TEWKS Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Function & Sparkle? Probably not but heck, they're gonna look slick on the RT. Darn winter is getting expensive! Pat Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Pretty, but function? Does it count if the OEM valve cover cost less to replace? Actually, I have no idea. But I bet the CF isn't cheap. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 $90 bucks each. Probably a little cheaper than the OEM but you'll still hear a grown man cry if I drop it! Pat Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 That's a bit cheaper than I was expecting. I thought the minimum price for anything carbon fiber was $100. Maybe that's just for bicycles. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Not the best pic but you get the idea. BTW, they are from a company called R&G Racing if anybody would like to know. Or, if you wish, you could tell me they look like shite and I should just go away! You can buy them direct or Revzilla carries them, too. Pat Link to comment
terryofperry Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That's really beautiful Pat. Terry Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks Terry! I've got three more things I'd like to do before I call her done. A Sargent seat and a Cee Baileys sport shield, also the graphics package from the 2015 RT. Still not sure if the graphics are available though. Pat Link to comment
Big Kev Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I too have the Quartz blue and have just fitted the chrome pannier strips. They do look nice and compliment the front chrome strips on the fairing Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Been told and I could probably confirm on my GPS that the Quartz blue is the fastest color. And heck, if not, we do have an instant classic RT. It being a one year color and all! Pat Link to comment
DMilan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't like the look of the blue RT. Haven't from the start. Old man's color... I'm 59.. I should know, or at least, i'm learning fast However The black wheels make all the difference... looks very nice... adds an edge to it. Now, to just get rid of the chrome badge elements and muffler. ugh... I just purchased a 2014 buyback special. It's ebony (Rootbeer) In my minds eye, looks so much nicer without the CHROME MUFFLER. d'milan Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 bike looks great Pat, my 06' is jealous. Link to comment
Alfred02 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It melds in nicely with the black wheels. So, yep.....nice, it suits now. Link to comment
narcosis Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I've got three more things I'd like to do before I call her done. A Sargent seat... Hey Pat, any prior experience with Sargent seats? Since RDL apparently doesn't want my business I put my name on Sargent's pre-order list because it looked like a good option. Just wondering why you decided to go with them. Thanks, Ken Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks guys! Ken I have a Sargent on a GS and had one on a prior RT. My honest opinion, Russell makes a more comfortable seat, but, Sargent makes a better looking seat. A bit vain? Yeah maybe. As most have heard though, the Russell will jack you up a bit and unfortunately, i'm not getting any taller as I age. I did a seven thousand mile ride with the Sargent/GS combo and was reasonably comfortable. That should be good enough for the RT. 5000 Posts! Wow! Pat Link to comment
AndyS Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Pat I have nothing to say about the covers - take them or leave them - BUT, those wheels are fantastic! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I have nothing to say about the covers - take them or leave them - BUT Andy, they're your homeboys, you gotta give 'em something! http://www.rg-racing.com/default.aspx?pageid=6 Pat Link to comment
beemerboy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Function & Sparkle? Probably not but heck, they're gonna look slick on the RT. Darn winter is getting expensive! Maybe you could get a part time job shoveling snow?? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I may be trading in my shovel for next year. Pat Link to comment
beemerboy Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I may be trading in my shovel for next year. Pat Oh boy, I need one of those!! Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Does the jacket come with it?? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I may be trading in my shovel for next year. Pat Oh boy, I need one of those!! Yep, we all do! Grunt grunt! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Does the jacket come with it?? I would bet they'd throw it in if you didn't negotiate well. Pat Link to comment
Troppo Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I like those covers. the bike looks much better without the bags... Link to comment
DMilan Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I like those covers. the bike looks much better without the bags... I agree... Test rode a 2014 RT, Grey... When i returned from the ride, parked it in front of the dealership... Looked back at it out the front window..(bags were removed for the test ride) must admit, I was a bit smitten by her at that moment. Finally bought a BuyBack special.. Root-beer color. Everything except alarm, central locking and chrome exhaust. I like the look of the bushed stainless muffler much better than the chrome. Got a sreamin' great deal on it... Can't even get it home much less ride it, with the Polar Vortex in full force. d'milan Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Wit Or Witout, it's all good! Good luck you'll love it! Pat Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I like those covers. the bike looks much better without the bags... I agree... Test rode a 2014 RT, Grey... When i returned from the ride, parked it in front of the dealership... Looked back at it out the front window..(bags were removed for the test ride) must admit, I was a bit smitten by her at that moment. Finally bought a BuyBack special.. Root-beer color. Everything except alarm, central locking and chrome exhaust. I like the look of the bushed stainless muffler much better than the chrome. Got a sreamin' great deal on it... Can't even get it home much less ride it, with the Polar Vortex in full force. d'milan I haven't seen an RT-LC with natural stainless exhaust yet. Could you please post a picture of it? As great looking as the chrome exhaust is, keeping it in shape long term is far from a trivial task. I have no problem with blueing, but "scabbing" on the catalytic converter and those damn black spots just get on my nerves when washing the bike. Link to comment
DMilan Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I like those covers. the bike looks much better without the bags... I agree... Test rode a 2014 RT, Grey... When i returned from the ride, parked it in front of the dealership... Looked back at it out the front window..(bags were removed for the test ride) must admit, I was a bit smitten by her at that moment. Finally bought a BuyBack special.. Root-beer color. Everything except alarm, central locking and chrome exhaust. I like the look of the bushed stainless muffler much better than the chrome. Got a sreamin' great deal on it... Can't even get it home much less ride it, with the Polar Vortex in full force. d'milan I haven't seen an RT-LC with natural stainless exhaust yet. Could you please post a picture of it? As great looking as the chrome exhaust is, keeping it in shape long term is far from a trivial task. I have no problem with blueing, but "scabbing" on the catalytic converter and those damn black spots just get on my nerves when washing the bike. Kakugo, I don't have my bike yet.. It's still at the dealer... ~100 miles away Maybe, if the Polar Vortex recedes someday, I'll be able to get it home. A local on-air meteorologist blamed the Russians... it's cold air from Siberia... ha ha Anyway I was referring to the can, the muffler, not the pipes or catalytic converter. I don't like the look of the chrome muffler as opposed to the brushed stainless muffler. The non-chrome muffler has a finish more like a Remus, Akrapovic(sp?) or the like. Chrome is for Harleys..(humor there) IMO The pipes, whether chrome or stainless both look shoddy as they discolor. The chrome turns a blotchy blue/ purple / gold and the un-chromed stainless turn a blotchy brown/ gold etc.. I'll consider having the pipes (headers and cat) ceramic coated if they look too bad as they age. d'milan Link to comment
Guest Kakugo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I was referring to the can, the muffler, not the pipes or catalytic converter. I don't like the look of the chrome muffler as opposed to the brushed stainless muffler. The non-chrome muffler has a finish more like a Remus, Akrapovic(sp?) or the like. Chrome is for Harleys..(humor there) IMO The pipes, whether chrome or stainless both look shoddy as they discolor. The chrome turns a blotchy blue/ purple / gold and the un-chromed stainless turn a blotchy brown/ gold etc.. I'll consider having the pipes (headers and cat) ceramic coated if they look too bad as they age. d'milan Thanks for replying. I wouldn't have minded the downpipes to be like the ones on my Honda ("natural" stainless steel) for no other reason getting them back to new is as easy as spraying them with OptiGlanz and hosing them down. Link to comment
AZuwere Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Where are you guys getting those black rims? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Where are you guys getting those black rims? Stock rims powder-coated. Mine was done in a gloss black. Had my dealer do the work, pull the front wheel bearings, dismount and mount tires. Job was done here http://goodhues.net/ but sure you'll have a local shop that can do it. Pat Link to comment
Effjay Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Wit Or Witout, it's all good! Good luck you'll love it! Pat Pat, your moto does look stunning but gotta say that combo of painted garage walls, artwork and floor tiles looks very classy! Interested in how those tiles are holding up 'cus they're an interesting alternative to top coating sealed concrete as I've been planning to do. Rather than get off-topic, maybe you'd PM me with what you used and results with moto/cages parked on top? TIA... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks Effjay, not off topic since I posted the pic. Yep, what started out as paint on the wall took me down a ridiculous (for some) road. I used RaceDeck TuffShield on the floor. http://www.racedeck.com/tuffshield-garageflooring.html As far as cleanup goes, a little bit of ammonia and water in a spray bottle and a mop. I probably wouldn't use it for heavy duty mechanic work though, you'd probably scuff the finish moving big things around. After the newness wears off a bit, I may move the toolbox over for an oil change and some light farkling. Truck parking is no prob but the road salt and dirt makes a mess so I leave it outside this time of year. The installation was a snap, child labor laws be damned! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 1 & 3 x 2 on the way from Germany. Anyone good at graphics application? A little research has me leaning towards the hinge method using a piece of tape as a pivot point at the center of the graphic. Realize it's probably not rocket science but methods & suggestions are appreciated. http://parts.bmwoflasvegas.com/a/BMW_2015_R1200RT/_57201_6464716/Stick-on-label/51_0947.html Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Phase one of this project is complete. I'll be taking the bike to the graphics guy on Tue to see if he can make up something for the bags. I still cant believe the graphics for the saddlebags are not available. Subtle but that's what I was going for. Pat Link to comment
strataj Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Phase one of this project is complete. I'll be taking the bike to the graphics guy on Tue to see if he can make up something for the bags. I still cant believe the graphics for the saddlebags are not available. Subtle but that's what I was going for. Pat look here I see part numbers for graphic on the bags http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0A13&mospid=56210&btnr=51_0947&hg=51&fg=30 03 Decor, upper left 1 51148555185 03 Decor, upper right 1 51148555186 04 Decor, lower left 1 51148555187 04 Decor, lower right 1 51148555188 Jay Link to comment
strataj Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 look here I see part numbers for graphic on the bags http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0A13&mospid=56210&btnr=51_0947&hg=51&fg=30 03 Decor, upper left 1 51148555185 03 Decor, upper right 1 51148555186 04 Decor, lower left 1 51148555187 04 Decor, lower right 1 51148555188 Jay Just did a part search at Max http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/PartsSearch.aspx?&searchtype=partnumber&parts=51148555185%0A51148555186%20%0A51148555187%20%0A51148555188%20 They aren't cheap... Part Number Description lb Each 51148555185 DECOR, UPPER LEFT $42.84ADD TO CART 51148555186 DECOR, UPPER RIGHT $42.84ADD TO CART 51148555187 DECOR, LOWER LEFT $39.70ADD TO CART 51148555188 DECOR, LOWER RIGHT $39.70ADD TO CART Jay Link to comment
Kathy R Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bling? Wait about 7-10 years. You haven't seen bling yet. She is adorable, Pat! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks Jay, I'll give Max a ring tomorrow. Seems BMW don't want to sell the bag graphics to Second Wind. Not SW's fault, they tried. Communication between them and BMW on this matter was, let's call it cloudy at best. They're stickers for cripes sake! Ok, damn cool stickers! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bling? Wait about 7-10 years. You haven't seen bling yet. She is adorable, Pat! Thanks Kathy! Yeah she can be, I did say CAN right? BTW, She likes your avatar! Pat Link to comment
Norm LeFevre Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Tewks, I live in NC, where it's pretty humid. Is there any problem with the racedeck holding moisture underneath? It sure looks good. Norm Link to comment
TEWKS Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Tewks, I live in NC, where it's pretty humid. Is there any problem with the racedeck holding moisture underneath? It sure looks good. Norm Thanks! Norm, so far so good, up here. It has channels underneath to allow for air flow and let any moisture escape. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 A little K1600 Sport infusion. I know my drawing _ucks! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 The design came out well enough but it's not made using the same process as the factory piece up front. Too many edges, it may not last. Pat Link to comment
John in VA Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 A little K1600 Sport infusion. Too bad BMW won't paint an RTW that K1600 red color -- I'd buy one tomorrow! Link to comment
mneblett Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 So buy one and get a good local painter to respray the panels. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 A little K1600 Sport infusion. Too bad BMW won't paint an RTW that K1600 red color -- I'd buy one tomorrow! Oh yeah, BMW should definitely put out an RT-S! It would of saved me some time, and probably a few bucks, too. Pat Link to comment
gordiet Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 So buy one and get a good local painter to respray the panels. I bought a blue one instead. GT Link to comment
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