Sw Motech bars - cylinder protectors?

[StuWG]

Hi guys,

I'm about to order some engine bars and you all seem to really rate the Motech bars, but I have one question...

Do they fit with cylinder protection in place? My bike has the touratech ally ones fitted. All the photos I've seen, the bars look very close to the cylinder head, any idea of clearance?

Cheers StuWG

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I've got mine fitted together with the plastic BMW protectors with plenty of clearance - not sure if that helps

Andres

 

[Firebird]

I'm going to fit the Motech bars in the next couple of days. I currently have the BMW ally cylinder head protectors, but after speaking to the guys running the BMW course in Wales I'm changing them.

They have dropped them on all but the Adventures because when they are struck a glancing blow in a crash they tend to rip off and take the bolts that mount them into the cylinder head with them. So you end up with a much more expensive bill than you would if you just had a holed rocker cover.

They claimed the plasticy resin type are OK because they don't have enough strength to rip the bolts out of the head.

They're advice was engine bars + a pair of rocker covers from a bike that's had them replaced for cosmetic damage via insurance. I was told to get friendly with my local BM engineer.

Other things I'd take when of-road;

• Liquid Metal - Handy for rocker covers with minor holes.
• Sump guard fixings - these seemed to get used at an alarming rate
• Tyre sealant and a repair kit + pump
• Gaffer tape and plastic ties - obviously
• The best boots you can afford - We had 2 broken ankles on the BMW Brecon Beacons ride.

Anyone want some BM cylinder head protectors? I've heard 'theyyrree greatt'.

 

[Yellow Peril]

Stu I have both fitted with no problems.

 

[StuWG]

Thanks guys, I've just ordered them.

 

[VAL. H.]

They're advice was engine bars + a pair of rocker covers from a bike that's had them replaced for cosmetic damage via insurance. I was told to get friendly with my local BM engineer.

Are the 1200 rocker covers side spesific? or will they fit either side.

Just wondering if the rider could carry one as a spare to use on either side if needed. Quite easy to change out on the trail I would assume.
But with the Motech bars fitted are you going to damage the rocker covers enough to put a hole in one of them?




Just been on the BW level one course great fun everyone should have a go

The guy on the 1200 did drop it quite a lot (although the 12 is actualy easier to ride off road than the 650 IMO and the 12adv even easier still. But once your leant over a bit there's absolutly nothing you can do to save it because it's so heavy) and it didn't seem to do any significant damage.

I take my hat off to the guy, it was his first fling off rd and to do it on the 12 and to finnish the course without hurting himself was in my book amazing.

I jumped at the chance to ride the 12 adv on day one 'and again on day two' and was supprised how confident it felt over the 650 My real concern though, was that it's just too high and too easy to loose your ballance. Then it's on the floor and you have to pick it up and the 650s heavy enough.

Take a bunch of mates with you to help and you'll have much more fun.

However I do now think I might invest in some Motech bars and TKC's... and an exhaust powered lifting bag... and a block n tackle... and..........



If it's fun it's got to be done!

 

[Mr K]

LHS has the oil-filler in it.