BMW R1200RTLC Upgrades - Accessories for Long Distance Riding
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3 жыл бұрынI’ve loaded my 2016 BMW R1200RT LC/WC for Long Distance Riding: these are upgrades including tips for mounting of RAM Ball location, Accessory Panel, Additional Fuel, Fog Lights and additional Wind protection. This is for long distance motorcycle touring like the Iron Butt. Special Thanks to Dream Machines of TX, Twisted Throttle.com, Tom Lynn at Sierra BMW of NV, Roger at RCU Designs Inc., Kim and Dave at MotoJug USA, my consultants Bradley Smith, Al G. and Honey Sibley, Mitch Gitkind. John Behrendt, Chris Capobianco, Mike Levine, Melvin Soque, R1200RTGuy [KZfaq.com] Phillip Barnes, Sunil Lall, and Paul Petery.
Below are as close to an accurate listing of what accessories I’ve added to my motorcycle and places to purchase them, to the best of my ability.
Correction: my PIAA lights are model 270, and not 720.
Thanks for watching. I hope to see you out there some day!
Dream Machines of Texas, Farmers Branch, TX.
Corbin Leather Rider & Passenger Seat Set -BMW Motorcycle.
Motorcycle Phone GPS Navigation Holder
Wunderlich Accessory Mirrors (43) Wunderlich America Supplemental Mirrors for RT's - KZfaq
Ilium Works R1200RTLC Lowered Passenger Sport board: Sierra BMW Motorcycle (shopbmwmotorcycle.com)
Accessory Shelf. R1200RTW, Part # RCU 00072. RCU R1200RT WC (14-) Accessory Shelf, Sierra BMW, Tom Lynn, Sierra BMW Motorcycle, Lane Sparks, NV/USA.
RCU R1250RT|R1200RT WC (14-) Accessory Shelf - Sierra BMW Motorcycle (shopbmwmotorcycle.com)
ILIUM WORKS R1200 HORIZONTAL HIGHWAY PEGS 19-200
Ilium Works Large Shift Lever Pedal - Sierra BMW Motorcycle (shopbmwmotorcycle.com)
SW Motech Tank Bag with Tank Ring: Twisted Throttle, Exeter, Rhode Island.
EVO Tank Bag Bottom Ring for 12RTLC: Twisted Throttle, Exeter, Rhode Island
RAM Mount Aluminum Mini Motorcycle Mount Angled Base with 9mm Hole & 1 inch Ball, Ebay
RAM Ball mount, Angle Base. Ebay listing. Motorcycle 10mm Hole 1 '' Ball Head Adapter Angled Base Work for RAM Mounts Kits | eBay
RAM Ball Mount: RAP-B-283U 1 inch Ball Composite Ram - Surface Mount: Ebay Listing: RAP-B-238U 1'' Ball Composite Ram Mount Diamond Base Plate
Video Recorder : 1080P Motorcycle DVR Front+Rear View Camera Dash Cam Video Recorder G-Sensor Kit, Ebay Listing: 1080P Motorcycle DVR Front+Rear View Camera Dash Cam Video Recorder G-Sensor Kit | eBay
Garmin Zumo 550 Motorcycle GPS, Ebay Listing, used: Garmin Zumo 550 motorcycle GPS
Sunshade Visor Screen For Garmin Zumo 595LM 395LM 345LM 590LM 660LM 350LM 390... | eBay
Primus Gasoline Bottle, 1.5 L, (x2) Ebay Listing: Primus Gasoline Fuel Bottle 1.5 Liter Emergency Gas/ Petrol Can | eBay
Motojug: Motorcycle Hydration Drink System: MotoJug Hydration System
Ozark 1 Gallon Stainless Steel Jug [Thermocooler]: Walmart.com:
ROCKBROS Bike Trunk Bag Bicycle Rack Rear Carrier Bag Commuter Bike Luggage Bag Pannier with Rain Cover. Amazon.com. Amazon.com
PIAA 270 Lights: 2202772 Lp270 2.75' Led Ion Yellow, [My version are clear/white] Try this listing though for starters: PIAA 2202772 Lp270 2.75' Led Ion Yello | THMotorsports
Denali Light Bracket/ Mount, Twisted Throttle, Rhode Island. DENALI Light Mount | BMW R1200RT '14-'18 & R1250RT '19 (twistedthrottle.com)
Puig Touring CLEAR Windscreen 2019+ BMW R1200/R1250RT & 2011+ BMW K1600 9512W
Silver Engine Guard Crash Bar Protector For BMW R1200RT 2014-2017 2015 2016, Ebay Listing:
Tusk Cold Weather ATV Hand Mitts Universal Hand Warmer Warmers Gauntlets, Ebay Listing
Centech AP-2 Auxiliary Power Fuse Panel plus Relay Wiring Kit, Ebay listing
@briand4000 5 күн бұрын
Some really cool ideas! My '17 RT is just a fantastic bike although long distance riding isn't my forte'. It's a superb commuting machine and I can ride almost all year with the heated grips and Sargent seat. Just went through some minor hell changing out the burned out headlight bulb (put in an LED...MUCH better). Access there is horrible, just FYI, have to remove some side fairing parts.
@jimsoque4380 5 күн бұрын
Thanks Braind! I changed out my front driving light to an LED and then I changed out the left and right high beams to penetrating yellow LED last summer, and in both of those cases I had to get on my knees and reach in with my arm! I’ve upgraded to a Russel Day Long Saddle for my daughter’n me. About to list that Corbin Double Heated Seat For Sale, BMW 12RT ‘14-18, and LD riders will get first preference! Any one interested? Jim
@r12rtpilot Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video. It reminded me of all the accessories, time, and money I spent on turning my R12GSA into an incredible long distance riding machine. I just sold it yesterday and bought a new to me R1250RT. I’m keeping a minimalist point of view for this bike; I found that most of the accessories I bought had limited use for the majority of my rides. Liked and subscribed!
@dwitless 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you truly for this video. I have a 2015 rt and have been trying to figure out how I want to set it up for a long hauler and your set up is pretty much spot on with my thoughts. I have been working on ideas for mounts and a few other accessories. After watching what you have done I now have a solid idea of what I want and need. Thank you one again.
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I’m really glad that I could help out with you set up of your 2015 RTLC. If you need any help in selecting the items, and the link was not provided, please get in touch with me and I’ll see what I can do, hope to see you out there someday on the road, stay safe, Jim
@dwitless 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimsoque4380 It's possible we may see each other in the future. I live in Mobile Alabama but I am retiring in December. So next year I plan on doing a couple of long trips. Deciding on destination is the difficult part because there are so many beautiful places.
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
@@dwitless that’s excellent news David. email me: jsoque@island-retina.Com Or: www.island-retina.com Long Island, Holbrook, New York “We’ll leave the light on”
@weekendstogies4980 5 ай бұрын
Nice setup
@TerraMagnus 4 ай бұрын
Running out of fuel on an R1200RT… that takes some effort! ;)
@jimsoque4380 3 ай бұрын
TM! Yup, it’s happened only to me once on a 500 mile trials run to test the range of my tank! 337 miles after I top drilled bleeder air hole! Hope to see you out there some day🏍️ Jim
@fredzuccarelli 2 жыл бұрын
Nice ride Jim!!!! You gave me some great ideas for my incoming '22 r1250rt......but.....you spent ALOT of money on this beauty and you're riding with cycling gloves?!?! LOL. I'm sure there's a story to that. Ride safe!!!!
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fred! That day was on the warm side, sunny and beautiful during my walk around for all of you and, unless it’s below 50, I like cycling gloves bc I can still handle my electronics, GPS, Waze and music. Do another search and you will find my IBA 2000 Ride 2021, to Iowa City and back, when I used my cycling gloves under handlebar hoods for 49 hours! There’s also a nice plug for Moto Jug on that one and Ive added a Quad Lock now. Hope to see you out there Fred, or perhaps when I make the run for my I80 E2E later this summer! 🤙
@usposandman 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Jim, thanks! Where did you buy the rider floorboards? I can't seem to find them anywhere.
@jimsoque4380 11 ай бұрын
USP! I swear I answered you and many apologies, here is a set on eBay, www.ebay.com/itm/145153064886?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WPEBgYcMQHG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=q_cJHHKOR3G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
@rolyf100 2 жыл бұрын
Would you tell us more about your choice of spare fuel containers. Seems like a good idea.
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Roly and group! Thanks for the note! I did some checking and my specifications were incorrect. The Primus Spare Fuel Bottle is 1.5 Liters, not 1 liter. I carry two of these, and if I went so far to go Bingo on fuel, I could have 3 Liters, or 0.8 Gals, or approx 37-38 miles to get myself out of trouble and find a fuel stop. I found one link and this outfit is from the UK and they advertise on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/253170033251?epid=15015780283&hash=item3af21c2263:g:ZR4AAOSwC6haop6D Of note, in my tool bag/emergency supplies, I also carry a 3/4 inch dia, 5 foot long clear vinyl hose [HomeDepot] to use as a 'gasoline siphon' if I were to encounter any MC rider that needed fuel on the side of the highway, something we should all be prepared to do for our brethren. Thanks for the inquiry Roly and hope to see you out there some day.
@beemrdon52 9 ай бұрын
I've got the exact same bike, color and all..Now I need to change some things. Did you go to either of the Corbin locations to have the seat made? The stock seat seems to be made for big butts. I want a smaller seat, especially in the front. So, is yours a custom?
@jimsoque4380 9 ай бұрын
Hello Beemer Don; As long as I have taught you something new, then my work here is done 🙇♂️🙇♂️🙇♂️
@beemrdon52 9 ай бұрын
@@jimsoque4380 you haven't taught me anything . Unless it's viewing all the mounting points to put more junk on the bike than it already comes with .
@jimsoque4380 9 ай бұрын
It was a joke, I was quoting Blazing Saddles, The Movie.
@ernestolaterza9032 Жыл бұрын
Ciao. I would like to know which model of rockbros bag is that you show. Thanks a lot
@jimsoque4380 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ernesto: here is that link from eBay. Mine is over 2 years old now and the fuel cans stay nice and dry and upright. I have modified one Velcro strap on the bag to attach to my R crash bar, and it now sits snugly on the R passenger hwy footrest. Good Luck and safe riding! www.ebay.com/itm/173820879690?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WDXfYF15Sra&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=q_cJHHKOR3G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
@ernestolaterza9032 Жыл бұрын
@@jimsoque4380 Thanks a lot. Probabily I will contact you in the future in preparing my byke for my journey. Thans again
@jimsoque4380 Жыл бұрын
@@ernestolaterza9032 Long Island, NY, Rte 495 East, Exit 61, South 1 mile, always available Ernesto!
@johnmalenchek6597 7 ай бұрын
How much did all these doodads cost? Most unnecessary. Did enough long distance rides on K1600 to know
@jimsoque4380 7 ай бұрын
Hey John, y’know doesn’t hurt so much if you do it a little at a time. The seat was 2nd hand, about 400, WS 110, Sierra shelf about 130, www.shopbmwmotorcycle.com/ Thanks for looking, and a half great rides with your K1600! Gobble gobble gobble 🦃🦃🦃
@Laventille-trini 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, where can I purchase floor boards for my 2014 R 1200 RT? I would appreciate your imput, thanks .
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric! Thanks for the note and glad I could teach you something! I just did a quick search on Google and eBay has these in Monroe NJ for your 2014 R12RT! These are universal unlike my ilium works: Check them out . www.ebay.com/itm/293794892079
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Here I am again Eric, outfitting the world! This pair of floor boards looks very much like an Ilium but doesn’t say, they are in Post Falls, ID. If $ is not an option, I’d go long! Please let us know how you make out! www.ebay.com/itm/144370018829 See you on the road some day!
@jimsoque4380 11 ай бұрын
Eric: what did you end up getting? I just saw these: www.ebay.com/itm/145153064886?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WPEBgYcMQHG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=q_cJHHKOR3G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
@jimmccrain8423 Жыл бұрын
What model Tank Bag is that?
@jimsoque4380 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim: Thanks for the inquiry, it’s a City Bag from SW Motech, in Everett, RI. Here’s that link: twistedthrottle.com/shop/luggage/tank-bags-accessories/tank-bags/sw-motech-evo-city-tank-bag-w-tank-ring/ It comes with the all important “Tank Ring”, so make sure they know your model and year of bike! Take care and see you out there some day ! Jim S
@32bituser Ай бұрын
LINKS, dammit...
@r12rtpilot 11 ай бұрын
Have you ever run out of fuel without using your fuel cans? I've all over the country, and with a bit of planning I don't see it happening, ever. I found the weight of carrying extra fuel pretty much negated the actual need for fuel ...Of course if you are traveling in North Africa, forget my comments...LOL
@jimsoque4380 11 ай бұрын
Hi RRE, yes I did once in Ohio in the dark. I was relieved at my advanced planning methods! And once I helped out a motorist on the side of the road and he was very grateful!
@barrettbarrett640 2 жыл бұрын
Are you smoking cigarette?
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Barrett: Not in the least!
@georgeconnelly7958 Жыл бұрын
This is a parody! Nobody would do all that nonsense.
@jimsoque4380 Жыл бұрын
I respect any MC rider George, even if you ride just around town!
@thanabalanperumal9107 8 ай бұрын
Unnecessary accessories 😂
@weekendstogies4980 5 ай бұрын
This bike is setup for iron but rides, the accessories make life easier on the road
@jimsoque4380 2 жыл бұрын
Aloha Sandman: thanks for the comment and glad You enjoyed. Just a quick search on eBay for the 12RTLC 14+ shows these: www.ebay.com/itm/133683056650 Hope you get them soon; they will absolutely make your ride complete!
@advasquezsr 9 ай бұрын
what are those things on the outside of your mirrors?
@jimsoque4380 9 ай бұрын
Hey David, Good question! They are a rear facing mirror turn indicators wired to the front turn indicators . When I’m in traffic And want to signal to change lanes, often the car slightly behind you cannot see your intentions because they may be in front of your rear facing turn signal. Having one on the mirror ends let’s them see you intend to change lanes. It’s just one of these with double stick tape as a mount. www.ebay.com/itm/386096389861?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7vmfcwhlqhy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=q_cJHHKOR3G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Inexpensive and will probably save your life one day! Thanks for asking!
@patrickmcmurtry5398 2 ай бұрын
@@jimsoque4380Awesome idea, thank you! BTW, I happen to like the extra accessories you’ve added to your bike, and thanks for sharing! Much appreciated.
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