R1200GS Accessories imported from China, Cheap or Rubbish - and Dave confesses as to his absence. 

Hi I just bought Chinese expedition long skid plate did not say Touratech on eBay for $324 Canadian when I got it it says Touratech on it . It’s the same as a friends at half the price he paided .And fit perfectly no twisting no modifying fit absolutely perfect.

Hi, and thanks for the videos. I reluctantly tried some cheap Chinese accessories after receiving a couple of poorly finished TT products. Unfortunately the experiment has had poor results. because of the price I went to town a bit and ordered a number of items at the same time. Firstly I bought the tool box that fits under the port side pannier rack (2017 BMW R1200GSA). It only has two mounts rather than three, so not stable in the rough, and fits too close, so will cause scratching damage - not recommended, but will look at spot welding another bracket to it. Secondly I bought the screen film cover, but it doesn't allow for the bend in the display down the right side, so doesn't stick properly (have just cut that end off, so partly works). Thirdly I tried a side stand switch cover, but it has no spacer to hold it off the switch so will cause more damage to the switch than it saves, and the tail end is a sharp edge to be cable tied to the frame, which again will cause scratching and induce rust into the frame - no way. Fourth was an ABS sensor cover (not really needed but what the hell) - I could reshape and powdercoat it I suppose, or throw it in the bin. Fifth are the header covers, look alright but not tried to fit them yet. I do have a few TT and Wunderlich bits, but the prices are still hard to swallow. What I have done though is bought a few bits from South Africa - better pricing, quality products. I think made by people who actually ride bikes. Motorradical and GoGravel are the ones I've tried so far. Bought headlight protector, radiator guards, and a proper side stand switch. Much happier with those purchases. They now have dealers in Australia, where I live (just wrong side of the country, but we're used to that in WA). Cheers.

Hi great video amazing difference in price what is going on 😱 do you have a link please 🤔

Thanks Andy, a really insightful and interesting topic; and Dave in his dungarees with all his very well organised spares drawers was a bonus😃😃👍👍

Thank you for the video Andrew and your lumberjack friend. Take care 😎👍🇬🇧.

Thank you for the fitting guide,lol. I have watched all these before but.......... I do hope that you and your group are all ok. Stay safe and healthy.

Nice to see you guys, and the new pooch, gorgeous. You never know may see you up on our turf, the Ponderosa. Look forward to your next video, Take care Jo

Interesting video Andy, just got a GS myself so I’ll have to check some of these parts out

Andy, it’s a job to justify Touratech prices when you have such good alternatives from China. Gotta ask how ethical are your pockets, when do either ever get used in anger and as you say you don’t keep your bikes that long anyway. Who’s going to know, really, and does it matter. Ask Touratech why should you buy their product over these items, watch em wriggle and squirm. Love Dave’s little pup, showed it to my wife and guess what, she wants one. Nice vid you boys.👍🏻🏍

Some good and some bad with Chinese parts for my F800gs. Rear fender, headlight protector and radiator guard was a win. Windscreen extender was pure junk.

Hi Andy/Dave...... Just done the Chinese thing. Rear hugger, air intake covers & rad guards for 2016 triple black. A Certain fella who's quite nippy would of charged around £280.00 for that little lot. Got all that off flea bay for £120.00. Just think the savings are to good to ignore. Like you, if the original gear was sensibly priced, then the far East wouldn't be needed. Best mod for the GS is still the Hilltop re map at Hinkley just down the road from you guys. Wow wow. Highly recommended. Transforms the GS. Love the vids... whats this years euro tour??

1. Touratech paid for the "R&D" and blueprint 2. Touratech is a brand, needs money to pay for brand 3. It is unethical for China to copy, but it is not illegal in CN nor on Internet 4. Some things can be same from Aliexpress, but not the critical bits like guards 5. You pay for what you believe. West always believed in copyrights and ideas, China believes in cheap production and communism consumerism. Everyone benefits. 6. If West does not want to lose their copyrights, then do not use cheap China factories. Same like APPLE.

The bmw frame guards are 33.91p a pair, so 16.95 a side! They're actually quite different to the ones you've fitted, which are more angular and have a silver rather than black centre piece.

Hi Andy thanks for this video always good to see if the cheaper add ons work over time I will ask one think you have not done a video about your touring kit as in jackets and the like . I know Dave has his klim jacket but is it as good as yours lol

Is Dave from Walsall? My sister in law came from great Barr and the culdecac looks like that area. I’ve just bought my first Bmw gs adventure triple black. Love the videos you produce. I’d love to tag a long a trip one day. Mileage no issue for me. Thanks. Andy sparrow

What about import duty etc I've been stung for custom clearance charges a few times

Hi Andy, like your videos, great work. Can you ask Dave where he buys the German style coverall from? I'm looking for that style for my work. Thank you.

I've recently had the same dilemma. Bought original​ for the head protection and fender extender but a Chinese copy for the mudsling

Completely agree mate. I have a bunch of Chinese knock offs on my GSA LC too and they're identical in every way. I'd have bought from the branded places too too if they'd been even half the price.

Interesting vid Dave but other than adding weight to the bike I struggle to see the point of all the accessories.

Don’t bother to buy from China but only light and simple parts I will never go for other stuff where quality must be in first place but such covers etc what you show on this video can be easily imported from China. It is a open market and its customer choice. I understand some rights are broken but really £30 to £17 that is only because the name

Hi Andy, that's very interesting as I was looking to get the Wunderlich GoPro mount for the front of my GSA. Do you have the real McCoy on yours or is it a Chinese version? Are you still planning on travelling to Garmisch in July as I'm planning to go.

Aliexpress have gsa screens on their website, wondering what you're thoughts are on them as I'm I interested in the tinted version. £230 from bmw £40 from Aliexpress.

You could swap the headlight guard 5 times at least for one touratech one if it didn’t last.

And exist the machineart cylinder guard! You must do a compare review between the original and the Chinese!

Hi Andy, interesting as always, What company did you use as many Chinese on eBay and I don’t wanna get stung for import duty?

Nope , nothing for me , the chinese stuff. On the 14th of may I’m at Touratech Nordic in Lidköping , Sweden and ”pimp up my bike” 😄.

Pretty much buying stolen products but it's too expensive/time consuming/pointless for BMW or Touratech to prosecute. Would love to know how they hold up over time.

Good work again. I've bought the odd part from the far east and have been far from impressed with the quality. You tend to find the metal parts are of a really cheap quality metal and tend to tarnish/discolour/corrode rather quickly. That said if you have a quick turnover of bikes it may be the way to go ! remind me to buy Dave's bike and not yours. I find you get what you pay for in most walks of life ! keep up the good work

Why buy it in,couldn’t Dave make all that stuff in his workshop, it would give him something to do in the winter!

The factories in China don't have to meet the stringent European pollution regulations and can chuck as much crap in the air/water as they like to keep manufacturing costs down, that pollution will eventually find its way here so we are all paying for buying Chinese stuff in the long run. God knows what workers rights are in many places, would you like those same rights for European workers? You are self importing when you buy from China so there is no distributor required to make sure anything is CE marked and no requirement by that Chinese company to comply with any product liability insurance like BMW, Touratech etc. It is the way of the world unfortunately, money talks. Taking this to the extreme this is how kids get electrocuted and killed with substandard Nintendo chargers - with no comeback whatsoever on the company that made them. I am not saying all Chinese stuff is rubbish, far from it, but have a think.

Andy, would you be able to ask dave where he got the plans for the 72" belt sander, I'm looking to build one for myself?

nice one!

Do they have anything for the CRF250l?

Have always wondered about the chinese stuff !! Thanks for the video.

How about the linkys mate? BTW can you tell Dave's neighbour with the red Fiesta his car needs a T cut and polish

So where do you think Touratech/Wunderlich items are made?????

Any links to the websites would be appreciated

What is manufactured in Europe?

Did you put a magnet on the headlight guard?

Where did you buy them from?

Wheels are Chinese on wc Gs Anyway

We’ll, considering many Chinese companies total disregard for copyright & their governments approach of allowing same I choose not to buy their products. 80% of the worlds counterfeit products are manufactured in China. So for those individuals & companies around the world doing the right thing relating to research/design & both quality & safety are being ripped off. Product reliability & quality are, in many circumstances dubious and/or dangerous. A little research on the problems of counterfeit parts reveals all this. One other reason why I won’t purchase from China is their geopolitical bully-boy tactics of unsubstantiated trade bans against countries who dare question the PRC on various issues from human rights to the origins of Covid. Look at the trade issues between Australia & China right now. Enough of my rant. My opinion, but it is based on facts. Your money, your ethics, your choice. If interest view Fake products from China - The Real Cost of Knock offs. It shows how a reputable company, ie. Evo Tech have been impacted by this issue.

And maybe Touratech is using Chinese manufactures who then lost control to other chinese manufactures.

And that's exactly why you guys don't have jobs in your hometown Home Country because you refuse to buy from your countrymen instead of you're trying to buy everything as cheap as possible hopefully you'll get to keep your job and your countrymen will buy from your product

Do you have a link to which site ?

Zee Germans charge toooo much