R1250RT rider seat tilted forward

[GadgetGuy]

I you find the stock R1250RT seat being tilted forward rather uncomfortable, it is possible to install the seat while the height adjustment bracket is in upper position, but the rear of the seat is locked in lower position.

1. Install the height adjustment bracket in upper position.
2. Replace two rubber bumpers on the height adjustment bracket with new ones with offset center hole. They can be found in Amazon as components of BMW R1250RT seat lowering kit.
3. Rotate the bumpers so the seat may be installed as far forward as possible.

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4. While installing the seat, as if you would normally, push it forward (require some pushing) to lock its rear end in lower position.

[Capt Sisko]

I tried this (along with a space under the rear brackets) as a cheap seat raising trick, and yes it can be made to work, but only for a short time. I glued my lowering bungs upside down, everything fitted and all seemed okay for a couple of rides, then thump, I hit a bump and down the bungs rotated to their natural 'low' position. Maybe I should have used better glue, maybe I could have tried drilling and putting a bolt through them, nah I couldn't be bothered and gave it up as a daft idea. Good luck.

[GadgetGuy]

Hello Capt Sisko.
The trick is in orientation of rubber bumpers on the height adjustment bracket installed in upper position, and locking the latch at the rear end of the seat in lower position. This way the rubber bumpers are staying in place without glue. I took some pictures for clarification.

1. Side-by-side comparison of OEM (left) rubber bumper and off center rubber bumper from Amazon.

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2. Installation orientation of off-center rubber bumper.

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3. Front of the seat installed.

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4. Note Upper and Lower Position grooves. I am installing the seat pegs in Lower Position grooves.

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5. Push the seat forward and down to lock the latch on Lower Locking position.

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6. Seat locks in lower locking position.

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7. Overall result - the front of the seat is in upper position and the rear of the seat is in lower position.

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[Totaled TL]

I do not believe there is a lower & upper position for the rear of the seat. There is only one metal rod. If I try to use the plastic 'lower' setting as you suggest, the seat does not lock correctly & is loose.

[GadgetGuy]

Hello Totaled TL.
Actually, metal rod is serving for locking in lower position. Please see picture 5.

[Totaled TL]

Hello Totaled TL.
Actually, metal rod is serving for locking in lower position. Please see picture 5.

You mean the only position; there is only one metal rod.

[GadgetGuy]

No.
Metal rod is serving for locking the seat in lower position.
The plastic "rod" is serving for locking the seat in upper position.
Please see picture 5.