Really hope the information is helpful, it represents a lot of my time in research. Just wanted to share what I have learned to perhaps make it easier for others. Thank you for taking the time to comment :-)
Nice work. Looking forward to seeing the tire review. Are you concerned as to how the rear luggage racks attaches to the fuel tank? I will be installing a Pamir rack soon and am a little nervous that it is secured to the fuel tank.
Hi John, not concerned but aware! I do have that niggle that they are bolted to a plastic fuel tank, only time will tell. What I can say though, is that the strength in the upper frame construction and mounting point (that I think will take most of the load) Is bolted to the steel sub-frame under the seat and looks and feels rock solid. As the tank was designed to do this, I think Acerbis will have run the number on stress. The exhaust hangs off the tank to on the right side, so the rack structure may help spread the weight of this over the whole rear end not just the single tank mount. I think we can both relax and enjoy the benefit of this package. Hugo and the team at Pamir have done a great job :-)
Thanks. I really appreciate your practical approach to the issues.
Your solution for the sidestand it's outstanding!
Once again, thanks mate.
Really hope the information is helpful, it represents a lot of my time in research. Just wanted to share what I have learned to perhaps make it easier for others. Thank you for taking the time to comment :-)
Cheers Mark, I'm off to try a PR7 this weekend
Glad to hear it! Hope you find it to your liking. If it fits you well, it would certainly suit your style of riding :-)
Nice work.
Looking forward to seeing the tire review.
Are you concerned as to how the rear luggage racks attaches to the fuel tank?
I will be installing a Pamir rack soon and am a little nervous that it is secured to the fuel tank.
Hi John, not concerned but aware! I do have that niggle that they are bolted to a plastic fuel tank, only time will tell. What I can say though, is that the strength in the upper frame construction and mounting point (that I think will take most of the load) Is bolted to the steel sub-frame under the seat and looks and feels rock solid. As the tank was designed to do this, I think Acerbis will have run the number on stress. The exhaust hangs off the tank to on the right side, so the rack structure may help spread the weight of this over the whole rear end not just the single tank mount. I think we can both relax and enjoy the benefit of this package. Hugo and the team at Pamir have done a great job :-)
Aren’t these a 600?
Indeed they are! just like some of the older BMWs the Model designation doesn't reflect the cc :-)