Installing BMW Frame Guards

OK, this pisses me off a bit. I purchased the BMW frame guards for my R1200 GS. They came in a retail package, yet there's no instructions. It says you can download them, but it doesn't really say where. They do indicate that one could consult the repair DVD, but those are no longer available for purchase. While it looks pretty self-explanatory, I'm wondering if anyone has installed these. If so, is there anything special I should be concerned with.

What are the frame guards I'm talking about, the cover the frame near the foot pegs. click on the line for an image.

https://www.shopbmwmotorcycles.com/oem-parts/bmw-motorrad-kit-frame-guard-77032465254

Thanks in advance.

So Ikraus, responded to my post under the Repair Manual DVD thread in the Motorrad forums. He posted a link to the installation manual.

https://www.revzilla.com/assets/0002/9143/Install_frame_guard.pdf

Thanks Ikraus

OEM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8aPDeGYX-k


Touratech:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXOiXjPUPY

adamchandler said:

OEM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8aPDeGYX-k

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Thanks Adam. It should be noted that the installer in the above video did not install the rubber bands properly. Per BMW's instructions, the rubber bands on the frame guard can be opened through boot contact; as such, the rubber band locks should be turned away from the contact area.

On a side note, I don't understand why you'd want to use double-sided tape to adhere them along with the straps. I would think you'd want to be able to R&R during service intervals. You'd have to apply new double-sided tape every time the guards are R&R. Just my $0.02.

88bmwjeff said:

Thanks Adam. It should be noted that the installer in the above video did not install the rubber bands properly. Per BMW's instructions, the rubber bands on the frame guard can be opened through boot contact; as such, the rubber band locks should be turned away from the contact area.

On a side note, I don't understand why you'd want to use double-sided tape to adhere them along with the straps. I would think you'd want to be able to R&R during service intervals. You'd have to apply new double-sided tape every time the guards are R&R. Just my $0.02.

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So you're saying people should read the manual? LOL

adamchandler said:

So you're saying people should read the manual? LOL

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That and not everything you see online is accurate, but then I'm assuming most of us know that by now. I just wanted anyone here who clicks on the link to realize it's not 100% accurate.

I would venture that the double sided tape is to prevent the plastic guards from rubbing and shifting and ultimately chafing the paint on the frame.