10-27-2021, 08:28 PM
The title of this thread is pretty easy to find on the numerous GS forums, but I did a fair amount of research and couldn't come up with much from the interweb about what folks think are the best/first/most important accessories for the RS. So here goes.
On my short list are a couple of things that are driven by my 6'4" body and my 34" inseam.
First up are risers, as my arms aren't super-long and I had great experiences with Motone "Up & Over" risers on my two Bonnies (T100 and T120). MV Motorrad seems to fit the bill as far as both up and back, but Helibar risers get great reviews from BMW owners as well. Would love to hear from any of you who have used either (or both).
Next up is lowering the pegs, and MV seems to have a very nice set-up as well, but Suburban Machinery also gets lots of thumbs up comments. Observations on that are welcome if you have any.
Protecting the rear suspension area seems like low hanging fruit, and MachineArt Moto's Mudsling seems to be the go-to for the GS/GSA crowd. I'll certainly never be off-road except for the occasional parking lot or gravel driveway, but just keeping clean and protected that open area underneath the seat makes sense, doesn't it?
For now, I'm going to stick with the stock windscreen, as I want to get used to the seating position(s) and the bike overall before I go down that rabbit-hole. Plus, there's lots out there, but if you have a no-brainer idea, let it fly.
On the front end, the MachineArt Moto "Avant Guard" can't be installed without removing the lower fairing "winglets" (which I can't quite picture), so that's a deal-breaker for me. Would a simple fender extender and better radiator protector suffice?
I'm adding the rear rack and will do a smallish tail bag for everyday and some sort of dry bag/duffel if needed for different trips (not a top-case guy, I guess), but I really like the way the RS looks both WITH and without the panniers, and, to my eye, the BMW model (in "asphalt grey" or whatever they call it) really nails the integration with the rear lines of the bike and seems to hold tighter to the frame than, say, the SHAD version. Any good/bad to be aware of?
Beyond that, it's down to the true farkles, like brake and clutch reservoir covers and stuff that is just personal perference. But, what about the little plugs that folks seem to use to finish of the frame tubes? OCD or good idea?
This is gonna be fun, and thanks in advance for anything you have, on this little list or anything else that I've missed (Machine Art Moto valve covers?)!
On my short list are a couple of things that are driven by my 6'4" body and my 34" inseam.
First up are risers, as my arms aren't super-long and I had great experiences with Motone "Up & Over" risers on my two Bonnies (T100 and T120). MV Motorrad seems to fit the bill as far as both up and back, but Helibar risers get great reviews from BMW owners as well. Would love to hear from any of you who have used either (or both).
Next up is lowering the pegs, and MV seems to have a very nice set-up as well, but Suburban Machinery also gets lots of thumbs up comments. Observations on that are welcome if you have any.
Protecting the rear suspension area seems like low hanging fruit, and MachineArt Moto's Mudsling seems to be the go-to for the GS/GSA crowd. I'll certainly never be off-road except for the occasional parking lot or gravel driveway, but just keeping clean and protected that open area underneath the seat makes sense, doesn't it?
For now, I'm going to stick with the stock windscreen, as I want to get used to the seating position(s) and the bike overall before I go down that rabbit-hole. Plus, there's lots out there, but if you have a no-brainer idea, let it fly.
On the front end, the MachineArt Moto "Avant Guard" can't be installed without removing the lower fairing "winglets" (which I can't quite picture), so that's a deal-breaker for me. Would a simple fender extender and better radiator protector suffice?
I'm adding the rear rack and will do a smallish tail bag for everyday and some sort of dry bag/duffel if needed for different trips (not a top-case guy, I guess), but I really like the way the RS looks both WITH and without the panniers, and, to my eye, the BMW model (in "asphalt grey" or whatever they call it) really nails the integration with the rear lines of the bike and seems to hold tighter to the frame than, say, the SHAD version. Any good/bad to be aware of?
Beyond that, it's down to the true farkles, like brake and clutch reservoir covers and stuff that is just personal perference. But, what about the little plugs that folks seem to use to finish of the frame tubes? OCD or good idea?
This is gonna be fun, and thanks in advance for anything you have, on this little list or anything else that I've missed (Machine Art Moto valve covers?)!
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