Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

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Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby Robbierot » Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:53 pm

Dow anyone have one for sale???
I know they are rocking horse do do …..
Just returning to the fold with a R1200s (2x boxercups previously)
And I’m realising how hard it is to get bits!!!!!
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby WilyECoyote » Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:57 am

The last ones, primed, were sold by BMW for pennies on the dollar last year.

These days if you want a seat cover, you need to buy a bike who has one, exchange the seat cover for your passenger seat and resale the bike without losing too many dollars/pounds. :lol:
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby Robbierot » Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:27 am

Like that makes sense…………. :roll:
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby Blackal » Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:43 am

Nothing shows up on EbayUk or Ebay.de (or anywhere else)

Suggest saving a 'search' on ebay UK and ebay DE - and wait for one to surface?

(you'll be lucky if it doesn't require full painting)
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby WilyECoyote » Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:12 pm

Robbierot wrote:Like that makes sense…………. :roll:


You did not like my suggestion. :o

Ok then, I will offer another way to get a R1200S seat cover.

1) buy the cheapest rear seat in whatever condition if the baseplate is in good enough shape.
2) buy a carbon fiber rear seat cover, preferably a used scratched one as it will be cheaper.
3) get the OEM upholstery part (I can help you find one if needed).
4) Dremel the baseplate's front end until the seat cover fits.
5) paint it (or keep) over the carbon fiber, silicone it to the base plate, screw in the upholstery et voilà.

Alternatively, you could make your own baseplate
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby popsky » Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:09 pm

WilyECoyote wrote:
You did not like my suggestion. :o

Ok then, I will offer another way to get a R1200S seat cover.

1) buy the cheapest rear seat in whatever condition as long as the baseplate is in good enough shape.
2) buy a carbon fiber rear seat cover, preferrable a used scratched one as it will be cheaper.
3) get the OEM upholstery part (I can help you find one if needed).
4) Dremel the baseplate's front end until the seat cover fits.
5) paint it (or keep) over the carbon fiber, silicone it to the base plate, screw in the upholstery et voilà.

Alternatively, you could make your own baseplate


Good point well made and exactly what I was thinking, and probably cheaper than a genuine cowl.
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby dave the german » Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:20 pm

Not a cheap route Phil, but like you said, cheaper than an original - I did it this - it cost £100 for the carbon cover, about £60 for a used pillion seat and an afternoon in the man cave and it isn't a bad fit but it isn't perfect and then over £100 for the seat pad. Might try and dismantle it for a better fit but I'll probably sell as is
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby Robbierot » Tue Apr 05, 2022 11:36 pm

Gents, apologies for not replying sooner - it’s been a tad busy at work and I haven’t had the chance to get the bike out!!!
I like the idea of buying another bike but I will only keep it and get my ear bent! :D
Interesting regarding the making/adaption route …… o will have to look into this a bit more…… just seems like R1200S parts are so hard to source and find!!
Thanks again all…….Much appreciated!!
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby dave the german » Thu Apr 07, 2022 3:06 am

Messaged you - I have done as suggested and it's for sale
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby andy griff » Thu Apr 07, 2022 5:02 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115316200366 ... SwLytiQgpX

this looks good value as a donor bike :shock:

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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby popsky » Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:06 pm

:shock: :shock: :shock: Jeez nice looking bike with low miles BUT………………. Really £9450
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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby andy griff » Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:54 pm

I remember that the seat on my 1200S was like a plank of wood and the price of that has gone up - a lot :D

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Re: Wanted: R1200s silver pillion seat cover!

Postby popsky » Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:04 pm

Mine is like a concrete plank thanks to the Corbin replacement :mrgreen:

Still I’m thinking £7550 with the one off paint and special carbon parts, full luggage, Zard/Remus , plus other tasty accessories and a full set of spare bodywork makes mine seem reasonable.
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