CARBON FIBRE SKID PLATE FOR 2015 GS A ???

[charl]

Hi all, 'tis me again. I've just seen this on eBay, and wanted to know if anyone can tell me if it would fit both the LC and the previous model GSA?
It looks stunning, but coming from Yanksville, I can't see them refunding me if it doesn't fit.
Any advise will be greatly appreciated.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43d7484520

Thanks

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

It won't fit the air/oil cooled

 

[charl]

That's not what I wanted to hear, but feared it. I really love the look of this skid plate, and hope to find one for the LC model.
Thanks for the advise nonetheless...

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Nothing stopping you bodging it onto your triple black I suppose. I don't think it would be any use other than a farkle anyway.

 

[Bails]

Wonder if this would actually give any protection ? Would it stop a rock penetrating the sump ?

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

I really doubt it when it is only 2 ply straight carbon hence my farkle comment. It does look good though.

 

[Nick V]

To be frank, the whole idea of a lightweight carbon-fibre sump guard is a non-starter.
It's going to be overly expensive, it's going to offer negligible protection against impacts and even if it did, you wouldn't want to take the bike off-road on case you scratch the sump guard.

It's like buying a Bimota to impress the girls. It's not going to work - only bikers know what a Bimota is, and even they aren't 100% sure.

If you want the ultimate Pavement Prowler - great idea.
If you want to take the bike off tarmac, what's wrong with a well-built sump guard in 5mm 6061-T6 aluminium?