R1200GS 14 TE - Mods

[LochLaddie]

So I have pulled the pin on a GS and really looking forward to picking it up. It's a base model.

First job is to complete the 12K service, still to get a GS-911 or OBD thingy

My question is what mods would do as a priority?

Engine bars, headlight protector, fender extender's, K&N filter, aux lights

Or even no mod's and speed the cash on touring.

 

[Alex_TE]

How are the tyres looking?!
Sat Nav / Phone mounting options?

 

[LochLaddie]

How are the tyres looking?!
Sat Nav / Phone mounting options?

the tyres circa 2K left, it has nav 5, phone mount is a good thought...

 

[darthwhite]

Headlight protector, crash bars, phone mount… fuel & tyres.

 

[littleade]

Forget the K&N, an alternative to the engine bars are MachineArt Xheads though if you want to fit the aux lights to the engine bars you'd need a aux light light bar too if you went for the Xheads. good to go on the rest. Headlight protector can be got from here https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...rds-for-your-GS?highlight=headlight+protector

I bought one from him and was very pleased with it.

 

[leadfarmer]

Head protectors, the OEM ones are good

Luggage

That’s all you need

 

[gorgoo]

Head protectors, the OEM ones are good

Luggage

That’s all you need

I bought a set of these from them....still have few left...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39301193...n9a2Vgvy48Gdce6aRprZqH9Gfw==|tkp:BFBMtITKzopg

 

[CPJS]

Touratech engine bars and BMW head covers. Givi handguard extenders.
Ferry ticket to Santander.

 

[leadfarmer]

I bought a set of these from them....still have few left...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39301193...a2Vgvy48Gdc e6aRprZqH9Gfw==|tkp:BFBMtITKzopg

That’s the ones

Posted this a couple of times but here’s a “test” of them, more effective than the engine bars in the link below which seems to have been a slow drop on a soft surface

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...r-bike-today?p=6273136&viewfull=1#post6273136

 

[LochLaddie]

Thanks,

So head protectors, headlight guard (unfortunately i'm not a paid up forum member, worth paying up ?) are the two main ones

What does the handguard extenders bring to the party?

I'm surprised that front wheel fender extender has not been mentioned, i thought that would protect from pitting....

 

[darthwhite]

In my experience the handguard extenders catch extra wind blast from passing trucks on the motorway and upset the steering, so I got rid of them.

Fender extenders help, I would go for the rear one first (the one that cable ties to the frame) as it keeps much off the shock and prolongs it’s life. The front one won’t hurt, I’ve never had a bike without one (I’m on my third GS)

Bigger screen with a top spoiler and the brackets to strengthen the assembly are worth getting if you do a lot of motorways, as are the wunderlich deflectors that go around the tank.

 

[stever1]

Mudsling, engine bars, auxiliary lighting, panniers. Job done.

 

[LochLaddie]

Bigger screen with a top spoiler and the brackets to strengthen the assembly are worth getting if you do a lot of motorways, as are the wunderlich deflectors that go around the tank.

I do motorway daily, do you have some example links to products?

Cheers

 

[littleade]

Thanks,

So head protectors, headlight guard (unfortunately i'm not a paid up forum member, worth paying up ?) are the two main ones

What does the handguard extenders bring to the party?

I'm surprised that front wheel fender extender has not been mentioned, i thought that would protect from pitting....

The Headlight guard I posted the link to is a clear plastic one with prices starting at £18.99

Yes Deffo the front fender extender- you did say extenders in your 1st post so thought you meant both front and rear. MachineArt do the front one and the mudsling which keeps the crap off the rear shock.

Handguard extenders are good if you're riding all year round as they help keep more of the wind off the backs of your hands. Evilbay do copies if you don't fancy paying through the nose for all 3.

 

[Scotsrick]

On my new 1250 I put on Mudsling, fender extender, headlight guard (poster on here sells them) and radiator guards.

I specified it with engine bars and spotlights both of which are good upgrades.

It is worth paying for forum membership even if it’s just for the sales section. One good buy will save the cost.

I’m now saving up for decent tyres which is the next upgrade.

 

[LochLaddie]

It is worth paying for forum membership even if it’s just for the sales section. One good buy will save the cost.

 

[darthwhite]

I do motorway daily, do you have some example links to products?

Cheers

Screen with spoiler:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26276752...riA8q0NQrS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Brackets:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28448834...riA8q0NQrS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Deflectors:
https://www.nippynormans.com/screen...lich-wind-deflectors-clear-r1200gs-lc-to-2016

I’ve been through several permutations of deflectors and screens, the above combination is the best I’ve found so far for low noise and minimal buffeting at motorway speeds.

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Fender extender or CyMarc engine guard for the front, and mudsling for the rear. Why do you need engine bars and aux lights, save your money imo.