#BMW #BMWR1200GS #MotorbikeUpgrades

In this video, I am fitting some essential upgrades to my 'new-to-me' BMW R1200GS. The bike is in fantastic condition and nearly all original, with the exception of the Akrapovič exhaust (fitted when I bought it).

Parts fitted in this video:

Wunderlich Marathon Screen: [ Ссылка ]
Cymarc Engine Guard: [ Ссылка ]
Cymarc Oil Cooler Guard: [ Ссылка ]
Wunderlich Engine Crash Bars: [ Ссылка ]
Michelin Road 5 Trail: [ Ссылка ]

Tyres fitted by S & M Motorcycles, Banbury: [ Ссылка ]

I've been told its best to protect the vulnerable parts of the bike, like the cylinder heads, and the bottom of the engine, hence why I've invested in these pieces of protection.

Wunderlich Marathon Screen:
Two reasons I wanted to fit this... first the old screen was cracked, and secondly, I do longer journeys on the bike so wanted more protection. I found this one secondhand for a good price so thought I'd try it. According to Wunderlich, this offers maximal wind protection and comfort for the GS and even better and also more stable protection for the Adventure.

A windshield that is protracted towards the rider and offers maximum protection for all body sizes thanks to the double adjustability:

- Maximum protection for head, upper body and arms.
- 515 mm/20.3” high compared to original 365 mm/14.4” (GS) and 460 mm/18.1” (Adventure).
- Widened considerably at the bottom (transition to the protectors).
- 6 mm (~1/4”) thick windshield material. Special manufacturing process allows windshield to be used without heavy and annoying strengthening brackets.
- The Wunderlich “windshieldSave Vario” included for additional adjustment range.
- Quick and easy adjustment.
- Incline adjustment much more effective in comparison with the original.
- Can be adjusted to suit almost all riders and riding habits.
- Integrated flow channel: depending on the chosen height, the gap changes and a calming counter flow of air reduces turbulence.
- Reduces “dancing” of rain water droplets on the visor (vacuum turbulence).
- The GS design has been consistently adopted in every line. The windshield integrates perfectly into the overall layout, highlights the lines and makes the GS an imposing sight.
- Very high-quality, optically clean, extremely tough, scratch-resistant, UV and fuel-resistant PMMA polymer for an optimal view.

Wunderlich Crash Bars - from Nippy Normans:
A particularly well designed engine protection bar reliably protecting the cylinders and the entire machine from damages. Considering the meanwhile over 100,000 kilometres of experience with this construction, we can rightfully claim to carry the probably technically most mature GS engine protection bar series.

Altogether six mounting points absorb all impact forces securely, causing the engine protection bar to only absorb kinetic energy without damaging other components.

The leverage forces are distributed across all six mounting points in the case of a crash. The central mount provides uniform distribution and functions as a pivotal point in case of a fall.

The integrated valve cover protection bar is particularly important as it has protected us already for times from total engine damages.

Off-road capability is increased because now you can safely negotiate deep track grooves or worn-down curves. The engine protection bars form a homogenous coherent unit together with cylinders and headers.

Cymarc Engine Guard:
Stops debris from being thrown up at the timing cover and front of the engine resulting in unsightly corrosion and pitting which the engines tend to suffer with. Made from high quality stainless steel and has the logo laser cut out of it. It is then pre hand finished then CNC formed and finally I have another go at it to give it a final polish to reduce any marks left in it from the manufacturing process. It is very easy to fit and comes with replacement stainless steel fasteners and spacers.

Cymarc Oil Cooler:
This is an oil cooler cover designed to maximise airflow yet provide some meaningful protection to rocks and other objects which may damage or put a hole in your oil cooler.

It is made from high quality laser cut (not punched like cheaper alternatives) stainless steel and is fitted by using 4 stainless steel fasteners which screw into 2 retaining bars which are fitted to the rear of the oil cooler itself.

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