Crossbar Pads?

[snerkler]

Where do you get the BMW Handlebar crossbar pads from as pictured (although I'd want black or grey)? I've tried the BMW, TT, and NN sites but can't find them. Have also tried ebay

 

[cookie]

that's a standard bmw item, exactly the same as came with my 07GSA.

 

[snerkler]

Neither the crossbar or the pad came with my 2010 GSA. Have looked on the BMW site and can't find either product on there, but have found the crossbar on the TT site, but no pad.

 

[craig101]

Got mine from dealer(clarks). Cost 70 quid. Bar and pad.

 

[David Nimrod]

What's it for exactly

(The pad, not the brace...)

 

[ghiribizzo]

I believe the parts you need are:
71607701942 - the bar
2x M6x25 cap bolts
46637706632 - pad in grey.
Check with your dealer though in case I'm getting you to order a toaster...

 

[cookie]

Neither the crossbar or the pad came with my 2010 GSA. Have looked on the BMW site and can't find either product on there, but have found the crossbar on the TT site, but no pad.

that's because a 2008 - 2012 GSA has a completely different, shallower handlebar (on risers, on a new top yoke) that doesn't need a crossbar. the photo shows an 06/07 GSA.

 

[craig101]

What's it for exactly

I use it as a donner kebab carrier.

 

[David Nimrod]

I use it as a donner kebab carrier.

Sounds logical

 

[snerkler]

that's because a 2008 - 2012 GSA has a completely different, shallower handlebar (on risers, on a new top yoke) that doesn't need a crossbar. the photo shows an 06/07 GSA.

You can get crossbars for the 2010 GSA's though, but if it's shallower does this mean a pad won't fit?

 

[snerkler]

What's it for exactly

(The pad, not the brace...)

Apparently so you don't break you teeth on the handlebar when you have a fall, which is pretty difficult to do when you're wearing a full face helmet

I've always just liked the look

 

[cookie]

You can get crossbars for the 2010 GSA's though, but if it's shallower does this mean a pad won't fit?

i guess that depends on whether the crossbar is the same length, which i don't know.

having had both, i find the no crossbar version feels noticeable nicer somehow. feels more "roomy". might just be me

 

[snerkler]

I believe the parts you need are:
71607701942 - the bar
2x M6x25 cap bolts
46637706632 - pad in grey.
Check with your dealer though in case I'm getting you to order a toaster...

A toaster might actually be more useful

 

[Boxed-in]

I bought some grey water pipe insulation from my local B&Q, then I can stick on the bike and not worry about somebody stealing it etc.

Cost about £3 for about 5 lengths, and cut as required.

Cheap and cheerful?

 

[snerkler]

I bought some grey water pipe insulation from my local B&Q, then I can stick on the bike and not worry about somebody stealing it etc.

Cost about £3 for about 5 lengths, and cut as required.

Cheap and cheerful?

Thought about this, but guessing it doesn't look great?

 

[snerkler]

i guess that depends on whether the crossbar is the same length, which i don't know.

having had both, i find the no crossbar version feels noticeable nicer somehow. feels more "roomy". might just be me

The one from TT is 275mm, don't know how long the original is?

 

[Boxed-in]

Thought about this, but guessing it doesn't look great?

I have a silver grey GSA so it does not look out of place.

 

[snerkler]

I believe the parts you need are:
71607701942 - the bar
2x M6x25 cap bolts
46637706632 - pad in grey.
Check with your dealer though in case I'm getting you to order a toaster...

Those codes are definitely right for the US market as I googled them, not sure on the UK market. Guess it's an email to the dealer then, although didn't really want to go this route due to the inevitable cost

 

[snerkler]

I have a silver grey GSA so it does not look out of place.

Maybe put a BMW sticker on and you could start selling em for £20

 

[Yonkyo]

Ebay...now

Brace bar and Pad

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1200...91?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4ab1943e9b