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amarider
Jul 15th, 2006, 6:07 pm
I Had been wanting to try a set of the Adventure Winglets on my 05 GS for a while now and finally found the time to install them. Below is the minium you'll need for parts.


06 32 7 657 966 screw x 4
46 61 2 308 594 washer x 4
46 63 7 664 846 bushing x 4
46 63 7 694 399 left wing
46 63 7 694 400 right wing

I also added some large washers on the under side.

Total price was under $60 at the local BMW dealer, you can save about 20% from Chicago BMW if you can wait a few weeks.

Installation takes about 30 minutes, just line them up, drill 4 holes and install. Note some aftermarket windscreens can get in the way. On my Cee Bailey I had to cut the back corners down about 1.5 inches.

They seem to work well and cut the noise down by about 50%, and they don't seem to flex in the wind enough to cause any problems.

DaveDragon
Jul 15th, 2006, 6:22 pm
Looks good John, how do you like the difference?

messenger13
Jul 15th, 2006, 7:42 pm
Looks just like what the GT's also going to need when the weather gets colder. Nice clean look John. That gives me something to think about when I'm GS shopping in a couple of years (GS vs. GSA). Gotta pay off this new GT first...you know.

amarider
Jul 15th, 2006, 8:28 pm
Looks good John, how do you like the difference?

I have only taken a short ride so I've just noticed a quieter pocket of air - now I can hear more of the strange noises :crazy:that these beast make. The Cee Bailey itself was a hugh improvement, so with the addition of the winglets it's 100% better than stock.:thumb:

amarider
Jul 15th, 2006, 8:31 pm
Looks just like what the GT's also going to need when the weather gets colder. Nice clean look John. That gives me something to think about when I'm GS shopping in a couple of years (GS vs. GSA). Gotta pay off this new GT first...you know.

You really think you can make it two+ years with only one ride? :crazy: The GS is going to get you. :abduct:

messenger13
Jul 15th, 2006, 11:35 pm
You really think you can make it two+ years with only one ride? :crazy: The GS is going to get you. :abduct:Time will tell . . . as it always does.

By the way, I LOVE the name of your GS, and the decals that go with it. http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif VERY cool! I might just have to imitate you on that if'n I end up with a red one like yours.