Fitting Ebay Accessories to a BMW R1250GS Exclusive
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2020
- Hello all and you're very welcome to the channel.
Here we are looking at and fitting some of the accessories available for the BMW R1250GS that are not from the major aftermarket brands but sourced on ebay in the UK.
I have to say with most I am pretty impressed and time will tell how they perform, but the price was certainly attractive. Links to the purchases are below and thanks to my mate 'Thirsty Sean' for the 'loan' of his BMW R1250GS 'Exclusive' and accessories to make this video.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Parts we fitted:
bit.ly/2TCJEAQ - Headlight Guard
bit.ly/3qevpAa - Fender Extender
bit.ly/3aitP8i - Bar Risers
bit.ly/2ucYx2g - Rear Hugger
bit.ly/30KWCyd - Frame Bung Set
bit.ly/2sDy51c - LED Light Set
Below are various links to kit I use or items referenced in this video.
These are amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom) links and clicking through and purchasing does earn me a small commission and costs you nothing extra.
I'd be really grateful if you are buying any of these if you used the links and help support the channel.
Thank you
Nick
Accessories on (or used for) My R1250GS
Motorcycle Dryer
Bruhl MD1400 1400W Motorcycle Dryer - amzn.to/33NGA79
Horn
Denali Soundbomb Horn - amzn.to/2qUA4Ni
Battery Charger (Dual Standard Connect and Canbus - Fits Din Socket to charge)
Optimate 4 - BMW Canbus Edition - amzn.to/2phUAXN
Din/USB Twin Outlet Adapter
Optimate Dual USB Charger - 3300mA DIN Plug - amzn.to/2CJEl99
Tank Bag
Givi ST602 Sport Tanklock Bag - amzn.to/2CGK13G
Tanklock Ring for above (R1200/1250GS) - amzn.to/2QmYXvR
Protection
ACF50 Rust Protector (with buddy bottle, aerosols are poor) - amzn.to/2NKL5tJ
Clothing I wear
Crash Helmet
Shoei Neotec II - amzn.to/2rKw8zk
Waterproof Jacket (Over Rukka Textile)
Tucano Urbano Nano Rain Jackket - amzn.to/2NNCnLe
Waterproof Trousers (Over Rukka Textile)
Tucano Urbano Nano Rain Trousers - amzn.to/33ZCed6
Equipment I use to film videos
Main Helmet Camera
Go Pro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/2CKUmvo
Mirror Mounted (rear-facing) Camera
SJ Cam SJ4000 - amzn.to/377slwc
Fixed Front and Rear Cameras (supplementary footage)
Innovv K2 Dual Camera Kit - amzn.to/2CJAngU
Adapter needed to add supplimentary mics to GoPro Hero 5/6/7/8
GoPro Microphone Adapter - amzn.to/378aSU8
Case for mounting GoPro and Mic Adapter
Ulanzi Multi-purpose GoPro Case - amzn.to/32JIkgA
BOTH MICS below have leads for Mobile Phone (to use GoPro Adapter with these you need a TRS to TRRS Adapter)
Rode Phone Accessory (TRS to TRRS Adapter) - amzn.to/2CHKJh1
Helmet Microphone (needs GoPro Adapter) and Tie-pin mic Indoors
Aufgeld Lavalier Microphone - amzn.to/375WVpX
Indoor Microphone (GoPro and Phone Cameras)
Rode Micro Compact - amzn.to/2KlXUZn - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Just followed this guide to fit the fender extender and rear hugger. Clear instruction and a brilliant video
Cheers Sam. Glad all ok. Just an update. On the hugger, the three bolts that hold hugger to frame should be threadlocked or they may work loose as they ‘bottom’ out without locking or spring washer 👍🏻
Thanks, nice video. I've save hundreds with eBay parts, and they are just fine. My rule of thumb is I always buy BMW part when it comes to mechanical moving parts and fluids.
Thanks. I find most accessories that are moulded, fabricated or cast are ok. The finish may be a bit more rough and the plating not quite so deep, but basic things today can be easily copied with accuracy 👍🏻
Another interesting video Nick, enjoyed it. Thank you!
Welcome back and thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
Really useful video Nick, thank you so much!!
stags7075 Thanks for commenting
Wow! Savings is an understatement. eBay here I come. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for comment. Hope it works out for you and ride safe
Good video again with clear instructions,i purchased the headlight guard, and even i found it easy to install!
Well done dougie, although that was about the least technical. Ride safe
Thank you so much for this, found it very useful and helpful!
Iain Ian thanks for the comment Iain
@@nickhodgeUK Thank you Nick!
@@nickhodgeUK Thank you for taking the time to do the vlog.......appreciated.
Wow, what a savings. Enjoyed your video 👍🏽
Thanks for the comment Carl. Glad you enjoyed it
It Pays to check out the Prices on EBay. It’s really the same Parts that People Pay a fortune for from Name Brand Dealers. Great Video.👍
Thanks, Mate. Great video with some great savings.
Thanks for viewing Steve
Another truly added value vid. Nice job guys and Cheers Mates
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Thanks Paul. Glad you liked it 👍🏻
Hi, I really like your videos. Great work. Thank you very much for your effort.
Jorge Moscoso Pantoja Thank you Jorge, very kind of you
enjoyed the video, very insightful
gary shuttleworth thanks Gary. Glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant video Nick, very useful and surprising the quality of some of the products.
I was quite surprised. It was a bit like 'If it's s**t what have I lost?', but certainly the hugger and H/L protector were very good and the front fender extender the same (moulding may have been a little better but cleaned up with Stanley knife)
Thank you for this review... 👍👍👍
FAB QUIF you’re very welcome
Nice vid Nick thanks
Hi Nick, I've just come across your channel, which was "recommended for me" by CZcams. I have to say I wish it had come sooner. I've binged on your videos all afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
Needless to say I've subscribed and look forward to liking more videos in the future. Cheers
Thanks for the comments Chris. Watch this space. Season upcoming. Lots to do and places to go
Hi Nick excellent vid and thanks for all the help.
Pleasure Mike. Thanks for the comment. Ride safe 👍🏻
Thank you, I loved your video, and I am going to buy for my gs 1250.
Thanks for the comment Edson. Ride safe
I have the same 1250 Exclusive and have fitted a lot of E Bay accessories which seem to work very well. Great vid Fellas
Thank you for commenting too, Ride safe
Very helpful thanks
No problem Ian, thanks for the comment
Just discovered your channel - really useful since I'm resting up after shoulder surgery and using the time to surf eBay for accessories for my GS Adventure!! Found the same fender extender and now have hand guard extenders to fit along with a mudslinger once I can use both arms!! Many thanks
Recover soon Patrick. Glad I’m filling some of the time 👍🏻
@@nickhodgeUK thanks Nick
Just dropping by to say nice selection of videos on the R1250. Nice work on the camera and editing. I like how you have multi-cam while still keeping audio voice-over concurrent which is really nice and pleasant. Keep up the great work. On this video, audio is left-channel only. Not sure if you were aware. I know how much work goes into making these videos so can appreciate the work you're putting into it.
Adam Chandler thanks for the comment and encouragement Adam. I think sometimes the connection on my iPhone to the Rode mic doesn’t connect well. It is my biggest struggle right now. Not audio per se, but consistent audio. I’ll get there with encouragement, so thanks
Excellent. Really useful as there is a lot of chat about these products on the forums, you regularly see “is this Chinese hugger any good?”.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Can’t beat a bike bling video 😬👍🏻
DervMan That’s my mate Sean. Everything black and gold
Great Video, much appreciated
Thanks for taking the time to watch John 👍🏻
I've previously had a rear hugger but it did not really appear to prevent muck spraying around, a mud sling at least keeps the rear suspension unit clean. I'm not sure why everyone slavishly fits bar risers.....can be good if you are tall and/or stand up a lot off road: The bars can be rotated within limits and this has been useful for me. I've tried various Chinese lights and have found quality control variable with imprecise beam patterns. I'm a Denali man and appreciate the EU marks for when the German police stop me....
I have just bought some Ali express engine protector bar scratch protectors (!?) for £3 delivered, can't complain!
All the best, Nick in Knutsford.
Nick Laskaris thanks for the comment Nick. I think the combination of Mudsling and Hugger may be although some mention clearance then. The bar risers I feel I need as I’m long bodied and slouch a bit after a stretch of miles. I’m Denali too. It’s about the only thing I wouldn’t fit to mine I’d the Chinese lights. I love my Denali’s
Really nice video, and very well explained.
Apparently your video has gotten them out of stock of things :-)
Thanks Paul. Sorry about the stock situation 😂
Thanks very helpful
No problem John, thanks for the reply
Great video mate!
Thanks Steven
Good video! Actually purchased a couple items from the list. Thanks
Great Jack
Don’t own a GS (but seriously considering it).
What a great video showing you don’t have to pay the ridiculous prices of some accessories.
Good work Nick👍🏻
Oh yeah, just subscribed, great channel.
Welcome along. Hope you enjoy it 👍🏻
Hi Nike. I don’t have a GS. I just appreciate your attention to detail in what you do :) I ride a 21 s1000 race. Cheers from Melbourne
Thanks Jon. Hopefully you’re enjoying summer. Went to Doncaster BMW a few years back. Spoke to the guy who has the old classics. Really interesting
Worth watchng Nick ‘ thanxs
Thanks for that. Stay safe
We're hand twins. I was watching without sound and thought they're my hands! (Vitiligo)
Great video, I'm always shocked by the ridiculous Motorrad prices. I used your link to pick up the headlight guard.
Hi Mark. Glad it helped. Ride safe 👍🏻
Great Video, I just ordered a fender extender and a hugger for mine and just wondered if there were any instruction videos, some nice tips.
Cheers Chaps 👍🏻
On the Hugger Andy, blob some threadlock on the three bolts that hold the hugger to its frame or they can vibrate loose. Other than that all still fine 6-8k miles on 👍🏻
@@nickhodgeUK brilliant tip, thanks for getting back, mine was £30, still waiting for delivery but any help getting it sorted is appreciated
Thanks Nick. To think that I was going to give Nippy Norman £169 for the Mudsling and Extender pack when I picked up an identical product from KemiMoto for £30! Have just fitted them to my GSA and I’m delighted with the saving and quality. 👍🏻
Certainly all but the lights have been excellent. One LED light has water in but certainly all other bits are fine and you can add to that recently frame guards which fit identically to the Touratech ones (with the little screw into a rubber bung in the lower engine mount 👍🏻
Now you've got more weight in farkles than you do for the whole of the motorbike itself. Brilliant!
That’s always possible 👍🏻
great video to watch , had a quick look at the items on ebay and was surprised the rear huger as gone down a little from you doing the video with an extra 5% off at moment
Mark Vickers see that Mark. Couple changed in price I think 😂
Stay away from this cheap Chinese hugger. I purchased one and have to say all looked good but the first time I took the bike to a high speed somehow the hugger touched on the tyre and the bushings you see in the video for mounting the fender to the frame gouged a trough in my new tyre and caused quite some damage, my advice stay away from this product,
For 2022 gs, I got, from Ebay. 2 touring windscreens, a Puig Windscreen visor, grill type head light guard, and driving lights guard. The windscreens don't fit perfectly, but flex enough to fit. I choked at the BMW dealer prices , for essentially the same stuff , also made in China.
There’s bargains to be had for sure Jim but not all works out. If you’re willing for the risk on some then it’s a route for sure 👍🏻
Godspeed thank you.
Great video Nick - just one point about fitting the hugger, not just a cheap eBay hugger, but any hugger - I fitted exactly the same one as in your video and generously used Locktite Blue thread lock and correctly torqued - keep an eye on the torque arm securing bolt - despite the thread lock solution, the bolt has come loose twice in the past 1000 miles - I have just added a heavy duty spring washer to the bolt to see if that will stop it from vibrating loose.
Yes. Should be in the video really but it is now loctite’d and over 3-4K miles has had no issue but thanks for refreshing the comments with it 👍🏻
Another great...no actually better than great video Nick. Tell your mate not to stand on the kneeling pad though. I hate it when people do that. Very useful video & comparison check. I've put Denali D7'S & an Innovv K2 on my 1250 GSA. I was going to get the fender extender & mud slinger, I'm not sure now though. Not seen a hugger for the GS before this video. I can see why use Denalis, but wow what a saving on all the other goodies. I'm not sure why some guys fit those bar risers. If I ever meet someone with them I'll see if I can have a sit on see what they feel like in that position. Keep up the good work Nick.
Nightcrawler666 thanks for the comments. Those D7s are mahoosive. Hope the vids proved useful for them and K2. You’re safer come what may now 👍🏻
Yea I'm not totally sure the D7'S are the way to go. Knowing what I know now. I'll be putting a video up soon about them. I just noticed in your links you have an optimate twin usb. I bought a twin usb thing with a blue volt meter on it from Ebay. It lasted a while but died new years day in Spain. I think water got inside it. How do you rate that one you have? Mine lasted about 5k miles. Also it says it turns off after 3 hrs. Doesn't that socket turn off automatically after about 60 seconds? Which annoys me tbh.
Nightcrawler666 mine’s been fine. I had it about 9,000 miles. It has two rubber grommets but when serious riding they’re both taken anyhow. Power for items in Givi tank bag and power for rear-facing camera and yes. The socket powers off via the Canbus after about 30 seconds. £29.99 I think??
I got the same hugger and the same headlight guard myself, and cheap risers as well just not exactly the same model and so far nothing has failed me or broken..Happy with all of it.
Thanks for the comment. That’s good to know
@@nickhodgeUK and @volvomannen78 Is it true guys that these kind of headlight guards produces a lot of light reflex to the rider's eyes? ...Thanks for your answer in advance. Cheers from Mexico.
@@GSARider I’ve not noticed it but in fairness with lockdown I’ve not ridden much at night
@@nickhodgeUK thanks Nick. I will buy one for sure.
Thanks Nick, great video and very helpful. Fitted a £30 hugger to my 2017 RS (same fitments at the swinging arm/rear wheel as your GS). As you say, generally very good quality... BUT I do question the quality of the supplied bolts - a bit 'loose' in terms of the bite of the thread. I'd suggest using Loctite or similar to make sure they don't work their way loose :)
I agree. We’ve done that since on the hugger for sure 👍🏻
Hello.Nicl!u are professional 👍
Thanks Alex
Very interesting video, thanks. It's always a dilemma - to save the money or to buy the original parts... Clearly, there's some IP involved in all of this, and having been involved in businesses that suffered from product cloning (to put it politely), I can see both sides. Having said that, in the BMW after-market the original parts prices are just eye-watering so I can completely understand why people choose the copies. I fitted the Wunderlich bar back/risers and the only observation I would make is that they appear to be a better match to the BMW parts - in terms of colour and texture, but otherwise exactly the same as the ones you fitted.
Richard D I’m with you Richard. Not only in IP if it’s ‘due’ but also that not all coming from China is poor, or good quality. It takes a trained eye. Having been in hand tool sales all my life I’ve seen the transition from UK to Germany, to Japan, to Taiwan and China (and countries between) and quality varied hugely. Not much in this batch was poorer than anything from the ‘premium’ aftermarket. I grant the fender extender had some plastic ‘bleed’ from the moulding but cleaned with the flick of a knife. I get that someone had to design and run prototypes and such for this but it is very tough to account for £49.99. Take £1.00 for the mould contribution in first 10,000 pcs. Still as you say eye-watering profit. Great of you to comment and ride safe
Great video Nick. Thanks for making it, very informative. I've just ordered the Headlight Guard. By coincidence I ordered some cheap Ebay hand guard extenders earlier today, so I'll let you know what I think of those when they arrive. And, also today I've ordered the Wunderlich handlebars. They're narrower than the standard GS bars. Again I'll let you know what I think when they arrive. Cheers.
Jeff Wood thanks for the comment Jeff. Be interested how that all works out
@@nickhodgeUK I'll keep you informed. By the way, are there any Chinese copy crash bars for the 1250GS ? I'll go and have a search...
Jeff Wood I don’t know of any Jeff
I brought all (apart from the lights) of these items and more from either eBay or AliExpress all Chinese made items) for my 2020 GSA 1250.... And from what I can see so far, all look/work as they should. I would recommend trying the “so called” cheaper items from “non named” Chinese suppliers before spending a fortune on named brands items. Besides, most if not all (named or not) are made in China anyway.
Craig Sellars exactly what Sean said. For what he has bought what did he have to lose apart from a few quid. Five of the six were very well built or the same as whatever the known aftermarket seems to sell
Nick, I have the Exclusive and on purchase last summer fitted a shed load of Touratech stuff to it. So now some would say "a fool and his money are soon parted" or perhaps from the opposite camp "if you can afford it, go for it". I was lucky to have been in Spain for the spring and sourced the lot (Evo Panniers, top and bottom engine protection bars, lens cover and two full Campanero suits) from the Alicante Touratech branch at far far lower prices than from the UK branch.
This made it a very tempting proposition in kitting the bike out with top notch accessories. But my rationale for doing so in the first instance was that having shelled out big bucks for a new BMW there was no way i was going to fit cheap aftermarket accessories to it. They would probably do the job but why compromise if you've bought the best in the first place. The purists out there will surely spot the cheap bolt ons and compromises when it comes to resale time.
The cheaper aftermarket goodies are fine IMHO for older bikes but not on a bike close on 20k new. I hope your friend doesn't regret not buying the quality Denalis and that all is well with the on board BMW electronics
Like it or loathe it I think sometimes its necessary to add whats expected quality wise to a new bike to protect its kerb appeal.
Nice vid all the same 👍
Pete Hudson great comments Pete. Thanks for taking the time
I’m sorry but I can’t agree with that logic. The bike may be worth 20k (although at times I think that is debatable) but a bit of black plastic is a bit of black plastic! Putting it in a wrapper or box with Wunderlich on it shouldn’t quadruple its price. As for the Denali’s v Chinese lights, that may be a different case, as things that operate with a power feed can go wrong and although the Chinese lights are a fraction of the price it may be the case that they go wrong more often, which then depends on whether you can be bothered replacing them (for me, that’s a no-brainier but others may feel differently).
@@tartantam3405 Love opinions. Of the things I fitted the two I may NOT fit to mine (and Sean has doubts about one of them) are the lights (my Denali's and the whole Canbus integration I wouldn't swap) and the bar risers. Those are made VERY well but it does leave the cables pretty tight on full lock. Yet to see what 'premium' ones do, suspect they'll probably be little different to be fair
@@nickhodgeUK Did you get the premium bar risers fitted? Did it make a difference? What was sean having doubts about?
Kilian Fitzsimmons-Wilson no Killian. I have none currently. He’s concerned the pipes are tight at full lock. We’ve released a little by moving cable ties but it’s ‘watch this space’. Been bad weather here so not tried. Also noted bar touch tank bag on full lock
Great information! Thanks for sharing this. I am also looking for the riser for my 1250GS, what do you think about the quality of the riser from Ebay you purchased? Some people are talking about the poor hardware material used in the low price riser.
Quality seems fine. I've yet to fully compare with the Wunderlich ones for example. They do leave tight pipes and wiring when at full lock but I suspect that may be the same with any of them as they are the same size
Another great video Nick, thank you for sharing this. I too have the eBay front fender extender and agree with you, seems very well made. I’m now very tempted by the headlight protector and rear hugger. Do you have any feedback since fitting it, especially in relation to how much crud it’s stopping? Many thanks again.
Bartonboy no feedback yet. Only fitted it last weekend. Spring’s coming though 👍🏻
Nick Hodge 😀 cool. Headlight protector just purchased, so thanks again for the recommendation.
Bartonboy think I shall get that for mine too
Again another GREAT video! Thank you and your guest to the video. Have you or do you know anything about the Puig throttle body gaurds? And there fitment ? By the way that Exclusive!! Oh yeah that because I own one to! Lol, that tire looks NEW! No miles or he just replaced them? I vote brand new bike! Great choice. Thanks again guys.
Glenn S nope. Tyre’s got 7,500 miles on it 👍🏻
Hey Glen, aren't these guys doing a great job in dedicating such time and tech to share with us All!!! Truly appreciated. I'll be picking up my new 2021 R1250GS Black Storm in April. Going to be a great year ahead. Cheers Paul
Hello Nick
Great video with rigorous information as always. Can you give me your opinion about the need for mirror extensions in the 1250GS?
And taking profit, why you have chosen Givi tank bag for your bike instead of the SW-Motech system (micro or day bag) that seems me more robust?
Hi Jose. I guess as we would say “You pay your money and take your choice”. Don’t think there’s much in them. What I didn’t want was a big bag and the Givi is about right. I thought it was a bit too small but have found it carries everything I want to hand. Glasses, wallet, visor cloth and spray, change and with a USB adapter charges my phone and GoPro batteries as I ride. Like that I can simply pull a lever and refuel. Not that all those things aren’t possible with SWM, but I’m happy. I’ve not found I need mirror extensions. I have quite a wide body and can generally see fine. Have always looked around too before making manoeuvres on motorways (lane changing) as stuff is not there one second and IS there the next. Thanks for the comment and ride safe
I'm currently waiting delivery of my 1250 GS but have removed some of the items from my 1200 GS which I'll transfer across including a Puig hugger. I'd suggest you put some locktite on the threads of the 3 small bolts that hold the hugger to the bracket as I've had one come undone in the past. I've ordered some of those aux lights which I'll control via my hexezecan and one of those front fender extenders as my pyramid one has stayed on the 1200 as I had to drill the front mud guard. I've also ordered some smoked hand guard extenders as again I had to drill holes in the OE guards to fit the touratech ones on the 1200. I've bitten the bullet and gone for the xhead cylinder head covers rather than some more SW Motech engine bars as the ones on my 1200 don't fit and the xheads are cheaper and easier to fit and clean and I decided to get premium engine protection rather than risk ebay stuff not being up to the job if it's ever needed. I've also got some frame fillers too but just bought them separately off ebay after someone on UKGSer provided the sizes. Finally I also have the machine art mudsling which I bought after getting a cheap ebay one that didn't work very well, but have had to modify the hugger as with both fitted they rub against each other. Cheers for posting the vid, it was very useful.
adrianbarrie13 as was your comment interesting Adrian. Thanks for posting. Ride safe and enjoy the 1250.... you will
@@nickhodgeUK Yes I'm looking forward to getting it as you can imagine. Regarding Sean's aux lights if he doesn't use the DIN accessory socket on the RHS of the dash he could take the power from there instead of direct from the battery. I did this with my square aux Lights I had on my previous one which meant I didn't have to remember to switch them off, plus if they went faulty I could simply unplug them. Cheers Ade
adrianbarrie13 good thought Ade although like me he has the twin USB outlet and often has phone and other stuff charging. 1st World Problems eh?
Another great video Nick.....I’ll see what is available for the R1250Rt on eBay....cheers
Good luck David
Hello Nick. Great videos! Do the premium accessories come with torx type hardware? Vs Hex key? I have seen lesser hardware rust and corrode on other bikes.
Hi Marcus. It does vary dramatically. In my experience and frustratingly the premium generally has hex fasteners which I note in many videos as it’s another tool to carry. Premium seem always to at least have stainless steel fasteners where obviously some (and it is only some) of the eBay type items have mild steel which of course will rust
I've done the same on my 2017 r1200 a few years back a great investment on farkles
. And he has them all still functioning 👍🏻
Hi Nick great video, thanks. I want to try a set of bar risers to see if it helps my stiff neck. I wondered how your mate was getting on with them? I also nearly purchased the Chinese risers the other day but to be honest I can't bring myself to trust my life on them being so cheap. But then who is to know that the expensive "proper" ones didn't come from a similar factory using the same materials?
I’m with you that it’s maybe trusting in the unknown but as you say who knows where the premium ones are from? I would say too. These are not cast. They are turned aluminium, the bolts are good and they definitely ’clamp’ so cant really see where it could go wrong. Not ridden since but will try and mention it in a future video
great video and very usefull.a picture how the handle bar risers look on the bike would be nice.
Thanks. He still has them on there and loves them. Would be good to allow pictures in comments on here. Stay watching
@@nickhodgeUK is it not possible to ad a picture in the video? just gessing.
EDP DEP it is technically but the footage is already edited and rendered so that has to be done again (rendered) and the bike’s not mine so I have to get the image
@@nickhodgeUK thanks for youre respons.
Would have liked to have seen how you fitted the lights, regarding the wiring etc !
Nitram I have a video fitting my Denali lights that shows the theory of that. It’s here czcams.com/video/uiv0DgajcxQ/video.html
Hi Nick and Sean, great tips here so thanks. Sean's bike looks remarkably clean, do you know what he uses to wash it as `i can never get mine looking that good? Love the presentation style btw.
Huw Evans Hi Huw. Maybe the video did it favours. Not saying it’s dirty but mine’s cleaner 😂😂 I suspect he uses Auto Glym as he really rates their product. I use Meguiars Gold wash and two bucket method. We both coat with ACF50 too. I use All Year Round Biker. There’s a video of that being done on the channel if you want to see a clean bike. czcams.com/video/S0IQnBLIo_k/video.html Ride safe
@@nickhodgeUK Thanks Nick, in fact I have just watched it and will look up my local AYRB agent - may see you at loomies one day if our paths cross.
Huw Evans we need to organise an ‘event’. Have a fair few round here
Hi Nick, enjoyed this money saving video, as we say,, you pays yer money, I prefer the Puig Carbon look Hugger, std, front fender extender, wired in BMW spotlights with switch on the mirror housing, they do cost more but my preference, I also added the Denali horn which is super loud and bar up and back risers. As I am in the process of changing to the 1250 Exclusive , all these extras have to be removed as they will fit the new machine, surprising how long it takes to remove these add ons, we are ready now and waiting for the new 1250 to arrive soon and start to reinstall the kit, plus the headlight cover and need engine bars as the 1200 would not fit, hopefully having some custom made units from a local chap to me who specialises in stainless steel exhausts so a bit of pipe bending will be right up his street.
Have you planned any rides for this year, we are having a slight change and heading south to start the season, hopefully a little warmer than going North, usual scenario for us now, bike into trailer and find a decent camp site and tour the area by Motorcycle?
Whatever you do ride safe and enjoy, Derek
Derek Holme thanks for the great comment Derek. You’ve a treat coming. Hoping to do Wales again in spring and then Pyrenees in late summer (with stuff in between). I prefer the ‘built-in’ nature of my Denali gear but the rest was all pretty well made. Ride safe too
Interesting vid, thanks. How does the hugger alone compare to the mudsling alone in terms of the difference it makes to leg spray (irrespective of cheap/expensive versions?)
Debatable Dave but think the Mudsling is still better?
If you buy aftermarket parts with different head screws/bolts, just buy secondary replacement screw etc. with original type heads from Ebay. You have already saved £s and a few pence won't break thebank
Reasonable point Kevin. It's just there is not a single fastener on a BMW from standard that is hex, including Torx would add to 'patterned' part appeal?
@@nickhodgeUK I know. Its not hard is it for the "cheap suppliers doing the same!
Great vid Nick..liked & subscribed. Premium bike with a premium price...yet here we are bolting the cheapest parts we can find on to it. Quite ironic really. Lol.
Jason G it did feel a bit like that making the video I have to say but it is surprising the quality of most of this stuff
Oh yes.. I have 2 of the above products on my 19k 1250GSA...
Jason G welcome along Jason
Thanks for that video Nick. I have that same headlight protector, though mine is engraved with the HP logo; also bought the £30+ rear hugger which my dealer fitted for free before delivery. The original Mud Sling is fine for a GS but rubs the tyre on the GSA as the geometry of the bikes are different and at £130 is just not worth it. I also recently purchased from eBay a bracket for mounting a GoPro for £30 that positions just under the headlight. Cheers, Andy.
Andrew Tofts thanks for the input Andy. I know with the mudsling the GS has issues with certain hybrid tyres too. Thanks for mentioning the GoPro Mount. May be useful for me 😂
Hi AndrewI had a mudsling on a 2018 Rallye and it rubbed the tyre and in Rain and Road mode I sent the suspension a bit hay wire as in softer setting it interfered with the yaw, I see guys on CZcams cutting them seems pretty pointless after spending 130 quid !!.
RMG hi RMG, the manufacturer seems to be aware of this issue as they offered me a full refund, but they don’t seem to be doing anything to fix the problem.
Hi Andrew, I would have to say the 30 quid hugger which I fitted Like Sean's is by far the better job I've done some 10 k with it and its keeps the spray/ muck away from the shock and my wife's legs and boots win win all round. Regards Robert
RMG have you got tour plans this year Robert? I’m doing Scotland at the end of May and Norway in August; can’t wait😃👍
I’ve got loads of cheapo eBay accessories on my GS650 twin. Beak extender, front mudguard extender, radiator grille, etc. These all seem to be nicely made, well fitting items for a fraction of the cost of yer Wunderlich, Touratech , Motoraad et al.
BUT, my safety is not dependent upon any of these parts, they can fall to bits above 30 mph and it wouldn’t matter a damn. My handlebar risers (shutup, I’m very tall and very old !) are pukka ones,
I do fancy a footpeg lowering kit and the W/lich price is absolutely crazy by the time you’ve bought all the bits required. .... mmmm only 30 quid from the bay .... yeah but what if they broke ?
Thing is, they might be absolutely fine, those other parts are, but,,, I don’t put all my weight on them, or entrust ‘em with my life.
Good vid mate, thanks, you already know about the terrible sound, so I won’t mention it....
Thanks for comment on the sound Jon 😂 I think I’m with you on life dependent stuff. We don’t know where the Wunderlich stuff comes from but they at least have a reputation to uphold. Ride safe
Hi, great video and I’ve pretty much done the same, I’ve got the mud slinger that came with the front fender and happy, I like the look of the carbon hugger though, do you know if both will fit together or would I need to remove the mud slinger, also for the hugger, could the original brake callipers bolt not be used then?
Jason. They certainly can’t be used together. I can’t now remember if the bolt was replaced. If it was it would be because the original was too short for sure as I like as near original as possible
Hi Nick ,one hint, use screw fixing fluid for the Puig replica, otherwise the screws will be gone after a time...
Rallik66 thanks for the comment. Yep, already had that suggestion and job done 👍🏻
Fantastic video , only recently joining the GS family so enjoying learning about all the mods suggested . If you could do nine in panniers as it’s a minefield . My bike is a 2020 1250 gs te so unsure if I require all the scaffolding to fit panniers or if they fit as is with top box ….. arrrgghhhj lol
Hi Billy. Most go for the Vario Luggage on the GS and that needs no racks. It hangs on the two ‘holes’ either side of the seat and rests over the casting above the pillion footrests. I have done a video on the system. If you want to go for other luggage then yes, you’d need to buy a rack to fit them. The GSA comes with racks for which there are several that fit straight on (eg Touratech, Bumot), but equally, some also need different racks (eg Givi). I loved my Varios on the GS but really love my Bumots on the Adventure (the main plus I find is the lid opening up on the panniers rather than sideways on the varios
@@nickhodgeUK thanks so much for the info . Massive help buddy . Rode safe and keep up the great work
Thanks Billy, you too 👍🏻
Nick can you make a Tire review on offroad and on-road tires please 🚲
Hi Klaus. I have little expertise off-road so not sure I can offer much there. Check out FortNine channel as he’s done a few Tyre reviews 👍🏻
@@nickhodgeUK : Cheers 🍻🍺
Thanks Nick great video, would be nice if you did a video about fitting your Denali lights
Like this one? czcams.com/video/uiv0DgajcxQ/video.html
A bit late to the game viewing this video. Awaiting delivery of a GS…..great information. Thanks. Did they all stand the test if time?
Indeed. The bike was sold a few months ago for an RT and they were all removed before that so on there over two years. The rear hugger needed thread lock on the four bolts holding the plastic guard to the metal frame as they worked loose but that was all 👍🏻
Hi - thanks for nice tips!
How is it to wash and dry between the headlight and the protection?
Hi Petter. It’s fine as there’s quite a gap so you can get a cloth in
Thanks Nick! I'l go for it.
Nick. Thanks for the video's. Bought my 1200 GSA from the dealer you recommended. I've got the Chinese no brand tool box and as with the stuff you reviewed the kit is perfectly good. It holds a surprising amount. I've been holding off on the huger as it's a involved with stuff you don't want disconnecting itself. Following your vid I'll be getting it. So finally a question... Did you and your mate have any concerns with the frame bungs i.e. future removal or trapping water?
Gary Coates hi Gary. On the trapping water, no. Not sure thy would be an issue to worry about. We did discuss removal. It it was only the large one that felt like it wouldn’t ‘pop’ out. The Hugger really impressed and easy to fit. One commenter has said loctite the three screws in the threaded bushes as they can come loose which we’ll do. Ride safe
Quick spray inside with ACF50 or GT85 before the bungs were fitted would solve worry of water damage.
@@nicholasknibbs8162 Thanks for the suggestion. I already plan to use acf 50. Just waiting for the plugs to arrive.
Nick great video any update on the parts are they still ok or failed ect would be a great help , I brought a extended hugger for my XR lasted about 2 months after three gave up lol cheers Nick how’s the GSA going apart from the soft wear issue . As I’m looking at a 21 XR or the 21 GSA any updates would be greatly received by yourself .Dale 👍👍
Hi Dale. It’s a mate’s bike but yes all good. On the hugger we had to apply threadlock to the three bolts holding the plastic to the frame as they came loose but I should have realised they had no washers to tighten to. I love the GSA but it’s actually VERY different even than the GS. It is heavier when full. Seems taller and less nimble but has great presence and the weather protection particularly on motorways is awesome. I rode the XR the other day and that is a weapon!!! Personally I don’t think I could get on with keeping it alight (as it wants). The GS(A) is no slouch but sedate in comparison. I also found the seat a bit ‘slippy’ on the XR and it lacked adjustment. Then a silly thing, but my want to be visible had a real issue with no proper rear light unit. Just the rim of the rear indicators. Both VERY fine bikes but you may get in better with a GS than an adventure if you want to be near the nimbleness of the XR 👍🏻
@@nickhodgeUK Thanks Nick all good points especially those rear lights on the XR 🤔. I’m a big lump 160kg so I feel the GSA would suit me better size wise I’ll probably end up with the low chassis one won’t know that till I test then in 2 weeks thanks for the reply stay safe 👍
Magnifique
Merci
Great video........I’d like to know the actual brand of the fender extender you found on eBay. I want one similar that has those clamp style attachments instead of screws through the guard as most use.
There is a link in the video description to a UK seller on eBay that is still live 👍🏻
I’m actually looking for one for my ‘21 K1600.......is that a similar mudguard do you think?
@@ducfatsvideos.6293 that I don’t know I’m afraid. Personally I doubt it
For the next video please show more the motorcycle.. all of this
Hi Nick, I liked your video, i purchased the front and rear fender extenders based on this. I have one big issue, the rear hugger main fitting contains a bush, which destroyed itself well before i got to the torque required. On FB I see I'm not the only one with similar issues with the bush and bolt. Do you know what material this should be manufactured from? It needs to allow some movement by the look of it. I'm removing the hugger until i can sort this.
Hi Steve, Really the bolt holds the hugger although we did add some loctite. The rubber bush is really a vibration shock absorber so I’d say try and source maybe better quality rubber and fit bushes? A good motor factor maybe??
@@nickhodgeUK Thanks Nick, the issue is it needs 54 Foot Pounds AND the strongest type of Lock-tight as its a key suspension link which also needs to flex. The bush has to take that torque, it also needs to allow movement of that joint and it seems its made of a very inferior material. There are several people complaining on FB. The only solution is to get a bush made, exactly the right length, to allow this torque, without squashing the hugger, then apply Lock-tight. The BMW manual calls for the very strongest Lock-tight, as they know how important this link is. If i can get a bush turned to fit, I will try to find a rubber bush to hold the hugger in place, but this is secondary in its importance. You must not let the ally casting take that torque, otherwise it will crack under load while riding.
I'll say nothing, but I strongly believe you should put a warning on your video as this is an accident waiting to happen. One guy has posted that BMW noticed the bolt had undone almost completely during a service and warned him it would have collapsed the rear if it had undone slightly more.
Bought a Chinese "Touratech" toolbox for the GSA. Didnt look so good with fit etc. , and bit the bullet with genuine part
Thanks Kevin, I think that is the point, some's good, some ain't
@@nickhodgeUK I did buy the cheap Aux lamp guards, but not able to compare with Touratech. Not sure if angles are the same.
I have the same Led spots. Did you have to remove any panels for the intallation of the Led spots. Or can you move the cables through the side panels? Like your video. Just a pitty that the part of the most difficult install is not shown. I saw your video for the Denalli led lights, but wonder if i have pull the bike apart for these Led spots also?
Hi Yuri. It’s a mates bike those are on. We did take the panels off but it depends how much you want to hide the wiring. Certainly you can do it without 👍🏻
@@nickhodgeUK Thanks
Hi Nick, as usual very informative video!!! Thanks a lot.
I'm very much interested by the Fender Extender (w/o any need of drilling holes) but when clicking on your EBay link this part doesn't seems to exist anymore. Any other reference / link?
Also, on the same vein, any link / reference for a mee too of the Mudsling rear suspension guard? Mudsling seems great but so much outpriced. For both front and rear the cost is 169£ + shipment (for 2 pieces of injection mold plastic)...THANKS BEFOREHAND
Hi Eric I updated the link to another (looks like UK now has many people stocking Chinese ones now, but this is the no-drill one). Here is a link to a mudsling equivalent. (be aware this is from China, no experience in it and also sometimes you'll be hit with duty and stuff so Caveat Emptor! bit.ly/3fPPIPD
@@nickhodgeUK Hi Nick, super thanks and much appreciated!!! Please continue publishing such useful videos. Very instructive :-)
Cheers from Belgium and again thanks - Eric
Excellent information Nick. What is the link for the bar risers? Thanks
Never mind. I read the description carefully and found the link 🙂
Perfect 👍🏻
Hi Nick, I take it the ebay lights are connected straight to the battery with a switch on the handle bars (not through a Cansmart) your link to fitting Deneli lights doesn’t really help with fitting these. How did you find the ebay lights performance quality etc. Great videos, keep them coming👍
Graham. It’s on my mate Sean’s bike as you know. They are connected direct to the battery. The beam is good for visibility. Not so good for rider increased night light although not ridden much. We are going to wire them into the ‘switched’ live though as it’s easy to leave them in during day. We’re planning on using the accessory socket power
Nick Hodge Thanks for that Nick, would appreciate it if you would share the rewire👍 I’ve heard that running an electric tyre pump through the accessory socket trips the canbus out, do you think the lights would run ok (looking to fit them on a 1250GS, mainly for day running lights)
Always pays to shop on eBay. The Denali lights are expensive for a reason and can be programmed through the Denali Gen II CANsmart, operated through stock switchgear. But I bet you know that.
Comments always welcome whatever, but yes. There’s a video on the channel fitting the CanSmart and Denali lights. You’re right though. Those are ‘expensive’ but high quality
Did you end up paying import duty on those pieces. I noticed the eBay add mentioned duties aren’t included
No but I guess that’s the gauntlet you run. I have heard people order £2 iPhone cases and get £24 duty. Normally if it’s declared properly and of low value then it seems ok. It’s definitely carrier specific too. If they use DHL for example, they are geared to charge duties others are not. I also believe some have handlers in the UK who hold the stock but guess they have to warn in case they charge. Bear in mind too, the duty on most metal parts from China is 2.7% (plastics more) which is trivial. It is the carriers that levy a surcharge of £20+ to collect the duty
I am curious if the headlight guard causes any reflection or glare issues.
Ford Rox doesn’t seem too. I guess as it gets old and inevitably scratched it will detract light but I guess no more than the ‘premium’ aftermarket ones? There’s a good gap to circulate air and have ability to clean although it’s an unscrew if you want to be scrupulous
I have fitted this headlight guard and I can't say I have noticed any glare or reflection, and I used this one as in my mind the metal ones must block some of the light out?
Can you put the handlebar raisers reverse, as to avoid the bar moving back? Like turning them 180 degrees ??
I guess you could. Are you meaning up and away rather than up and toward??
@@nickhodgeUK thats exactly what i meant.. Thx...
LED Light Set ebay link is broke, could you please update it with correct link, and all necessary parts to fir it in R1250Gs, thanks in advance
the prices that were disclosed on the video were much more expensive on ebay as stated
Obviously prices fluctuate but the theory that these would be far cheaper than the ‘branded’ options I suspect still holds?
Aren’t those huggers going to create a problem and perhaps lock up the tire when riding in mud?
Huggers of all different types and prices are used extensively. I guess depending on your main terrain? 👍🏻
You don't say how long Sean had to wait for the items to arrive from China as some people complain of waiting 7/8 weeks for some items.
Nowhere near that. As with most things eBay it dribbles in but think lights took longest at about two weeks. Was up to Christmas too
Can you use stainless steel bolts on aluminum? Always heared that is a big "No, no" ? Don't mix alu with stainless steel? Or am i wrong?
I’ve not heard that. Certainly you need stainless or heavily anodised bolts for corrosion protection but the bolts holding engine in are stainless and into threaded aluminium??
@@nickhodgeUK I read something about galvanic corrosion. But it's possible that i misinterpreted the explanation. Because my English is not so good.
My problem is that I also bought risers but hesitate to use them now.
I thinks that is the outcome and you won’t want threadlock on but maybe a little grease to stop the reaction?? Ensure you torque correctly though and check occasionally. My mate I fitted these on has been very happy with them.
Is that hugger going to keep mud off you or clog up with mud ???
Never known it clog but I prefer the mudsling to keep it off rider 👍🏻
Hi, can you please tell me, which ebay seller you bought the rear hugger from, as I can only find ones costing hundreds.
Thanks
There’s a link in the description, does that not still work?
on ebay, says "page missing" using your link
@@thedvdman1 same one as the 1200. Seems they’re all listed under that www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324940171964?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jaC9xgOYTEK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=z_t9Fy_oQ3q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
ok, thank you. Now ordered
How did you wire the relay in for the lights?
Graham. We didn’t. There’s a switch fitted and that currently runs from the battery. So the switch controls it but there are plenty of places to tap into for a switched feed. The switched feed to the DIN socket in the cockpit would be ideal. There’s a reason we didn’t do Sean’s this way (He’s having the CanSmart off my old bike)
@@nickhodgeUK thanks for that Nick, just looking for a way to tap into a feed for the relay that will switch the lights off with the ignition but not give problems with the warranty by cutting into the can bus loom, if you get what I mean.
Graham Broadfield yes absolutely. The best way is of course the Hex EzyCan or its Denali branded version the CanSmart. There are a few to be had now as people upgrade to Gen 2 from 1 on eBay and such but still probably over £100. The best way as it makes a very small pin-prick connection is to use a ‘posi-tap’ connection. That way there’s no cutting or splicing and it’s almost unnoticeable when removed
Nick where do I order the head light protector
It’s a link under the video but this should work. Say I sent you www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Headlight-Guard-R1250-GS-GSA-With-HP-Logo-Free-Post-UK-8-To-Outside-UK-/333107634251
@@nickhodgeUK thanks Nick