BMW R1300 GS | How To Install Luggage Plate and Slim Grab Handle. Replaced the Vario Top Carrier!!
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- I wanted more of a cleaner, motocross look for the bike since I don't ride 2-up. I removed the Vario Top Case Carrier with Givi rack as well as the pillion seat, and replaced it with the luggage plate and slimmer grab handle. I also added the SW-Motech Pro Ring to the plate so I can easily mount my bag.
I love the look. It cleans up the rear end. It's about 12-15 lbs lighter now. And I shortened the length of the bike by a few inches.
All BMW OEM part numbers have been shown in the video.
Links:
SW-Motech Sport Bag: sw-motech.us/p...
Pro Ring: sw-motech.us/p...
Comment down below and let me know what you think.
Cheers,
John
This is a great video, thank you. I didn’t really understand why they made that part as a flat silver surface, but it was cool to see, and I have to say, that is a very clean garage and beautifully maintained yard.
never mind, I have seen you powder-coated them, they look much better than original :)
Nice looking bike. Actually I am not into black motorbikes but in this case... the GS looks surprisingly awesome!
Thanks! The GS is starting to grow on alot of folks.
@@MotoPapa88 I dislike the flat radar plate above the headlight. The black colour makes the radar fit much better. Has the black screen an inpackt on the riders view?
Did the aluminum parts at the front come black, or did you paint them like that?
Looks great and neat
Thank you!
I have lawn envy!
LOL. I'm obsessed with landscaping
@@MotoPapa88You do excellent with it, it looks professionally done.
Awesome! I bought the same kit to install to my bike, but haven’t done it yet. My wife is pregnant so I thought I could spice the bike up when she don’t join me in the trips ☺️
Yep, since I don't ride 2-up, no need for the extra weight. That's why I also removed the passenger pegs and got the exhaust hanger.
@@MotoPapa88 I have the kit for that too but haven’t done anything unnecessary yet 😂🙌🏻
Genus my friend! That looks incredible brother!! You definitely know how to make a bike look good! Ride safe🙏
I appreciate that!
Good idea
Try it
You earned a sub, kind sir. Very good explanation.
Thank you!
who is selling the black GS covers which replace the grey ones which come with the bike? If you have a part number is even better but I could not find any. Thx!
Super sleek from the rear, I wonder if touratech luggage racks will play together with these grab handles..from the look of it , the added trim would need to be deleted?!
Ya, I'm not sure as I've never dealt with Touratech racks.
When you disconnected the Vario connections, did it generate any fault codes through the Canbus system that had to be cleared with a GS911, assuming you have one?
Nope. If you don't plan on ever using those Vario cases, just unplug them, wrap the connectors with electrical tape to protect them from elements, and tuck them away. No code errors...
Very nice looking 👍 Can we use side vario carriers with this setup?
Thanks. No you cannot.
Is there a possibility to keep using the vario side carriers? So with orther bolts or something else?
I think it is possible, I saw some owners did it.
@@cemkaracan with the bmw parts motopapa have used?
Yes, search on RUclips you will see. I will share the link
Really nice. Do you have the link of the kit?
There is no link. Part numbers are in the video as I mentioned...
Hello my friend, i don´t find this references in BMW Europe. can you send a picture of them please?
I don't have a picture of anything. I show the part numbers in the video.