I’ve been working on installing the crash bar reinforcements, following both the instruction video and manual. However, they feel quite loose on the crash bar, and both sides move back and forth along the engine bar. I tried tightening the clamp, but the head of the bolt is getting stripped. Any advice on how to address this? Just to confirm, the left and right references in the instructions are based on the rider’s perspective while seated, correct?

Best tip, take an old Africa Twin, a Transalp or a Tenere to Africa, not a GS, GS are for Europe.

I take the shock off my 890R by taking the chain guard off, it comes out the left side. Didnt loosen anything but shock bolts. The forks, I just took the caps off, pulled the damper and spring up, loosed the locking nuts, unscrewed them and pulled the spring out the top. No need to do anything else. Dont take the forks off the bike.

I only wonder, will the bike sag 30mm just from adding loaded luggage................and thus tip over off the kickstand? Or does it take full rider weight?

This video does not talk at all about replacing the main fasteners that hold the whole rear turn signal / blind spot radar / license plate assembly to the bike’s subframe. After removing the final bolts holding the Vario pannier mounts, (they were the third Vario mounting point underneath the fender and are not used to mount the Touratech racks) - the BMW bolts are too long to bolt the assembly back to the subframe after removing the Vario racks. You will need to find some shorter fasteners or some spacers, neither are provided with the kit. If you don’t put any fasteners in here, the whole rear assembly is loose and flopping around. Also the instructions for stashing the wires are wrong - the “middle” bolts that the mechanic in the video removed have nothing to do with the sub fender, they only hold the BMW grab rail in place. There’s a completely separate set of bolts in the sub fender that you have to remove so the assembly comes loose. Then there are four more zip ties that have to be cut, two on each side otherwise you can’t even move the wires. This video could use some work, especially since the kit does not come with any sort of printed instructions.

No mention in the video of what to do with the Vario electrical connector. Pretty big oversight IMO.

Great video but why remove fog lamps? Wasn’t described in video.

Amazing for your video of Comparing KTM's 1190 Adventure R and 990 Baja Edition. I admire your driving. you are a good driver. I love your video. Thankd for sharing.🥰

I do wonder, if the bike settles 30mm with weight on it, and has the stock kickstand. Wouldnt the weight of full luggage lower the bike some with out the rider on it? Meaning the bike would be wanting to be too upright on stock kickstand? I have the 890R.

I just bought a 2010 GS, and I don’t like the stock screen. I’m 6’2. I really like the look of the screen in this video but I can’t see it available on the website. Is it discontinued?

I just bought a 2010 GS, and I don’t like the stock screen. I’m 6’2. I really like the look of the screen in this video but I can’t see it available on the website. Is it discontinued?

life saving explanation! the instructions in the pack are almost useless. thanks for doing the video! it helped me to easily complete the install on my bike

For off-road 990 in another level ! No comparison here

Are they symmetrical? As in same shape on each side or mirror image of each other?

My wires were secured under the seat with zip ties which were not obvious. Once I clipped them the wires were easy to push up through.

Hi from the future! Just got a 2017 1200GS and loving it.

Hello. Enjoyed your video. However I have just removed some BMW OEM bars from my 2022 R1250GS and that aluminium spacer is fitted to the upper front mounting and not on the lower engine mount. Also there is a captive nut on the upper mount so no need for a loose nut. Are things just different on Touratech bars. Cheers John

well done

Great video! Many greetings from Texas.

What is the part number of this particular Fairing guard which is compatible with oem engine protector

this is the one i have,,,im taking it to tahiti tomorrow

I'd love to get them, but they're not compatible with SP-Connect mirror mount... 😭

So it is actually just Rev'it products re-branded with maybe a slight price mark-up

Nice of you to show how to hide the leftover wires

The low end is what I'm after Who the heck is topping out a GS?

Thank you your video has helped me a lot

Will mount work with XT2 on a KLR 650 bar above speedometer? Gen 3 version 2023

Me like plate bash.

Does anyone know if this would fit a 24 Africa twin standard model?

Its very rare to find videos of people praising more electronic on adventure bikes...

Hi. Is this compatible with the Zumo XT 2?

The 'fusca" would be the same think.

whats the torque for the rear shock bolts thanks

Another great video. Even a complete clown of a mechanic like me can follow the steps and get it done!

Your links to shop aren’t working, love Touratech and what you’ve done for the BDR community!

Thank you. Great reference material.

Ese gps puede mandar mensajes a celulares?

Just installed mine on my 23’. A little tricky after a few beers, but they fit solid.

Is the helmet quiet? Wind noise is a problem for me on long rides.

Great video. Thanks for the easy step by step guide that even I could follow.

Is Topcase too far at the back?

Pointless

how long is the 55mm lowering rear shock length?

Thanks for the good video, Owen. One small correction: the torx for the upper bracket is T25, not T27.

Hi Sir, Could it fit also on Duke 890 R ? They didn’t mention it. Maybe it’s more powerful and has stiffer clutch springs? Furthermore, Seems that slave cylinder has not a nut but it’s kept in place by the actuator shaft. Doesn’t it shake because of vibrations? Thank you in advance

verbose, this could have been delivered with less time. “hold it down to power down” as an example ! Who knew ? 😂

I found a solution to the center bolt problem! I went to the store and found a "cross dowel" and used that. A cross dowel is a barrel shaped nut that has a hole in the side that is threaded. You insert into the crast bar tube, assemble, and then you thread a bolt into the cross dowel. So much easier and really simple. Touratech should have just supplied one from the start!

I just brought the exact same bike, but not sure if upper crash bars are even needed due to the bike not laying flat because of the boxer motor

@2:16 "be careful NOT to drop the bushings" 🤣😂🤣

It would be great if you do an installation video instead, thanks.