R 1200 RT - Arm Rests for Pillion

[Danasor]

Hello, new member here.

 

I did try the search tool.

 

I have a '16 r1200rt with a 48 liter trunk. My pillion wants arm rests after seeing a K1600.

 

Please share your knowledge, experience, solutions, and aftermarket ideas. I don't want to have to reinvent the wheel.

 

Thanks!

Dana

 

[tallman]

There is/was a company, made the Strongrak.

online at strongbilt.com

 

link from MOA Marketplace.

But, not with the 48L, separate set

up.

Good luck.

[TEWKS]

If you have this top box, you should be able to retrofit the BMW rests from the Exclusive. The box and rack are the same on both bikes I believe.

 

 

Welcome, you live in a great location!

 

Pat

[tallman]

Thanks, Pat.

Out of the loop.

[TEWKS]

Tim, there may very well be a big gotcha with my theory. But, knowing that I swapped the same top case between the K16 & R12/LC I figure it should work. Probably an expensive prop though!

 

Pat

 

[TEWKS]

Another Possible Option.

 

Pat

[tallman]

Smart.

We used to be inundated by requests for arm rests like the "LT".

 

[Danasor]

Thank you all for the welcome and the links/ideas.

 

I have considered fabricating aluminium rests and attaching them to the 48 liter box, recognizing that they could detach in a crash.

 

Alternately I have thought about making a cradle or frame that attaches to the lower insides of the box, requiring minimal space but adding significant strength.

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks again,

 

Dana