paddlermikem
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Any thoughts on best lower crash bars for R1200GS? Can you mount lights on them?
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R1200GS crash guard suggestions
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gtrider
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Specifying a year makes a difference on the GS. For 2013.5 and up, I like the Givi stainless steel bars I just installed. The mounts and bars are solid but GIVI INSTRUCTIONS ARE TOTAL JUNK. These were very reasonably priced, about 2/3 or less the price of BMW guards, and one very important factor for me was that they would fit in conjunction with the MachineArtMoto X-guards I already had on the valve covers.
I do not like the Givi guards for the earlier R1200GS bikes because of the expansion sleeve mounts that Givi uses on those bikes for the upper rear mounts on the guards.
YMMV, as always.
Best,
DeVern
I do not like the Givi guards for the earlier R1200GS bikes because of the expansion sleeve mounts that Givi uses on those bikes for the upper rear mounts on the guards.
YMMV, as always.
Best,
DeVern
paddlermikem
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It's a 2012 R1200GS. Thanks for the input. Online it's tough to see the differences between various options and the posted reviews are often for a difference bike. Anyone else have experience with something they like on this bike?
paddlermikem
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SW-Motech?
Wondering about the SW-Motech on this bike. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sw-motech-rally-style-lower-crash-bars-bmw-r1200gs-2004-2012?sku_id=1018423 Unfortunately I don't live anywhere close to see them.
Wondering about the SW-Motech on this bike. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sw-motech-rally-style-lower-crash-bars-bmw-r1200gs-2004-2012?sku_id=1018423 Unfortunately I don't live anywhere close to see them.
