BarnRat Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm looking at a 2000 R1100RT-ABS but if I buy it I will not be using it for touring. I just do short rides of 50 miles or less. I really dislike looking through a windshield; I don't mind looking over a short windshield. Can the windshield on this bike be removed? If so, will it really look hideously ugly without it? Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The windshield can easily be removed with 4 screws seen at the front of the shield in the black strips. With the R1100RT, you have to remove those plastic strips first, then the screws are underneath that. It does look pretty weird, but it can be done. I attacked this problem by getting a sport shield from CeeBailey's before they stopped making motorcycle accessories. I'm sure other windshield makers might sell something similar. My Sport shield on my R1100RT below. Sorry for the very old and fuzzy pic. Link to comment
RPG Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The windshield can be removed. Yes, it will look very silly with no shield installed. Consider installing a stock shield which gives you a ton of airflow in the lowest position. Lots of people have stock shields for sale. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 The windshield can easily be removed with 4 screws seen at the front of the shield in the black strips. With the R1100RT, you have to remove those plastic strips first, then the screws are underneath that. It does look pretty weird, but it can be done. I attacked this problem by getting a sport shield from CeeBailey's before they stopped making motorcycle accessories. I'm sure other windshield makers might sell something similar. My Sport shield on my R1100RT below. Sorry for the very old and fuzzy pic. Thanks. Link to comment
dan cata Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The OEM windshield has something like a clear protective layer, that can get yellowish in time. A new windshield might not get you the same discomfort while looking trough it. And in time, you'll get used to it. Dan. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 The windshield can be removed. Yes, it will look very silly with no shield installed. Consider installing a stock shield which gives you a ton of airflow in the lowest position. Lots of people have stock shields for sale. Thanks. Link to comment
AndyS Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 . I really dislike looking through a windshield; I don't mind looking over a short windshield. With the screen in the 'low' position you will not be looking through it, you will look over it. Indeed, really, you should never be looking through the screen. You always have the option to take a 'jig saw' with a suitable plastic blade and trim some off the top. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 The OEM windshield has something like a clear protective layer, that can get yellowish in time. A new windshield might not get you the same discomfort while looking trough it. And in time, you'll get used to it. Dan. I just don't like large windshields that I have to look thru. This is just me, mind you, but it ruins the m/c experience for me. And for the way I ride now, I don't need one. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 . I really dislike looking through a windshield; I don't mind looking over a short windshield. With the screen in the 'low' position you will not be looking through it, you will look over it. Indeed, really, you should never be looking through the screen. You always have the option to take a 'jig saw' with a suitable plastic blade and trim some off the top. Thanks. I didn't know it was adjustable. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Here is the Craigslist listing for the bike . . . https://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2000-bmw-r1100-rt-sport/6471916748.html Link to comment
tallman Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Electric, adjustable on the fly.Before doing anything, use it for a few hundred miles. Experiment with different settings. In cold, wet, etc. a good tool to have. Many change the stock model, many love the OEM. Here is an aftermarket example Link to comment
Michaelr11 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 . I really dislike looking through a windshield; I don't mind looking over a short windshield. With the screen in the 'low' position you will not be looking through it, you will look over it. Indeed, really, you should never be looking through the screen. You always have the option to take a 'jig saw' with a suitable plastic blade and trim some off the top. Thanks. I didn't know it was adjustable. Are you aware that the RT windshield is continuously adjustable using an electric motor to raise and lower the windshield? Green toggle switch on the left handlebar switch cluster. In addition to after-market screens with varying heights and widths, BMW offered three screens. The low screen was the OEM standard screen. In the down position you would just about have to lay on the tank to look through the screen. If you aren't swapping out the screen you have for a shorter screen, you have the option as stated by Andy, cut down the screen you have. RT parts fiche for Windshields Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Here is the Craigslist listing for the bike . . . https://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2000-bmw-r1100-rt-sport/6471916748.html That's about as good as your going to get in an R1100RT. Gorgeous bike. They did get the color wrong though. It's Opal Blue. Link to comment
Tri750 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That's a pretty clean bike. It's surroundings are a good sign as well. It's hard to tell in he pictures, but appears to still have the rubber brake lines , good to ask the owner. It's (to me) a premium price for an 1100, but with low miles, and condition, worth it. The Opal Blue is a good color. Since it's just been serviced, and appears to have good tires, I would just ask the age of the battery and check the date codes on the tires just so you know what's in the future. But I like it . If you are taller, you can get the comfort front seat from bmw that is very good. Get new, a used seat of any brand is someone's cast off , sunbaked seat. Also, raising the front seat bracket with a few flat washers and longer boots levels out your riding position. My '99 RT is the last big bike I'll need and buy. Link to comment
beemerboy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The windshield can easily be removed with 4 screws seen at the front of the shield in the black strips. With the R1100RT, you have to remove those plastic strips first, then the screws are underneath that. It does look pretty weird, but it can be done. I attacked this problem by getting a sport shield from CeeBailey's before they stopped making motorcycle accessories. I'm sure other windshield makers might sell something similar. My Sport shield on my R1100RT below. Sorry for the very old and fuzzy pic. I can vouch for this particular windshield but can add that it looks drop dead sexy on a black RT. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I can vouch for this particular windshield but can add that it looks drop dead sexy on a black RT. Nothing looks bad on a Black RT. Gorgeous bikes! Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thanks for the responses. Good info here . . . Link to comment
beemerboy Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I can vouch for this particular windshield but can add that it looks drop dead sexy on a black RT. Nothing looks bad on a Black RT. Gorgeous bikes! Thank you, thank you very much. Link to comment
Paul De Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 If you really want it out of the way, see if you can weasel a Cee Baily summer short shield from someone. Sadly Cee Baily quit the M/C market late last year. Alternatively find a stock bone yard one you can cut down and if scrapped up sand it smooth and spray paint it. Leave the windshield in the low position and your entire torso will be in the breeze. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Leave the windshield in the low position and your entire torso will be in the breeze. That's what I'm hoping for. As long as I can see over it, I'm happy. Link to comment
BarnRat Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 We've reached a virtual deal so I'm going to go look at and possibly purchase this bike on Sunday morning. It's about an hour's drive. If the bike looks as good in person as it does in photos I will probably bring it home (trailer). I will get it registered on Monday and most likely go for a ride on Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. I will let you know what I think after that. Thanks for the responses. Link to comment
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