Wunderlich Adventure - Protecting the Pan America
' Extreme ' engine bar
German BMW parts and accessory specialist Wunderlich has always been a major player in the ADV sector and last year established a new division especially for the burgeoning Adventure Touring sector . One of the first models Wunderlich addressed beyond its traditional BMW footprint has been Harley ' s Pan America and , having already shown
Manifold heat shield
some model-specific and universal parts designs for the RA 1250 in prior editions , this manifold heat shield seen in one of the company ' s recent newsletters caught our eye . Everyone knows , of course , that heat management ( and vibrations for that matter ) has always been an issue for Harley owners , and while the liquid-cooed Revolution Max is a very different beast to Harley ' s classic air-cooled V-twin , it is still a twin - even if a better , 60-degree layout - and therefore still prone to less efficient heat control than triples and fours . The course of the manifold of the rear cylinder of the Pan America 1250 twists and bends and curves until it arrives at the collector , and this new manifold protection and heat shield from Wunderlich follows the same fluid , curved , organic shape of the manifold and tucks perfectly into the side ' fly-line ' of the Pan America design to avoid producing additional drag . Produced from genuine carbon exclusively for
Wunderlich by leading German carbon fiber parts manufacturer Ilmberger Carbonparts , this is a solid yet lightweight cover that provides both thermal and mechanical protection to reliably shield the radiant heat coming from the manifold of the rear cylinder , and , importantly , prevents the right lower leg from coming into direct contact with the hot manifold pipe . Made more than 130 mm longer than the standard shield , it therefore offers much improved heat protection , and a high degree of mechanical protection from scratches or dents to the manifold - always an issue for Adventure Tourers . A one-piece design , it is thermally isolated when fitted , replaces the original Harley side part and is an easy-install with the assembly kits supplied . It uses the OEM attachment points , for a modification-free and fully reversible install , and typically saves some 70 % of the weight of the OEM design and delivers greater rigidity than the Harley design it replaces . Ilmberger uses pre-impregnated carbon fiber matrices for its high-quality carbon - the fiber volume is dimensioned , and the alignment of the individual fibers is defined . The matrix is then laminated - bubble-free - by hand and coated twice with a protective layer . The added clear varnish layer protects and emphasizes the three-dimensional effect of the carbon structure . After hardening in the autoclave , its carbon components meet even the toughest demands and requirements . It comes with German type approval ( ABE ) and is backed by a five-year warranty . Frequently bought together , Wunderlich also offers a two-piece tank pad set to protect the Pan America ' s gas tank , improving the angle of the knee , and increasing grip ; a heat shield for the radiator hose , and a model-specific Wunderlich ' Extreme ' engine protection bar concept that brings maximum protection to another critical Pan America component . The ergonomically designed geometry of the
' Extreme ' engine bar protects the engine , its add-on parts , and the radiator . " In addition to comprehensive protection , during its development and construction we placed the utmost importance on ride height and lean angle . The two-part symmetric engine protection bar thus sits snugly , and its specific structure also gives it additional stability and rigidity - all while optimizing the weight of the component . " The 25 mm bars for left and right screw on to three selected attachment points . The torques and forces that arise during a crash or fall are thereby
Tank pad set
distributed across each of the three points on each side of the vehicle . This reduces peak loads caused by external forces . It is manufactured from highquality steel , precision-formed on CNC pipe bending machines , clean welded and black powder-coated ."
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