Changes to the 1250 GSA?

[Hartley]

in my experience it’s turbulent air that causes the most noise. Stand up and get away from the effects of a screen and it’s a lot quieter.
I’ve had a GS, and now a
GSA , so have used both of their standard screens and an MRA on both. I’m intrigued to try one of the short screens. Obviously it impacts on weather protection.

 

[GSMarky]

> 1,500 miles up & around Scotland with virtually no fly debris on my kit or visor. The odd rogue fly may catch the visor, but on the whole I'm well protected. the front of the bike however was a graveyard..

For sure the headlight protector is essential I reckon too.

 

[Ash700]

Are you referring to the BMW headlight guard (below)? I’ve often wondered if this helps with airflow over the screen?!

I have the standard GSA screen, a GS screen and a small Puig (sports) screen. I’ve actually toured with the Puig screen and it’s been fine, when it’s not chucking it down. I figured if my mate is happy touring on his open bike, I’ll be ok behind the bulk of a GSA and my dinky sports screen, and I was

 

[snerkler]

Agreed that turbulent air = noise as does your helmet design.

What's the difference on the 2 cans? Yes, grind off a small weld and remove the screws & OK to reinstall as you wish.

Bring it here & I'll do it for you!

Thanks that's very kind of you indeed but Cambridgeshire is a bit of a trek for me, I can only ride for an hour or so at a time.

 

[GSMarky]

Are you referring to the BMW headlight guard (below)? I’ve often wondered if this helps with airflow over the screen?!

I have the standard GSA screen, a GS screen and a small Puig (sports) screen. I’ve actually toured with the Puig screen and it’s been fine, when it’s not chucking it down. I figured if my mate is happy touring on his open bike, I’ll be ok behind the bulk of a GSA and my dinky sports screen, and I was

No, mine is a Puig item there purely to protect the headlight.

 

[snerkler]

Agreed that turbulent air = noise as does your helmet design.

What's the difference on the 2 cans? Yes, grind off a small weld and remove the screws & OK to reinstall as you wish.

Bring it here & I'll do it for you!

Thanks again for the kind offer, however I have found someone local ( a friend of a friend) who will be able to grind the welds off. Once you've ground the welds off are the bolts/screws still useable and therefore you can fit/remove the baffles as you wish, or is it a case of once the baffles are removed you can't replace them again without welding?

 

[JamGod23]

Thanks again for the kind offer, however I have found someone local ( a friend of a friend) who will be able to grind the welds off. Once you've ground the welds off are the bolts/screws still useable and therefore you can fit/remove the baffles as you wish, or is it a case of once the baffles are removed you can't replace them again without welding?

Having looked at doing this myself, allbeit not actually having done it quite yet, I'd say if your friend of a friend can grind the welds off with a small dremel cutting disc, you could save the bolts, that's how I'll be doing it. They are panhead Allen bolts from memory, so even if you lost a little of the "pan" to spread the load, a small washer underneath would do the job, even with a normal grinder, if they take their time and do it carefully you can re-use.

 

[snerkler]

Having looked at doing this myself, allbeit not actually having done it quite yet, I'd say if your friend of a friend can grind the welds off with a small dremel cutting disc, you could save the bolts, that's how I'll be doing it. They are panhead Allen bolts from memory, so even if you lost a little of the "pan" to spread the load, a small washer underneath would do the job, even with a normal grinder, if they take their time and do it carefully you can re-use.

Thanks very much.

 

[GSMarky]

Thanks again for the kind offer, however I have found someone local ( a friend of a friend) who will be able to grind the welds off. Once you've ground the welds off are the bolts/screws still useable and therefore you can fit/remove the baffles as you wish, or is it a case of once the baffles are removed you can't replace them again without welding?

As said above. Go carefully with a Dremel on the welds and they'll come off and be reusable so you can put the baffles back in.

I've done this a couple of times now & the baffles are a very good fit, so be careful with them. Make yourself up a slide hammer & DO NOT grip them with pliers or try to lever them out - they WILL deform and you'll get yourself in a right mess.

Likewise when you put them back in, be careful to get the screw hole aligned as they probably won't then want to turn so you may have to put them in/out a few times to get the alignment right. Take you time and again use the slide hammer to pull them out from the end of the baffle tube and a soft mallet to tap them in.

Green scotchbrite the mating surfaces to get a little bit of movement..

The Torqx (x2) bolts are held in in the carbon end cap with a soft captive washer on the inside - keep an eye on them when you remove the cap as they have a sense of humour and will roll across the floor, behind something or go down the exhaust itself!!

I think I have some pics so will try to find them and post up..

Get the right tools & take your time...

 

[GSMarky]

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[snerkler]

As said above. Go carefully with a Dremel on the welds and they'll come off and be reusable so you can put the baffles back in.

I've done this a couple of times now & the baffles are a very good fit, so be careful with them. Make yourself up a slide hammer & DO NOT grip them with pliers or try to lever them out - they WILL deform and you'll get yourself in a right mess.

Likewise when you put them back in, be careful to get the screw hole aligned as they probably won't then want to turn so you may have to put them in/out a few times to get the alignment right. Take you time and again use the slide hammer to pull them out from the end of the baffle tube and a soft mallet to tap them in.

Green scotchbrite the mating surfaces to get a little bit of movement..

The Torqx (x2) bolts are held in in the carbon end cap with a soft captive washer on the inside - keep an eye on them when you remove the cap as they have a sense of humour and will roll across the floor, behind something or go down the exhaust itself!!

I think I have some pics so will try to find them and post up..

Get the right tools & take your time...

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Wow, thanks so much for this, very much appreciated.

 

[GSMarky]

No trouble - don't want you damaging the baffles in the process!

 

[snerkler]

Just picked the bike up this morning, one very happy chappy. I definitely went with the right colour (for me) picking the Trophy with gold wheels. Won't have much chance to ride it this week (which will give me time to put the PPF film on) but very impressed ridiing it home. The comfort seat still isn't comfy, but noticeably better than standard. I've ordered some gel cycling shorts, if they don't help I think I'll give the airhawk a go.

I don't know if it's in my head but the suspension felt softer (better) than the test bike and it also felt pokier The Akra's not very loud so I'll be looking at getting the welds ground down at some point so I can take the baffles out. I assume taking the baffles out won't affect performance?

I'm going to miss the Harley but it's so nice to be riding a bike that goes around corners again

 

[JamGod23]

Enjoy it mate! I've certainly been enjoying mine. Love the trophy colours with the gold wheels too, you've got good taste

 

[GSMarky]

Just picked the bike up this morning, one very happy chappy. I definitely went with the right colour (for me) picking the Trophy with gold wheels. Won't have much chance to ride it this week (which will give me time to put the PPF film on) but very impressed ridiing it home. The comfort seat still isn't comfy, but noticeably better than standard. I've ordered some gel cycling shorts, if they don't help I think I'll give the airhawk a go.

I don't know if it's in my head but the suspension felt softer (better) than the test bike and it also felt pokier The Akra's not very loud so I'll be looking at getting the welds ground down at some point so I can take the baffles out. I assume taking the baffles out won't affect performance?

I'm going to miss the Harley but it's so nice to be riding a bike that goes around corners again

Wise choice... Get those baffles out!!

 

[Baloo2You]

To the OP
I picked up a 23 or 1250 GS adventure last June due To rear ender involving a septic truck . My dealer was suggesting the new 1300 but getting new bags for my 14 through the insurance claim I opted for one of the last 1250s. My dealer allowed me to strip everything I could off of my 14 and I do mean everything. All of it fit on the 23. I have cycled through several GS adventures and each time have a mixed bag of emotions with the new tech upgrades. Mostly good. But once you find the devil in each bike model, companies have a bad habit of switching things up on you. I usually tend to put 60,000+ Miles on one before I trade it in except for the last one being in the 50s. No worries so far on the 1250. That is what warranties are for. Right?

Enjoy your new bike and congrats.

 

[snerkler]

To the OP
I picked up a 23 or 1250 GS adventure last June due To rear ender involving a septic truck . My dealer was suggesting the new 1300 but getting new bags for my 14 through the insurance claim I opted for one of the last 1250s. My dealer allowed me to strip everything I could off of my 14 and I do mean everything. All of it fit on the 23. I have cycled through several GS adventures and each time have a mixed bag of emotions with the new tech upgrades. Mostly good. But once you find the devil in each bike model, companies have a bad habit of switching things up on you. I usually tend to put 60,000+ Miles on one before I trade it in except for the last one being in the 50s. No worries so far on the 1250. That is what warranties are for. Right?

Enjoy your new bike and congrats.

I didn’t want to wait for the 1300 as going by the 1300GS it’ll not be for me. Plus I couldn’t pass up on the 2.9% APR and money they took off the bike

Enjoy your bike too

 

[Baloo2You]

I didn’t want to wait for the 1300 as going by the 1300GS it’ll not be for me. Plus I couldn’t pass up on the 2.9% APR and money they took off the bike

Enjoy your bike too

Oh yes! I think it was an extra 1800 bucks off to finance with a low rate.