Trouble with R18 Accessories reported on Facebook
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By "motor guard" do you mean the large tubular engine protection bars like here?
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I have a black version of their Engine Bar on order already. They expect a new batch of engine bars to be available soon.
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I have a black version of their Engine Bar on order already. They expect a new batch of engine bars to be available soon.
Wunderlich BMW R18 Engine Bars - Black
Wunderlich BMW R18 Engine Bars - Black Perfect protection of the cylinders and valve covers Aesthetic integration in shape and design High-quality powder-coated and then clear-coated 32 mm tube Closed form Solid, asymmetric 6-point mounting Significantly reduces point loads due to force or...
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If for some reason the Facebook post accurate and the set I have on order from a BMW dealer is cancelled I believe I will order the DK Design engine guards.
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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.
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The post from Facebook was mentioning the OEM Engine guard bars from BMW not the Wunderlich partsBy "motor guard" do you mean the large tubular engine protection bars like here?
BMW PARTS & ACCESSORIES
I have a black version of their Engine Bar on already already. They expect a new batch of engine bars to be available soon.
Wunderlich BMW R18 Engine Bars - Black
Wunderlich BMW R18 Engine Bars - Black Perfect protection of the cylinders and valve covers Aesthetic integration in shape and design High-quality powder-coated and then clear-coated 32 mm tube Closed form Solid, asymmetric 6-point mounting Significantly reduces point loads due to force or...
Facebook picture of Wunderlich Black engine case guards
The DK design one looks massive with it's 38 mm diameter.
And is made out of polished stainless steel.
I like it better.
Dunno yet though if i'll install one, I love the naked engine.
And is made out of polished stainless steel.
I like it better.
Dunno yet though if i'll install one, I love the naked engine.
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HerrFarber
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I just ordered one of these. Should arrive in 5-10 days.
Please tell us what you think and pictures lots of pictures. This is the one I will order if I am unable to get the chrome OEM BMW unit.
Yes!
And please, may you create a dedicated thread for more visibility?
And please, may you create a dedicated thread for more visibility?
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Dave52
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The Dk design engine bars were easy to fit , very nicely finished. They had logo laser etched bolts and the tubes were 3mm thick .
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It's a shame that they force you to carry their advertising. But they are good looking engine guards.
I have a set of black engine guards ordered from Pier City Custom. But they are not going to be here soon.
I have a set of black engine guards ordered from Pier City Custom. But they are not going to be here soon.
Dave52
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I think having their logo on their part is no worse than any other company brand. Much stronger design than the other bars out there atm .
The only downside with the tubing is it seems footrest brackets don't exist in 38 mm. but only in 25/32 mm.
For those who want to extend their legs on it.
But, I'm thinking about a solution with 3D printing ...
For those who want to extend their legs on it.
But, I'm thinking about a solution with 3D printing ...
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Dave, could you post additional photos please?
estoma
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I tip my hat to anybody duly double-jointed to get their feet onto R18 engine guards. We call them crash bars in South Africa, probably also in the UK.The only downside with the tubing is it seems footrest brackets don't exist in 38 mm. but only in 25/32 mm.
For those who want to extend their legs on it.
But, I'm thinking about a solution with 3D printing ...
Kuryakyn® has several offerings appeasing 38 mm (1-1/2") bars, e.g. part numbers 4573, 4574, 4577, 7559 and 1001. These generally only accommodate the clamping side of things, meaning one still needs to add pegs then. Best head over to their website and download their latest catalogue.
R12C_n_R18ClassicFE
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estoma
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It is all smoke and mirrors still at this point. Three weeks ago, BMW SA gave me a price on both the engine protection bar set (part number 77 14 9 446 054) and leg rests for rider (part number 77 25 2 469 391) but could not yet advise an ETA for any 'retrofit' parts and accessories for the R18.
Emmanuel
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Would you mind sending me the link for Pier City Custom? Thanks
Pier City Custom. BMW R9T & R12 Motorcycle Custom Parts & Accessories
Performance Parts & Accessories for BMW R9T & R12 motorcycles. Handbuilt, bespoke motorcycle parts for custom motorbikes. Specialists in modern BMW parts, fabrication and customising for new era BMW boxer motorcycles. Based in Sussex, UK.
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would need an ape-hanger, in horizontal mode, to achieve that....