GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 7:22 am
by Panman40
I picked this up for £60 inc delivery but decided not to go ahead after all, this gs1250 top yoke is a direct fir for the 1250rt, you just need to buy a set of GS handlebars. If you’re interested it’s £45 posted within UK.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:03 am
by Glenn
All I see is black.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:58 am
by Panman40
Glenn wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:03 am
All I see is black.
apologies, I think Stu is going to try and sort the photo issue today, I've tried amending the post to no avail.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 1:25 pm
by Doctor T
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 9:05 pm
by Stu
Pics added to show
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 10:40 am
by Pazuzu
PM'd you - I'd like these please.
Thanks.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 4:53 pm
by EasyRider
Don't do it, it will looks shit with them fitted and the bike will feels crap.
Only joking, I love my GS handle bars
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:08 pm
by Panman40
Pazuzu wrote: ↑Fri Aug 09, 2024 10:40 am
PM'd you - I'd like these please.
Thanks.
That’s great thanks, I’ve messaged you back with details.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 5:12 pm
by Panman40
Hand Delivered this morning all the way from Somerset
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 10:18 am
by Pazuzu
Thanks chap - bars coming today hopefully :-)
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:53 pm
by fresh
How did this work out?
I love my used 1200 but want to get a newer 1250. Was thinking of ordering one with GS bars, or converting one. I'm guessing that BMW will announce a 1300RT at EICMA in a couple weeks, and a bunch of newish 1250s are going to be traded in early next year.
Very curious if the bar setup changes the rider triangle that much. I'm used to wider bars, so I find myself with my little fingers almost resting on the RT bar ends, trying to get a wider grip. Having slightly wider bars, a much easier time of mounting accessories, and fine tuning the grip angle is all I'm really after. I don't need the bars to be closer or higher or anything. I'm 5' 6" and I find the stock riding position pretty much perfect.
@EasyRider do you happen to have any pics of your RT next to one with stock bars? @Pazuzu same question if you got that yoke mounted up. Or maybe before and after pics?
Cheers in advance for any more info on how this changes things.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:49 am
by Panman40
fresh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2024 7:53 pm
How did this work out?
I love my used 1200 but want to get a newer 1250. Was thinking of ordering one with GS bars, or converting one. I'm guessing that BMW will announce a 1300RT at EICMA in a couple weeks, and a bunch of newish 1250s are going to be traded in early next year.
Very curious if the bar setup changes the rider triangle that much. I'm used to wider bars, so I find myself with my little fingers almost resting on the RT bar ends, trying to get a wider grip. Having slightly wider bars, a much easier time of mounting accessories, and fine tuning the grip angle is all I'm really after. I don't need the bars to be closer or higher or anything. I'm 5' 6" and I find the stock riding position pretty much perfect.
@EasyRider do you happen to have any pics of your RT next to one with stock bars? @Pazuzu same question if you got that yoke mounted up. Or maybe before and after pics?
Cheers in advance for any more info on how this changes things.
I can’t be 100% certain but I think if you order a new bike specifying bars they won’t be as wide as GS bars.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:25 pm
by fresh
This is kind of what I was guessing - that they would be tubular but much closer to the original RT geometry and general dimensions. It's very hard to tell on BMW's site. The bars are certainly different part numbers between the GS and RT.
The RT tubular bars are BMW part number: 32718392389 ($431)
The RT top yoke, which is probably the same or nearly identical as the one in this thread is called a "Uppper Fork Cross Brace With Mount", part: 31428392390 ($950)
There are some other parts to be bought to make the full conversion, but that should help anyone else that's looking.
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:26 pm
by fresh
Panman40 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:49 am
I can’t be 100% certain but I think if you order a new bike specifying bars they won’t be as wide as GS bars.
Did you end up using GS (not RT tubular) bars? Any pics you can share?
Re: GS1250 top yoke, can be used for RT bar conversion
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:51 pm
by Panman40
fresh wrote: ↑Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:26 pm
Did you end up using GS (not RT tubular) bars? Any pics you can share?
I only got this far before deciding to just use the RT original bars.
