TOP Five Options On Your R1200R!

[Motorman]

Ok, you have your beautiful new R1200R. What are the top five best BMW
options that you ordered on your new motorcycle? What did you order and
why are your options/accessories the best for you???

Inquiring minds and all that.

Thanks,
Motorman

[mogu83]

In the order of importance (to me): ABS, Saddle bags, center stand, heated grips and the on board computer (could have done without the computer but it's fun to play with and it was on the bike).

[xprof]

For me: ABS, heated grips, center stand, OBC, and touring screen mount (for an aftermarket screen). I would have liked the system cases, but couldn't stomach the price tag...

[websterize]

The safety options — ABS, Automatic Stability Control and Tire Pressure Monitor — were must-haves in my R1200R search earlier this year. Most others are icing.

[daveyator]

Have to say SEAT, windshield, heated grips, BMW cases, ABS. Did I mention seat?!

[TT RDHS]

Have to say SEAT, windshield, heated grips, BMW cases, ABS. Did I mention seat?!

+1

[celticus]

These are roughly in order of importance to me.
BMW Hard Cases, Rick Meyer seat, heated grips, BMW tank bag ( don't know if this fits into the "options" category but I DID have to purchase it separately and I almost never go without it ) ABS, Ilmberger hugger (non BMW I know) , OBC, center stand (although it is still hard for me to think of a center stand as an option).

Mark

[hjsbmw]

center stand
touring shield (didn't like the aftermarket brands I tried)
heated grips
valve cover protectors (don't have the BMW ones though)
case rack with top case (side cases second choice)

I have the side cases but almost never use them. They're a bit overkill for driving to work, and unfortunately I do that more than go on tour
I have the OBC and it's neat, but not a must have.

[mogu83]

What are the top five best BMW options that you ordered on your new motorcycle? Motorman

Non-BMW options (as it seems we're getting into that) would be first a windshield (fairing), GPS,then a seat, then an assortment of BMW and aftermarket engine protection so I can feel a little better about bouncing the bike down dirt roads (usually on the wheels - but you never know). I guess the next big purchase will be shocks.

I use my bike for touring or weekend trips and usually roll something else out for day trips or around town.

[zei220]

For me its: ABS, heated grips, screen, hand guards, OBC. I've also added the panniers, tankbag, and engine guards.

Dave

[Boxer-Lust]

Top 5 Options?
from BMW;
-ABS
-bags
-heated grips
-tall seat
-sportsshield
-trip computer
aftermarket;
-Ohlins
-Staintune system
-oil cooler protector
-plastic valveguards (BMW)
-LED taillight (BMW)
-lower LSL Superbikebar
-steering stops
No bling.All really useful

[TAL2GK]

Top 5 Options?
from BMW;
-ABS
-bags
-heated grips
-tall seat

"Tall seat"?

I'm getting reading to buy one and at 6'1" I could benefit from a taller seat. Is there a "Tall" seat, or is it just the non-short seat? In the catalog, it looked like there was only two seats listed: short and regular.

Thanks!

[Boxer-Lust]

BMW offers 3 regular seats for the R12R + 2 comfort seats...
The regular,the low the tall (regular seat) + 2 aftermarket looking "tractorseats" in regular and tall...
I think the tall seat is a couple inches or cm's taller than the regular one and I like it a lot;more legroom and more cushion...

[nephets]

I'm 6' 1" too - the tall seat made all the difference for comfort to me. I sit on the bike on in the bike.

[johnmnz]

OBC
ABS
Heated Grips
Centre Stand
K1200R Mirrors (+ silicone!)
++ plus
Heated Grips
Cylinder guards
Remus Exhaust
32litre top bag
Zumo 550 GPS &
Beltronics XR Detector - both into Helmet Headset
Panniers (inners)
Ventura 10 litre tail pac
2 X 10mm washers under the sports screen rear screws.
red stripe on the Granite Grey tank - so it keeps up with the black bikes

[xprof]

K1200R Mirrors (+ silicone!)

I've got the mirrors; what's this about silicone?

[Northernbiker]

Bought mine new off the showroom as it was exactly what I wanted. It had the Safety Package - ABS, Stability Control, On Board Computer etc. Not sure but I think all models sold in Canada come with heated grips as standard equipment.

Added sportshield, Touratech risers, and a RKA tankbag. Now I just have to do something about replacing that butt and back killing stock seat!

[red baron]

In my case: ABS, Center stand, Heated grips, High BMW seat, Hand guards, windscreen. Have side bags but use them rarely unless I am going on an extended trip. Otherwise prefer a tailbag.
Peter