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Joe Peltier
Registrace 2. 06. 2014
2019 BMW K1600b Grand America Top Case removal
10-14-20 I have a bitch about my bike and it appears that others have the same issue. The drive-shaft rattles. At no-load speed under 30 it is the worst. Its like the shaft is rubbing on something. If you go real slow you hear it rattle and if you make a high lean turn where it loads the single-sided swing -arm sideways, it quits. as soon as you go straight again the rattle returns. Saw a bunch of post on the net about it. It's just annoying. May have to drop it off at the dealer. Other then that, this is an awesome bike!!!
9-21-20.. I have put a little more than 7800 miles on my GA in the last 6 months. I just replaced the original tires, Bridgestone Battlax, tires with Pirelli Angel ST's front and rear. WOW!!!! It is like driving a whole different bike. It should have drove this way from new. Better turn in, with a lot less handlebar effort and excellent line holding in turns. Less highway twitching. This is how a sport touring bike should drive!!. I can not believe the difference!! Just thought I would put this out there. Joe....
In this video I take the top case off my BMW Grand America and install my custom made sissy bar/backrest to make it look more like a K1600b. The License plate stop/running light I purchased from Motorenic. Described as "6 inch license plate frame with LED tail light and brake light." $29.88. The plastic 1/8th in I used for the rear plate is on Amazon. "12x12 ABS plastic 1/8th install bay" $4.99 each. (only need one, but buy two. The BMW circle emblems are from Amazon and described as "BMW 2.56" Auto car sticker wheel center cap logo" $9.99. The sissy bar pad is from Amazon, "Gloss black cushion backrest with plate for 1997-2017 Harley Touring" $43.99. I hope this helps...
motorgenic.com/6-led-license-plate-frame-with-led-tail-brake-light-universal-motorcycle-black/?sku=FE-508-Black&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOjyBRC0ARIsAIpJyGNm4a2B91OOJaQ9k4mu_J68wk7IOZ74BtlVwYSmv4C3_McQqAf5K98aAp07EALw_wcB
www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=33%2D800&pID=154
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WTF02/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y4TKK9M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4P410T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9-21-20.. I have put a little more than 7800 miles on my GA in the last 6 months. I just replaced the original tires, Bridgestone Battlax, tires with Pirelli Angel ST's front and rear. WOW!!!! It is like driving a whole different bike. It should have drove this way from new. Better turn in, with a lot less handlebar effort and excellent line holding in turns. Less highway twitching. This is how a sport touring bike should drive!!. I can not believe the difference!! Just thought I would put this out there. Joe....
In this video I take the top case off my BMW Grand America and install my custom made sissy bar/backrest to make it look more like a K1600b. The License plate stop/running light I purchased from Motorenic. Described as "6 inch license plate frame with LED tail light and brake light." $29.88. The plastic 1/8th in I used for the rear plate is on Amazon. "12x12 ABS plastic 1/8th install bay" $4.99 each. (only need one, but buy two. The BMW circle emblems are from Amazon and described as "BMW 2.56" Auto car sticker wheel center cap logo" $9.99. The sissy bar pad is from Amazon, "Gloss black cushion backrest with plate for 1997-2017 Harley Touring" $43.99. I hope this helps...
motorgenic.com/6-led-license-plate-frame-with-led-tail-brake-light-universal-motorcycle-black/?sku=FE-508-Black&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOjyBRC0ARIsAIpJyGNm4a2B91OOJaQ9k4mu_J68wk7IOZ74BtlVwYSmv4C3_McQqAf5K98aAp07EALw_wcB
www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=33%2D800&pID=154
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WTF02/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y4TKK9M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4P410T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Joe, would you consider selling this bike to me when you’re ready to move on? It’s perfect!
Nice job!
Joe, what model of Magellan GPS did you use?
Great share, thank you!
Great Video all around. Thank you! Is there anything you can do to remove the 101 mph speed limiter in the computer when not running with a trunk? I wouldn't need much but I do occasionally hit 105, 110 on my other bikes. It is my thought that the trunk causes instability or front end lift(?) when riding above the governed speed.
You should submit this to BMW. Excellent concept and look
Nice work! I removed my top case to stop the buffeting in dirty air. You took it a step further. Thank you for sharing your handy work!
I have a K1600B, non Grand America. I want to add the top case for a long trip. Do you know where I can get a Grand America top case? And is the installation just as simple as what you showed to delete the top case?
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That looks very good.
Hi Joe I have k1600 Grand America 2020,and I have brake light only in top, maybe do you know how to do brake light on the side. Best Regards Marcin
Great vid for GA owners to provide a versatile solution to turn your bike into the bagger. Also like your GPS idea as well, saves so much money. I have a bagger and still contemplating back rest but they are so expensive and I like the way yours is so easy to remove/replace because I like the clean standard bagger look tbf. For my alternative GPS solution i have mounted a ram ball on the GPS plastic blanking plate (and put some arms at the back of it so it holds in place inside the fairing). I have a short ram connecting arm to a quad lock ram ball adaptor. I attach my phone (case) to the quad lock adaptor and power it from the right hand side fairing power socket. I then use good old Google maps. It holds the phone horizontally above the dash so it works well for me. Quad lock is a good secure mounting solution enabling my phone to be easily mounted or removed. Thanks again for the vid.
I'm curious as to why BMW didn't make the top case removable like on the GTL?
Would like to purchase your rear backrest set up for my k1600 🤗 IM message Sincerely George
Hi Joe, well done, thanks for sharing the sissy bar/back plate/brake light and the $49 navi system.
감사합니다.
If I could remove the side cases the B would be a great option. Most days I don’t Need them to commute.
Nice job. Why doesn’t BMW design a quick release trunk like the Indian
Hi, do you think the original plate from the B would fit to fill the gap on a Grand America once the topcase is removed?
it will but you have to take off the bags and grab rails to get it to fit. Long process. That's why I did not use one. Beside it is EXPENSIVE!. It does not line up the the GA seat as well either... Hope that helps... Joe
Dam Genius, great job. 👍🏿
love the bike but had to shut down the video early ,,,,,, got dizzy trying to follow you
I dont see the street glide look🤔
Hi Joe - picked up a fully loaded, lightly used 19' GA today and will do this conversion. I was looking for the link you referenced in the video for the led license plate light - may have missed it but if you could send the link again would be great. Also considered using the Skene P3 led lights that respond to applying the brakes and flash. If you have the dimensions handy and/or up close photos that were requested in previous comments for the sissy bar and rear cover plate would be vey helpful. My email is amjgosorders@gmail.com. Thank you, Jim
Joe, you are one clever guy. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Much appreciated. Did you determine the cause of the driveshaft noise?
Hey are you able to email me some pictures with measurements . I ordered all the parts that you used and I love your set up. Just need some more detail my email is Mundell91@gmail.com
I have a B and your sissy bar is the best looking one
Joe .. Outstanding job !!.. I have a 17 HD Road Glide Special and looking at the BMW Grand America. Too bad you're not in NY would love to check out your bike ..
Thanks for your video, fantastic resource. I just sold my 2010 Street Glide w/ 70k miles that I bought new and bought a "used" 2019 GA with only 1100 miles 3 days ago. It's got the upgraded wheels and Remus exhaust. I put 500+ miles on it and want more and more. This BMW is absolutely amazing, I loved my Harley but I am on another plane with this one. These two bikes have two things in common, two wheels and two saddle bags... Well they are apples and oranges and night and day in what they offer. Back on point, I will follow your video bc I love the B look and will ide solo from time to time. The Harley came with a detachable Tour Pack. HD knows there accessories and has had decades to hone them out. When I asked the BMW salesman if I could remove the GA top case, he immediately said no way, its permanent and will void relative warranty. (He must have gone to German Warranty University) Anyway, thanks Joe!!
That's funny, my salesman said I couldn't remove the top case either. I have another video of a Harley Davidson rack I cut down and put it on the top case because BMW top case racks I think are ugly. I will post it soon. It was $69.00 from Dennis Kirk and the mods are easy to make it fit. My only bitch of my BMW is the drive shaft rattles at no-load speeds. Apparently a lot of guys have this issue. Hope BMW addresses it. Thanks for the feedback!
Love the look of this bike, too bad it shuts off at a hundred miles an hour! Sticking with my 16 F6B, dusted the cobwebs off and 110 the other day
106mph... Went across S-DAK for about 5 miles with it pegged...best I could do was the 106, there is a lot left in it. It's like the cruise control comes on and it won't go any faster. (Stupid governor) Will do it easy in 4th gear..... Bren tuning soon!
Brilliant
More videos yours modifications, please!!!!!
Hi, Would you be interested in selling your top case? If so please email me to exchange numbers my email is arman,kay@gmail.com
Who knew Brett Favre rode a BMW K1600!
Joe, that's great work. I just bought the GA and wanted the bagger. Not unlike you I decided the versatility would be better, and it's kind of like getting two bikes for the price of one. Incorrectly I was told converting from the GA to the B was super easy and clean. I spent a few minutes looking for a quick release, although I was concerned about the lighting. Do you possibly have a link for the guy on Ebay that makes the conversion? I'd rather go that route since I don't need the sissy bar and pad. Thanks - Randy
Nice job!
Great video
Would you buy that bike again?
Don't even notice the heat at all. Not like a Harley!.. When the fan comes on, only in heavy traffic, you hear it, but really don't feel it. This this will kick a boxers ass.. it is fast.!
Great solution. Thank you,
Hi 👋🏻 I have K1600B . Do you think my K1600B able add on this GA Top box ? Thanks
Very nice, boss. I own the GA beast. BMW needs to wake up with more options. You should sell those complete.
Great video. I am considering a GA and this was very helpful. Thanks.
Absolutely love it! BMW has nothing for both K1600B and GA. Guys like you are the true McGivers. Well done.
Really nice video and very informative. Great job!
Damn Ted Danson lives in Minnesota and rides a Yamaha Tenere and a K1600B who's would have thought!!! Love that bike and the way you set it up for a backrest, BMW should have set this up from the factory to remove the tour pack and have a filler piece. Really looking at this K1600B as i have a Triumph Trophy SE, I like the cruiser look but the shear lack of power when you've had a sport tourer is just a snooze fest. The K1600 GA seems to fill the gap. Just kidding about the Ted Danson!!!!
Excellent work Joe! I just ordered all the parts you suggested as I'm gonna do the same thing with my GA. Is there any chance you can add some detailed photos of your backrest assembly? I'm guessing it's welded together?
It is welded.. I said in the video I use 3/4" tubing for the lower brackets, but it is 3/4 square tubing. Send me an email and I will send you some close up photos.
@@joepeltier6977 Thanks so much Joe! Just got some of the parts today. My email is mtooleyman@cox.net.
super nice job...you should patent that immediately and contact an aftermarket shop, Id pay $500 all day for the sis and a plug/light combo...great work!
Good video. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Joe, how can I commission you to make this bracket and setup for me? Serious buyer here. Please let me know. I have an '18 GA.
Thanks but BMW should make a kit like this for GA buyers. I think they would have more sales of the GA. Even a Gold-wing has a top case removal kit. Way more work however.
@@joepeltier6977 I dropped a similar comment above...but you should patent...the production costs are nil, the sourcing is obvious...you could actually integrate the brake light to the back of the sis or on the trim piece itself...add a plug and poof! plug n' play! The thing is worth $500 all day! You know BMW would get $1k for it, lol!...Regardless, Great idea and execution!