Front fender replacement
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Front fender replacement
What other model front fenders will fit on a '04 R1150R? I'm not crazy about the beak and the oil coolers get plenty of air flow. It seems like the beak kicks more wind onto one's chest when riding then a typical fender does. I thought I read a thread that mentioned the RS fender would fit on the R's?
Brett
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Re: Front fender replacement
http://www.whaccessories.com/BMWAccessories.htm
This website has a pretty good looking front fender.
This website has a pretty good looking front fender.
Bryan
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I changed my beak out with another beak of sorts - that from a R1150RS with the added fork leg pieces...
It is a direct bolt on. The inner portion or mudguard is that of a K1200LT.
It is a direct bolt on. The inner portion or mudguard is that of a K1200LT.
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Are those carbon fibre fork sliders? Or is that all part of the front fender?
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Those are carbon fiber fork leg covers/protectors that a friend made for me.
I had my fork legs powder coated black then added the covers/protectors...
Available here: http://www.parecomposites.com/
I had my fork legs powder coated black then added the covers/protectors...
Available here: http://www.parecomposites.com/
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So a rockster or R1150S front fender won't work with the R1150R forks is the impression I'm getting??? Is there anything else across the model line with a fender similar to the S or Rockster that will fit on the R?
Brett
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Right. The r11s and rockster fenders will not fit on an r1150r, but are nearly interchangeable with each other (1100s fender fits on a rockster mostly, with a little play, i believe).duegi wrote:So a rockster or R1150S front fender won't work with the R1150R forks is the impression I'm getting??? Is there anything else across the model line with a fender similar to the S or Rockster that will fit on the R?
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The front fender from the K12RS will also bolt right on...Is there anything else across the model line with a fender similar to the S or Rockster that will fit on the R?
There should be some images on this site as I recall seeing them.
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I changed mine in 2003 or so. I think its a K12000S (or RS?) Picture are lo-res - sorry.
<<Edit>>Took a better pic.
<<Edit>>Took a better pic.
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Most excellent, I've got one coming as we exchange info. It's off an '04 K12RS and just happens to match what's on your R bike, thanks for the pics as you confirm what I was expecting the bike to look like with the alternate fender. What did you use for the rear 1/2? The existing R fender that was on the moto?
Brett
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Yes - the rear half is stock. You are left with a cast cross bracket when you take the beak off. As you can see in the upper photo, I used to have a little plate attached to it (expressing my incredibly wise and insightful political views) That has since been deleted and only the cast bracket remains. (bottom pic)
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Re: Front fender replacement
So I now have a Black Fender from a 2004 K1200RS and it will fit, what I lack is the correct bolts to install it. does anyone know what I need? The existing beak bolts are of no help.
Thanks in Advance
Thanks in Advance
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I'm fairly sure if you take one of the beak mounting bolts they should fit into the mounting points for the K bike fender. I don't remember the lengths off the top of my head but you'd find what you need at any hardware store. I'd recommend something out of stainless steel. Perhaps a washer under the head of the bolt to spread the load on the fender mounting point. Maybe some blue loc-tite to ease your mind about the bolts coming loose.
Brett
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If you're screwing stainless into aluminum or vice-versa I'd use some anti-sieze compound to prevent galvanic corrosion. Don't know if it is entirely necessary but it's always better to be safe than sorry when joining dissimilar metals.duegi wrote:I'm fairly sure if you take one of the beak mounting bolts they should fit into the mounting points for the K bike fender. I don't remember the lengths off the top of my head but you'd find what you need at any hardware store. I'd recommend something out of stainless steel. Perhaps a washer under the head of the bolt to spread the load on the fender mounting point. Maybe some blue loc-tite to ease your mind about the bolts coming loose.
I like the K12RS replacement fender as well. The beak matches the lines better but still not my favorite.
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What year? Is it a direct bolt-on as well? I like the extended rear fender. Think it might help control water a little better. Have you noticed that it helps or do you just like the look?rivi7777 wrote:The inner portion or mudguard is that of a K1200LT.
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2004 BMW Rockster
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Just done the swap with a k1200rs mudguard. The beak's bolts are quite long and go through some mounts that are a cast part of the front forks. Did you hacksaw those off?