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Hopefully, my protection bars will show up soon, as I ordered on 5/31/21 from A&S
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Hopefully, my protection bars will show up soon, as I ordered on 5/31/21 from A&S
Totally agree with the last paragraph. They sold the idea of “highly customizable“ and is not, because there aren’t accessories. Customization is not “build by yourself”
RED it is!TOMCENTRAL, That sure is a beautiful Indian, and a enjoyable post to read. Thanks for sharing. I have a 2016 Indian Chief Vintage and I agree it is a great bike and no issues with it.View attachment 2470
From Merriam-Webster’s, customize: “To build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications.”
I beg the differ, customization is by definition building one of a kind "custom" parts.
Swapping one mass produced part for another mass produced part is not customization, it is adding store bought doo-dads.
How is it custom if 10,000 others are wearing the same part?
The bike is very easily "Customizable"
One requires skills the other simply Amazon, totally different "skill" set.From Merriam-Webster’s, customize: “To build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications.”
I think these days when you alter any motorcycle from its OEM configuration it is fair to use the transitive verb “customize” to describe what you just did by altering it. There is a difference in making custom parts and customizing. All said I most certainly appreciate the skills and the artistic results of one who can do both!!
For sure!One requires skills the other simply Amazon, totally different "skill" set.
And toolsOne requires skills the other simply Amazon, totally different "skill" set.
Received the engine guard, but the part doesn't come with any bolts. Will need to source those separately. Sharing for others as a heads up.Got notice from A&S Cycle that my BMW protection bars are in the mail. Happy to know a shipping label is printed with a Sept 7 arrival. Guess we're all suffering from a clash of supply chain and patience.
How many bolts are required?Received the engine guard, but the part doesn't come with any bolts. Will need to source those separately. Sharing for others as a heads up.
looks like 4 according to the install guide found here: https://www.bmw-motorrad.com/en/service/manuals/install-manual.htmlHow many bolts are required?
looks like 4 according to the install guide found here: https://www.bmw-motorrad.com/en/service/manuals/install-manual.html
Hard to believe that wouldn’t include the four bolts. Maybe you were shorted the partslooks like 4 according to the install guide found here: https://www.bmw-motorrad.com/en/service/manuals/install-manual.html
Could be I was shorted the parts as you mentioned.Even in the installation instructions it appears the bolts are included in the delivery specifications they are displayed in the illistration.
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My set of Engine protection bars were delivered today and they also did not have the bolts included with them. If you get the bolts please get to sets and I will pay for both and shipping to me. Be glad to do that by saving me the time to get them and I am about a week away from getting the time to install.Could be I was shorted the parts as you mentioned.
I'd suggest adding mass produced parts would be more accurately described as accessorizing rather than customizing. But, I can understand everyone's frustrations on the delays in production for the factory accessories.From Merriam-Webster’s, customize: “To build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications.”
I think these days when you alter any motorcycle from its OEM configuration it is fair to use the transitive verb “customize” to describe what you just did by altering it. There is a difference in making custom parts and customizing. All said I most certainly appreciate the skills and the artistic results of one who can do both!!
I think your critique is coming from a good place: Your experiences and wanting to ameliorate any worry anyone may have about damage should he/she put their bike down. But not all engine protection bar purchases are made to protect the engine. No, sometimes engine protection bars are purchased entirely for how they look. I'd be in that category.1. Ive slid a Beemer 100 feet down a freeway on its cylinder head. the new valve cover was cheaper than an engine guard .
2. Its BMW... they will be slow or non-existent to deliver customization parts... guys are still waiting for R9T cafe parts
3. I'm lucky, I love it just the way it is out of the box and by the time my butt gets too sore or I get tired of it parts will be available
Now, everyones cup of tea is everyones cup of tea... but I wouldnt worry about engine protection. Ive ridden GSs off road and banged on them and the aforementioned rockster crash the literally wore all the way through a cylinder head cover (really) the engine was fine and the cover cheaper than the guard. Im not saying its a bad purchase; just saying not to worry.