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r1200 solo seat on /5
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:48 am
by cncltd1973
Has anyone retro fitted more recent bmw seats onto the /5? These specific examples come from the 2000 r1200. I'm sure I'll have to make a custom adaptor, but I'm very tempted. The rear passenger seat has a cafe look, and a roundel on the rear. The tall comfort seat looks like it would fit the style also, kind of a throwback to the /2. I've been looking at the stock police seats for the /5 also. Any opinions?
Re: r1200 solo seat on /5
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:38 pm
by mattcfish
Do you have the seats? Of course it can be done. The main issue is width at the narrowist and widest point relative to the /5 subframe. If you need to make major modifications to the subframe it may not be worth the time.
I like the two piece seat idea.
Re: r1200 solo seat on /5
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:47 pm
by Major Softie
I think the narrowness at the nose is the most difficult hurdle.
Re: r1200 solo seat on /5
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:20 pm
by vanzen
It's always difficult to hurdle a narrow nose, eh ?
Re: r1200 solo seat on /5
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:58 am
by Major Softie
Get the word out. Nose Hurdling - the next big thing.