Faring modifications for winter, 1995 K75RT

[bmwcyclist]

Please forgive me if this has been previously asked, i made a few searches and did not find these questions.

I plan to use my 1995 K75RT as my winter bike this year.

I am pondering two modifications and I would like to know if they are worth the time or not.

Mod 1. Removing the plastic air dam that is located behind the leg guard.

Changing air ducting can sometimes not produced the intended results.

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Mod 2. Adding the rubber boots that blocks the air from around the forks from entering the faring.

Both of my R-bikes (can I say R bikes here?) have these boots but my K bike RT and both of my friends that have RT bricks also are missing said boots, almost as if they were not stock. They just have little black plastic air scoop things.

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Perhaps the previous owners universally hated them and cut them out?

Opinions appreciated thank you. .

[Laitch]

Mod 2. Adding the rubber boots that blocks the air from around the forks from entering the faring.

Both of my R-bikes (can I say R bikes here?) have these boots but my K bike RT and both of my friends that have RT bricks also are missing said boots, almost as if they were not stock. They just have little black plastic air scoop things.

Consulting a parts fiche like MAX BMW's can often help you determine whether parts are stock and/or available. These images are from the fiche.

[daveson]

I removed the rubber boots to forks from mine, I think it helps to reduce heat on hot days. I don't think the "dams" will make much difference, but it's easy to find out.

[Laitch]

I think it helps to reduce heat on hot days. . . . I don't think the "dams" will make much difference,

Those two statements are contradictory. 

I think a full complement of WarmNSafe gear is the way to go if you're cold-tender.

[Past-my-Prime]

Those two statements are contradictory. 

I think a full complement of WarmNSafe gear is the way to go if you're cold-tender.

Not necessarily contradictory. If removing the boots reduces the heat you experience on warm days, it does not necessarily follow that putting dams in will keep you warmer.

With the full fairing on my bike, I appreciate all of the extra airflow I get through the fork openings on warm days and I've wondered if there is anything that would help keep the heat in on colder days.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I would try removing the dams/baffles and then closing the big openings in the lower fairings.  That will force the airflow from the radiator to exit the fairing right in front of your legs.  If you're real lucky some may come out above the tank, throwing a little at your torso.