Post a pic of your V11 - No words

[audiomick]

4 minutes ago, Jaide said:

Is damaging the paint on the tail a concern when you mount luggage on it like that?

In the photo, it looks a lot like there is a luggage rack on that bike. That is no doubt what the red bag is on. As far as the throwover bags on the seat go, taking off the cover on the so-called pillion seat (torture rack ) would prevent paint damage.

[motortouring]

6 hours ago, audiomick said:

In the photo, it looks a lot like there is a luggage rack on that bike. That is no doubt what the red bag is on. As far as the throwover bags on the seat go, taking off the cover on the so-called pillion seat (torture rack ) would prevent paint damage.

Yes, that is what I did. And I use a certain transparent tape that came with the throw-over bag to protect the parts that are touched by the straps. And there are bodywork protection flaps on the straps as well. 

It is a SW Motech throw-over and the rear rack is the same as you have. The aluminum colored rack.

Edited Sunday at 07:47 AM by motortouring

[gstallons]

On 11/14/2025 at 6:01 AM, motortouring said:

 

Some time ago in "Die Sachsische Schweiz".

 

Edit: The back yard of @audiomick.

How do you "throw a leg over that"?

[motortouring]

2 hours ago, gstallons said:

How do you "throw a leg over that"?

That's a long story, I 'll share the trick with you when we 're sitting by a campfire somewhere.😜

[Jaide]

7 hours ago, motortouring said:

Yes, that is what I did. And I use a certain transparent tape that came with the throw-over bag to protect the parts that are touched by the straps. And there are bodywork protection flaps on the straps as well. 

It is a SW Motech throw-over and the rear rack is the same as you have. The aluminum colored rack.

That's real handy,  I'm definitely looking into getting something like that for my next trip. Thanks!

[footgoose]

9 hours ago, gstallons said:

How do you "throw a leg over that"?

Just like mounting a saddled horse. Left foot- left stirrup, stand up. With some creeping stiffness these days, I even use the method to dismount.

[Lucky Phil]

1 hour ago, footgoose said:

Just like mounting a saddled horse. Left foot- left stirrup, stand up. With some creeping stiffness these days, I even use the method to dismount.

And then you wonder why your side stand mount or side stand and side stand mount bolt bends and the sump mount cracks. Side stands are for propping the motorcycle not a mounting device.  

Edited Sunday at 08:41 PM by Lucky Phil

[gstallons]

I hope he's on good pavement when he does this.

[footgoose]

20 hours ago, Lucky Phil said:

And then you wonder why your side stand mount or side stand and side stand mount bolt bends and the sump mount cracks. Side stands are for propping the motorcycle not a mounting device.  

I don't wonder any such thing Phil. If that bends or breaks anything I'll put the whole bike in the dumpster.  Maybe yours would break under your weight?

[footgoose]

20 hours ago, gstallons said:

I hope he's on good pavement when he does this.

dude. I'm IN the room.

[footgoose]

trust your kinesthesia 

 

[Lucky Phil]

2 hours ago, footgoose said:

trust your kinesthesia 

 

Well if it's on youtube it must be fine then! Do BMW Gs's have a history of damaging side stand mounts and crankcase mounts like the V11's? Do our bikes sit as upright on the side stand as the bike shown? ( I notice he has the front wheel deliberately in a depression in the track) Every bike and side stand is unique and the v11 Series is known for less than robust side stand mounts. Your bike your risk but to other's here they might want to consider the individual bike and it's mechanics before making a habit of getting on it as shown. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Lucky Phil

[audiomick]

2 hours ago, footgoose said:

trust your kinesthesia 

When did Seth Effrica become the world authority on mounting a motorcycle? 

 

I can see what he means about keeping the weight on the side where the stand is, but making a science of it? I think he was just showing off a bit. 

[footgoose]

I posted the video for a better visual of the method, not to prove anything. Just a random answer to @gstallons query of How do you "throw a leg over that"?

You don't have to. You can do it this way. It's great for any tall bike, or loaded high, or wide bags. Or when using MX boots. I've always naturally mounted my enduros this way, as long as it can be safely stood up and secure. 

Referring to internet information, your opinion, my opinion, the youtuber opinion, should all get the same scrutiny. Any rider doesn't feel comfortable with this mount, shouldn't do it. Same advice I give to those considering a first bike who worry about their safety in traffic. 

[audiomick]

6 minutes ago, footgoose said:

I posted the video for a better visual of the method,

Fine by me. I just find the South African accent in general rather charming, and someone getting scientific about how to get on a motorcyle with that accent slightly amusing. 

Edited 15 hours ago by audiomick