rsr-moto

24-04-2022, 05:40 AM

Just want to give a big shout out to rs-moto.

After a difficult start to our relationship I decided to treat Blackadder to a carbon tail, after a lot of searching I was on rsr-uk mail list to get an alert when one was in stock. I got the alert to say no more in stock EVER

……So a bit more internet trawling and rsr-moto-eu (Germany) had one in stock ( shame they don’t seem to talk to each other ! ). Ordered on 16th April…..in my grubby hands on 21st April.Fantastic, very pleased, top quality. Now checking to see if they have a front mudguard to match

FE6AF9CB-3D17-4C9C-B41C-5FD417942129 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

637DF23E-0E4D-4893-AB5A-5394C7516627 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

Mr Gazza · 24-04-2022, 09:08 AM

So is the reflection of the wicker on the carbon a fluke or are you an ace artistic photographer?

I've got one of those on my Monster, but where it came from I haver no idea.
I've found two weaknesses with it. One is the flat that the indicators bolt onto. It splits across the bolt holes as they are very close to the edge. I bonded in little shaped alloy "gaskets" inside and that has given it enough support over the years. I think they're only about 2mm thick at most, I just pulled them onto epoxy with a bolt though the hole(s).
Cables can be tucked out of sight with double sided glazing tape. I also struck a strip of white LEDs under the trailing edge and that is a super light number plate illuminator.

The other weakness I found was the bonded on brass threaded bits that you are supposed to find with bolts going upwards from beneath. Not only are the threads very hard to locate, but the bolts have to be dead right length or they push the brass bits off the carbon!
I made a thin ally plate with aluminium screws threaded into it, bonded that onto the carbon with epoxy and some lightweight woven glass cloth. Now it just plops on and I put plastic number plate nuts on underneath with rubber tap washers to fill the frame recesses.. Stronger and lighter than before.

24-04-2022, 10:19 AM

no it’s just super glossy to be fair.thanks for the heads up regards fitting,will take My time and make sure the bolts are not too long.talking of artistic ,if memory serves have you not painted the gold stripe on yours mate ?

Mr Gazza · 24-04-2022, 10:40 AM

Yup. The stripe is translucent so you can see the weave through it when the Sun shines on it.
I put up to 10% of basecoat into the clear lacquer and then just mist it on in light coats until the desired opacity/translucence is achieved.
It's a cool effect on carbon, but you need a strong colour as it's so diluted. Don't bother with White.. Ask me not how I know.
You can buy "Candy" paint now in many colours in aerosols or for your spray gun. They are usually applied over a heavy metalflake base coat, but most also work over carbon.

Luddite · 24-04-2022, 10:52 AM

That looks very nice quality, Mike.

If you're after a carbon version of the standard version, RSR Europe seem to have one

https://www.rsrmoto-europe.com/produ...orne-1993-1999

I had the DP 'Diversion' style on my S2R and, if you want that shape, Fullsix do a copy

https://conquestracingltd.com/produc...-front-fender/

24-04-2022, 11:25 AM

Hi Vince, yes spotted the rs moto one this morning thanks.

Back to the carbon tea tray, the underside of the one supplied has four female threads,roughly in a rectangle and one in the centre of the rectangle that is male.any idea what that is for? I don’t have anything that corresponds on the bike.

Darren69 · 24-04-2022, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moco1961

Hi Vince, yes spotted the rs moto one this morning thanks.

Back to the carbon tea tray, the underside of the one supplied has four female threads,roughly in a rectangle and one in the centre of the rectangle that is male.any idea what that is for? I don’t have anything that corresponds on the bike.

I think it's so it fits the 3 bolt hole and 4 bolt hole models, universal fit.

utopia · 24-04-2022, 01:33 PM

Hopefully it is a universal fit but it is possible that the two rearmost holes are for attaching the numberplate light, leaving just three holes for fitting the tailpiece to the bike.
In which case you have a three-hole fitting tail and I'm guessing you need a four-hole fitting one.
I hope I'm wrong.
Are all the holes M6 or are the two rearmost ones M5 ?

On a different tack, I fitted stainless studs into mine, using strong/permanent loctite.
It makes the tail much easier to locate when refitting.
Stainless nyloc nuts complete the assembly.

24-04-2022, 06:54 PM

Hi Jeff, the two rear are M5 and the two front are M6, the number plate bracket is 4 bolt.

Doggy · 24-04-2022, 10:02 PM

Looks nice, post some pics when it's fitted.

Mark64 · 25-04-2022, 07:50 AM

+1 for RSR stuff, good quality and reasonably priced, my (ex) s4r is on their hall of fame.

24-04-2022, 05:40 AM	#1
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	rsr-moto Just want to give a big shout out to rs-moto. After a difficult start to our relationship I decided to treat Blackadder to a carbon tail, after a lot of searching I was on rsr-uk mail list to get an alert when one was in stock. I got the alert to say no more in stock EVER ……So a bit more internet trawling and rsr-moto-eu (Germany) had one in stock ( shame they don’t seem to talk to each other ! ). Ordered on 16th April…..in my grubby hands on 21st April.Fantastic, very pleased, top quality. Now checking to see if they have a front mudguard to match FE6AF9CB-3D17-4C9C-B41C-5FD417942129 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr 637DF23E-0E4D-4893-AB5A-5394C7516627 by Mike OConnor, on Flickr

24-04-2022, 09:08 AM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,815	So is the reflection of the wicker on the carbon a fluke or are you an ace artistic photographer? I've got one of those on my Monster, but where it came from I haver no idea. I've found two weaknesses with it. One is the flat that the indicators bolt onto. It splits across the bolt holes as they are very close to the edge. I bonded in little shaped alloy "gaskets" inside and that has given it enough support over the years. I think they're only about 2mm thick at most, I just pulled them onto epoxy with a bolt though the hole(s). Cables can be tucked out of sight with double sided glazing tape. I also struck a strip of white LEDs under the trailing edge and that is a super light number plate illuminator. The other weakness I found was the bonded on brass threaded bits that you are supposed to find with bolts going upwards from beneath. Not only are the threads very hard to locate, but the bolts have to be dead right length or they push the brass bits off the carbon! I made a thin ally plate with aluminium screws threaded into it, bonded that onto the carbon with epoxy and some lightweight woven glass cloth. Now it just plops on and I put plastic number plate nuts on underneath with rubber tap washers to fill the frame recesses.. Stronger and lighter than before. __________________

24-04-2022, 10:40 AM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,815	Yup. The stripe is translucent so you can see the weave through it when the Sun shines on it. I put up to 10% of basecoat into the clear lacquer and then just mist it on in light coats until the desired opacity/translucence is achieved. It's a cool effect on carbon, but you need a strong colour as it's so diluted. Don't bother with White.. Ask me not how I know. You can buy "Candy" paint now in many colours in aerosols or for your spray gun. They are usually applied over a heavy metalflake base coat, but most also work over carbon. __________________

24-04-2022, 10:19 AM	#3
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	no it’s just super glossy to be fair.thanks for the heads up regards fitting,will take My time and make sure the bolts are not too long.talking of artistic ,if memory serves have you not painted the gold stripe on yours mate ?

24-04-2022, 10:52 AM	#5
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	That looks very nice quality, Mike. If you're after a carbon version of the standard version, RSR Europe seem to have one https://www.rsrmoto-europe.com/produ...orne-1993-1999 I had the DP 'Diversion' style on my S2R and, if you want that shape, Fullsix do a copy https://conquestracingltd.com/produc...-front-fender/

24-04-2022, 11:25 AM	#6
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Vince, yes spotted the rs moto one this morning thanks. Back to the carbon tea tray, the underside of the one supplied has four female threads,roughly in a rectangle and one in the centre of the rectangle that is male.any idea what that is for? I don’t have anything that corresponds on the bike.

24-04-2022, 01:33 PM	#8
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Hopefully it is a universal fit but it is possible that the two rearmost holes are for attaching the numberplate light, leaving just three holes for fitting the tailpiece to the bike. In which case you have a three-hole fitting tail and I'm guessing you need a four-hole fitting one. I hope I'm wrong. Are all the holes M6 or are the two rearmost ones M5 ? On a different tack, I fitted stainless studs into mine, using strong/permanent loctite. It makes the tail much easier to locate when refitting. Stainless nyloc nuts complete the assembly.

24-04-2022, 06:54 PM	#9
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Jeff, the two rear are M5 and the two front are M6, the number plate bracket is 4 bolt.

24-04-2022, 10:02 PM	#10
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510	Looks nice, post some pics when it's fitted.

25-04-2022, 07:50 AM	#11
Mark64 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Hondon de los Frailes Bike: S4r Posts: 287	+1 for RSR stuff, good quality and reasonably priced, my (ex) s4r is on their hall of fame.