I just completed the installation of the BMW Hand Protectors (large) on my wife's F650GS (twin.) Same steps for F800GS as they're the exact same part. Not a particularly tough job, but I hope this helps someone someday. The whole gallery is here: http://gallery.me.com/matt.the.ogre#100010 Selected pictures included here: Two pieces -- the "bow" (metal tube) and large hand protector (plastic) Here's both sides -- one before attachment (right) and one after (left) Right side with bracket loosely attached to handlebar Left side bracket loosely attached to handlebar Right side (from front) showing bow routed over the cables and hoses Finished right side -- front view from above Finished left side -- front view roughly level
You might want to consider adding the extensions, it's like a $40 add on kit from BMW, you have to drill two holes into the original handguards to mount them. I could tell the difference yesterday evening when it started to get colder. Also, in the pics you can see the SW-Motech mirror extenders, they are cheap and definitely worthwhile. The BMW guards appear to be rugged as hell. probably as strong as the bars, but I wished I had opted for the TT's. I don't know how you could install a Throttlemiester or the Kaoko throttle lock and these also don't work with the techmounts stuff, I'm still fiddling with that.
Thanks for the advice. We opted for just the large protectors to start, figuring it would be easy to add the spoilers afterwards. Based on your experience I think the spoilers will be coming sooner than later! I really like the mirror extenders. Are those universal for BMW mirrors? I have an R1200GS and K1200R that could really use those. Thanks again for the advice.
A bit of cutting and bending but better wind protection for the cold I will try a catapillar o-ring for a throttle lock
