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biggums · 09-01-2009, 06:55 PM

I just bought this beauty on Ebay and am excited to pick it up this week.

My questions are, I owned a 2002 R1150R and regret selling her.

1. What should I understand about the 02 RT that is different than the R?

2. This one does not have a sound system and never came with one although it is wired and ready for one. Where can I get a good sound system for this bike?

3. After looking at the ad what options or extras should I look into. Anything from foot pegs to windshields. Any experienced owners advise is appreciated.

Thanks!

Dave

BMW : R-Series:eBay Motors (item 220468145172 end time Aug-24-09 18:51:07 PDT)

The_AirHawk · 09-01-2009, 07:41 PM

Every bike I've ever owned came stock with a "sound system". Sometimes they came with a pleasant burble, sometimes a hackle-raising snarl, once a blat that would water your eyes from 10 meters away........

pushrod · 09-02-2009, 06:28 AM

If you need a system that plays music, I'm a fan of the bluetooth/earbud systems.

I have yet to hear a bike 'stereo' that sounds better than a k-mart boombox.

Check out one of the BMW forums. I'm sure there is a plethora of ideas and suggestions there.

12er · 09-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Riding position is a little more relaxed, you'll have a cocoon of wind protection and if I remember correctly the slot for a deck is in the left hand fairing. I believe you can stuff a couple 6" speakers in the fairing also.

Personally I run an autocomm on my BMW as I ride with earplugs. The LT I rented had a system and it was only audible to about 75mph without ear plugs. Check into an autocomm or a Bear system and hook your mp3 player / cell phone / gps / 2 way radio in and be done. Then you can also chat with your passenger.

09-01-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
biggums Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2	New owner of a 2002 BMW R1150RT I just bought this beauty on Ebay and am excited to pick it up this week. My questions are, I owned a 2002 R1150R and regret selling her. 1. What should I understand about the 02 RT that is different than the R? 2. This one does not have a sound system and never came with one although it is wired and ready for one. Where can I get a good sound system for this bike? 3. After looking at the ad what options or extras should I look into. Anything from foot pegs to windshields. Any experienced owners advise is appreciated. Thanks! Dave BMW : R-Series:eBay Motors (item 220468145172 end time Aug-24-09 18:51:07 PDT) Last edited by biggums : 09-01-2009 at 06:57 PM. Reason: To add my bike pics

09-01-2009, 07:41 PM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,422	Every bike I've ever owned came stock with a "sound system". Sometimes they came with a pleasant burble, sometimes a hackle-raising snarl, once a blat that would water your eyes from 10 meters away........ __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

09-02-2009, 06:28 AM	#3
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	If you need a system that plays music, I'm a fan of the bluetooth/earbud systems. I have yet to hear a bike 'stereo' that sounds better than a k-mart boombox. Check out one of the BMW forums. I'm sure there is a plethora of ideas and suggestions there. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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09-02-2009, 09:22 AM	#4
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	Riding position is a little more relaxed, you'll have a cocoon of wind protection and if I remember correctly the slot for a deck is in the left hand fairing. I believe you can stuff a couple 6" speakers in the fairing also. Personally I run an autocomm on my BMW as I ride with earplugs. The LT I rented had a system and it was only audible to about 75mph without ear plugs. Check into an autocomm or a Bear system and hook your mp3 player / cell phone / gps / 2 way radio in and be done. Then you can also chat with your passenger.