BMW R1200GS Motorcycle Seats
Riding down the road on your BMW R1200GS can be a great adventure. Whether you ride your BMW motorcycle every day or only on weekend trips, it is important to make sure you and the bike fit well together. You can make your motorcycle ride comfortable by choosing the right BMW R1200GS motorcycle seat for your bike.
What types of motorcycle seats are there for the R1200GS?The type of seat that you choose to place on your BMW will all depend on what you use your motorcycle for, such as long road trips, short drives around town, or whether you are riding solo or with a passenger.
- The first option for your BMW R1200GS seat is either a solo or a two-seater. For this type of GS model, you will find that most passenger options need to be fitted as two separate seat components.
- If you are a solo rider, there are plenty of options you can choose from to maximize comfort. You can have something with a high back rest, wider seat models, and other details that will help your comfort level on long adventure rides.
- You can also choose from a range of materials that your BMW motorcycle seat is made from. Some of the most common and durable materials include leather and vinyl.
To change out your original seat on the BMW R1200GS, you will need to follow a few simple steps.
- To first remove the original seat, insert the key and turn clockwise. Then you can pull the seat up and towards the front of the bike. If you have two seats, turning the key counter clockwise will release the driver seat.
- Once that is removed, you will have to remove the stock mounting bracket to replace it with the mounting bracket your new BMW seat came with. Follow the seat model instructions to properly attach the mounting bracket.
- To put the new driver part on the bike, engage the lower bracket of the front and push the driver seat forward. The passenger part can be put in place and slid back to engage the pin. Once in place, you can make your adjustments for fit so you can get ready for your next adventure.
BMW products are made from durable materials so that it makes it easy to clean and care for your motorcycle.
- To clean these components from dust and dirt, all you will need is a clean cloth and a mild detergent. Using a little water and soap, you can get it clean in no time.
- Small scratches and scuffs in the leather or vinyl can be buffed out with scratch remover products made specifically for the material you are working with.