Great easy to follow video. The circlip pliers certainly make all the difference and glad it's not just me that has to do a few takes to get it right :-)). Good to see another quality product from AltRider. Keep up the good work.
Nice of you to do this but, word to the wise: don't make the same mistake I did and follow this video exclusively. it omits two crucial steps: You must remove the OEM skid plate brackets and secure the side stand bolts. Please consider revising this video. Thanks.
Okay fellas, please help me avoid stripping threads on the engine/bracket screws of my '24 GSA. I removed the two T-50 engine bolts on the left side to install the bracket. I loosened the GSA OEM crash bars, slid the bracket in, but the hole on the right is off just a smidge. Which area of the bike/frame do I pry on/flex to get the T-50 bolt back on without cross threading it? Any words of advice greatly appreciated! Great video.
Good day to you! I am imagining the new bar needs to be moved to be toward the back of the bike? Either way if the bike can be secured, ( ie. back the bike into a solid object like a vehicle or wall, protecting the tail of course ) The using a ratchet strap to wrap around the bar and extending toward the back of the bike to a solid object. ( ie. vehicle bumper or something really solid ) Then ratchet the strap that little bit to line up the whole perfectly so the bolt may screw in nicely. Conversely, if it needs to be pulled toward the front just reverse the direction. Make sure the left side bolts are not tightened all the way to allow some movement. I sincerely hope this helps! Let us know how it works out please. Stay safe!
@@jodymcleod4636 Hi Jody, thanks for your kind response. Yep, the frame bar needs to go rearward just a smidge, like 1/2 mm. That's a great idea. I have ratchet straps and will try what you mentioned. Cheers~
Thanks for the question. I chose the Altrider skid plate because it connects with the Altrider engine guards, it extends past the centre stand, and it has a gap to access the oil drain plug. It is well made and very robust at the expense of being heavy adding weight to an already heavy bike. Cheers.
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and give us feedback. You are right. We filmed it but inadvertently missed that step during post-production. Sorry for that. I'll take this up with the director.
Just finished installing this on my 23 GSA. Thanks for the video. It helped a lot.
That's awesome it helped with your '23 GS.
Great easy to follow video. The circlip pliers certainly make all the difference and glad it's not just me that has to do a few takes to get it right :-)). Good to see another quality product from AltRider. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so very much! Glad to hear we are helping in some way or another.
Used this video together with the Altrider provided installation manual and it couldnt have been easier to mount the skidplate to the bike!
That's fantastic to hear. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you for the detailed video. I wish could afford a new bmw GS. Good and informative.
Thanks for watching!
Great video again! Thanks guys.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice of you to do this but, word to the wise: don't make the same mistake I did and follow this video exclusively. it omits two crucial steps: You must remove the OEM skid plate brackets and secure the side stand bolts. Please consider revising this video. Thanks.
Thanks for feedback and the comments. We made an assumption by omitting that piece and that's never a good idea. Cheers.
Okay fellas, please help me avoid stripping threads on the engine/bracket screws of my '24 GSA. I removed the two T-50 engine bolts on the left side to install the bracket. I loosened the GSA OEM crash bars, slid the bracket in, but the hole on the right is off just a smidge. Which area of the bike/frame do I pry on/flex to get the T-50 bolt back on without cross threading it? Any words of advice greatly appreciated! Great video.
Good day to you! I am imagining the new bar needs to be moved to be toward the back of the bike? Either way if the bike can be secured, ( ie. back the bike into a solid object like a vehicle or wall, protecting the tail of course ) The using a ratchet strap to wrap around the bar and extending toward the back of the bike to a solid object. ( ie. vehicle bumper or something really solid ) Then ratchet the strap that little bit to line up the whole perfectly so the bolt may screw in nicely.
Conversely, if it needs to be pulled toward the front just reverse the direction. Make sure the left side bolts are not tightened all the way to allow some movement. I sincerely hope this helps! Let us know how it works out please. Stay safe!
@@jodymcleod4636 Hi Jody, thanks for your kind response. Yep, the frame bar needs to go rearward just a smidge, like 1/2 mm. That's a great idea. I have ratchet straps and will try what you mentioned. Cheers~
The oem spacer is aluminum not plastic.
Hi, did you remove the original steel brackets that's bolted to the engine holding the stock skid plate?
Hi Cass, yes we did. apologies if we didn't mention or show that.
Hello! I have a 2019GSA & I am struggling to get the frame & the engine to align on the left side. Hints??? Thanks :-)
Hi Rik, sorry to have taken so long to get back to you. I will refer this to Jeff and see if he has any ideas as he owns the BMW.
2AwesomeDadsAdventures I laid the bike down on its right side & it came together enough to get it bolted properly :-)
Hi there. Funny that. I had to enlist my son with the muscles to help me align the pieces on the right side.
Why did you choose the alt rider skid plate vs the other brads?
Thanks for the question. I chose the Altrider skid plate because it connects with the Altrider engine guards, it extends past the centre stand, and it has a gap to access the oil drain plug. It is well made and very robust at the expense of being heavy adding weight to an already heavy bike. Cheers.
After you took the snap ring off, and insert replacement spacer, you cut video and did not show how it mounts ;(
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and give us feedback. You are right. We filmed it but inadvertently missed that step during post-production. Sorry for that. I'll take this up with the director.
I am the director and I say it's Jeff's fault. ( He's so bossy ) Sorry that was missed in the video.
@@2awesomedadsadventures988 LOL no Prob, I still enjoyed the video very much
@@2awesomedadsadventures988 LOL
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