My accessories to my R1250GS Adventure 

The topbox is slightly larger than the BMW topbox. There are definitely much larger boxes out there for top boxes, which I didn't fancy.

Some different mods to what you have on yours.

Cheers for that. Might be something I have a look for.

Yeah, I've thought about getting a large foam bubble for around the bike, and then mount crash bars on that ..... 😁The endless cycle of protection. I did get a ceramic coating on the bike, to protect the paintwork.

I went with the Ammo guard from A Bike Thing for the headlight protector. Hard to really notice. abikething.com/product/a-bike-thing-ammo-guard-headlight-protection/

I actually added one the other day, but after I had filmed this video. 🙂 Great advice though.

They are actually the BMW OEM pannier straps - bmw.europe-moto.com/gb/pannier-and-rear-racks-moto-bmw-motorrad/2601-bmw-carry-handle-for-motorcycle-pannier-and-top-case-alu.html

The bike is my primary means of transport. I also do some trips around Ireland each year, and this year am heading to France on it.

The handle straps came from my old BMW GS panniers. bmw.europe-moto.com/gb/pannier-and-rear-racks-moto-bmw-motorrad/2601-bmw-carry-handle-for-motorcycle-pannier-and-top-case-alu.html

I went for the PRO Daypack tank bag. Not too big, but enough to hold the bits I need.

The only heavy things I added were the panniers. There are plenty of times I ride two up, with luggage, so the bike is more than able to hangle the little accessories I have added to it.

These bikes are already heavy so a few lbs here n there make no difference whatsoever. Great bike enjoy 👍

No, I haven't. I must look them up.

BMW phone holder is expensive (€240+). BMW Nav 6 is also expensive (€780), especially when the BMW app, Waze and Google Maps are much more reliable and more frequently updated. The phone holder cost me €26. It just came down to cost.

@@photobiker4309 thanks for the reply…makes sense 👍

I actually wired them myself. It was fiddly to run the cables, but just took time and a bit of effort. The wiring looms had all the connectors needed. I bought all lights from A Bike Thing in the UK. All I had to do was run the cables and then connect the Hex ezCan to the battery.

@@photobiker4309 good job ... I watched the video of “a bike thing “ when he wired it up .. don’t thing I have the confidence to pull apart the bike just yet ..

@@halfarsedbiker I started to pull it apart, and then realised that I didn't need to. Only remove a few of the small ones, and then just find the routing gap up to the front of the bike, along the frame. In fairness, most bike mechanics would be able to do it for you. Just ask your local dealer or mechanic.

I had all the extras a month or two before I had the bike, so I can totally relate. 🙂 I'm 6'1. I put the seat in the lower position, and I can flat foot. In the higher position, I am not uncomfortable, but not totally flat footed. It's on the standard frame height, and using the auto suspension.

@@photobiker4309 I have been collecting a few add on's for a while now too 🙂 That's great feedback on the height. I'm 5ft 11 and have changed over from the Africa Twin, so I'm hoping I'll settle into the BMW. Good luck with the bike 👊

@@jimoneill5805 we're terrible, spending before we have the bike. With the seat, it is in standard high position. Just take off the seat and change the tab around to be L. Should be more than comfortable then. Best of luck with it. I look forward to seeing what you add to yours. Might see you on the road sometime.

Not yet, but it's on my next list.

The panniers come in different sizes, so it's personal taste. I like these larger ones. Handy for trips, especially for luggage for two people. I've two major trips planned this year, first in June, across to northern France and over to Belgium, and then in Aug a trip around Ireland. They also don't come out that much more than the front crashbars and handguards.

I love my panniers! My Adventure is my primary vehicle, so I use it for everything. During the lockdown I would regularly take three 24" monitors & three laptops to my local FedEx store for shipping. One monitor would fit in the big pannier, two would be strapped on the seat & small pannier, and the laptops would be in the top case. I never take my panniers off. They provide a little bit of protection from people merging into you (I had that happen twice in October of last year), and it makes the bike much easier to pick up when you drop it.

Yeah, Bumot make panniers that fit the standard BMW GSA stock rack.

I guess it's a replace the racks or the panniers type of deal...@@photobiker4309