Skid Plate - Clearwater - Tires - oh my

[resoluterider]

Howdy All,

I'm relatively new to the ADV world and ride a 2016 R1200 GSA.

I've had recommendations to add a stronger skid plate. I've looked at Blackdog, Touratech and Altrider options. The Blackdog seems the best but it's heavy and I'm not that cool off road, I do mainly dirt roads, fire roads, nothing you'll see on GS Trophy anytime soon. The upside of that one is they say it's the easiest to mount and remove (which is good for maintenance).

Suggestions for Clearwater Lights have also been forthcoming, they're pricey but they seem legit.

Lastly, I'll be going from Anakee 3s to a Heidenau 60 in the rear and a TKC80 in the front. Any thoughts or recommendations on tires and combinations are appreciated.

Thanks in advance... all best

 

[20774]

Welcome to the forum!! Hope you're enjoying the bike. This post would probably getting better input if it were in the Wethead section...I presume that the '16 GSA is a Wethead. At any rate, after a bit of time, one of the moderators will likely move it over to get better eyeballs on your questions.

 

[resoluterider]

Welcome to the forum!! Hope you're enjoying the bike. This post would probably getting better input if it were in the Wethead section...I presume that the '16 GSA is a Wethead. At any rate, after a bit of time, one of the moderators will likely move it over to get better eyeballs on your questions.

Thanks, Kurt. A fellow Texan, nice. First post, I will get more specific as I get a better idea how this works. Thanks for your input.

 

[omega man]

Welcome to the forum!
There is a nice index in the Wethead forum that may give you some ideas.
Gary

 

[20774]

Thread closed! Poster has started a second thread in Wetheads:

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?88169-Skid-Plate-Clearwater-Tires-oh-my

Please wander over there to provide your thoughts.