r1200gs hand guard bracket (2006)
I had a side impact accident with my bike last week. Motorist changed lanes without indicating.. Fortunately i did not fall. Damage is a scratch on the crash bar and the plastic bracket holding the left hand guard snapped. Agents tell me that those brackets are not sold on their own so you have to buy a set of hand guards to get one bracket. Not sure about the cost but will be expensive.
An internet search shows that other owners have had the same problem but I also found a cad 3d file of the part. I had it 3d printed at cost of almost nothing and it fitted perfectly.
It does feel a little weaker than the original but have printed a spare set if it breaks.
If anyone has similar problem let me know and ill send the file.
If anyone else has used printed parts I would be interested to hear your views.
Regards
Hi. new to all this 3 D stuff. what you mean you had the part printed. is it a sticker u had printed that you stick over the damaged area?
Hi Fugitive
No it is a 3 dimensional part (replacement part). below is a pic.
3D printing is a relatively new technology. It is a printer that takes a roll of plastic cord (instead of ink).
The print head can move all over (up down left right front back - i.e. in 3D not just flat like a paper printer). It is controlled by software. You input a CAD file with the 3D instructions for the printer, and the head is moved to various places and melts the plastic and deposits it in the right place.
Gradually, just like a swallow building its nest, the molten plastic cools, solidifies and builds up the part you are printing.
With 3D printing you can make items that are impossible to manufacture (like with holes and tunnels inside without openings to the outside). And if you get the design files for a part such as the above you can print it.
There are even 3D printers that emit concrete and can print houses, flats or other concrete structures.
wow, who would have know. that is so impressive. Thanks Charles again for the update
Thanks very much for the info. i also need the right and the left for my 2006 1200gs. can you tell me what it costs and where i can get them please. would get 2 of each.
Thank you.
Hi
I can send the cad file to anyone. You can take that file to any 3d printer in your area. They can advise you on the strongest material to print it from.
I recommend uglymonkey.co.za in Milnerton but there are companies all over.
I have found other parts/tools for the r1200gs too. Im sure there would be parts for other bikes and models as well. It is worth exploring this option if you have difficulty finding parts.
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