MachineartMoto X-Head.v2 Cylinder Guards for BMW (05-09) R1200 Models & (2010) R1200R
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MachineartMoto's next generation X-Head Cylinder Guards are newly designed to be thicker, tougher and offer more robust mounting options for your BMWR1200S & GS.
X-Head.v2 are injection molded in Xenoy, a polycarbonate and polyester allow that is impact, temperature & chemical resistant. At 5mm thick, X-Heads provide wide coverage to protect both the valve and spark plug covers and are reasonably priced in between BMW's basic safety bars and ADV aluminum guards.
These guards...
- ... fit all hexhead models
- ... offer wide coverage
- ... are composed of tough "Xenoy" engineering polymer
Installation Guide (PDF)The GSM Design Process
Machineart Industrial Design unveils the GSM, a design study that proposes a new visual language for the R1200GS, BMW's iconic Adventure Tourer. The GSM takes the GS to the next aesthetic level — lighter, smaller and more agile looking — while retaining its traditional attributes of toughness and versatility. The concept bike was built utilizing Stratasys FDM Direct Digital Manufacturing technology.
"We designed the GSM to promote the design focus of the MachineartMoto brand and its products for BMW R & F series bikes", says Andrew Serbinski, Principal Designer and President of Machineart. "Our... [products] ... are solutions to rider needs that enhance appearance at the same time."
The GSM Design
Machineart's design creates a new visual vocabulary for the R1200GS that departs from BMW's traditional adventure touring look. The design abandons the "two-wheeled Land Rover" aesthetic, with its chunky shapes and exaggerated parts, like the long nose that has become a signature element. Instead, the GSM design is characterized by flowing line, taught surfaces with crisp definition and a part and color break-up that reduces visual bulk. The thick mid-section is matte metallic black to reduce mass and is divided by a glossy colored "wing" which wraps around the fuel tank and directs one's focus to a smaller area within the larger shape. The nose serves only as an air intake for the oil cooler, eschewing its traditional role as a vestigial fender. The combination of elements makes the design look lighter, smaller and sportier than the production GS.
"BMW has its GS adventure model whose design perfectly expresses its indestructible, go-anywhere capability," says Andrew Serbinski. "The fact is that most standard GS riders to not ride off-road but still gravitate to the model because of its versatility, comfortable upright riding position and a large aftermarket for luggage and comfort enhancements." The GSM design is aimed at those riders — the "upright sport tourers" and achieves a purposeful beauty in a market segment where appearance has been secondary to functionality.
Direct Digital Manufacturing
GSM body parts were modeled in Alias Studio Tools and
SolidWorks 3D CAD software, and produced in ABS-M30
plastic directly from 3D CAD data using two Fortus 3D
Production Systems (www.fortus.com) from Stratasys.
Fortus systems use FDM, the leading technology in 3D
printing and 3D production. Fortus systems eliminate
the need to make tooling to mold plastic parts and
allow easy revision and customization from one set of
parts to the next. 
A total of 16 parts were made in the large Fortus 400mc
and Fortus 900mc machines, including two parts that
served as the female halves of molds used to cast
polyurethane foam seat cushions — an example of
direct digital manufacturing of manufacturing tools.
The lower cowl near the exhaust pipes is produced from
ULTEM, a heat-resistant material option for the FDM
process. This process enabled making ABS-M30 body parts
in less than a month, saving many months of time over
traditional prototyping methods.
About Machineart Industrial Design
Machineart provides new product design and development services, focusing on concept development, visual brand identity, parts engineering and prototyping in the categories of computers & equipment, sports equipment, powersports, consumer products, medical products, juvenile products and housewares.
About Machineart Industrial Design
Machineart Industrial Design
unveils the GSM, a design study that proposes a new
visual language for the R1200GS, BMW's iconic
Adventure Tourer. The GSM takes the GS to the next
aesthetic level — lighter, smaller and more agile
looking — while retaining its traditional
attributes of toughness and versatility.
Vehicle Fitment
BMW R1200GSBMW R1200GS Adventure
BMW R1200R
BMW R1200RT
BMW R1200RT Police
BMW R1200ST
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