[Lmrsb]

Hello

Just finishing my purchase process for a 2015 r nine t, next week I'll finish the buy. Can't wait!

Regular color model, black one.

I have a few questions, maybe someone can help.

So, maintenance wise: bike was serviced in bmw until it reached around 37000 km. A total of 6 interventions, first one at 1000 km and then one each year, last one in 2020, with 37000 km. Since then, it was sold and the current owner barely road it, having now 39000 km.

My plan is to get it serviced (current owner claims to have made only one intervention during these last years), do you know if it will be a single oil and filtres exchange or if a more complete service will be required? Obviously disregarding wear material like brake pads and so.

Question 2: would really like to mount a rear side plate holder. By doing that, what are the available solutions for the stop light and side indicators?

Thanks in advance!

 

[BaldyDave]

Nice to have you on the forum, welcome. I suggest you have a look at the Servicing and Maintenance section. If you don't find the answer you need you are welcome to post there.

 

[Ric Vilbig]

Welcome from Oregon!

 

[Lmrsb]

Nice to have you on the forum, welcome. I suggest you have a look at the Servicing and Maintenance section. If you don't find the answer you need you are welcome to post there.

Will do that! Thanks for the answer

 

[kebo]

Welcome here.

 

[3570]

Welcome! I love the black paint scheme, would love to see some pics of your bike once you've got em.

 

[Tigcraft]

Welcome in from England

 

[Captain]

Hi and welcome to the forum. 👋
There are many alternatives for replacement stop lights and indicators.
The single LED strip that incorporates both is very popular.
Have a read through the "Appearance and Body" + "Electronics" tech sections for ideas.

 

[ambitio]

Welcome - From NYC.

 

[gene_apodaca]

Welcome to the asylum. I hope you really enjoy your new pruchase

 

[SD05]

Greetings from south west France.

 

[Ian_H]

Question 2: would really like to mount a rear side plate holder. By doing that, what are the available solutions for the stop light and side indicators?

Thanks in advance!

@Lmrsb I went for the FancyBikeThing LED rear light and some LED indicators. You can see some examples in this video:

 

[BMWMG]

Hello from Massachusetts, USA.

 

[Dauphinais]

Hello @Lmrsb

Welcome to the forum.

 

[TimC]

Congratulations on your R9T and welcome to the forum!

Do the seller provide a maintenance history, or are you able to get a copy of the service records from the BMW shop where the work was performed? If the bike has been serviced according to BMW's recommendations as listed in the owner's manual, I would recommend just taking up where they left off. That might mean just an oil and filter change, or perhaps more, depending on what it listed as services needed at the next interval.

If you did not get (or cannot get) a detailed service history, I would think about changing all fluids, including the brakes and the forks. Check the brake pads and the date codes on the tires, too. Unless the tread and sidewalls are in great condition, if the tires are over 6-7 years old I would replace them.

Good luck with the new bike and please post a couple photos of it when you have time!

 

[Lmrsb]

Congratulations on your R9T and welcome to the forum!

Do the seller provide a maintenance history, or are you able to get a copy of the service records from the BMW shop where the work was performed? If the bike has been serviced according to BMW's recommendations as listed in the owner's manual, I would recommend just taking up where they left off. That might mean just an oil and filter change, or perhaps more, depending on what it listed as services needed at the next interval.

If you did not get (or cannot get) a detailed service history, I would think about changing all fluids, including the brakes and the forks. Check the brake pads and the date codes on the tires, too. Unless the tread and sidewalls are in great condition, if the tires are over 6-7 years old I would replace them.

Good luck with the new bike and please post a couple photos of it when you have time!

Hello

I acttualy have the maintnece docuemnt signed from the german BMW services made until 3 years ago. So I'm assimunig

@Lmrsb I went for the FancyBikeThing LED rear light and some LED indicators. You can see some examples in this video:

Thanks, they look great.

But I was aiming to use the original lights, but moving the plate to the tyre. Meaning, in the saddle I just want the lights (if possible the original ones) without the plate. I wonder if there is some kind of option to that.

 

[Lmrsb]

Congratulations on your R9T and welcome to the forum!

Do the seller provide a maintenance history, or are you able to get a copy of the service records from the BMW shop where the work was performed? If the bike has been serviced according to BMW's recommendations as listed in the owner's manual, I would recommend just taking up where they left off. That might mean just an oil and filter change, or perhaps more, depending on what it listed as services needed at the next interval.

If you did not get (or cannot get) a detailed service history, I would think about changing all fluids, including the brakes and the forks. Check the brake pads and the date codes on the tires, too. Unless the tread and sidewalls are in great condition, if the tires are over 6-7 years old I would replace them.

Good luck with the new bike and please post a couple photos of it when you have time!

Thanks. Yes, all fluids will for sure be changed, but I was wondering if the valves should also be checked (by time, being is has been more then 3 years from the latest BMW service)

 

[laalves]

But I was aiming to use the original lights, but moving the plate to the tyre. Meaning, in the saddle I just want the lights (if possible the original ones) without the plate. I wonder if there is some kind of option to that.

Benvindo!

You can just buy the Rizoma under seat plate (or similar from other brands) and drill holes to install the turn indicators. That's what I did, although I also installed Rizoma indicators.

The Rizoma plate is: Undertail cover There are cheaper options including the usual chinese copies off Aliexpress.

In the Rizoma case, you can also get the Side Arm (which I have) Side Arm license plate holder kit and includes the under seat part. This you can make legal in Portugal, because the plate must be behind the rear wheel. The plate to the side from Rizoma is Outside Street license plate support kit , also includes the under seat part, all very nice but illegal in Portugal.

Of both of the above styles of license plate holders, you can get equivalent from other brands or cheap chinese knockoffs.

In either solution, the under plate is a very neat solution and looks as if the bike came from the factory with it.

 

[3570]

@Lmrsb If you want to move the plate near the tire, you might be looking for a swingarm plate mount.

Daedalus makes one that I plan to buy for myself soon, as do Wunderlich and Rizoma if memory serves.

Is this about what you're looking for? Pic is not mine, sourced from dmoto's listing of the swingarm plate mount.

The guys at DMoto make some great stuff, and are very cool dudes in general.

 

[laalves]

Also, have a look at this, all BMW original, although not officially applicable to your bike model year, you most certainly would be able to install it. No idea about prices, though.