Cylinder head protection

[chipsonfriday]

Hi guys,

I've just bought a 2014 GS TE after my 2006 GS was deemed to be BER by my insurance after a minor coming together with a car. The new bike doesn't have any cylinder head protection and I'd be interested to know what preferences you guys have, bars or 'protectors' ( whatever they are called).

I've been looking around and there's a huge choice (and price range).

Recommendations please.

 

[sven]

I have X-Head cylinder head guards and they worked OK when I dropped the bike at a standstill outside a Swiss B&B

http://www.nippynormans.com/r1200gs...c-models-pair-r1200gs-lc-adv-lcrt-lcrs-lcr-lc

 

[POL382]

+1 for the MachineArt X-Heads, I've fitted them to my GSA and they fit fine with the BMW crash bars.

The final drive housing is also vulnerable if you drop the bike, as I did on some spilt diesel on a roundabout, so it may be worth also investing in one of these

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-SHIPPING-Final-Drive-Guard-Protection-Cover-fit-FOR-BMW-R1200GS-ADV-Water-Cooled-R1200RT/32349094805.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.10.9JbrTY&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201602_3_10017_10021_507_10022_10020_10009_10008_10018_10019_101,searchweb201603_2&btsid=b43daf6b-5e25-4d68-bb01-80111b9a7ab5

 

[littleade]

I have SW Motech engine bars on mine and am happy with them. They're well made and cheaper than the BMW ones.

 

[mcinlb]

X-Head cylinder head guards, well made , I usually fit them after I've dropped the bike at the side of the road......

 

[Ozz]

Altrider engine bars for me.

 

[vRSG60]

I have SW Motech engine bars on mine and am happy with them. They're well made and cheaper than the BMW ones.

Good, just ordered a pair.

 

[Engineer]

I have the BMW metal half-covers - didn't want engine bars on my TE because I don't like the look of them.

 

[oxforshirerider]

Hi guys,

I've just bought a 2014 GS TE after my 2006 GS was deemed to be BER by my insurance after a minor coming together with a car. The new bike doesn't have any cylinder head protection and I'd be interested to know what preferences you guys have, bars or 'protectors' ( whatever they are called).

I've been looking around and there's a huge choice (and price range).

Recommendations please.

Probably not an issue for you, but 2 things to bare in mind if going for the X heads.

1. You have to take them off to change the spark plugs as they cover the spark plug bays.
2. On the GSA (I know yours is a standard GS so prob not an issue), I had to undo the crash bars to fit them as unable to get them through the space between cylinder heads and guards without undoing, so a bit of a faff.

Enjoy!

 

[chipsonfriday]

Has anyone used these stainless steel bars?

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=90&Ct=ZQ&SbCt=BA_15_90_ZQ_12

Currently considering the Hepco & Becker bars

http://www.bmw-motorrad-store.co.uk/hepco-becker-engine-guard-for-bmw-r1200-gs-lc-2013-silver.htmlut

these are silver painted steel whereas the ones from Motoworks are stainless steel


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