Wanted: 1150 RT Subframe
Looking for a R1150 RT subframe.

I would expect that Texas Sidecars would have the ability to knock one out for you using some of the patterns it acquired from DMC. Thinking about my DMC subframes, one for an 1100GS and one for an 1150GS, they both simply bolted to parts of the engine and transmission. Not very complicated, and were sturdy enough for offroad use.
Freedom Sidecars used to make a fairly elaborate subframe if you wanted something to survive an alien invasion. Here's a pic ---->
Also, here are pics of my DMC R1100GS subframe. Really just two major attachment points. Not sure if these are helpful or not.
I've got "extra parts" that DMC sent when I was did a 1150GSA build. DMC had sent the wrong oilhead subframe. Had them resend right parts. Some of those parts were welded upside down... So I can piece together the bottom front & rear subframe and fab the rear upper easy. But it's the front upper that I'm having trouble figuring out. I seen RoanokeRider has a pic of a DMC RT subframe but for the life of me I can't see where they used for mounting braces for the front upper mount. I found one spot on the frame "neck" that the dash support mounts to that would give good lateral support.

My pic was taken from RoanokeRider sale page for his DMC 1150RT subframe. OMG.... Thank you... yeah they look to be the same DMC. I can't believe they used a M6 GB case bolt for that lower support. I was thinking they tied it into the lower mount bolt. Much easier that way.
Do either of you know if this subframe would fit on a 2004 BMW Rockster?
thank you.

Posted by: @jim-wexlerDo either of you know if this subframe would fit on a 2004 BMW Rockster?
thank you.
Unlikely. When I was looking for a subframe for my 1150 GS I inquired if an 1150 RT subframe would work. The response was "not without some modification."
Illegitemi non carborundum est!

Anyone still looking for an 1150RT subframe? I *may* know of one locally.
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