Accessories fitted to my 2022 BMW R1250GS-Would I fit them again? Let's find out.🤪
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- My R1250GS is now 7 months old and covered 3000 miles. It's the TE spec , cruise control, heated grips, rider modes pro, semi active suspension etc.I have added many BMW parts, together with non BMW parts.
May be helpful to prospective new GS owners.
Would I add these accessories again? Find out as l tell you in the video.But first let's go for a ride ...enjoy.
00:00 Introduction and ride
04:06 Michelin Road 6's, BMW beak, Wunderlich front and rear axle sliders , Innovv k2, 3m helicopter tape, denali mini sound bomb, machine art and mudsling mudguard extenders, BMW enduro bash plate, Wunderlich headlight protector, BMW Rallye screen tinted, BMW Option 719 front engine case and cylinder head covers , BMW radiator protector and infill panels, BMW auxillary lights, Denali D3's, BMW Engine crash bars.
16:59 Garmin Zumo XT mount, BMW keyless ride, BMW heated grips and heated seats, BMW Option 719 mirrors and Brake/clutch reservoir covers, Wunderlich cockpit cover, Evotech bar end weights , Speedo Angels TFT screen protector, Wunderlich Bar risers, Motograffix tank protector, Wundelrich frame bungs, BMW frame protector, Optimate battery lead, Hex Ezcan ,
23:07 -29:32 BMW Quick shifter, SW Motech side stand foot, SW Motech Trax ADV side cases, top case and mounting frames. BMW multi function lights.
BMW Motorrad accessories :
www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/ind...
NIPPY NORMANS
www.nippynormans.com
Wunderlich front and rear axle protectors, headlight protector, frame bung kit, Machine Art front mudguard extender and rear mudsling extender.
Update : Re the Wunderlich lost bung, Nippy Normans sent me a free replacement .
RUGGED ROADS
ruggedroads.co.uk
SW Motech Trax Adv side cases and top case and top case mounting rack
Hex Ezcan
SW MOTECH UK
sw-motech.co.uk
SW Motech side carriers to mount Trax Adv to there bike
STEVE AT A BIKE THING
www.abikething.com
Innov K2 cameras, SW Motech side stand extender,
Denali BMW OEM Harness Adapter for Denali SoundBomb Horn
SPORTSBIKESHOP
www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk
Garmin Zumo XT mounting kit
TecMate OptiMate / AccuMate Battery Charger Leads (SAE) - Weatherproof SAE Compatible Eyelet Lead for use with OptiMate battery chargers SAE71
AMAZON UK
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
3M Helicopter Tape
NOTE : No Chinese knock offs were purchased in the making of this video 😂 - Розваги
Thanks for update. As a new GS owner your films have been helpful.
You’re right! My GSA pulls to the left with Michelin 6s too.
Thanks for another informative video & full disclosure on all aspects of your GS1250. I have been looking for a late model GS1200, but considering a new GS1250. Buying a BMW is not as straight forward as buying any other bike & very expensive too. You have a beautiful GS and your video's are invaluable to anyone looking to buy a GS or accessorize one. Looking forward to all your 2023 videos.
Thanks HR appreciate it.👍
As usual great content, a nice bike, and some great additions, the 719 mirrors look the dogs! and the tidy-up on the front dash area is great also the dark tint screen looks good.
Thanks 👍
great video, very informative, if I ever get to afford a GS I'd fit most of those, same colour too. great dogs BTW just as chilled out as my boy
Great video. It’s great to get a completely honest opinion on all the accessories. Also about the rear indicator’s I didn’t know that it was an option to not have the brake lights included with the indicator I will be definitely asking about that tomorrow when I’m going to order a new 1250 adventure in the trophy colour scheme. Thanks again as I have been watching many reviews on utube and you seem to have the the most honest reviews..
Thanks , I am informed by my dealer that the multi function indicators are now standard !! Enjoy opening the wallet at the dealer 👍👍👍
@@gsd32i…… I’ve been informed that BMW also stands for “Bring More Wallet”. 😂
@@bradleyalexander5821 Yes and KTM stands for Know The Manual/Kosts Tons Money 😂
Great take on your additions. I see a GS in my future and have enjoyed your videos. Love the dogs, I have a big male bi-color.
Great dogs and a huge part of our life’s.simply love them to bits .
Just got a 1250 GS Ultimate edition. This video is really useful. Interested to hear that you control music from the TFT and not the Zumo. Will try this as getting some issues with trying to do this directly from the Zumo.
Keep up the good work.
Great video! I love my Option 719 foot pegs and shifter/levers. The pegs are adjustable up/down and the rubber retracts when you stand on them
Bruce I already have my eyes on the 719 pegs ......👍
Super informative and well presented. Many thanks. G.
Glad it was helpful!
Great insights, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve had my cheap £20 mudguard extenders for about 4 years, £189 is daft 😁
What brand if you don’t mind?
Thanks verry mutch. Nice done
Glad it helped
Great video and very very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey gsd, thanks for the vid. I followed it through, as I have the 23 GS Trophy & immediately after taking purchase, did quite a few things for it to fit me.
Ad note: on your fork tube where you put the helicopter tape, I did one better for me so I can cut down noise. I had taken a piece of kydex 7"T x 12"W, that fits across fork tube with 2" to wrap around each side, and heated the last 3" and shaped it using a 2" diameter can, and did both ends so as to wrap around fork tube on each side. I pre-drilled 4 holes each side & secured w ty-raps....just another take on tube protection & noise reduction. Also, I followed your cockpit cover vid & it went on in 45min.
Thank you....wish I could send a pic of fork tube. Clean & unnoticeable.
Liking the trophy colours . Toss up for me was the triple black or the rallye. If the trophy colours were out then I would have got that colour . Nice 👌
The whizz wheel works also with the Sena SRL Mesh (which is the latest variant of the custom designed unit for some Shoei Helmets, especially the Neotec II)
Thanks for the info!
Great bike, nice parts. What I can absolutely recommend is the Connect Cradle (in conjunction with the original navigation holder). Since then I've only used my smartphone with the BMW app.
Thanks for sharing!
super interesting, tnx
I initially had issues with my gas cap, but after trying it with the key in my hand and holding it close to the gas cap, pull the button and it works fine,
Thanks👍🏻 the sena 50 works with the volume setting of the 1250gs😉
Great 👍
Thanks for this video. I swapped my 18 plate 1200 gsa in for a new 1200gs triple black today after watching I don’t know what to by first like a kid in a sweet shop I think I will try most of what you suggested funds willing thanks again
Hahaha I know what you mean . Quite possibly the best bike I’ve had . New foot pegs next for me and that’s about it oh and ordered some motografix decals for the aluminium side fairing panels ….. umm then I’m done … until the next thing 🙈
Love your channel.. top ❤. But i understand you very Well. It takes a lot of time you make such good videos. And..... You only live once. So enjoy live. And enjoy your motor bike. ♥️♥️♥️💪💪💪
Thanks . Videos do take a little bit of time to put together …. Then throw in work … need to be retired !! 🤪
@@gsd32i 😜♥️♥️♥️
It’s so easy to get carried away with all the ads ins. The I’ve spent on excess of £3k (not including panniers) on my GS Rallye. Mind you I’ve spent about the same amount on my Triumph T100 getting it to the bike it should have been when it left the factory. It’s so easy to get carried away so be warned, adding accessories is addictive. As long as one goes into the ownership with this in mind one won’t get any nasty surprises. With hindsight I would have bought something else but then, I still love both my bikes. Good job as I can’t now afford to sell either. PS: good point about mentioning all the packages arriving. I try to get them delivered when my wife isn’t at home but then my postie always says, when he hands me yet another parcel, “that’ll be be for the bike then!”
Great Vid. Ive the same bike but with cast wheels and agree with you on a lot of the additions. Im going to check out the bar end weights. I went with the Givi quick release pannier system which works in a very similar way, i had Givi cases from my previous bike. Like you, i would delete/switch off the multi function indicators, mates have said they are difficult to see. I wish BMW would offer a update to correct this. About the PR6 tyres, ive seen comments on the Crosstourer and Super Tenere sites complaining of the bike pulling to one side.
Thanks, did those bikes have the 6"s too?
@@gsd32i Yes Road 6s, did post links to the threads but kept disappearing?
Beautiful ride!!!!
Beautiful bike and I'm so ready to order one or something similar. My biggest fear is I've spoken to many people who eventually feel these large adventure bikes are too big and heavy. They tell me it's just easier to jump on their smaller bikes and head out. I have some decisions to make....I don't want to lay out the $$$ just to have the things sit in the garage once the newest wears off. They are beautiful!
Well, my small KTM 890R Duke has stayed in my garage since I got the big GS 🤪 Thinking of selling it because I prefer the GS.....
@@gsd32i That's amazing..guess it really depends on the individual. This is how we end up with 3 or so bikes!!🤣
great vid. agree on most. did you have to remap for the sc exhaust or just popped it on?
Thanks 👍 just popped the sc on and it was good to go .
Great Piece of Content.....S.F.A.
Thanks for the video. Did you change the original skid plate, I couldn’t figure out if you told about it.
yes I went for the Rallye skid plate, that was fitted by the dealer before it left the showroom 👍
Great videos. May I ask what Torque wrench brand you use ? And the Nm rating ?
Hi, here's the link to Amazon UK where I got it from. 10-50nm(anything else I borrow my neighbours one .
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CDGRS5Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I prefer the 3 light powered-on when breaking at the traffic light instead of the turn signal.
Nice vid, looking to pick up a gsa next year. Wow, what area was u riding in absolutely stunning?
Small island called Jersey....off the French coast ..40mph speed limit 🙈
I may not be able to afford watching your next videos 🤑 … just ordered more parts for my GS after watching this one. Wunderlich should do something about the frame plugs, I also lost one for obvious reasons, they do not have a proper fit. And I did put some electrical tape on the others to hopefully prevent them from falling off. All great accesories, would love to add the cameras but that addition is in fact expensive 😩 Safe riding.
😂 apologies!! Sound bomb arrived from Nippy Normans so that’s going on in the next few days …. Beep beep
Nice vid! I believe the bike is balanced at the factory with a (heavier) stock exhaust. When you put on a much lighter exhaust you might have to compensate by leaning to the right? As an old Vespa rider I came to think of this as an explanation to your riding problem. Maybe there is an impact from the Road 6 too…
Thanks for that input, I will try the bike with my side cases on and load the right one upon and see if your theory holds any water 🤔ride safe
Great video and much appreciated. Can I ask which denali mounts on engine bars are they, not sure on diameter . (My bike arrives next week, so cant measure)
Hi, yup they are Denali crashbar light mounts black (22mm-28mm), here's a link
www.nippynormans.com/spotlight-sets-and-brackets/denali-crashbar-light-mounts-black-22mm-28mm
I see you did the dash cover as well. I just helped a buddy install that. Getting the supplied spanner wrench around the usb port was tricky
I've got small hands! just revisit it during the first few weeks to make sure it hasn't come undone 🤪
Thanks for another great video! Question about the axle / rear sliders- do you think it's necessary to get the big one for the rear as well? I see that big one is quite expensive. Wondering if it's worth it- thanks!
Keith I guess if you are going to be doing some off road stuff, even light then possibly .
@@gsd32i zero off roading for me!
Interesting. I have the Bridgestone Battlax tires on my Triple Black, and it pulls to the right - from new. I'll get it checked out under warranty. It had its first service about 2 months ago.
hallo, I have Bridgestone Battlax tires as well, and it pulls to the right too...
Any news from your mechanic? Thanks
hi thanks for nice review, please lt us know what panniers and top box you use?
Sw motech 👍
Nice dogs
Yup they are, absolutely fabulous 😀
It’s easy to go crazy with add ons. I bought a Chinese light mount to add some driving lights. Had to tweak them but they work. I have a different one on order though. I used a set of single row Rigid Industries SAE driving lights. Since I already had them. Put on the AltRider skid plate. Beefy. Just found a set of OEM black panniers. I could have went with some other brand and saved money…but I hate all the extra keys. I did buy a Chinese center pannier and it works, but I had to add a different plate to the original back mount plate. So got a good deal on some new BMW panniers and bought them. Dangit. I added another battery tender plug for the left side because I have Harley Davidson heated under gear already. All plugs on the gear are on the left side. Some things you can cheap out on and some you can’t. I did get a mud guard for the back from China and it had a screw to mount it to the upper inner guard rather than just zip ties. Went with the Hexcan instead of the Denali. Same company but some differences. Mainly price. Got a mini soundbomb horn coming. Eh. Headlight protector. Mine didn’t come with the adaptive headlight nor the heated seats, but the full, out the door price was $24,600. Adventure model. I did find one that had the new headlight and heated seats but it was almost 3 grand more. I can live without those. But after all of it, if I did it again, I’d have got the GS low version instead of the regular GSA! I do like the extra tank capacity but I mean I rarely go off road so the low version would have been good enough for the highway. And stopping a bit more with a lesser capacity fuel tank is nothing new. Thanks for the video! Loved it!
Thanks . I don't know if my bladder would last out for the range of the GSA 😂
Btw I am sure that if the battery in the fob dies you can still start the bike via the rear mud guard sensor as you do with the plastic spare to start...
Yup the plastic fob ( spare key) stays in my jacket inside pocket 👍
Very interesting you should mention your bike veering to the left, and having to counter it with your body position. Same thing for me on my 1290 Super Adventure with Road 6's.
Currently waiting for a response from the dealers tyre rep. Its a great tyre besides this.
had same issue after installing r6 , took them off and back for balancing , remounted them carefully not to over torque the axle bolt ,and i m now again able to let go the bar and bike track straight.
Very nice video and love the options you have added.
I’m curious why you chose the GS instead of a GSA for the extra travel?
Cheers.
Didn’t need the extra range plus my bladder wouldn’t last that long . But never say never 👍
@@gsd32i I hear you on the bladder and need to stop. I was actually referring to the suspension travel with the GS adventure
@@jpaul4595 if mine fell over I would cry ! So don’t need the extra travel . I still get to thrash mine , although top end is not where the bike excels at , but it gives me a buzz and I can chuck it around like I’m 21 again . My KTM 890r duke has stayed in the garage since I got the GS and i am thinking of selling that as I just don’t use it now . Again it’s an age thing 😂
@@gsd32i The same for me I sold my K1300 GT and bought a GS adventure last fall. It’s just much more comfortable for me than the GT was. Age &, sporty bikes, do not go together.
beautiful dog in the background in your videos. I also have a long haired Old German Shepherd. dear, quiet, loyal family friends
Yes they are . Just been throwing their favourite balls for them and they are shattered and asleep 😂
Check out Jeckyl and Hyde exhaust for the GS. There is a few videos out there. Deep sound that you can flip a switch and quiet it down to factory stock. Neet item
Check the price too !My wife would kill me😂
Regarding the shifter and blipper, I have found that the higher up the revs you are when going from 1st to 2nd, the smoother it is and regarding the blipper, some folk are unaware that the throttle needs to be completely closed when shooting down the gearbox, silky smooth for me and I have the exact same bike as you.
Just a heads up. :)
Bike looks mint :)
Thanks, combination of clutch n QS depending on what's happening.😁
I have road 6 too on my 1200gsa. same pulling to the left. Next change - scorpion trails.
My metzeler next 2’s have arrived so putting them on in a few days time .
Did You fix it finally with the Metzeler ? I’ve changed mine from TKC70 to Metzeler Next 2 but still the same behavior. Veering to the left…
Hey GSD, i have the same problem with my Michelin road 6 tires, my motorcycle also pulls to the left. I also rode the stock anakees before this and never noticed it before. Greetings Gijsbertus
Not sure if the tyre supplier will do anything...I will pop into my BMW dealer soon and see what the latest is. To be honest as the bike handles so well with the 6's I may have left it too late for the complaint, even though I have done 2500 miles on them which some folks do in long trip.
Is the Michelin 6 good when cranked over? as your one, l'm guessing is fairly new on the sides and not been 'spanked'
I can definitely say that the bike has been spanked😂6 was a great tyre but just pulled to the left. Currently using Next 2's and they are just as good and no pulling. 👍
Did you get to the bottom of the front tyre issue. I'm thinking of switching to Michelin 6s. Hard to believe Michelins would be unbalanced in some way.Shame about your quickshifter not blipping on the way down, mine does. (2019)
Hi Dave . I didn’t . But numerous others on the net have made similar comments . Not a handling problem whatsoever just a veer to the left when hands off . Fabulous tyre bit frustrated me having to hang off to one side as and when hands off !! 😂
Thanks for the review. Interesting things mentioned. I also feel vibration at handlebar and didn't know about Evotech Bar End Weights, will try it. I see there is some head protection installed on your bike, can you please help what is that? I also have option 719 cylinder heads and all popular cylinder head guards brands told me that they don't support option 719, even BWB one doesn't fit to option 719
Hi. I have the standard BMW engine bars and maybe it's that? When I ordered the bike I asked for all the 719 stuff on the engine so what I have is nothing unusual ! Evotech bar ends weights =no veneration.
@@gsd32i that black thing which is inside the frame of bar is also standard came right from factory? (its not much clear in the video, if I see it correct there is some another black piece of metal or plastic on top of cylinder head)
I also like the Michelin Road sceries more than what they mount in the factory. But why do you wait until the first service??? Then the tire is used. I ask the dealer to deliver the bike with the Michelin Road 6. They keep the (new) factory fitted tires and I only have to pay for the work.
just subbed to the channel because of the home security devices you have lol want to see more of them. If u broke into my house my dally would put the kettle on.
When u swapped from the Karos 3 do u still have them
steve
Hi, I do try to have the security around me at all times! I have the OEM Anakee adventures in my garage and I may pop them back on...the noise may not upset me now!!!!!
@@gsd32i if u would like to off load give me a shout steve, if u go on ticktock my security is helping with the dishes ollieedog
Will the Denali D2 lights fit on the BMW mount . So in another words can you just slap on the D2's.
Sadly I don’t think it’s as easy as that but I didn’t check tbh and I still wanted to keep all the lights . 👍
Hallo, I've installed the cockpit cover too, hoping to reduce the noise coming from that huge "hole". Does not work in that sense, just nice to see. Only issue is you cannot easily use USB receptacle on the right, because of the USB cap in the way, I will try to lift the USB port with a spacer, realized with my 3D printer. By the way I have Bridgestone Battlax tires, and the bike pulls to the right, no hands driving. Great video👍
Thanks, Next 2 tyres great with no pulling whatsoever . Some owners said just twist the usb outwards.
@@gsd32i ...will try, thanks for the tip. Cheers
Break the bid... spin the tire 180 degrees and reseat it and rebalance.
After that....replace the tire under warranty. Radial pull
Hi Paul, nice bike Mate. I recently, with the aid of Messes Forder & Butcher bought a 2017 R1200GS in white with only 2k on the clock. Very happy with it. In your video I notice the 'cockpit fairing infill but you don't mention it. I have found them on Ebay but they won't post to Jersey. Any ideas? Keep up the good work Mate. Salut Clive. 👍
hi Clive, hope you are well. Ah yes Forder and Butcher, a fine team 😂 I did an install video , it’ll be on one of the playlists above, got mine from UK Nippy Normans, wouldn’t be without the infill panel makes it look much nicer, IMHO. I’ve got stuff from the east before , try a different seller. look forward to seeing you on one of the Mansell ride outs👍
Thanks Paul now ordered along with some bar end weights from Nippys. Yes all is well here in St.B. especially now with my new velocipede, can't wait to get it over to Fr. 5 years old in terms of initial registration with less than 2k miles it is only just run in 😀@@gsd32i
Just remembered & don't know if I told you, a year ago this month I had a heart attack, had surgery in Oxford at the J.R. hosp. Got the all clear from the clinic on June 23rd. to run free again & since then have done over 550 miles jogging so onwards & upwards eh!@@gsd32i
There are various opinions about the utility of the cockpit cover - several reviewers claim that it doesn't significantly reduce wind or road noise. What's your experience? Is the benefit purely aesthetic?
Had it on for a while and got different tyres on the bike also . Tyres make it quieter . So, purely cosmetic . But I really like it 🤪
30:15 -- I wonder if you just cut / disconnect the brake wire and just leave the position light, turn signal and ground wires intact on each of the indicators... would that throw a CANBUS error or something up on the TFT? It would certainly be alot cheaper than to replace them with those ugly weiser indicators to fix the issue of the indicator light not being visible when the brake light is on.
34:19 -- I actually have the Sena SRL Mesh Intercom for Shoei helmets (I have the Shoei Neotec II) and I am happy to report that I can turn the volume up & down using the BMW wonder wheel! So it's not only BMW intercoms that work with it. I think the problem is that your Sena 10S is quite old (2016) and the bluetooth tech on the BMW is newer; let me explain: Your 2016 Sena 10S has bluetooth 4.1 while your 2022 BMW has bluetooth 5. I previously had the Sena SRL 2 and the wonder wheel didn't work with that and guess what, it had bluetooth 4.1, just like your 10S! My newer Sena SRL Mesh has bluetooth 5 and the volume works perfectly! It even pauses the song if you turn the volume down all the way to mute it, it's brilliant. The only downside is that if a mate tries to talk with you at a traffic light and you haven't put the bike in neutral, it's gets very bothersome trying to turn the wonder wheel down while also keeping the clutch pressed, but that's a first world problem right there 😅
Other than that, here's a list of accessories that I've currently put on my 2022 R1250 GS Adventure so far: (Product - Code)
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BMW Motorrad Navigator VI (ECE) - 77528355800
BMW All Weather Motorcycle Cover - 71607689674
BMW TFT Screen Protector Glass - 77522462777
BMW Aluminum TopCase - 77431539595 + 2x 77498544517 + 77448546808 + 77438543194 + 77498543224
BMW Aluminum Case, Left - 77411539593 + 3x 77498544517 + 77418543197 + 77498543224
BMW Aluminum Case, Right - 77411539594 + 3x 77498544517 + 77418543199 + 77498543224
Rubber PrecisionTech - RPT-GSM1T1 + RPT-GSM2T1
Wunderlich Luggage Net (TopCase) - 20572-200
Wunderlich Luggage Net x2 (SideCase) - 20572-000
Wunderlich Side Stand Enlarger - 43920-002
Wunderlich Tool Box - 41601-100 + 41602-002
Wunderlich Hand Guard Extension - 44940-005
Wunderlich Grip Puppies - 42320-000
Wunderlich Frame Plug Set 11-Piece + Tank Protection Bar Caps + Caps For Case Carrier - 42742-102 + 42742-312 + 42742-402
Wunderlich Crossbar, Black - 25037-002
Touratech Dual USB Plug-n-Play socket - 01-030-0084-0
Touratech Front Axle Crash Bung - 01-037-5507-0
Touratech ABS Sensor Protection, Front - 01-045-5005-0
Touratech Side Stand Switch Protector - 01-045-5105-0
Touratech Cardan Crash Bung - 01-045-5505-0
Touratech Cardan guard - 01-045-5500-0
Touratech Hub cap cover, Black - 01-045-5266-0
Puig Headlight Protector - 20814W
Puig Racing Screen - 6487W + 7566N
Puig Touring Screen - 6486W + 7566N
Puig Multi-Adjustable Clip-On Visor - 6375W
GIVI Tanklock 5L Tank Bag - GIVI-EA123 + GIVI-BF17
GIVI Ultima-T Waterproof 40L Cargo Bag - GIVI-UT803
GIVI Specific Tool Bag - GIVI-XS5112R
MachineartMoto Avant - AV-12GS-LC
MachineartMoto MudSling - MS-12GS-LC
Motografix - TB051WBR + KB035LCRC + BTI001W
Alaska Leather Medium Sheepskin Buttpad, Natural Long Hair
Some ones been a busy person , not sure if I will upgrade my 10s just yet, as all I have to do is rotate the jog wheel, no big problem....but....mmmmmm...tempted.😂
Have you thought about a ceramic coating ? Or other types of coatings.
I haven't given it much thought....have you had it done?
@@gsd32i No but seriously considering it, the bikes are very expensive and it should stop UV damage too like on the switches that really loose their redness easily and look years old. Won’t be so worried about riding in poor weather and should make it easier to clean and stay nice and sparkly. 😁
@@genuinecomments4008 I have never coated a bike and my previous gs I rode all year in all conditions nothing faded at all. I wouldn’t be concerned about that .
Try pirelli scorpion trail 2, I have them they are fairly decent.
I had those on my Africa Twin and they were very good . 👍
Hey GSD, what are you doing with the other Denali sound bomb off the bike as you are getting a new one?
HI, Happy New Year to you. How's the GS with the new wheels? I will keep the mini sound bomb on...the thinking is that if there is an issue with the big daddy horn then the baby SoundBomb will still be working....so basically both will sound when I press the horn button. Ride safe and waiting for the next Mansell ride out and there tour dates to be posted 😁
@GSD321 Happy new year to you to, in the same boat as you, not ridden my GSXR K1 1000 since last summer, as this bike is just so noce to ride, new wheels sweet as, have the ABR festival booked and going over with Trevor, think there's quite a few of us heading over from Jersey and Guernsey, hoping to get away with Mansells this year to, will be keeping an eye out on planned trips this year. Had new suspension put it, this has completely changed the bike for the better, no longer have the front diving on braking, and she just feels wow.
Whats the width of the bike with the SW Alu Panniers on...
Haven't read all of the comments, but the bike is possibly wandering to the left due to the camber on uk roads?
Hi, nope. it did it in France too. New tyres different brand now all good.
what are you using for a camera mount on your helmet?
Hi Rob . I was using a clip from Dango not have just fitted my helmets with helmet specific mounts , from Canadian company chin mounts . They look and work better. Other companies do these chin mounts. 🤪
Your sena did you update the firmware? My 50S have to update the firmware then it work.
My sena 10s is running the latest firmware . Basically it’s only the top end Senas, 50s/r etc that have the coding to speak to the tft to open the volume whizz wheel control . Not a major issue as the jog dial on 10s is just as easy to use . But it would be nice to use the whizz wheel …….
@@gsd32i I also own a R1250 GS triple black and I like what you did to your GS. 👍
BMW did a recall on those Hayes calipers, they're leaky, from the factory.... with Brembos. See if it's covered under warranty, ASAP
Thanks . I was aware and mine are all good 🤞
Morning
Nice informed vid I have very similar extras on my GS
However if there is a potential issue with front wheel balancing then certainly get it looked at,but why would you want to ride with no hands on the bars at 40 mph irrespective of what others do stood on the pegs or not.
Unless your a stunt rider which you're probably not.
Your bike is a beauty as is mine but keep your hands on the bars.
Just my opinion
Hi.Its always nice to stretch limbs and things when on a long ride....hands off will identify any issues with the bike/tyres as in this case. Ride safe.😁
Does it still pull to the left hands off if you use cruise control ?
yes. strange as the bike handles brilliantly with these tyres , just pulls when you go hands off.
@@gsd32i Can you keep us posted if you rectify this issue. Thanks!
I wouldnt recommend the option 719 case covers, my bike had a drop, and the cover got slightly damaged...... But the destruction it did to my cylinder heads, the 719 covers because there billet thick aluminum they transfer the blow to the cylinder heads. But it destroyed the cylinder head internals. The regular covers, because there weak they absorb the blow and get destroyed.
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With all that added to the bike, your bike must weigh an absolute ton. Not sure who would take their expensive and heavily accessorized BMW tractor off road, I know you said you didn't but would consider it.
Hi...its a BMW that's what they are designed for. The truth is the majority of BMW riders simply don't use them for what they are capable of...including myself. They are are more capable than me . Whether I will ever get over the mind barrier that the bike cost me a lot of money so I am not going to use its full potential is yet to be decided.😄
Did the bike track straight with the OEM tires?
I only had the oem ones on for about 400 miles and did that in about 10 days and can't recall if I did take my hands off .....I will swap them when I come back from my mini tour next week🙈
@@gsd32i Running through my head what are any reasons a bike would track like that and is it associated with just to tires, front or rear. Look tire wear if you can. Chalk up the tires and ride on a flat surface like a parking lot, not a cambered road. Static balance just the bike pre-ride, is it left side heavy? Then try it with you sitting tip toes same thing.
@@Richard.Cabeza I've done that kind of thing and it's the tyres in my view.
Why would u take your hands off the H/B at 40 mph, lol!
with the Zumo xt installed you lose some functions of the wizard wheel.
Yes the xt becomes push to use only . No big issue though .
I am currently in the market for a big adv bike and this is a common note for both MG and Bmw boxers and I have a theory that it has to do with the gyroscopic forces created by the engine spinning perpendicular to the direction of travel. I think about that science experiment where you sit in a chair that can spin and hold a spinning tire, then rotate the tire and you begin spinning in one direction or the other.
Just a theory. You also have the idea that the engine is trying to spin the bike around the crank and that is why you feel a slight pull in a left direction.
It’s tough because I have an all Harley family and they are trying to point out things that could bother me about the bike.
When you hands are on the bars, do you still feel it pull or is it just hands free?
Rather, I have heard a theory that I am inclined to believe.*
Fitted metzeler tourance next 2’s a few weeks ago , hands off bars bike runs straight and don’t have to lean off the bike to make it run straight . Road 6 ‘s other than that were bloody good tyre . Next 2’s right up there and very confidence inspiring 👍
@@gsd32i right on! Glad you got it worked out.
Just change road 6 to road 5 and you wil not have any problems with the handling
3 of us had the same problem with road6 on gs and rt as welss
Thanks appreciate that 👍
Took your advice and ordered the 5’s.
@@rumporridge1 very interested if you notice veering with the new rubber 🤞
To utilise the down-shift blipper you must have 0% throttle, not 1% or 5%, 0%. Try it out and I think you’ll rethink your thoughts on it. Also on the quick-shifter between first and second you can use it if you have low throttle percentage and low revs and it’ll be fine. They aren’t the best though admittedly.
Todd I’ve tried all sorts worth the down blipper and it’s awful , even rolling the throttle through 0% (not possible but you get my drift) 1-2 if you gun it is very jerky and yes if gentle acceleration it may reduce this . Love the bike though 👍
@@gsd32i it’s not awful lol, I have a Nov 21 Rallye and find the blipper one of the better rider aids on my bike. You’ll have to try harder 😉
@@toddstephenson7154 indeed. I may actually pop into my dealer and take another our for comparison ....some folks have had them recalibrated?????
Okay, I haven’t heard of that but I don’t have any friends either, cannot hurt for the dealer to look at it for a second opinion.
@@toddstephenson7154 they are awful. I have one with 500 miles on and it’s the worst of any bike i’ve owned. Actually like sitting on a rocking horse .
The guys at Ridercamtv have said the same thing about the tyres. Least you will know it’s not the bike.
Thanks . We will see what happens . 😊
Left testy is to heavy m8 😂
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I don't think you can say "man cave" and "cup of tea" in the same sentence.
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You know they have medication for this type of obsession.
yes. 🤪
Not sure if you have seen this yet from RiderCamTV, ua-cam.com/video/OAZuhEG1R8Q/v-deo.html. He had the same issue with the Road 6 tyres on the GSA. He fitted the Dunlops and the issue went away, clearly the Road 6 tyres causing the problem!
No I haven't. Must have missed that episode. Thanks 👍
Lots of chatter about the multifunction indicators, yet nobody has been able to provide a scenario in which indicating and being stationary has caused an issue. And hopefully we all have the good road skills to indicate in good time before braking. It's a non-issue yet seems to have some folks slavishly modding their bikes needlessly.
I have to agree with that . It’s very easy to jump on the bandwagon as I think I may have done . However , I do prefer the old style rear setup but I do like the front indicators , which were similar to what I had on my Africa twin and I never had an issue with those 👍
@@gsd32i Yes, very similar chatter regards the front indicators, and which have been on Hondas for years without any evidenced issues (including my own Honda experience). Very few of us will have NOT experienced a car pulling out on us - we bring our experience to anticipate these and to defend against them. (Funny how near incidents get less the more years you ride a bike!) But all of a sudden it's due to BMW having adopted amber indicator drls!
I did a very similar video a month or so back I used prety much the same bits check it out
You obviously are way more wealthy than us peasants in the real world do you still have the KTM 890r? How long before your putting this under a tarp?
Chose not to have any kids ! Not sure if I will keep the KTM as it just stays in the garage not under a tarp but a soft and comfy warm blanket 😂 needs to go to a home where it will be exercised much much more as it deserves..
regarding the quick shift I feel that BMW is insulting and show a lack of respect for the GS customers because that is not a quick shift, maybe in another century but certain not on the modern times , shame on BMW. The myth call "front light", why every body spend money buying front light protection ? do you have front light protection on your car? do you see other cars with front light protection? rally cars ? but even so, why people like you are buying this ugly "protectors" , for 30€ you get your front light protect by special 3M film and keep the original front light shape . TFT another myth, protecting from water ? its waterproof mate, scratching ? very difficult well protected . Hole frame, 5€ from Alibaba they have been in my bike for 4 years, a fortune elsewhere .
Hey, at the end of the day everyone has choices. Simple . Hope you enjoy your ride as much as I enjoy mine. 👍
Good clip, but 26 mins too long. Too much useless talk. Not concentrating on the subject.
Dude I appreciate your comments and look forward to subscribing to your channel. Ride safe and have a great day 🤪
@@gsd32i Your answer was quite as useless as most of your talk in this clip.
@@arming.9840 like I said, have a great day and I look forward to subscribing to your channel in the future😂
@@gsd32i Haha.
90% of your upgrades are useless.
Each to their own 👍