably go elsewhere. Link to comment
Skywagon Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Rt..noticed the same thing...we are about the same height, but Im not as trim as you The 2014 RT so far lacks long distance capability for me. I came off of a Russell on prior bike, but really didn't want the tractor seat look again. I loved the seat for comfort, but thing it would perhaps spoil the lines of the new bike...but something has to change. So if I read your post right, you DID insatll the suburban peg extenders and they worked? Where did you see a Mayer seat for the 14? Thanks, Link to comment
RT-Flyer Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Rt..noticed the same thing...we are about the same height, but Im not as trim as you The 2014 RT so far lacks long distance capability for me. I came off of a Russell on prior bike, but really didn't want the tractor seat look again. I loved the seat for comfort, but thing it would perhaps spoil the lines of the new bike...but something has to change. So if I read your post right, you DID insatll the suburban peg extenders and they worked? Where did you see a Mayer seat for the 14? Thanks, I installed a newly purchased DL3 kit from Suburban Machinery, Our bike setup is the same and I am 5'11" with size 10 shoe. The DL3 kit worked as advertised, using cycle - ergo.com my numbers stock were as follows; Knees 85 degrees Hips 87 degrees After Install; Knees 92 degrees Hips. 92 degrees That's a very noticeable difference and just the first step of fitting process. I saw the new 2014 RT seat on Rick website, I agree total with your statement about the Russell and the lines of the bike. And everyone I know with a Mayer seat love their seats. Rick also indicated he felt he could do everything need to have a long distance seat and not have to raise the overall seat height. I must say the OEM seat is not great but is light years better than previous RT seats. Im waiting for new handle bars kit to come on line, if and when I sure they will be priced about where aftermarket kits for the GTL, $700.00. What's a guy with a bad back going to do :-) Link to comment
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