Can I remove the Engine Bash Plate??

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Since I don't intend to emulate Sammy Miller, do I really need that extra piece of metalwork which collects gravel and mud underneath the sump?
I'd like to save the weight and fit a timing cover protector instead.
Anyone know of any unintended consequences of removing it please?

Thanks Dave
 
If as you say your not likely to take it off road, there is no reason at all to have it .... unless off course yo find 12" deep pot holes on the A3....which is probably then quite likely.
 
dmilne said:
Since I don't intend to emulate Sammy Miller, do I really need that extra piece of metalwork which collects gravel and mud underneath the sump?
I'd like to save the weight and fit a timing cover protector instead.
Anyone know of any unintended consequences of removing it please?

Thanks Dave
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If you want to save the equivalent weight of the sump guard go for a dump before you set off for a ride but don't stay on the throne too long a little one will do :rolleyes:

That piece of metal that collects gravel and mud despite the many holes to allow it to escape also deflects lots of gravel and mud which would otherwise be slowly grit blasting the underbelly of your bike,leave it alone it's doing a job and weighs next to nothing.
 
dmilne said:
Since I don't intend to emulate Sammy Miller, do I really need that extra piece of metalwork which collects gravel and mud underneath the sump?
I'd like to save the weight and fit a timing cover protector instead.
Anyone know of any unintended consequences of removing it please?

Thanks Dave
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Imagine a fist sized stone bouncing down lane 2 from a wagon twin back tyre. imagine you riding over it at 70mph as it reaches the top of it's bounce on your alloy sump.

then think how you explain it to the insurance claim about taking off the sump guard.
 
id leave it on mate, bumw put it there for a reason, and it weighs feck all so the weight saving is unnoticeable;
only takes a few moments to remove to check oil etc, and the engine looks wrong without it!
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JONYBOY said:
id leave it on mate, bumw put it there for a reason, and it weighs feck all so the weight saving is unnoticeable;
only takes a few moments to remove to check oil etc, and the engine looks wrong without it!
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Yeah, probably off road styling to fit in with the unstoppable go anywhere image that they like to promote but which counts for little when your FPC etc packs up.

AFAIK the GS/A is the only R1200 with a sump guard so if you're a tarmac tosser then I can't see why you couldn't take it off. But if it's just to save weight I can't see the point. Just fit the timing cover guard - or get BMW to paint it properly so that you don't need to.

I think I'll stop now before my bike takes the hump at the moaning and refuses to start.
 
dmilne said:
Since I don't intend to emulate Sammy Miller, do I really need that extra piece of metalwork which collects gravel and mud underneath the sump?
I'd like to save the weight and fit a timing cover protector instead.
Anyone know of any unintended consequences of removing it please?

Thanks Dave
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Q. Can I remove the Engine Bash Plate??

A. Yes if you want to! :teacher
 
I don't know, do you have the right tools, are you proficient at using a spanner / socket set? If the answer to all three is yes, then yes, you can. You may as well have a haircut at the same time, to save even more weight. Or sneeze.
 
If you don't have a plate covering your centrestand, take a look at the lower crossbar on that. If it's anything like mine it will have had all its paint stripped of by road debris and is starting to rust. Just goes to show what happens underneath your bike so I would keep the sump protection on for sure.
 
dmilne said:
Since I don't intend to emulate Sammy Miller, do I really need that extra piece of metalwork which collects gravel and mud underneath the sump?
I'd like to save the weight and fit a timing cover protector instead.
Anyone know of any unintended consequences of removing it please?

Thanks Dave
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:rob
HARRUPH (clears throat in a grown up sort of way)
Unlike the less experienced replies to date, I had actually run on the road for three years without the plate on my 1200GS (seem to recall a similar period on my 1150 too) and have not been aware of any of the suggested perils shown above - likely mileage in the order of 50k, give or take.
Just remember to cable tie all the stupid nuts and bolts to the plate as they are such a dolly mixture.
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I thought about this one carefully, and here's the reasoning :
- GS/A gets bashplate because it's intended to go off road (and the bashplate looks the deal for an off roader).
- RT and R don't get one, since they're not intended to go off road. This indicates the carter can cope with the usual stuff being thrown at it.
- I hardly ever go off road. If I do, it's a breeze re-attaching the bash plate.
- I like the GS in supermoto dress, it looks (and feels) lighter, more fun. :JB
(BTW I removed handguards, luggage rack and buddyseat, and I installed a small screen, for the same reasons)

Sooo... here's the result in the French Alps :

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