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Hi @alexplesan, the "Comfort" seat is (or was) a dealer option in the US and might be available from an American BMW dealer as a special order. Alternatively, check places like the BMW Owners club and forum, eBay, etc. for a used one. I just searched eBay and there are a lot of R1150RT new and used comfort seats available. Not sure the RT seat fits the R model, but it's worth a look.

Glad it was helpful. I'm riding a 1100 DCT Rebel - it has larger up/down buttons and I don't mind not have a foot shifter.

It's been a while since I've looked into this and things have changed, but www.Webike used to sell the kit Honda part #08U70-MGS-J51. They do not list it now but have an OEM Parts Quotation Form where they offer to locate the part for you. japan.webike.net/oem_parts/top/ If you read comments in my Part 2 video japan.webike.net/oem_parts/top/ there is more detailed information.

Correction: this is the link to Part 2: czcams.com/video/gsiwLVHd3qE/video.htmlsi=Iejcsc7Eeg-4nts-

Thank you!! The instructions link is no longer active, so your printed instructions of that page are now incredible valuable lol… you might consider going thru those instructions as a current video idea!!!

Tell Matthew that Robert, the owner of the mother dog kept one of the puppies too and she went to him -- those were the two pups in the video. We haven't kept up with her (or him) and don't know how things are going with her.

Thank you. It is good to hear from Russia. Enjoy your R1150R!

Your best bet is to pull the info out of the manual and not trust me to not get something wrong. If you're using a phone to view the pictures, put them on a full size computer screen.

How about I post an ad on Reno Craigslist with that title under motorcycle parts and you contact me thru craigslist - and I'll send them using their mail forwarding. That will keep your email address out of the public square.

I feel like your doing too much. If you wouldn't mind, that would be great. Worst case I am right next to the bike if you can confirm the colors. Thanks

I kept the instruction booklet and can take photos of the pages (24 pages, but I can fit 2 pages per photo). If you have a place (address) for me to email full size photos (2-6MB) to you or to where you can access them, I'll be happy to do so.

See this video: czcams.com/video/ZRYlurGO1ws/video.html

Hmm, I think of myself as a grumpy old man who should be living in a cave far away from polite society; the idea of having a fan is unnerving. But thank you for the kind words. 😀

@@JustPlainBill0 I apologize Bill, I just appreciate your commentary and knowledge on the what you work on and helps me with my own projects 🙌🏽

@@ViburaBlanca No apologies necessary Vibura - it's a generational thing: guys my age will "admire" someone and be a "fan" of a sports team, celebrity, or similar. Guys your age use "fan" to express admiration as well as being fans of more public entities. I make most of my videos to share what I've learned on a project and I'm glad they are useful to you. Now, back to my cave.

That’s a nice bike! Sounds great!

@@Gardensforkids1It could be yours: I have it posted on Reno FB Marketplace for sale - just reduced to $7800😃

You're welcome -- a properly fitting bike is really important for me. I did not discover this mod, other than to find a very thorough written description on a forum, execute the install and pass it on in video format.

Good point - it's useful to have a truck bed big enough for a 4'x8' panel of plywood or whatever -- or a couple of motorcycles (if you back them in).

Just some no name (made in China) ones on eBay. The OEM ones were embarrassing.

I was only on one and haven't been active there for some time, but understanding that forums change ownership, focus and names - I'm pretty sure the FJ-09 Owners Forum is now called tracer900.net (www.tracer900.net/).

The truck is in Carson City/Reno Nevada. This is is a link to my Craigslist ad: reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/carson-city-1997-ford-f250hd/7651557769.html - gives price, more photos, etc. and if anything changes, I'll change the ad there. I also have it on Facebook Marketplace: facebook.com/marketplace/item/995064771742901

Sorry, you will have to watch CZcams, Czech Republic to see more videos - if there are any. I sold it on eBay and the buyer lived there and had it shipped to him.

@@JustPlainBill0 darn, its okay still happy to come across an old vid of yours 👍🏽

@@ViburaBlanca Glad you enjoyed the video. They are great vehicles...if I wasn't getting so old and divesting myself of things, I would be sorry for selling it.

@@JustPlainBill0 No kidding, solid machine indeed!

OMG, I forgot I still have it! Looking to get $600 or near offer. It's in Carson City NV ; where are you?

Thanks Google translate: Я не могу не согласиться. FJR1300 - отличный, прекрасный мотоцикл.

You're welcome for the video. I agree that in a wet climate (not Nevada) SS U-bolts would be an improvement. As for reinforcing the mounts with washers or a plate, I just measured wall thickness of the Apache boxes and it's over 1/8" (3.6mm/1.43") and I don't think they need reinforcing. That said, I just hard mounted a a set of Saddlemen Cruis'nSlant (fake leather) bags on my Rebel and with just a light weight, somewhat flexible plastic sheet on the inside walls, I used 2" x 8" x 1/8" steel plates, back to back to reinforce those bags. So we are basically on the same page.

The Mana is a really great bike, but every 20K miles, the maintenance schedule calls for a major and costly CVT service ( search the Aprilia forum to learn more). That's if you can find a dealer with the special tools and experience to do it anymore. Last price I saw, and that was years ago, was $1700. First, whatever your inseam is, you can use boots with a thick sole to increase that by an inch or so. Second, seat height is measured "unladen" (without a rider). At that point, the suspension should be at 1/3rd of it's full travel. When the rider mounts, the suspension settles further to ride height (approximately 2/3rd of full travel) which is the measurement you are actually working with so far as getting off and on. You might be surprised by your ability to ride a motorcycle with a higher seat height than you thought you could. I don't have the manual any longer, but BikeZ.com shows seat height as 31.5". As for lowering it more than 3/4", that would require changing the rear shock and should be done with guidance from someone with considerable suspension experience. **************** If you can overcome your feelings...for a first bike with an automatic transmission, you might consider a used Honda NC700 DCT (automatic). The DCT can be use in full auto mode, full manual mode or mixed mode which gives you a platform you can use knowing nothing about shifting, while learning about manual shifting as you go. Find a forum to see about lowering one; it should be easy and relatively inexpensive.

Thanks for the comments. I fully agree on ape hangers. Funny thing, I've been riding since 1962. I wanted to ride his bike up to the street then back into the yard to get it facing the other direction. He asked me not to -- since I've never ridden a bike with those bars. At first I was offended, but thought it over and agreed it was a bad idea. Still haven't ridden a bike with ape's and don't miss the experience. Enjoy your FXDBI and your commute.

Glad they worked for you.

Muito Obrigado.

Obrigado. E custa menos que sacos de alumínio também. 8>)

Positivo!! mais barato, mais prático, creio que, mais resistente, e sem dúvidas, bem mais bonito!!

Glad you enjoyed it. I own and love new and classic bikes; but except for a retro Ducati Scrambler (looks like one I lusted after in the '70's) classic designs say "motorcycle". New designs just say "get outta my way".

@@JustPlainBill0 like 12 years ago buy all disassembled engine and transmission from a ajs m18 that was in santiago of chile, and was impossible get the nuts and bolts so talk with machine shop and they do for me all new bolt in a metric size, and transmission was with no clutch I get a Japanese engine and adapt the clutch and for discs I made from aa dry clutch the pads, and many others parts, for ignition get a distributor from a 2 cilinder Daihatsu and for points plate that was all made by my. Tha oil pump was missing, try to replicate the original but doesn't work and then I put a electric gas pump for put oil pressure and it works, yes ! Well for frame i get a 1956 Jawa frame that adapt too, well finally it runs , there was super difficult to get partes for British bikes that was my moto experience 👏🏻 😀 👍🏻

@@allanherrera9549 An amazing story Allan! I love it. It is possible to get British nuts and bolts now using the internet and sites like eBay.

Consider making a video describing the problem and your way to fix it. Next guy who needs the info will be glad you did.

ATK used Rotax 600cc engines and if the parts you need are not available from ATK, you might be able to find them from Rotax or from another company (americandirtbike, some powered hang gliders use them). I no longer have the ATK - too old for riding in the dirt. Good luck with yours.

I'm sorry Stephen, it's been sold. Stay tuned though, I have a '73 350 Sherpa T I'll be selling soon.

@@JustPlainBill0 do you think the buyer you sold it to would be interested in selling it?

It's not likely - they bought it for a daughter to compete in Vintage Trials. Look on eBay for one.@@stephendickhaus7345

Stephen, are you strictly looking for a trials bike, a Sherpa, or just a first Bultaco? Interested in a 71 model 87 Pursang 350?

Sounds great!