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Considering BMW has used the Boxer engine in the GS line for 40 years and you are more likely to crash off road, it’s not been a major issue. If anything the bike has less distance to fall, so the damage would be reduced. It certainly makes it easier to pick up.Im surprised the engine guards dont come with the bike given the engine that is installed. I mean, at a stop if you drop the bike on it's side and it hits a piston head are you screwed? How about if you low side the bike at 25 mph? How much abuse can a piston take before you cant ride and the mechanic wants three thousand dollars to fix it?
Feels like the engine guard is a must-have with this engine but that's just me. I would be pleasantly surprised to find out if the piston housing was reinforced and can handle a good amount of force of impact on a drop. Now to find someone willing to test this...
Agreed. There's a thread here someplace that deviated into inadvertent dropping onto a cylinder at very low speeds. At best, there was no damage. At worst, a scuff. The covers are robust.Considering BMW has used the Boxer engine in the GS line for 40 years and you are more likely to crash off road, it’s not been a major issue. If anything the bike has less distance to fall, so the damage would be reduced. It certainly makes it easier to pick up.
Any crash with enough force to damage the cylinders themselves beyond just scratches likely would cause far greater problems like a bent frame or collapsed front fork.
Bad news for DK design crash bars. Had yesterday an accident due to the breakage of the steel piece connecting the crash bar with the frame. The left crash bar side fell off and stucked at the fender and blocked my steering. All of a sudden I could not control my bike anymore in a circle,while trying to turn and crashed. Lucky I drove slowly and didn't damage the bike too much. I hurt my knee, but otherwise I am ok. Cleary a fault of material and design (Bad welding, steel part to mount the bar too small) See pics attached. I had this crash bar for 12 months, so the warranty of 6 months from DK design does not apply. I will now look for either Wunderlich, BMW stock or Roadstyler.com. A pity I liked to look of DK design (much bigger pipes), but they are not safe!They're Chinese knock-offs of DK Design bars.
DKdesign - BMW R18 Engine Crash Bar | DKdesign Accessories
Part Number : BR18001. Original Design and Develop.Made with Stainless.Stainless Hardwares and Mounting Brackets.Crash Bars Polish / Powder Coating Finished.Ø 38mm.High Quality with Best Material.Easy Install w/o modification.Made in Taiwan.www.dkdesign-global.com
In my opinion the DK's in black look great on a black bike. They look as if they are supposed to be there as opposed to an add on.They're Chinese knock-offs of DK Design bars.
DKdesign - BMW R18 Engine Crash Bar | DKdesign Accessories
Part Number : BR18001. Original Design and Develop.Made with Stainless.Stainless Hardwares and Mounting Brackets.Crash Bars Polish / Powder Coating Finished.Ø 38mm.High Quality with Best Material.Easy Install w/o modification.Made in Taiwan.www.dkdesign-global.com
Agree they look good, but could kill you. Looking "killing good"!In my opinion the DK's in black look great on a black bike. They look as if they are supposed to be there as opposed to an add on.
Ouch, that is a lousy thing to have happen. Glad to hear you are OK and thank you for sharing the news and cause of your mishap. Heal quickly and have a safe season.Bad news for DK design crash bars. Had yesterday an accident due to the breakage of the steel piece connecting the crash bar with the frame. The left crash bar side fell off and stucked at the fender and blocked my steering. All of a sudden I could not control my bike anymore in a circle,while trying to turn and crashed. Lucky I drove slowly and didn't damage the bike too much. I hurt my knee, but otherwise I am ok. Cleary a fault of material and design (Bad welding, steel part to mount the bar too small) See pics attached. I had this crash bar for 12 months, so the warranty of 6 months from DK design does not apply. I will now look for either Wunderlich, BMW stock or Roadstyler.com. A pity I liked to look of DK design (much bigger pipes), but they are not safe!
here you go for 140 USD:BMW $538 - https://www.shopbmwmotorcycle.com/products/bmw-motorrad-r18-engine-protection-bar
SW Motech around $350 - https://sw-motech.com/en/products/protection/crash+bar/4052572218419.htm
Wunderlich $599 - https://www.wunderlichamerica.com/BMW_R18_MotorcycleEngine_Bars_Motorcycle
Hornig $300 - https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/Company.html?newsid=474--Crash-bars
DK aka the deathtrap $650 - https://www.dkdesign-global.com/product-page/dkdesign-bmw-r18-engine-crash-bar
@R12C-R18TR - Where did you see BMW bars for $259? If that's somewhere, seems like that's the one to buy.