Introducing the BTBR 'GSA' Crap Catcher

BTBR · Oct 22, 2005

BTBR GSA Bash Plate Extension

NOTE: ONLY SUITABLE FOR FITMENT TO THE GSA

Made of 5mm aluminium plate, it bolts to the top of the sump guard and stops all the crap from the front wheel spraying up the front on the engine casing.

It also stops the exhaust-connecting pipe getting pitted with tar spots etc, thus keeping your pride and joy nice and clean.

BTBR

BTBR · Oct 22, 2005

Fitted to the bike and it looks like this..............

ELIMINATOR · Oct 22, 2005

Saw it today, looks good. So why bother spending dosh on a fenda extender, :tosser

when you can buy an item that does the job. :clap

BTBR means IMMACULATE. nice & clean would be an understatement.

GSAde · Oct 22, 2005

Hi BTBR

As I said when you fixed my lights "if you're going to market that one I'd be interested" - how much mate?

Cheers

Ade

BTBR · Oct 22, 2005

GSAde said:
Hi BTBR

As I said when you fixed my lights "if you're going to market that one I'd be interested" - how much mate?

Cheers

Ade

FOC, thats FOC for you to copy, and not FOC for me to supply it in case there is any confusion!!! Thats why I have attached the drawing!

I was thinking about making some and selling them, but to be honest I cannot be arsed.

So rather than sit on the proven and road tested design, I have decided to post it on here for all to see and download.

So help yourself chaps, unless someone copies 'my' design and then markets it, then I won't be very happy!!!

However, what would be nice is if those that copy the design maybe put a few pence (pounds) towards the T.I.T.S. fund here?

BTBR

MikeP · Oct 22, 2005

bigtrailbikerider said:
So help yourself chaps, unless someone copies 'my' design and then markets it, then I won't be very happy!!!

BTBR

Erm, I think it's already been done by Kilda2004. Very similar concept but mounts on the Adv engine bar cross brace and the sump guard. It works too. Below is mine coated with crud from the Picos in March this year.

Den · Oct 22, 2005

I think there is a few designs about. .... but mine has curvy edges !

BTBR · Oct 23, 2005

MikeP said:
Erm, I think it's already been done by Kilda2004. Very similar concept but mounts on the Adv engine bar cross brace and the sump guard. It works too. Below is mine coated with crud from the Picos in March this year.

I agree and I am also well aware that there are lots of similar designs around, that all basically do the same job.

As for the Kilda2004 design, great idea but not everyone has OE crash bars.

But the differance is, I have put my design and detailed drawing on the forum for others to share my knowledge and also to copy for free is so desired.

BTBR

Andy Hird · Oct 25, 2005

bigtrailbikerider said:
NOTE: ONLY SUITABLE FOR FITMENT TO THE GSA

Made of 5mm aluminium plate, it bolts to the top of the sump guard and stops all the crap from the front wheel spraying up the front on the engine casing.

It also stops the exhaust-connecting pipe getting pitted with tar spots etc, thus keeping your pride and joy nice and clean.

BTBR

BTBR,

Good idea, and nicely made piece of kit, but you don't need the 20 and 13 dims on the front view, if you want to put them on, then put them on as (REF) dimensions. Or you could help everyone even more by doing a developed view.

Only kidding....again, good idea, and well made, thanks for sharing. :clap

Cheers,
Andy

BTBR · Oct 25, 2005

Andy Hird said:
BTBR,

............... but you don't need the 20 and 13 dims on the front view, if you want to put them on, then put them on as (REF) dimensions. Or you could help everyone even more by doing a developed view.

..............................

BTBR

Andy Hird · Oct 25, 2005

bigtrailbikerider said:
..............................

BTBR

Yeah, I know, sorry mate, just couldn't resist it.
All the best,
Andy

sk8mutie · Nov 12, 2005

and here's another version...thanks for the idea...should stop dripping plastic from the bin liner that managed to get all caught up on the exhaust x piece at the front :spitfire

Baldrick · Dec 10, 2005

Shi* Iv'e got it all wrong,
I thought these Bikes were meant to get dirty

Thats my excuse anyway :beer:

P.S I'm at work now so I will root round for a gash bit of ally and knock one up
thanks for the drawing BTB

ELIMINATOR · Jan 7, 2006

How about letting this thread die a death, or does the moderator :ymca

think that it's so good it should remain at the top?

BTBR · Jan 8, 2006

ELIMINATOR said:
How about letting this thread die a death, or does the moderator think that it's so good it should remain at the top?

Well your the one that just put it back on the top of the stack, ya thick southern monkey.....

Plus the fact, it will always be at the top, coz I made it sticky, dozy. :dabone

BTBR

Marks adventure · Apr 7, 2006

Hi

Got some made from 4mm Stainless Steel.

Here is mine fitted, Touratech sticker was my option, more BLING!!

They fit using 2 stainless steel button head bolts.

Very simple to fit, you only need to drill 2 6mm holes.

If you want one drop me a pm.

£15.00 plus p&p about £4.00.

Before any of you moan, Alan (BTBR) Knows..

BTBR · Apr 8, 2006

You could have cleaned the bike first............

BTBR

Global Rider · Apr 28, 2006

Shortly after I bought my 2003 R1150 GS Adventure, I bought a Fenda Extenda which I later returned and instead decided to make a mud/stone guard for my Adventure that was cheaper, more elegant, simple and functional...IMO. Made from an 8" x 8" (then trimmed and bent) sheet of 0.025" stainless steel.

The section that "hangs over" the engine protection cross bar was rolled for a 1/2" radius. The photo shows closed cell foam tape between the cross bar and mud/stone guard, but that was replaced by an 8" long section of thin wall (3/4" ID, 1" OD) black rubber/vinyl washer hose that was slipped over the cross bar for a non-metal-to-metal, rattle-free installation.

The BMW engine protection plate was drilled and tapped for two M6 fasteners with fiber washers used under the heads of the fasteners as well as between the guard and engine protection plate. Loctite 242 was used to secure the fasteners.

Some of my other mods...

R1150 GS Blue Sea 5025 Fuse Block Install

R1150 GS Driving Light Relay & AutoSwitch Install

R1150 GS RAM Ball Install

All the best,
Alex

Alex's BMW Motorcycle & Global Touring Page

Deleted account 231211001 · Nov 12, 2006

Brill idea. Thanks v. muchly for the drawing and the idea! I found some checker plate lounging about the shed, used the drawing, and knocked this crap together.

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