Which headlamp guard for F800GS?

[DeanoBeano]

Looking for a headlamp guard for an F800GS. Any recommendations on which is best please? Thanks

 

[Q plate]

Hi mate not taking the piss I think it depends on what you need it to do e.g I splashed out on one not sure which but it's like a black metal grid with stainless side brackets poss rugged roads? Very good at keeping branches off etc then I realised it wouldn't be going through many jungles & the biggest risk was stone chips which could fly through the grid.. so I cut a piece of clear perspex to go on the inside to block it off. With hindsight I could of just bought the perspex for about a 1/3 of the price.

AL

 

[DeanoBeano]

Cheers Al. It is mainly for stone chips etc... I too live in the real world and in all honesty try and avoid swamps and the like where I can. Probably a clear one might be best for me too. I mostly ride roads

 

[Keith Chapman]

After losing a headlight to a stone on the M25, I got a rugged roads metal guard to protect my new light. There is a possibility that a stone may get through the grid, but the chance is slim.

 

[DeanoBeano]

Just checked them out. Their polycarbonate version looks interesting..

 

[steve hughes]

Yep go with that. At first I made my own out of Makralon held on with sticky buds. Cheap £4 lasted 2 years but looked pants. Now use a rugged roads polycarb, great bit of kit.

 

[Q plate]

Just checked them out. Their polycarbonate version looks interesting..

Looks pretty good I think they've upgraded the polycarbonate one as it used to be a lot cheaper than that but it didn't have the metal re-inforcement extending up and round the sides

 

[DeanoBeano]

Just came across the Genuine BMW one. Anyone tried these? The price seems right.

http://www.bmw-motorrad-store.co.uk/bmw-headlight-guard-for-f650gs-k72-f700gs-k70-f800gs-k72.html

 

[lukeeole]

Bought one from Rugged Roads a while ago, had to take it off due to light scattering out of the top and riding at night.

its not so much that they are un-usable but gets a tad annoying at night, FWIW.

Cheers
Luke

 

[DeanoBeano]

Okay thanks. I'm tempted by BMW's own

 

[kyojitsu]

Just an opinion but unless you're getting off road plenty or really fancy the look, I wouldn't bother. The headlamp is a bit crap as it is without reducing the throw and intensity any further - and that's with a decent aftermarket set of bulbs. I ride very dark, rural roads covered in crap and need all the light I can get. In the last 20 years I've never had a stone smash my bike's headlamp*.

*clearly I'm tempting fate here...

 

[steve hughes]

When i bought my F650 GS the previous owner had just parted with £145 of folding for a second hand light unit following a single stone chip. If it was me and I do, keep your headlamp covered.
Steve

 

[Magnet]

I've used these on both my 800s - relatively cheap and unobtrusive:

http://powerbronze.co.uk/907636/818...00R,-09-14-,F800GS-ADVENTURE,-16---CLEAR.item

 

[Annette]

Bought one from Rugged Roads a while ago, had to take it off due to light scattering out of the top and riding at night.

its not so much that they are un-usable but gets a tad annoying at night, FWIW.

Cheers
Luke

Luke sorry you've had a problem. I've got one on my F800GS (obviously ) and never had a problem at night.

Deano if you'd like to give me a call on 07828 6917411 you might be able to twist my arm for a bit of discount