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Please help me with a measurement

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:36 pm
by ddoright
I’m new to this site and I need your help with a measurement.

Explanation: I have a Bigfoot motor home with a short garage on the side. Look here: http://www.rvt.com/picture.php?ad_id=12 ... 1789_1.jpg for a picture of a similar unit. Since my r1150gs is too tall to fit and I love the boxer motor, I was thinking a r1150r/r1200r with no windshield or mirrors ( maybe swing down bar end mirrors) would fit. I only have about 46 ½ inches to play with.

With the bike upright on its wheels could someone please give me the height measurement of a R1150R and/or a R1200R (excluding the mirrors or windshield). I’m thinking the instrument pod or master cylinder would be the highest point. I’m trying to see if I could roll one of these in and clear the door. Thanks in advance for your help! 8)

Re: Please help me with a measurement

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:20 pm
by OlyVR
I put mine on the center stand and measured to the top of the IP and got 46 and 3/4".
With it on the center stand, the front wheel is on the ground.
The highest point w/o mirrors for me is the brake reservoir, but I have the Verholen bar risers so YMMV.

Hope that helps.

Rgds,
Oliver

Re: Please help me with a measurement

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:42 pm
by ddoright
Thanks for the quick reply. It looks like the r1200r might be a little tight or at best very close. I guess one could be tried to fit at a dealer before I buy ( live pretty far away and usually buy used). It looking like the r1150r is a bit shorter. Thanks again for the info it was a big help. :)

Re: Please help me with a measurement

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:00 am
by Diljeet
If you really want an r1200r you can make it fit. Lower the air pressure in the front tire!

Re: Please help me with a measurement

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:46 am
by NCGS
It's going to be a tight fit. I just went out and measured mine (I too, have Verholen bar-backs), and with the mirrors and windscreen removed, I'm just over 46.5 inches. Without the bar backs, I'd probably get a half-inch, but that wouldn't leave much room for maneuvering the bike as you load it. :-k

Re: Please help me with a measurement

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:22 pm
by ddoright
Hi all, thanks for your help and suggestions. The front tire pressure idea just might work. I'm hoping a dealer would let me try to roll the bike in before I buy. Thanks again!