Many thanks for the video. It’s almost more important to know which accessories haven’t been successful as those that have been useful and almost worth the money! In the bike world we all make expensive mistakes from time to time.
If you want to get rid of the flickering light issue when filming, set your camera to the other Hz rate. If it's at 50, set it to 60. Or the other way around. That should reduce or remove the issue completely.
Thanks for the suggestion. I shoot in 30 FPS, with the shutter speed set to Auto, so that would be somewhere between 1/30 to 1/480. If I have it at a fixed shutter speed (I think the rule of the thumb is double the speed of the shutter to give a more cinematic motion blur) I would need to compensate with ND filters, and I can't replace ND filters every time the light changes (continuously riding in and out of forest, mountains, and open areas). I know the ISO can compensate to a degree. But you are right in what you say. Besides avoiding flickering I also miss the motion blur. Both things would add to the quality, I'm sure. But not a particular good photographer, so I am relying on the cameras' auto setting. The drone shoots, however, I do control those settings manually. But for that, I feel I can better anticipate the light. Thanks for watching.
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures Yes, thats fine. but what I mean is the PAL/NTSC setting. That's a tv standard (oldschool TV). NTSC is the USA standard, but uses a 50hz 'refresh rate' where PAL is the EU standard that uses 60Hz, which matches our lights (European electric stuff works on 60Hz). So you don't see the flickering/blinking effect because it matches. Which means if you don't want blinky traffic lights, or as you can see in this video, your headlight and garage lights - You may want to change that setting and see if that works better.
Happy to help :-) I knew how it worked before getting them, just didn't know I had to struggle so much. I had to wiggle the bags to the point where the tilt sensor activated the alarm. Unless I'm camping (where I am super close to the bike), I take the bags off overnight. I have been told that you can get the Mosko Moto without their plates and then get the Akalaka mounting system. The bags themselves are pretty awesome.
I also love your videos and followed them closely, I'm on my 3rd GSA and love the bike to pieces. Very interesting review of the softbags, I have the original hard ones and they are ok except the toplocks that I have to drill and put through bolts to get it steady with full equipment. So looking forward to follow your Murmansktrip, was doing Northcape this summer so probably same roads up at least.
Thanks for sharing, it just amazes me what a rabbit hole the GS can end up being... money pit. I had been contemplating it as a replacement for my 1600GT instead of an RT.. but, ouch..
I think the GS is a fantastic bike. I can’t say if you’d like it over the GT or RT, but all bikes can be rabbit holes, if you let them. Had I known back then what I know now, I would have chosen another solution on luggage. Remember, I wanted soft luggage as hard luggage isn’t as good off road as I do fall from time to time. The mosko moto panniers are great, but I’m pretty sure I would have been happy with other luggage systems, such as Lone Rider, Giant Loop, or Bumot. It also depends what kind of roads you ride, if you’re riding 2-up, and what comfort is to you, etc. Thanks for watching. 😊
Hi. I was expecting to hear about the bike but it turned out to be more about accessories. Anyway, thanks again. By the way, after riding several bikes in the last 15 years, I finally got my 2015 r1200gs: the seat is top comfy for me. I can ride for 200 km straight for the first time without any pain or sour down there 🤣 Ride safe.
I'm not sure I'm qualified to do a review. My intention is just to show what works for me and what doesn't travelling the way I do. I'm hoping that can help and inspire a little. I did a 3 month video going through some of the changes I made, and didn't want to repeat myself, so you're right, most of it is about the soft luggage. Thanks a lot for your feedback. It is much appreciated. And check out the travel videos as well (e.g. the Moldova 2019 trip). Thanks for watching :-)
Hi, after completing so many miles on your bike, is there a "ticking" noise coming from the left hand (or right hand) side of the cylinder head when the bike is idling and when up-to temperature. I'm sure I have heared it on some of your videos. This seems to be a developing problem with the new 1250 engines, however the reply from BMW has been extreme, from it's a completly normal noise, new cylinder heads to new engines which go-on to tick again. Would love to know if you have had any reliability issues with your bike. Much aprreciated. Thank you.
I have not noticed any sounds that wasn’t on my old model. But that said, I’m not a mechanic. One thing I did notice, when riding uphill at lower rpms (2500-ish) it occasionally sounded like there was a rock or something rattling on the bash plate. As soon as I got to higher rpm it went away. I talked to the dealer about it, but they couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary, so I just let it be. That is 10,000 km ago. Thanks for watching 😊
With the duffel bag, yes. The duffel bag has a pocket for the tent poles, which won’t fit in the hard pannier. I put clothes and stuff in the left and camping gear, parts and tools on the right. Camera and stuff in the duffel bag, along with food and other things I don’t want crushed when I lay the bike down. still working on the packing strategy though.
I bought it directly from the manufacturer (a bmw dealer). It got quite expensive as I got an extra bill from the customs. If you don’t already have the soft bags, consider EU options (assuming you’re in the EU), like bumot.eu, but if you already have the Atacama bags, let me know, I will look up the site for you.
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures Hello, thank you very much for the information. Unfortunately, apart from the Atacama / Akalaka system, there are hardly any alternatives to attaching it to the original carrier with the option to lock. I have already got in touch with the manufacturer (www.ebay.com/itm/255073121379), unfortunately the total price is too high for me due to the shipping and the customs fees that may be incurred, as you mentioned. Thanks for naming the alternatives! Greetings from Germany from Michael Püchner!
They show that they have been used, but not as much as I had feared, and not more than my alu panniers I had on my previous bike. I had a fall (on soft surface) where the right pannier got bended, but no scratches that show. The content gets hotter in sunlight, so snacks, food and water if you carry that is subject to the heat. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi there, me wife have been watching your videos and we been enjoying. We were wondering after length of time you had your new bmw 1250 , would you say , has it been worth the money your new bike. Maybe thinking about getting one in the future. 🇬🇧 Gateshead ,
That is a good question. I guess it depends what you are coming from and how you want to ride. The GS is a great touring bike, but if you strictly stay on good asphalt, other options may be more comfortable. The 1250 has plenty of power to ride 2-up fully loaded. I like to ride small roads that often are gravel and they are often bumpy, and this work well with the GS. It is, however, too heavy for technical offroad riden (at least at my skill level). I recently went on a trip to Morocco and while the GS could be ridden in some of those places, I wouldn’t as I’d spend my energy worrying about falling (and breaking expensive BMW parts). If you look at my Moldova trip on YT that is probably the majority of my trips (mostly asphalt, but also bumpy gravel, and a little dirt), whereas the Murmansk trip (Norway part) was pretty much smooth asphalt. I love my GSA, snd the GSA before it. It handles way better than its weight indicates. Thanks for watching 😊
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures cheers for your reply, if I bought GS it be for touring. I am riding a XCA triumph tiger 1200. Great bike, but Bmw must be doing something right for there big sales through out the world. Was thinking of changing and was wondering what your opinion was.
Great to hear your experiences. I've the MoskoMoto original backcountry panniers since my Explorer and now on my GSA and have found them exceptional and well thought out kit. In all honesty so not has the same troubles as you though it was very interesting to see those alternate fitting plates. So where will the next a adventure be to?? BTW great use of some Anglo Saxon in the "Betty Swallocks" again, the German use Hot Eggs or something like that, what's the Swedish comparable?!?
Hahaha, not sure, probably "hot nuts" or something like that. I did a Murmansk trip in August/September, that I will start editing and publish later this autumn. Next year will most likely be Balkan and Iberia (two separate trips). Thanks for asking :-)
Thanks for making a very helpful video. Im about to order the low suspension GSA 1250 and like the idea of soft bags, but didn't like the frames. Please could you tell me where your new mounts came from as they look like a perfect solution. Probably for me with aluminium top box. Thanks!
The mounting system is from Gateway BMW (www.gatewaybmw.com). I just sent an email to parts@gatewaybmw.com and they responded within a couple of hours. They are based in the States. Thanks for watching! :-)
Really enjoy your trips in the nordics and balkans. Congrats !!!! Did you like the panniers more Than the luggages? Im planning to buy the mosko moto panniers (it looks like the BMW Atacama) but Im not sure if its a good option.
Thank you. I like the Mosko Moto / Atacama better than the hard panniers, but it turned to be an expensive solution for me; a lot due to overseas shipping, and toll fees and taxes. I’m not a fan of how the Mosko moto bags are mounted on the standard rack, and the sad reality is that you need to take the bags with you unless you want them to be stolen if you park in a city. If you always camp and never go to cities, it is probably not an issue. So my need to take them on and off became an issue as they wont easily come off when there’s dirt and dust and water (which is hard to avoid next to the rear wheel). If you’re in the states or in that part of the world, it may be a lot cheaper for you. If you’re in Europe, you may find the bumot system a better option. bumot.eu Thanks for watching 😊
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures good point. Im in Brazil, and most riders have the hard panniers. Im going to the US and my intention was buying there but I didnt considered the safety. Tks a lot
Water is coming in, so everything gets soaked. Touratech makes one too, that I understand by others work quite well. I haven’t tried it myself. Thanks for watching 😊
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures thanks! I have watched your Sweden-Finland-Russia-Norway-Sweden adventure. Great! Just out of interest, what make is your malfunctioning tool case ? I’m thinking of getting a toolbox. Best wishes Lars-Göran
Thank you for this share. How much km you drive with one full thank. If the new bmw killer the africa twin 1100 have some models from factory for shorter people like me, i will sell directly my bmw r1200 gs lc and i will buy it. The reason indrive bmw is because they have shorter models for shorter people. bmw is not coming realy with new features just 50 cc extra is not enough.
www.gatewaybmw.com/blog/bmw-r1200gs-r1250gs-gsa-akalaka-side-pannier-luggage-system-quick-detach-exclusively-at-gateway-bmw-motorcycles--11246 this is the only price I can find, just under $1500, excluding shipping and taxes
I have dousins of Fails (some of them very seriοus with crashbars for example) of Wunderlich, on my previous oil cooled GS. Never again. About the Atacama bags, and the Gateway mounting System, how did you get them in Europe? Are they any custom clearances if they are imorted from the States? How much did they cost? Thanks for your Videos.
700 USD, they ship it to Europe for another 100. Then I had to pay import VAT and customs fee (approx €210 for SE), so this turned out to be a very expensive deal. So if you, or a friend, is planning a trip to the US, have it shipped to the hotel, bring it back yourself, and save the 100 USD and import VAT/fees if the value is below the limit - shipping and fees would almost have paid a round trip ticket! I should have done that, had I used my brain a little. But hey, live and learn, right? ;-) Thanks for watching.
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures Sorry, i meant only how much did they cost the different mounting System from Gateway and how did you get them in europe, not the whole bag System. By the way the Atacama i can have them in Germany from "Kohl BMW Motorrad" in Aachen and there is also a Europe distributer of Mosko Moto in the Netherland for Europe.
That IS the mounting system from gatewaybmw.com :-( Another user suggested the Bumot system. I don’t know how they work, but I’m sure it is a cheaper solution. www.bumot.eu/en/home.html I would probably had going down that path had I known about them at the time.
frankB funke Good question! They worked very well on the surfaces I rode, even wet. But they are very noisy (at 100-130 km/h), particularly the rear as it squares off. I’m not sure it will be my next tires though, as I am thinking going back to the good old combo with TKC80 on the front and Heidenau K60 on the rear. I like the TKC80’s grip on the front and don’t need to ride fast in wet corners. And the combo is quiet, gives good mileage, and confidence on loose surface. That is my two cents. Thanks for watching.
You need to send an email to parts@gatewaybmw.com - I paid USD700 plus shipping and import taxes. They are called the “Akalaka Mouniting System”. Thanks for watching :-)
Eurico Costa The Mosko Moto bags are expensive. But they are very good quality with a lot of great features. But you are right, you can get solutions that are cheaper. Strap on Giant Loops, etc. They work great, but they don’t come with the convenience of a locking system that use your BMW key. The Akalaka system is not needed. The Mosko Moto come with the big vinyl plates. They work. They just don’t work well for me as I want to bring the bags with me when I’m not camping. And it’s also - I admit - about the looks when not having the bags mounted. Those plates do nothing for the looks. And convenience of seamlessly swapping between hard and soft panniers. The more expensive gear for the bike offer better functionality and/or quality. If that added func/quality doesn’t give you any value, you will definitely feel ripped off. I have that with seats. There’s no way I’ll pay $1000 for a heated Sargent seat when I’m happy with a $60 cool cover - as it doesn’t personally do anything for me. I’m not saying you’re wrong, by any means. Heck, I just rode a week on a Honda 250 and had a great time. And for a lot less money. Just another sort of great than on my GSA. I’m just saying there are lots of shades of grays. Thanks for your comment - I do appreciate it. And thanks for watching :-)
I wish I knew of them 3 months ago. I might have saved a buck or two. I thought I did my research, but apparently not good enough. Thanks a lot for sharing this. They look great.
The modular Kriega system is also worth a look. And...it's European as long as our British friends are still in the EU 😉. The pound is also pretty cheap currently thanks to Boris & friends. Have a look here: kriega.com/adventure/os-platform-bmw-54combo
Sure, they’re from Wunderlich. www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/bmw-r-series/r-1250-gs/ergonomics-comfort/seats-accessories/seat-cover-cool-cover-m42721-110.html
No wear underneath yet. They distribute the weight a little better and makes the seat more comfortable (so for me a cheaper alternative to a new aftermarket seat) - besides from keeping my rear “ventilated” and a lot less sweaty in warm weather.
Bought the bike, waiting on paperwork to sign and a delivery date! I ordered the Wunderlich usb plug that you have. Looking at getting the MRA screen also.
The gateway system with soft luggages is the perfect solution, thanks to you.
Many thanks for the video. It’s almost more important to know which accessories haven’t been successful as those that have been useful and almost worth the money! In the bike world we all make expensive mistakes from time to time.
Thanks for watching 😊
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures Hope you manage a trip later in the year to video. Good luck, stay safe, j
Love your videos, keep em coming. I’m saving up for the exact same setup. Thanks-Matt H.
Very nice and simple video with nice informations!!! Keep going Mr!!!👍👍
If you want to get rid of the flickering light issue when filming, set your camera to the other Hz rate. If it's at 50, set it to 60. Or the other way around.
That should reduce or remove the issue completely.
Thanks for the suggestion. I shoot in 30 FPS, with the shutter speed set to Auto, so that would be somewhere between 1/30 to 1/480. If I have it at a fixed shutter speed (I think the rule of the thumb is double the speed of the shutter to give a more cinematic motion blur) I would need to compensate with ND filters, and I can't replace ND filters every time the light changes (continuously riding in and out of forest, mountains, and open areas). I know the ISO can compensate to a degree. But you are right in what you say. Besides avoiding flickering I also miss the motion blur. Both things would add to the quality, I'm sure. But not a particular good photographer, so I am relying on the cameras' auto setting. The drone shoots, however, I do control those settings manually. But for that, I feel I can better anticipate the light. Thanks for watching.
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures Yes, thats fine. but what I mean is the PAL/NTSC setting. That's a tv standard (oldschool TV). NTSC is the USA standard, but uses a 50hz 'refresh rate' where PAL is the EU standard that uses 60Hz, which matches our lights (European electric stuff works on 60Hz). So you don't see the flickering/blinking effect because it matches.
Which means if you don't want blinky traffic lights, or as you can see in this video, your headlight and garage lights - You may want to change that setting and see if that works better.
Yes, the adventure with the brushed aluminum tank and option 719 accessories. Papers signed, now waiting on the shipper : )
Thanks for posting that ! All info is welcome. Nice tips about the luggage.
Followed your Moldova series and loved it....very helpful to me this one. Keep em coming pls 👍
Great video update. That fixing method put me off the BMW soft bags, looking at the Lone Rider versions instead. 👍
Happy to help :-) I knew how it worked before getting them, just didn't know I had to struggle so much. I had to wiggle the bags to the point where the tilt sensor activated the alarm. Unless I'm camping (where I am super close to the bike), I take the bags off overnight. I have been told that you can get the Mosko Moto without their plates and then get the Akalaka mounting system. The bags themselves are pretty awesome.
Very useful video. Many thanks
I reckon, right there is the reason for soft panniers. I reckon they would transfer less shock to the rack.
I also love your videos and followed them closely, I'm on my 3rd GSA and love the bike to pieces. Very interesting review of the softbags, I have the original hard ones and they are ok except the toplocks that I have to drill and put through bolts to get it steady with full equipment. So looking forward to follow your Murmansktrip, was doing Northcape this summer so probably same roads up at least.
Yeah, on the way down south we rode the most popular routes as well, so I’m sure there’s a lot you’ll recognize. Thanks for watching :-)
Great video. Super nice bags!
Thanks for watching :-)
I have a very good friend from Moldova. I would love to be able to take a trip like that. R
Thanks for sharing, it just amazes me what a rabbit hole the GS can end up being... money pit. I had been contemplating it as a replacement for my 1600GT instead of an RT.. but, ouch..
I think the GS is a fantastic bike. I can’t say if you’d like it over the GT or RT, but all bikes can be rabbit holes, if you let them. Had I known back then what I know now, I would have chosen another solution on luggage. Remember, I wanted soft luggage as hard luggage isn’t as good off road as I do fall from time to time. The mosko moto panniers are great, but I’m pretty sure I would have been happy with other luggage systems, such as Lone Rider, Giant Loop, or Bumot. It also depends what kind of roads you ride, if you’re riding 2-up, and what comfort is to you, etc. Thanks for watching. 😊
Hi. I was expecting to hear about the bike but it turned out to be more about accessories. Anyway, thanks again. By the way, after riding several bikes in the last 15 years, I finally got my 2015 r1200gs: the seat is top comfy for me. I can ride for 200 km straight for the first time without any pain or sour down there 🤣
Ride safe.
I'm not sure I'm qualified to do a review. My intention is just to show what works for me and what doesn't travelling the way I do. I'm hoping that can help and inspire a little. I did a 3 month video going through some of the changes I made, and didn't want to repeat myself, so you're right, most of it is about the soft luggage.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. It is much appreciated. And check out the travel videos as well (e.g. the Moldova 2019 trip). Thanks for watching :-)
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures I will check. Safe rides and cheers.
I went with soft luggage, Mosko Moto, for my 1200GSA and have not looked back. Mosko Moto is quality and very stout.
I agree. Although I only have had one trip with them, they gave been great so far.
thank you
Lovely. I’m thinking to buy a gateway product
Snygg hoj 👌👍❤BMW GS1250❤👍👌
great video. subscribed
Hi, after completing so many miles on your bike, is there a "ticking" noise coming from the left hand (or right hand) side of the cylinder head when the bike is idling and when up-to temperature. I'm sure I have heared it on some of your videos. This seems to be a developing problem with the new 1250 engines, however the reply from BMW has been extreme, from it's a completly normal noise, new cylinder heads to new engines which go-on to tick again. Would love to know if you have had any reliability issues with your bike. Much aprreciated. Thank you.
I have not noticed any sounds that wasn’t on my old model. But that said, I’m not a mechanic. One thing I did notice, when riding uphill at lower rpms (2500-ish) it occasionally sounded like there was a rock or something rattling on the bash plate. As soon as I got to higher rpm it went away. I talked to the dealer about it, but they couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary, so I just let it be. That is 10,000 km ago. Thanks for watching 😊
Have you noticed a difference in the amount you can carry with the soft panniers vs the hard? Do you think you still carry the same amount?
With the duffel bag, yes. The duffel bag has a pocket for the tent poles, which won’t fit in the hard pannier. I put clothes and stuff in the left and camping gear, parts and tools on the right. Camera and stuff in the duffel bag, along with food and other things I don’t want crushed when I lay the bike down. still working on the packing strategy though.
Very nice! How much did you pay for the Akalaka system, where did you buy it (directly from the manufacturer?)
I bought it directly from the manufacturer (a bmw dealer). It got quite expensive as I got an extra bill from the customs. If you don’t already have the soft bags, consider EU options (assuming you’re in the EU), like bumot.eu, but if you already have the Atacama bags, let me know, I will look up the site for you.
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures Hello, thank you very much for the information. Unfortunately, apart from the Atacama / Akalaka system, there are hardly any alternatives to attaching it to the original carrier with the option to lock. I have already got in touch with the manufacturer (www.ebay.com/itm/255073121379), unfortunately the total price is too high for me due to the shipping and the customs fees that may be incurred, as you mentioned. Thanks for naming the alternatives!
Greetings from Germany from Michael Püchner!
Very useful thank you keep going I’ll subscribe your channel
How do you find the black hard case BMW panniers? Does the black scratch easier and show marks? Am keen to hear your experience. Thank you.
They show that they have been used, but not as much as I had feared, and not more than my alu panniers I had on my previous bike. I had a fall (on soft surface) where the right pannier got bended, but no scratches that show. The content gets hotter in sunlight, so snacks, food and water if you carry that is subject to the heat. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi there,
me wife have been watching your videos and we been enjoying. We were wondering after length of time you had your new bmw 1250 , would you say , has it been worth the money your new bike. Maybe thinking about getting one in the future. 🇬🇧 Gateshead ,
That is a good question. I guess it depends what you are coming from and how you want to ride. The GS is a great touring bike, but if you strictly stay on good asphalt, other options may be more comfortable. The 1250 has plenty of power to ride 2-up fully loaded. I like to ride small roads that often are gravel and they are often bumpy, and this work well with the GS. It is, however, too heavy for technical offroad riden (at least at my skill level). I recently went on a trip to Morocco and while the GS could be ridden in some of those places, I wouldn’t as I’d spend my energy worrying about falling (and breaking expensive BMW parts). If you look at my Moldova trip on YT that is probably the majority of my trips (mostly asphalt, but also bumpy gravel, and a little dirt), whereas the Murmansk trip (Norway part) was pretty much smooth asphalt. I love my GSA, snd the GSA before it. It handles way better than its weight indicates. Thanks for watching 😊
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures
cheers for your reply, if I bought GS it be for touring. I am riding a XCA triumph tiger 1200. Great bike, but Bmw must be doing something right for there big sales through out the world. Was thinking of changing and was wondering what your opinion was.
Great to hear your experiences. I've the MoskoMoto original backcountry panniers since my Explorer and now on my GSA and have found them exceptional and well thought out kit. In all honesty so not has the same troubles as you though it was very interesting to see those alternate fitting plates. So where will the next a adventure be to?? BTW great use of some Anglo Saxon in the "Betty Swallocks" again, the German use Hot Eggs or something like that, what's the Swedish comparable?!?
Hahaha, not sure, probably "hot nuts" or something like that. I did a Murmansk trip in August/September, that I will start editing and publish later this autumn. Next year will most likely be Balkan and Iberia (two separate trips). Thanks for asking :-)
Thanks for making a very helpful video. Im about to order the low suspension GSA 1250 and like the idea of soft bags, but didn't like the frames. Please could you tell me where your new mounts came from as they look like a perfect solution. Probably for me with aluminium top box. Thanks!
The mounting system is from Gateway BMW (www.gatewaybmw.com). I just sent an email to parts@gatewaybmw.com and they responded within a couple of hours. They are based in the States. Thanks for watching! :-)
Really enjoy your trips in the nordics and balkans. Congrats !!!! Did you like the panniers more Than the luggages? Im planning to buy the mosko moto panniers (it looks like the BMW Atacama) but Im not sure if its a good option.
Thank you. I like the Mosko Moto / Atacama better than the hard panniers, but it turned to be an expensive solution for me; a lot due to overseas shipping, and toll fees and taxes. I’m not a fan of how the Mosko moto bags are mounted on the standard rack, and the sad reality is that you need to take the bags with you unless you want them to be stolen if you park in a city. If you always camp and never go to cities, it is probably not an issue. So my need to take them on and off became an issue as they wont easily come off when there’s dirt and dust and water (which is hard to avoid next to the rear wheel). If you’re in the states or in that part of the world, it may be a lot cheaper for you. If you’re in Europe, you may find the bumot system a better option. bumot.eu Thanks for watching 😊
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures good point. Im in Brazil, and most riders have the hard panniers. Im going to the US and my intention was buying there but I didnt considered the safety. Tks a lot
Great video! Why did not the toolbox work?
Water is coming in, so everything gets soaked. Touratech makes one too, that I understand by others work quite well. I haven’t tried it myself. Thanks for watching 😊
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures thanks! I have watched your Sweden-Finland-Russia-Norway-Sweden adventure. Great! Just out of interest, what make is your malfunctioning tool case ? I’m thinking of getting a toolbox. Best wishes Lars-Göran
It’s the one from Wunderlich.de
Får min is gråa gsa nästa v.från beviks ,var har du köpt svarta tanskydd ? Magnus
Hey Magnus, från Wunderlich. ☺️
super video, but I don't think you have a toolbox anymore? does it get too much with the different keys?
No, it wasn’t the keys. It could not hold out water and it won’t fit with the Miami Motorcycle mounting plate. Thanks for watching :-)
Thank you for this share.
How much km you drive with one full thank.
If the new bmw killer the africa twin 1100 have some models from factory for shorter people like me, i will sell directly my bmw r1200 gs lc and i will buy it. The reason indrive bmw is because they have shorter models for shorter people.
bmw is not coming realy with new features just 50 cc extra is not enough.
Mileage varies a lot, but somewhere between 400 and 600 km.Thanks for watching :-)
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New update video?
Maybe. I don’t have so much more to add really. Thanks for watching 😊
Is the gateway pannier system to buy in Europe?
I couldn’t find it in Europe. But that is more than a year ago now.
I would like to buy those wind deflector small bags for my 1250 GS
Thank you for the video. Any mechanical issues on your travels
No, nothing at all. Thanks for watching.
The only issue with the Akalaka brackets is they cost circa $1500 just for brackets!
They are expensive but not that expensive. They are $700 with lock barrels for your key.
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures can you advise where you purchased them please
www.gatewaybmw.com/blog/bmw-r1200gs-r1250gs-gsa-akalaka-side-pannier-luggage-system-quick-detach-exclusively-at-gateway-bmw-motorcycles--11246 this is the only price I can find, just under $1500, excluding shipping and taxes
rob phillips That seems to be including the Mosko Moto bags and not just the mounting system.
Backroad Motorcycle Adventures afraid not, that’s just the cost of the brackets. Can you please provide a link where you bought yours at $700
You should do a video showing your gear :)
Manuel Marinho I’ve been thinking about that. Thanks for the suggestion :-)
I have dousins of Fails (some of them very seriοus with crashbars for example) of Wunderlich, on my previous oil cooled GS. Never again.
About the Atacama bags, and the Gateway mounting System, how did you get them in Europe? Are they any custom clearances if they are imorted from the States? How much did they cost?
Thanks for your Videos.
700 USD, they ship it to Europe for another 100. Then I had to pay import VAT and customs fee (approx €210 for SE), so this turned out to be a very expensive deal. So if you, or a friend, is planning a trip to the US, have it shipped to the hotel, bring it back yourself, and save the 100 USD and import VAT/fees if the value is below the limit - shipping and fees would almost have paid a round trip ticket! I should have done that, had I used my brain a little. But hey, live and learn, right? ;-) Thanks for watching.
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures Sorry, i meant only how much did they cost the different mounting System from Gateway and how did you get them in europe, not the whole bag System.
By the way the Atacama i can have them in Germany from "Kohl BMW Motorrad" in Aachen and there is also a Europe distributer of Mosko Moto in the Netherland for Europe.
That IS the mounting system from gatewaybmw.com :-( Another user suggested the Bumot system. I don’t know how they work, but I’m sure it is a cheaper solution. www.bumot.eu/en/home.html I would probably had going down that path had I known about them at the time.
Thanks for the video. How do you like the Karoo Street tyres?
frankB funke Good question! They worked very well on the surfaces I rode, even wet. But they are very noisy (at 100-130 km/h), particularly the rear as it squares off. I’m not sure it will be my next tires though, as I am thinking going back to the good old combo with TKC80 on the front and Heidenau K60 on the rear. I like the TKC80’s grip on the front and don’t need to ride fast in wet corners. And the combo is quiet, gives good mileage, and confidence on loose surface. That is my two cents. Thanks for watching.
Hello, great video! Can you please tell me how did you order the mounting plates from Gateway? Part number/name... And price?
Thank you
You need to send an email to parts@gatewaybmw.com - I paid USD700 plus shipping and import taxes. They are called the “Akalaka Mouniting System”. Thanks for watching :-)
Eurico Costa The Mosko Moto bags are expensive. But they are very good quality with a lot of great features. But you are right, you can get solutions that are cheaper. Strap on Giant Loops, etc. They work great, but they don’t come with the convenience of a locking system that use your BMW key. The Akalaka system is not needed. The Mosko Moto come with the big vinyl plates. They work. They just don’t work well for me as I want to bring the bags with me when I’m not camping. And it’s also - I admit - about the looks when not having the bags mounted. Those plates do nothing for the looks. And convenience of seamlessly swapping between hard and soft panniers. The more expensive gear for the bike offer better functionality and/or quality. If that added func/quality doesn’t give you any value, you will definitely feel ripped off. I have that with seats. There’s no way I’ll pay $1000 for a heated Sargent seat when I’m happy with a $60 cool cover - as it doesn’t personally do anything for me. I’m not saying you’re wrong, by any means. Heck, I just rode a week on a Honda 250 and had a great time. And for a lot less money. Just another sort of great than on my GSA. I’m just saying there are lots of shades of grays. Thanks for your comment - I do appreciate it. And thanks for watching :-)
Next time buy Bumot system easy simple and work.
I wish I knew of them 3 months ago. I might have saved a buck or two. I thought I did my research, but apparently not good enough. Thanks a lot for sharing this. They look great.
The modular Kriega system is also worth a look. And...it's European as long as our British friends are still in the EU 😉. The pound is also pretty cheap currently thanks to Boris & friends. Have a look here: kriega.com/adventure/os-platform-bmw-54combo
Good video bro, where are the cooling seat covers from ?
Thanks for watching. I got mine from Wunderlich, part number 42721-110 www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/seat-cover-cool-cover-42721-110.html
Would be cool, if you Link the attachements!:)
I’d be happy to help. Which part are you looking for?
@@BackroadMotorcycleAdventures i am looking for the seat covers :)
Would be very nice !
Sure, they’re from Wunderlich. www.wunderlich.de/shop/en/bmw-r-series/r-1250-gs/ergonomics-comfort/seats-accessories/seat-cover-cool-cover-m42721-110.html
What is the fuel range on the bike?
Infantlight I believe I get 400-600 km depending on the style and conditions.
How are the cool covers holding up? Any wear underneath on the seats themselves? I really like the look!
No wear underneath yet. They distribute the weight a little better and makes the seat more comfortable (so for me a cheaper alternative to a new aftermarket seat) - besides from keeping my rear “ventilated” and a lot less sweaty in warm weather.
Bought the bike, waiting on paperwork to sign and a delivery date! I ordered the Wunderlich usb plug that you have. Looking at getting the MRA screen also.
rx72nr That’s great! Congratulations. Are you getting the Adventure model?
Too boring to watch.
Yes, the adventure with the brushed aluminum tank and option 719 accessories. Papers signed, now waiting on the shipper : )