R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:36 am
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Haven't had the heat problem - it's cooler in this part of the MidWest but pick your risers carefully. The Helibars I have provide the right reach but my wrists are rotated outwards slightly and this causes some strain. I'm about to rotate the brake and clutch forwards a bit. I thikn they're better than the Wunderlich's I had on my previous RS but I'm not sure. Good luck- it's a nice bike isn't it? |
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After having K Bikes from 1988 to 2016 both of us noticed heat on our feet because of the boxer engine. Lee |
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The exhaust headers exit the heads on the bottom, bringing them closer to the rider’s feet. On my ‘16, there are spoilers that seem to divert the resultant heat underneath the engine. Some of the 1200s had this…some didn’t. I’m not sure if the 1250s have such spoilers, but it is a possible explanation.
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #5 It's the same with the 1250. One of the color choices gets the spoilers each year. 2022 the white one will have the spoilers. 2022 R1250RS Light White (1).jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Lee |
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I know what you mean. I haven’t looked into it yet as my bike will be delivered next week, but when I test rode it, I noticed my right heel burning too. Here in Madrid, temperatures in summer get easily above 40ºC (104ºF), so it was noticeable. I noticed it especially when stopping at the lights, I had to move my foot outwards because it was getting uncomfortable. I will ask the dealer next week if they have some solution. If you find out something in the meantime, please let me know. |
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Zitat von GrantB im Beitrag #1 I have a 2020 with the stainless engine spoiler. My feet do get warm in hot weather, but it's not bad. However, the warmest I've ridden it in was 97F. I had a Triumph Tiger 1200 before and that threw off a lot more heat. It was pretty unbearable in hot weather.
2020 R1250RS
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A bit of lateral thinking - Maybe change your boots to something that gives more insulation? I have worn Daytona M-Stars with raised inner soles for about 12-13 years now. 19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage |
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #8 Which kit did you use to lower your pegs Wessie?
Pain is temporary, Pride is forever!
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Zitat von Daveontheedge im Beitrag #13 No doubt Dave will reply. Meantime I can comment. Over the winter I fitted SW Motech adjustable pegs which allow the pegs to be lowered by 1.5 cm. They are reasonably priced, do not require brake or gear level adjusters (only some tweaking adjustment to the OE to suit your needs) and do not seriously compromise ground clearance: h t t p s://sw-motech.co.uk/collections/footrest...w-suzuki-models My 1250RS came with the 840mm Sports seat. I stuck with that last year but acquired an 820mm seat (Thanks Pete!) and ultimately plumped for riding with the 820mm and lowering the pegs to broadly keep the same leg ergonomics (and stop me occasionally feeling a bit of a wally at parking speeds). I now find myself tending to ride with the suspension set on Max to get the arse end in the air which seems to suit the handling well. One small advantage of the Motech pegs is that do not really push your feet outboard as much as other kits if at all compared with OE. P.S. My comments here do not compromise what I said in the post above about not being affected by exhaust heat. I was there commenting on my experience last year before fitting the SW Motech pegs. And, to be clear, I still have no problems with heat on my feet. Chris
19 Plate R1250RS Exclusive with "bells & whistles" & full colour matched luggage
13 Plate F800GT with full luggage Past loves: Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX, Yamaha FJR1300 |
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Zitat von Daveontheedge im Beitrag #13Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #8 https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+Lowered...+R1250RS+LC.htm |
