leedsrhino
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Thinking of fitting some crash bars to my 07 1200 gs,any recommendations.thanks
Crash bars
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Take care what bolts you undo.... and don't hit your thumb with the hammer.
Seriously, there are loads of threads on what type of bars people think are best, whether they do or do not or just maybe fit with assorted headers and loads (including pictures) of threads on how to fit them.
Do a Search.
Here's one: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134046 scroll down. That guy fitted TT bars, I guess he would suggest those?
Here's another: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218902 Someone liked the Wunderlich bars, well sort of.
...and another: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200674&highlight=bars He liked Motech bars.
i have hepco and becker ones, excellent quality and remus downpipes will fit if you ever decided to dump the cat.
motorworks site is worth a look
motorworks site is worth a look
cafemaestro
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Hepco & Becker
Hepco & Becker are highly recommended.
I fitted mine 2 years ago (1200gs) and they have paid for themselves several times over. I binned the bike three times on Friday in the snow. The bars took the lot and not a mark on the rest of the bike (well except for the bolt on the end of the handguards)
If you go for these, have a care when fitting the parts together as where the tubes fit together it can be a bit stiff. I used good old fashioned brute force and ended up flaking a bit of paint off the join. This has led to a spot of rust which is a little unsightly but no big deal. It could be avoided with a little more finesse when fitting though.
Having taken the bike off road lots and falling off nearly as many times, the bars are bit scratched and dinked, but the bike is pristine.
HTH
Hepco & Becker are highly recommended.
I fitted mine 2 years ago (1200gs) and they have paid for themselves several times over. I binned the bike three times on Friday in the snow. The bars took the lot and not a mark on the rest of the bike (well except for the bolt on the end of the handguards)
If you go for these, have a care when fitting the parts together as where the tubes fit together it can be a bit stiff. I used good old fashioned brute force and ended up flaking a bit of paint off the join. This has led to a spot of rust which is a little unsightly but no big deal. It could be avoided with a little more finesse when fitting though.
Having taken the bike off road lots and falling off nearly as many times, the bars are bit scratched and dinked, but the bike is pristine.
HTH
RCH
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I ordered the HB's for my '08 last week. I will use those along with the BMW valve cover protectors. That should do the job.
Having sent my 1200 up the road whilst wearing a set of H&B bars, I can vouch for their strength and protectiveness......... paid for themselves I'd say.
Also came in useful when sideswiped by an Audi A6 in heavy traffic...... GS 1, Audi door skins nil.
Also came in useful when sideswiped by an Audi A6 in heavy traffic...... GS 1, Audi door skins nil.
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