[jpalamaro]

I did a quick review of the headguard thread and seems a lot of it was OT and was wondering if these should fit on the 9T. This is a headguard that's on the DOHC Adventure (pre-WCGS Adv). I can't think of any reason they should not fit as it's the same engine. They aren't going to do a lot in any serious crash but will do the job for a simple stationary drop or very low-speed drop?

 

[M&M]

This is the one proposed by BMW for the NineT.

 

[Bose]

Yep these will fit as in all previous posts and will offer more protection than you think, also they are cushioned with thick rubber blocks between the head and guard ,if you have a major long slide on its side down the black stuff these will help more so than other guards that fit flat to the heads

 

[jpalamaro]

Yep these will fit as in all previous posts and will offer more protection than you think, also they are cushioned with thick rubber blocks between the head and guard ,if you have a major long slide on its side down the black stuff these will help more so than other guards that fit flat to the heads

At least you didn't say "The search engine is your friend". I looked (briefly) in the headguard thread and didn't see a picture and honestly, was just lazy. Mea maxima culpa I'm a bit ambivalent on the 'looks' on the 9T, but likely will go with these over the 'plastic' OOOOPS, polymer guards. I have thrown enough dough away on cycles that if I don't like them can take them off.

 

[petrichor]

Cylinder head paint . And guard paint.

I've done a quick search and can't find my question covered.

Perhaps it's too obvious a question BUT - can a total amateur (like me) paint the cylinder heads and say the BMW alloy guards outta a spray can or some other simple way without it being an obvious mess I.e. Is it simple OR do those in the know recommend a specialist 'painter', paint type etc.

If it's simple can someone suggest the steps or YouTube '101'.

If so what does one look for 'spray painter' , 'engine painter' ...?

 

[Bose]

I've done a quick search and can't find my question covered.

Perhaps it's too obvious a question BUT - can a total amateur (like me) paint the cylinder heads and say the BMW alloy guards outta a spray can or some other simple way without it being an obvious mess I.e. Is it simple OR do those in the know recommend a specialist 'painter', paint type etc.

If it's simple can someone suggest the steps or YouTube '101'.

If so what does one look for 'spray painter' , 'engine painter' ...?

You really could be in deep trouble if you can't answer your own question here petrichor crack on an do it

 

[rkevwill]

You really could be in deep trouble if you can't answer your own question here petrichor crack on an do it

from race car experience, have them professionally prepared and powder coated. The good shops do incredible work, like this somewhat local one. powderprocoating.com

I have seen their work, and am impressed. Next bike frames of mine are going there. Oh, and I'm delivering a pair of those 100 year old shell backed steel outdoor springy chairs to them, and having them powder coated forest green.

 

[thompcat]

These from Wunderlich match the nineT styling best in my mind. Also, the engine finish in the pic is same as we will be getting. They also have the silver (aluminum) finish if that's your thing.
Wunderlich America

 

[tracteur]

These from Wunderlich match the nineT styling best in my mind. Also, the engine finish in the pic is same as we will be getting. They also have the silver (aluminum) finish if that's your thing.
Wunderlich America

@thompcat +1

 

[Bose]

These from Wunderlich match the nineT styling best in my mind. Also, the engine finish in the pic is same as we will be getting. They also have the silver (aluminum) finish if that's your thing.
Wunderlich America

To me IMHO they don't look like they would offer a lot of protection ,and you don't exactly get a lot of gaurd for your money

 

[Bonkorama]

I opted for the BMW brand.

Cylinder Head Protectors - Plastic - 2010-13 BMW R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, R1200RT, 2011-later R1200R, 2014-later R nineT - by BMW - - A&S BMW Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Only $149.00

 

[rkevwill]

I opted for the BMW brand.

Cylinder Head Protectors - Plastic - 2010-13 BMW R1200GS, R1200GS Adventure, R1200RT, 2011-later R1200R, 2014-later R nineT - by BMW - - A&S BMW Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Only $149.00

Bonk, I went ahead and ordered these too. Reasoning? If I drop it over, its a whole lot cheaper to replace the plastic ones, than the aluminum ones. Both are gonna be at least scuffed. I also like the idea its more "vented" than some of the other ones I like.

 

[Bose]

Bonk, I went ahead and ordered these too. Reasoning? If I drop it over, its a whole lot cheaper to replace the plastic ones, than the aluminum ones. Both are gonna be at least scuffed. I also like the idea its more "vented" than some of the other ones I like.

Each to his own but venting isn't an issue with oil/air cooling ,and alloy gaurds can be rubbed down after an event an refinished and painted ,plastic will be knackered but I suppose two sets of plastic ones equate to one pair of alloy

 

[Georg]

Yes, thats true ! Take the alloys !!
Plastic will not protect at all during driving, only for standfalls it´s good.

 

[rkevwill]

Each to his own but venting isn't an issue with oil/air cooling ,and alloy gaurds can be rubbed down after an event an refinished and painted ,plastic will be knackered but I suppose two sets of plastic ones equate to one pair of alloy

Good point Bose. Gave me another idea. Remember the discussions about ceramic painting of pipes? Did some local research here, and the alloy guards might be nice powder coated black.

 

[Bose]

Good point Bose. Gave me another idea. Remember the discussions about ceramic painting of pipes? Did some local research here, and the alloy guards might be nice powder coated black.

That's what I've done powder coat satin black,these were bought via eBay damaged with scrapes an gravel rash on both ,I rubbed down and had them finished

 

[rkevwill]

Those X heads from Machine Art Moto get excellent reviews online too.

X-Head DOHC

 

[Aurelio]

Those X heads from Machine Art Moto get excellent reviews online too.

X-Head DOHC

Those look very good on the r9t.

 

[thompcat]

Yes, thats true ! Take the alloys !!
Plastic will not protect at all during driving, only for standfalls it´s good.

Lost my R1200R in an accident with the plastic ones on at the time, at apprx 50mph, and bike sliding on both sides after a tumble. The guards did absolutely nothing to protect the cylinders. In reality, not sure anything short of serious GS style crash bars would have made any difference. These are for driveway tumps and the like.

 

[Bonkorama]

You are so right Thom. Theres gonna be an occasional low or no speed drop and the plastic ones are effective.

They have worked fine on my 98 R 1100RT under similar circumstances, and my bike weighs 700lbs there about with luggage. It slid down an incline after I thought I had put the side stand down in a driveway about 3am. I had worked a 18 hrs. It wasn't a hard drop, but it slid nicely a surprising distance.

They work.