There’s a new free replacement scheme for crack-prone BMW GS footpegs. The parts affected are from the accessory selection rather than original equipment, so standard pegs aren’t an issue. Apparently BMW Motorrad has discovered stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs in certain milled footrests. So, if you’ve upgraded your bike, or bought a […]
Celebrating 40 Years of the BMW GS
The world was a very different place four decades ago. It’s getting more difficult to remember what life was like before smartphones and the broadband internet. And by celebrating 40 years of the BMW GS in 2020, what motorcycling was like before adventure bikes became so popular. The BMW R 80 G/S practically invented the […]
New Wunderlich Engine Crash Bars for the Latest BMW R1200GS
It’s possible to do a lot of damage when you drop a motorcycle at low-speed, or even when you’ve stopped. That can be when you’re tackling a tricky off-road section (we’ve done that). Or if you misjudge the camber of the road (also done that!). Or if you happen to get on your bike outside […]
Wunderlich SwitchGuard for adventurous BMWs
The safety cut-out switch is a useful bit of equipment sometimes, but it’s also a pain if you have a low speed spill, or it gets damaged by stones and other junk when you’re riding on dirt. And if you have a BMW R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure LC, R1200R LC or R1200RS LC, then it’s on […]