Engine crash bars for the Bagger
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motophoto
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I went with the OEM crash bars and footrests. I had them powder-coated gloss black to match my bike.
SoDakWags
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I just picked my R 18 B up a few weeks ago in the same color and have been on a search for crash bars/engine guards. I favor the 'mustache' design and think I am going to go with your solution, OEM+Powder Coating. Looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Batt13
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Any reviews on Roadstlyer they also fabricate & sell protection bars for the R18B. They are located in Poland????
cbigclarke
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yes they are. im going to place a order this week, and it'll be $160 to ship to Texas
Batt13
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The shipping cost is expensive. What made you decide to purchase the Roadstlyer rather than purchasing from BMW?????
cbigclarke
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In full disclosure that shipping cost includes the front and rear. I choose them over factory cause of price
Batt13
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I get it purchase is a major factor. Do you think the Roadstyler guards quality is similar to the BMW OEM guards??
cbigclarke
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I've heard good things about them from this site.
I trust Poland more than I trust China.
I trust Poland more than I trust China.
LCRC18B
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I have the Hornig engine bars, and they are really solid, great quality. Just my 2 cents.
Deuillevent
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I've recently ordered their "Front Engine Guard - v2" in matte black, and I'm expecting to receive it in a couple of days.
The cost is approximately 260€, including shipping (from Poland to France.)
RoadStyler asserts the use of a 3mm thick wall tube, which I believe is thicker (so... tougher?) than the 2mm wall tube used by Wunderlich.
cbigclarke
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Why does so few not put on the rear guards ??
harrisrc740
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I plan on adding the rear guards in the very near future, just have a few other projects I am working at this moment...
Deuillevent
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I have discussed with Roadstyler support through mail.
I asked them if their "Back Guards" for R18B would fit a Roctane.
They have been honest: they don't know yet as they never tried to adapt them for a Roctane.
I just installed the Hornig engine guards for my R18B and thought I would chime in here as well.
They seem to be very well made and the weld quality and finish work and powder coating is excellent and matches the frame pretty much perfectly.
Here are my suggestions when it comes to installing them.
1) Make sure you have blue locktite on hand for a few critical spots... both of the lower mounting tabs that are below the oil cooler and of course, the bolt that ties the passenger side engine guard to the frame itself could use a drop while you are in there.
2) I'd suggest mounting the passenger side unit (two sides bolt together) first and don't snug it down until everything is together.
3) You need to temporarily remove the steering dampener from the steering stem via the T40 torx that holds it in place.
4) When you have both sides aligned and the lower bolt installed on the driver's side, gently tap the two sides together with a rubber mallot.
It seems to be a well-engineered piece. It took less than a week for mine to get delivered to Arizona.
They seem to be very well made and the weld quality and finish work and powder coating is excellent and matches the frame pretty much perfectly.
Here are my suggestions when it comes to installing them.
1) Make sure you have blue locktite on hand for a few critical spots... both of the lower mounting tabs that are below the oil cooler and of course, the bolt that ties the passenger side engine guard to the frame itself could use a drop while you are in there.
2) I'd suggest mounting the passenger side unit (two sides bolt together) first and don't snug it down until everything is together.
3) You need to temporarily remove the steering dampener from the steering stem via the T40 torx that holds it in place.
4) When you have both sides aligned and the lower bolt installed on the driver's side, gently tap the two sides together with a rubber mallot.
It seems to be a well-engineered piece. It took less than a week for mine to get delivered to Arizona.
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Ulrich
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PM me with a reasonable offer if somebody wants an OEM BMW set of chrome crash bars ... as far as I know they fit every model (as far as I know) ... but please US shipping only.