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Non-BMW accessories added

  • Cee Bailey's windscreen

    • The CB enhances the look of the 'RS. The craftsmanship is absolutely first rate and its optical clarity is better than the stock windscreen's (look through the windscreen in the pics): it is practically distortion free when the line of sight is normal to the windscreen. I first got the windscreen in a light-gray tint, +2 inches taller and +2 inches wider than stock and it seemed to be effective; however, I sold the +2h/+2w [thanks, Bobo] to buy one that's also in a light gray tint, but +2 inches taller and +4 inches wider instead. The reason for the second purchase is that I'm a wimp when it comes to riding in the cold, and I thought the extra width would provide a little more protection when I ride in the winter; it does.

    A look at the +2h/+4w. Pic 1: How can anyone say that a CB windscreen is not sexy when it arrives dressed in latex? Pic 2: The CB (right; with its latex peeled off) next to the (smaller) stock windscreen. Pics 3--5: Notice the optical clarity when the line of sight is normal to the windscreen.

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    A look at the +2h/+2w. This has a nicer pear shape than the +2h/+4w, the latter of which has straight sides.

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    A look at the mounting hardware.

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  • Bar backs

    • I'm not sure who makes these, for all I did was to ask my dealer to order a set for me; however, I think they mentioned R-A-D. (Contact my dealer to find out positively.) The following pics are of the left bar back, the left bar back with the handle bar in full-lock-left position, and the right bar back in full-lock-right position, respectively; in full-lock positions, the handle bar switches clear the gas tank by about 1/2 inch. I asked my dealer to install them for me because I didn't know if the brake or clutch line would need to be changed for a longer one; as far as I know, neither line needed to be changed.

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    (Sep 1, 2003: I couldn't seem to find the bar backs at the R-A-D Web site, but I did find a set at Cascade BMW.)

  • Oil cooler grill

    • I'm not sure who makes this, for all I did was to ask my dealer to order one for me; however, I think they mentioned Cascade BMW. (Contact my dealer to find out positively.) The following pics are of the oil cooler grill, a close-up of the grill, and a view from the bottom, respectively. My dealer installed it for me at the same time as the bar backs and, as far as I know, no drilling was necessary to fit the grill to the oil cooler.

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  • Rick Mayer Cycle saddle

    • I liked the stock seat and I'd have kept it if my 28" inseam were 2" longer.  My search for a replacement seat was primarily to improve my reach to the ground when stopped or paddling about.  My wife, OTOH, did not like the stock pillion seat at all because she would slide forward whenever I came to a stop, no matter how gently, so a replacement for the pillion was a must. After having read good things about Rick Mayer's saddles, we decided to go with Mayer because he is only a couple of hours from us.

    We are quite happy with our Mayer saddle. My wife says that, hands down, the Mayer pillion is better than the stock: comfortable and no more insecure feeling sliding about (wearing jeans). I find the saddle to be very comfortable and I am looking forward to my first long trip with it.

    I found Mayer to be very responsive and genuinely interested in making a saddle that is comfortable for the individual. And I also found Mayer's after-sale service to be excellent---I had to have some adjustments made to my saddle (painful pressure to my crotch) and Mayer squeezed me in between two ride-in appointments the very next Saturday (and fixed the problem very well).

    Here, you can see Rick Mayer working on my saddle, followed by the fruits of his labor. The workmanship is top notch, IMO, and the Mayers are first-rate folks. My wife and kids joined me at the Mayer ranch when he built my saddle and the kids had a grand time playing with Mayer's son. We very much enjoyed their hospitality.

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    Although Mayer shaved down and narrowed the front portion of the front seat, my reach to the ground is about the same as from the stock seat. The left pic shows me sitting on the stock seat and the right on the Mayer.

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  • Cee Bailey's headlight guard

    • Like its big sister, the Cee Bailey's headlight guard arrived dressed in latex and looks superb unwrapped.

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  • Philips MotoVision headlight bulb

    • For added visibility from the front. I bought the bulb from a local Cycle Gear store.

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  • HyperLites tail light/brake light

    • For added visibility from the rear. To try to hide the wires, four holes were drilled through the rear fender to route the wires to the brake light housing. Only a small bit of wires is visible if one looks low, but they are not too noticeable.

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  • Wilbers suspension

    • After 77931 miles on the original OEM shocks, it was time to change them before they were worn out completely. I had considered Ohlins, Works Performance, and Wilbers, as well as having the stock shocks rebuilt. After comparing prices and hearing only good things about Ted Porter's BeemerShop, I decided to consult Porter. Between Wilbers and Ohlins, both of which the BeemerShop sells, Porter steered me toward Wilbers because of its better quality and customization. And so I settled for a pair of Wilbers built for my weight and sedate riding style. I rode to the BeemerShop for them to install the shocks, and Porter himself checked the sag for me and explained a little about playing with the damping. (I was impressed by Ted Porter's concern for his customers, which I also felt through his employees, from my very first phone call to him to enquire about shocks.) Here's hoping for another 77931 miles on my new suspension!

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