R12s - Oil Cooler guard

[templen]

Having purchased my "Colgate" R12s in July this year from a member of this site. I'm loving her.....

She's a beauty. Pristine condition etc, blah blah.

With winter approachng I'm looking to do some "feteling & tweaking" because that's what we all do. Anyway.

Has anybody seen or actually done a protecting mesh over the oiler cooler OR in the front nose cone area to prevent damage to said oil cooler?

To me, it appears to be very vulnerable to stones, pheasants etc.

Cheers all.

[Mole]

I’ve fitted a mesh guard in front of my 12s oil cooler, unfortunately I can’t remember where/who I got it from. Had it for a few years now. Try a google search. Sorry I can’t help more.

[popsky]

First mod I did but as it was 12 years ago now I can’t remember where I purchased it sorry

[simon]

Try B&Q.. Aluminum mesh.. Paint black if want..

[dave the german]

I’ve got one fitted. I’ll see if I’ve got the fitting instructions with manufacturers name on

[templen]

I’ve got one fitted. I’ll see if I’ve got the fitting instructions with manufacturers name on

Many thanks. After taking off the front fairing cone was it easy to fit?............looked on eBay and there are plenty for the R9T, but not sure of dimensions if the same.

[templen]

First mod I did but as it was 12 years ago now I can’t remember where I purchased it sorry

That's about as helpful as a Nun in a brothel but thanks anyway.

[popsky]

First mod I did but as it was 12 years ago now I can’t remember where I purchased it sorry

That's about as helpful as a Nun in a brothel but thanks anyway.

Hi sorry about that meant to say I’ll look at any info I may have kept, so it came from a UK BMW accessories supplier Nippy Norman’s.

https://www.nippynormans.com/

I’ve checked there website and unfortunately it’s not listed anymore nor is the simple black fibreglass hugger, shame but I suppose it’s to be expected given the bike short production run and limited sales. But as someone here said a small amount of stainless mesh will do the trick and I’m sure the mounting points are obvious when you look at the back of the fairing nose. Good luck and I’m sure you’ll love the 12s

[Al]

I would use aluminium mesh, it’s easier to work, I did my 1100s with the B&Q stuff and some epoxy adhesive.

Al.

[RoLoo]

https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/ ... 1200S.html

Hornig sells this...



I bought mine (the better Wunderlich version) some 14 years ago.
Gave it some extra black finish, and it's still in good nick.

For the RT I made one myself, out of such a cheap 5 Euro black bicycle basket...








And on the RT :

[dave the german]

I got mine from Hornig but unfortunately they don't seem to list them anymore

[RoLoo]

https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/ ... 1200S.html


It says :

Availability: immediately available.
Means that this product is in stock and can be shipped to you immediately.

[dave the german]

You're right Ron - I couldn't find it on the website. Turns out mine isn't from Hornig as it isn't attached with silicone!! I was sure thats where I got it from

[templen]

https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-1200-S-and-HP2-Sport/Alu-High-grade-Steel/Oil-cooler-screens-BMW-R1200S.html

Hornig sells this...



I bought mine (the better Wunderlich version) some 14 years ago.
Gave it some extra black finish, and it's still in good nick.

For the RT I made one myself, out of such a cheap 5 Euro black bicycle basket...








And on the RT :

Muchas Gratias (said in a Yorkshire twang) for the above.

Off topic............how did you manage to get your exhaust down pipes so blingtastic? I'm considering doing mine to the same OCD level as yours.
Thanks.

[dave the german]

Don’t waste too much time polishing standard pipes. I done mine and as soon as you start up you can watch the pipes turn brown (unless you want to polish them after every ride) plus I don’t think Ron’s are standard