AndyS Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Has anyone fitted the BMW Weather protection kit (see http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=56209&diagram=46_1708&partnumber=46638548482) fiche # 46-1708 If so, do you have any hints and tips on fitting it? Any instructions that came with it etc? Thanks Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Andy, any pictures out there of the parts installed? Didn't know they even existed. Pat Link to comment
AndyS Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hi Pat, Take a look at the thread I started on another forum, there you will find pictures: https://1200rt.com/index.php?topic=3596.0 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks Andy, again never knew those parts existed. Looks like they would help keep road spray off your legs & boots! Pat Link to comment
AndyS Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well they are certainly appreciated by some of the UK police force! Link to comment
Rob L Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I would guess that the hardware could be purchased locally for much less than BMW is charging. The nuts, bolts, and washers total over $61! Link to comment
AndyS Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) You're possibly right. however, the bolts are BMW's shouldered bolts - like the rest of the fairing bolts. My BMW dealer gave me an acceptable discount. . Edited November 22, 2017 by AndyS Link to comment
AndyS Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Well thanks to all of you. The kit all fitted perfectly and with the photographs and SweRT's pdf provided on the R1200RT forum it was a doddle. Now when I get out in the rain, I will give you feedback as to if I think it is worth it. So far, I think they are worth paying more than the alternative ones that are available because of the fit, finish and integration. Link to comment
Rob L Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I would like to see some pics. Thanks! Link to comment
TJRL Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Has anyone fitted the BMW Weather protection kit (see http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=56209&diagram=46_1708&partnumber=46638548482) fiche # 46-1708 If so, do you have any hints and tips on fitting it? Any instructions that came with it etc? Thanks I fitted these bits to my RT a year back and they are really good, just cannot work out why they are not fitted to every bike. The weight and cost savings must be very small. I cannot remember if they can with instructions but I think they may have, anyway fitting was not difficult but was a bit fiddly. Hope this helps. Link to comment
roadriderg Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I just installed the front section on mine. Looks pretty good. I will note that this kit is standard on the r1200rt police. Link to comment
AndyS Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 Yep, very pleased with mine. Link to comment
MichelD Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I have a front section kit in the garage... waiting warmers days to install. Link to comment
AndyS Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 Surely it's NOW that you should be fitting it. Link to comment
MichelD Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Garage not heated... -15 today.... waiting for April. Link to comment
APDDave Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I have a standard civilian model RT and also have a 2016 RT-P that came with the kit installed on it. I can tell a big difference when it is raining with the amount of road spray and water on my feet and lower legs. I have been meaning to get the kit and install it on my other bike as well. Link to comment
strataj Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 How does he kit effect air flow? Riding is summer is my real question. Jay Link to comment
AndyS Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 It does not affect air flow in any negative way. It was designed by BMW for the BMW R1200RTW. It has a positive effect on airflow because it reduces turbulence around the shin and ankle are of both the rider and the pillion. Link to comment
sebjones906 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 For winter and rain protection on my 2007 R1200 rt I bought these several years ago. http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/8600375-377.html I give them an A+ for keeping your feet dry and diverting cold air. Easy to R&R when it warms up. I leave the brackets on all year long. I also added these http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/8600312-373.html to divert air off the arms. I give them a C+ when used with a stack windscreen. I think they are designed to work perfectly with the Marathon windscreen. It is wider and fills in the gap. I might buy the marathon screen this year. Very easy to install (ten minutes) if you leave the bracket in place all year long. Link to comment
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