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Engine Protection Bar SetPart Number: 8161130-31
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Wunderlich Engine Protection Bars
The developing the engine protection bars for the K1600 GT and GTL, we were able to strike an ideal balance. On the one hand, we created a beautifully shaped bar that integrates perfectly into the design of the large, yet dynamically styled K1600, without making the bike appear even more massive. We followed and expanded on the lines of the fairing as well as the angle of the motor. On the other hand, we created a protection bar made of ideally shaped and complexly formed round tubing that will protect the bike, not only in a tip over situation, but also in worse mishaps.
Each engine bar is attached to the bike at three points, all of which are capable of handling large tensile and compression loads. In an impact situation, the forces are spread over the multiple attachment points. The bar need not be removed for routine maintenance, nor does it impede serviceability in any way. Cornering and ground clearances are not compromised. The bars are also fully compatible with the original BMW driving lights. Available chrome plated or powder coated black.
Some facts:
• Nicely shaped, integrated design
• Fits K1600 GT and GTL
• Three attachment points, each bar
• Complexly shaped 25mm OD round tubing
• Routine maintenance not affected
• Cornering clearance not compromised
• Supplied complete with all needed hardware and instructions
• No modifications to the bike or fairing required
• 5 year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship
• Made in Germany
Our bar mounted Micro Flooter lights are compatible with these protection bars. The lights can be found under the related products tab.
This item fits the following BMW bike models:
- K1600GTL
- K1600GT
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Engine Bars |
| I know sooner or later, I will have a slow or no speed drop of my bike. I'm confident that these engine bars will save me a lot of damage. I really like the way they conform to the engine, and the way the black bars basically blend in with the motorcycle. |
 Stylish protection |
| Love the bars, especially in black. Add not just protection, but to the design of the bike. I have only one complaint...the fairing is pretty wide to begin with, and the rear vertical bar then makes it about 2"+ wider to try and get my short-to-average length legs past...uncomfortable, and not sure a highway peg will be long enough to work. But the bar is wonderful, and serves it's primary purpose. |
Prefect fit! |
| Fitted left & right and all mounting holes aligned PERFECTLY!! All required washers, spacers and bolts were supplied. Once the lower fairings were removed installation was simple! The "only" issue: the right side mounting bolt (6mm I think) felt a bit "tight" torquing it up. A bit apprehensive on a "strip" I cut +/- 3mm off it's length. Perfect! (Bottoming out????) |
Great looking protection |
| Our K1600GTL is the first rental bike of this model available in New Zealand, so I know it will be dropped. These bars look fantastic on the bike, if anything they enhance the appearance. Can\\\\\\\'t comment on how effective they are......yet |
Engine protection bar set |
| Fit and finish are just right on.No pulling or pushing the part until ya think you are stress testing the thing.Well done--just pricey! |
AWSOME Protection Bars |
| The engine protection bars are awsome. The fit was perfect. They were easy to put on with the supplied instructions and a few tools. I would advise using a torque wrench, it is aluminum that the bolts go into. Bars are so great that I will get the ones to protect the bags next and the luggage rack after that. Again Wunderlich has the perfect products for the perfect bike. |
The best for protection |
| There are other choices from other manufacturers, but none offer as much protection as the Wunderlich bars. As others experienced, installation is straight forward and simple. Now, where are those highway pegs, Wunderlich? |
Worth the money |
| I installed them. The instructions might was well be written in Greek, but you can figure it out. Removing the plastic front and the lower lights isn't difficult - but it must be done to install. Unlike others, I'm actually tested them....no, not on purpose. The K1600GTL is a fantastic bike, but it's damn heavy. I've dropped mine twice (I'm a disabled vet and probably shouldn't have bought such a heavy bike due to my bum leg). Luckily the bars worked just fine. No damage at all. Spend the money and buy them. |
Black bars look great on a Red GT |
| An easy installation, the bars offer great protection for the engine and look good on the red K1600GT. The bars came well packaged with all the parts. Instructions arrived in both german and english and were easy to follow (the english version anyways). |
Engine Protection Bar Set, Black |
| Engine Protection Bar Set, Black for the K1600GTL. Gripes first: the entire bike uses Torx screws and bolts, was disappointed that the included hardware is Allen head type hardware, now I have to carry Allen tools also. One of the supplied mounting bolts is 5mm to long (on right side of bike) and will bottom out before being tight, had to get a shorter bolt at local hardware store (good idea to check bolts that may bottom out in blind holes). The price is on the high side but I wanted the best protection available. Fit and finished of item is great, does not give the bike a distracting look, blends very well with the bike. Would recommend buying this item. |
Best Crash Protection Available |
| Do your homework and you'll come to the conclusion that the Wunderlich engine protection bars provide the most coverage and are the best made. I too, have a light gray K1600GT (looks white to me) and the black bars look OEM. In fact a bike this expensive should have had these installed from the factory. Do note that while these bars protect the Tupperware more than their competition, you can still easily remove all the plastic fairing bits. Nicely designed! I plan on purchasing the rear side case protection for when I travel with the panniers in place. I have asked Wunderlich to fabricate some sort of muffler protection for the rear of the bike as I ride 99% of the time without the cases on. Untapped revenue for this fine company. |
Sturdy but heavy |
| I can't comment on installation, as I got them installed by my dealer. These parts do the job as advertised, but they do add significant poundage to the bike's weight. On the flip side, the rear bars make putting the bike on its center stand much easier. I bought these to protect the bike in case of 0MPH drop, and they will definitely do the job. |
Superior Protection |
| Before ordering, I was a little reluctant to get the Wunderlich engine protection bars over the BMW version because I thought they looked too big and would spoil the looks of the bike. I received them and installed them. Actually, they look good and follow the contour of the bike. I have a light gray K1600GT and ordered the black set. From a short distance, you can't tell they are there. They look like apart of the bike. The way they are contoured, they will provide much better protection to not only the engine, but upper fairing as well. I have NOT tested this theory, but made this guess based on how they are contoured. I don't know if highway pegs will work with these bars. The BMW aux lights will install easily. Overall, I am very satisfied. I only purchased the engine protectors and not the rear set, that will be a future purchase. |
Well made but be sure you know your Nm to Ft.lbs. |
| Bars were easy to install and I think look good. Now I have a much simpler, easier place to hook a strap when needed for Trailering, Ferry crossing, etc. On the install remember; instructions for torque are in Nm.(Newton Meters) Most americans think in Ft.lbs. Be sure to convert if you don't have a Nm torque wrench. I didn't; I guessed and stripped one. Be nice if the Germans would include the conversion. |
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