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#1 | Rear side case bars/protection datum

Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:06 pm

Hi, I can't find any posts about this so please redirect me if I missed them:

Other than using protective film, I can't find any rear "crash/tip over" bars for my 2016 R1200rs. Wunderluch has them for the RT... I've just had the rear luggage installed and looking for something similar.

Anyone?

Thanks
Dan

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#2 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:32 am (Last edited: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:38 am)

Welcome to the site Dan.
I have not seen any rear protection bars for the R1200RS or R1200R.

I take it this is what you want?
https://youtu.be/9a4Jtl_ehG8

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#3 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:24 am (Last edited: Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:28 am)

I like folks who keep their bikes looking good, and who contribute to good scenery. Lee sets a great example, and I suspect you do too.

Unfortunately, I don't use the liner bags, so I always seem to be dropping a loaded case or catching it on a hotel elevator door.
So, (a) I don't stop often and (b) I figure the $475 or more for rear bars will cover the fancy paint job I'll get on the covers should I stop long enough that the scratches and scrapes bother me.

Every once in a while, a talented roadside photographer manages to pan at speed and pick up the scrapes.

Let us know if your search proves successful.

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#4 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:11 pm

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2
https://youtu.be/9a4Jtl_ehG8

Ugh - gives me the heebyjeebies watching him let go...

Out of interest - my RS has the OEM engine bars: I'm not about to put it to the test but if I was to drop my RS in the same way, would the front end (ie the handlebars) stay clear of the ground like that?

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#5 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Mon Mar 11, 2019 4:18 pm

Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #3

Every once in a while, a talented roadside photographer manages to pan at speed and pick up the scrapes.

Looks like you need a new peg feeler :)

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#6 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:31 pm

I�ve saved a fortune by just letting the boxes take on the �patina� that comes with general use.

A fancy paint job would be wasted on me.

I sometimes kick them getting on and off. They pick up knocks while stored in garage. And have brushed against various things, including other bikes, while on their travels.

Thankfully, I haven�t tested them as crash bars, but I think they�d prop the bike up nicely in a gentle tumble.

Carpe Diem!

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#7 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:21 am (Last edited: Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:23 am)

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #5
Looks like you need a new peg feeler :)

(Wow. Eye for detail. The pegs are my feelers....)

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#8 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Tue Mar 12, 2019 12:05 pm

Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #4
Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2
https://youtu.be/9a4Jtl_ehG8
Ugh - gives me the heebyjeebies watching him let go...

Out of interest - my RS has the OEM engine bars: I'm not about to put it to the test but if I was to drop my RS in the same way, would the front end (ie the handlebars) stay clear of the ground like that?

I recently had a chance to answer that very question. My pre-owned '16RS came with Krauser bars installed. I swapped out for the MAM X-Heads. After picking up my bike from the dealer on a dreary, cool morning, I managed to low side while turning left through the main intersection leading to the highway on ramp. The bike slid for a bit, then proceeded to circle it's way back to me. On it's left side (in second gear, still running). I managed to jump up and halt the continued travel of the bike. I looked at the left side, fearing the worst. Imagine my surprise to find no damage! The X-Head cover did exactly what it was designed to do. At home I saw that the plastic ring on the rear axle was scuffed a little too. 2 pieces of plastic save the day

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#9 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:05 pm

Zitat von Boxerboy55 im Beitrag #6

I sometimes kick them getting on and off. They pick up knocks while stored in garage. And have brushed against various things, including other bikes, while on their travels.

I liked the unpainted bags on all our previous BMWs.
Wish we still had the option for unpainted lids.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#10 | RE: Rear side case bars/protection datum

Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:42 pm

I smacked one of my freshly painted pannier lids on a road cone marking the centre of the road in France whilst cranked over at many leptons per hour, thank fully the big white scuff polished out

My friend who was following narrowly avoided said cone with a weighted based that arced round in the road in front of him.

Oh how I laughed.

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