RE: RS: Need more rider space - 2

In Belgium you can order Wunderlich directly from the BMW dealer without extra cost since they have some sort of agreement apparently.

Zitat von VintageThumper im Beitrag #14

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I'm seeing the Wunderlich tall seat for $390 directly from the company, and $590 from the U. S. importer. But I'm not seeing an option for shipping to the U.S. at the Wunderlich site in Germany. Does this mean they won't sell direct to people in the U.S., so we have to order from the U.S. site?

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Yes I've had the same problem with SW-Motech. I have also used Eastern European dealers occasionally, though you have to be prepared to wade though several pages of Google searches, and searching on the manufacturers part number often turns up more results. I once bought a Shark helmet from Poland for about £100 less than UK prices. Not too much if a risk if you pay by credit card.

I can certainly understand a company protecting its distributors, and have seen examples of company policies where they either will not sell directly to the public, or will sell but only at the same price as their distributors. But a $200 markup seems very steep.

Zitat von Gaucho im Beitrag #13

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Seat Wunderlich Activecomfort, high version

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Zitat von VintageThumper im Beitrag #21

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Zitat von Gaucho im Beitrag #13

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Seat Wunderlich Activecomfort, high version

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A taller seat would be great. One of the problems I'm having with the standard BMW seat is it's so soft I sink down into it. Is the Wunderlich seat firmer than the BMW seat?

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I did all three!
http://www.knightdesignllc.com/Products/...-Foot-Pegs.html Foot pegs
TopSellerie seats and bar risers from Nippy Norman.

These transformed the bike to an all day machine for my long 6’3” frame.

I installed the MV Motorrad handlebar risers and the Suburban Machinery peg lowering kit. The difference in lower back, shoulder and wrist comfort could be instantly felt during my first test ride. They are both quality kits. I've done peg lowering kits on other bikes which have created other issues with getting the foot controls adjusted to properly function with the new, lower peg locations. I had no such problems with the Suburban peg kit. Easy install and easy adjustments. The MV risers (they raise the bars and move them closer to the rider) worked well too, but the translated instructions and photos were a bit awkward to understand. I'm still not sure what they were trying to say about re-routing the clutch line.

Next up is the seat. Seat fit and firmness are highly subjective, making it difficult to choose one via the Internet. This is even more challenging with the R vs RS stock seat heights. It appears that what they call a tall set on the R is called a standard height on the RS. I'm trying to find one that's taller than the RS and definitely firmer. Like I said, it's all a matter of personal choice, but to me, the stock seat reminds me of sitting on an overly soft couch. I'm used to seats that are firm enough to be part of the control and feedback of riding the bike, like sport bike and dirt bike seats. Any advice would be highly appreciated. Based on what Goucho said, it sounds like the Wunderlich might be the way to go.

Zitat von VintageThumper im Beitrag #24

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I installed the MV Motorrad handlebar risers and the Suburban Machinery peg lowering kit. The difference in lower back, shoulder and wrist comfort could be instantly felt during my first test ride. They are both quality kits. I've done peg lowering kits on other bikes which have created other issues with getting the foot controls adjusted to properly function with the new, lower peg locations. I had no such problems with the Suburban peg kit. Easy install and easy adjustments. The MV risers (they raise the bars and move them closer to the rider) worked well too, but the translated instructions and photos were a bit awkward to understand. I'm still not sure what they were trying to say about re-routing the clutch line.

Next up is the seat. Seat fit and firmness are highly subjective, making it difficult to choose one via the Internet. This is even more challenging with the R vs RS stock seat heights. It appears that what they call a tall set on the R is called a standard height on the RS. I'm trying to find one that's taller than the RS and definitely firmer. Like I said, it's all a matter of personal choice, but to me, the stock seat reminds me of sitting on an overly soft couch. I'm used to seats that are firm enough to be part of the control and feedback of riding the bike, like sport bike and dirt bike seats. Any advice would be highly appreciated. Based on what Goucho said, it sounds like the Wunderlich might be the way to go.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #25

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BMW Sport Seat might work

Aftermarket seats (2)

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Lee,

The tall Wunderlich seat looks similar, in my opinion. With the Sport seat I don't feel like my butt is sliding forward (i.e., Family Jewel Entrapment Syndrome), but you will feel pressure on your palms. It's a fun ride thru the twisties.