2019 BMW R1250 GSA

I have been lucky enough to have multiple BMW R1250 GSA's and each one was a great motorcycle.

I  crashed and totaled the first BMW R1250 GSA, a 2019 model on my way home from the 2019 Iron Butt Rally. Two other GSA's I have owned have been stolen, a 2021 and a 2019. Both were stolen out of the high rise building I lived in over a 20 month period. Be careful how you park your GSA!

Because I had two GSA's stolen I replaced the last one with a BMW RT and after 40,000 miles in the year I owned it I realized that it just did not make me smile like my GSA's did. So I traded it in on a new 2024 BMW R1250 GSA! Now I am smiling again.

I have some good plans for my new GSA including another ride to Panama and in a year or two shipping it to South America to ride to Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego. maybe even another ride back to Alaska. Long term I am thinking about shipping my motorcycle to London and riding it to China.

Now I have this beautiful GSA that I have setup to ride long distance. I only add farkles that make the motorcycle safer and more comfortable for me. Some may ask why so many farkles but each one has a purpose. I also have had the benefit of riding over 120,000 miles on them so I  know what works for me.

 

I have added the following farkles to my GSA. I had many of these same farkles I used on my previous GSA's so I know they work as I expect.

Ergonomics

  • Wunderlich Marathon II Windscreen

  • Windscreen Air Deflector

  • Windscreen Left & Right Reinforcement

  • Left & Right Fairing Wind Deflectors

  • Saeng Quickscan Mirrors

  • Brake Pedal Extension

  • Gear Shifter Extension

  • Rox Pivoting Handlebar Risers

  • Sargent Seat

  • Foot Peg Lower Kit

  • Wunderlich Adjustable Brake Pedal

  • Hand Guard Extensions

Lighting

  • Denali Light Bar

  • Clearwater AUX Erica Lights

  • Ruby Moto AUX R7 Lights

  • LED Tail / Brake Light

Electronics

  • Hex EzCan

  • 5 Channel Audio Mixer

  • Valentine Gen2 Radar Detector

  • Garmin Zumo XT GPS

  • Garmin RV890 GPS

  • ALP Laser Jammers

  • Blindspot Radar Monitor

Other Farkles

  • Touratech XL Bar

  • Left Side Toolbox

  • Hella Horn

  • Exhaust Extension

  • Tank Protective Covers

  • Headlight Protector

  • Front and Rear Fender Extensions

  • TFT Screen Protector

  • TFT Screen Visor

  • Double Take Mirrors

  • Rear Pack For Passenger Seat Replacement

  • Engine Guard Supports

  • Side Case and Top Case Protective Covers

  • Cylinder Head Protective Covers

  • AUX Fuel Tank

 

 

 

Below is some information on my previous GSA's and how I set them up.

 

So I did it, I bought a new 2019 BMW R1250 GSA to use in the western North Carolina mountains and beyond!

I rode my new BMW 1250 GSA in the 2019 Iron Butt Rally and I think it did help me due to the lighter weight and easier handling.

 

 

 

 

2019 BMW 1250 GSA Information

I am starting to get farkles installed on my new BMW GSA and this webpage is where I will try and provide the how and why I did what I did.

Some Thoughts

Some of my initial thoughts

The Good

  • Great power – faster than the BMW RT up to 100 MPH – 0 to 100 was QUICK

  • Traction Control

  • Ride Modes

  • Better off road ability

  • Better gas mileage

  • More luggage space than 2018 Gold Wing

Not So Good

  • Engine is much louder – I like motorcycles that are quieter

  • Smaller rear tire - I prefer more rubber on the road

Farkles List

  • MachineartMoto Avant 12 Front Fender Extender
  • MachineartMoto Rear Fender Extender
  • Sargent Seat
  • BeadRider
  • Highway Pegs
  • Boyd Welding 3.5 Gallon AUX Tank
  • Ram Mounts ( 6 )
  • Moto Equip X-Pattern Reflective Tape
  • Wunderlich Touring Windscreen
  • Wunderlich Screen Reinforcement
  • Wunderlich Instrument Protection Film
  • Wunderlich Sun Visor for 6,5 In. Connectivity Display
  • Clearwater Sevina AUX Lights
  • HEX EzCan Controller
  • Hyper-Lites Brake / Tail Lights
  • AeroFlow AeroWings
  • AeroFlow HandFlare Extensions
  • Rox Pivoting Bar Risers
  • AltRider Lexan Headlight Guard Kit
  • SW-MOTECH Seat-Rack
  • Garauld TechWorks Hydration System
  • Saeng QuickScan Mirrors
  • Nelson-Rigg Black Holds 12.39/16.52 Liters RG-1045 Trails End Adventure Motorcycle Tank Bag
  • TankSlapper XPEL Protective Film
  • Excel Cycle Werkes Exhaust Extension
  • Kathy's Inner Saddlebag Liners
  • Eriding 2 USB Charger 4.2A Adapter Blue LED Voltmeter with Powerlet Din Plug
  • Sav-A-Deer Whistle
  • Grip Puppies
  • Ilium Works Side Stand Foot Englarger
  • APL Laser

BMW R1250 GSA - AUX Tank

 

AUX Tank Specs

  • Custom Aluminum Tank 10"L x 9"W x 9"t ( 3.4 Gallon )

  • From 1/8" Mill Finish 5052H32 Aluminum

  • Small Sump with -4 AN Outlet

  • 27038-4 NV Machined Cap And Neck

  • 1/8" NPT in Fill Neck

  • (1) Baffle

  • (4) Mounting Tabs 2x2x3/16"

2019 BMW 1250 GSA AUX Tank Photos

Boyd Welding Invoice

 

Saeng Quick Scan Mirrors

I have been using Saeng Quick Scan Mirrors for 16 years and really like the rear visibility they give me. I mount them so they are at the height that I can just give them a "quick scan" to see what is behind and beside me. With these mirrors I can see vehicles right next to me so I have no blind spots. The mirrors mount with 3M VIRB tape that works well over triple digits. The mirrors have a lot of adjustability to allow them to work on many different windscreens.

 

 

More information coming soon ...

 

 

 

2019 BMW GSA

 

 

The 2019 BMW R1250 sets the standard for all around riding.