Can anyone recommend a headlight protector for 2019 GS Rallye. I have the oem driving light mount with driving lights on the bike. The bmw isn’t really an option, I really don’t like it
Headlight protector
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I've had the Touratech one on 3 bikes. I like the ability to pull it off to facilitate cleaning. The paint on the brackets on mine flaked a little and I subsequently had them powder coated.
You can buy a kit with just the polycarbonate headlight protector or you can get the metal grill version or a combination of both I believe.
Here's some guy fitting it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZmuSBIkq2A
You can buy a kit with just the polycarbonate headlight protector or you can get the metal grill version or a combination of both I believe.
Here's some guy fitting it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZmuSBIkq2A
Spaceman Spiff
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Hi.
Also use the touratech metal grill one on my 2015 GS. Agree, easy to pull off to clean the light.
Regards
Also use the touratech metal grill one on my 2015 GS. Agree, easy to pull off to clean the light.
Regards
All depends on your budget and whether you want a grill or a perspex shield.
I opted for the Altrider one from https://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk...ght-guard-for-the-bmw-r-1200-gs-water-cooled/ which is very similar to the Touratech one
It's perspex and easily removed for cleaning (or stealing!)
Unfortunately the price seems to have gone up by about 30% since I bought mine last August
Mike
I opted for the Altrider one from https://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk...ght-guard-for-the-bmw-r-1200-gs-water-cooled/ which is very similar to the Touratech one
It's perspex and easily removed for cleaning (or stealing!)
Unfortunately the price seems to have gone up by about 30% since I bought mine last August
Mike
or you can buy this one for 19 quid 
, I have one and it works great https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R120...3ARfRQleT7mSFVnku_57aydNmSw5DX9hwxvTguog5Lmo8
, I have one and it works great https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R120...3ARfRQleT7mSFVnku_57aydNmSw5DX9hwxvTguog5Lmo8
I have the Wunderlich clear one. Its not cheap but I like the fact it folds down for easy cleaning but is not easily removable by the thieving scum. I would agree with Doc it s a bit of a faff to fit but once its on it looks the part.
https://www.nippynormans.com/wunder...folding-r1200gs-lc-2017-on-all-models-r1250gs
HTH
Nigel
https://www.nippynormans.com/wunder...folding-r1200gs-lc-2017-on-all-models-r1250gs
HTH
Nigel
lkyphl
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I cut some of this stuff to suit, a similar product may be available in the U.K. :
https://www.altrex.com.au/shop/light-skinz-universal-for-glass-headlights-2-x-450mm-x-200mm-x-1-5mm
Phil
https://www.altrex.com.au/shop/light-skinz-universal-for-glass-headlights-2-x-450mm-x-200mm-x-1-5mm
Phil
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/123811802516
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I fitted this one from Cymarc over the holiday after seeing the company here.
There is large enough gap between cover and light to be able to clean both, so less bother about being easily removable to clean.
https://www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk/r1200gsa-lc-led-headlight-guard---clear-polycarbonate-146-p.asp
There is large enough gap between cover and light to be able to clean both, so less bother about being easily removable to clean.
https://www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk/r1200gsa-lc-led-headlight-guard---clear-polycarbonate-146-p.asp
+1 for the Wunderlich fold down perspex one. 
Touratech perspex
Eugen
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A 'stealth' option is the Z-Technik guard. Can't really see it once it's fitted.
https://calsport.co.uk/bmw-r-1200-g...d-clear-r1200gs-lc-fits-led-option-only/z5402
https://calsport.co.uk/bmw-r-1200-g...d-clear-r1200gs-lc-fits-led-option-only/z5402
Update
Hi Gents,
Thanks for all your help, I opted for the Touratech clear protector in the end, picked it up from the Adventure Bike Store on Friday last as I was in the area close by. Very happy with it, looks quality.
Hi Gents,
Thanks for all your help, I opted for the Touratech clear protector in the end, picked it up from the Adventure Bike Store on Friday last as I was in the area close by. Very happy with it, looks quality.
Does anyone know of a LED light being taken out by a stone? I ask, as I was punted punted off at 40mph, with the light being ripped from the bike (along with forks etc), yet the lamp remained intact, with only a few scrapes on the lens etc.
PH1969
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I bought this and to be honest I can't see why you'd buy the expensive ones. The only issue is fixing them with the woodscrews provided. Has anyone been able to source the headlight surround screws? They are an M4 but have a very coarse thread.
I fitted the Power Bronze headlight protector, it was the clear lens that I chose although they they do sell tinted ones. It attaches with 3 industrial type stick on velcro tabs, easily removable for cleaning, doesn't seem to get hot, and no stray reflections that can sometimes occur if the lens is stood off the light.
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I have the Altrider set which comes with both the powder coated grill version and the plexiglass (or whatever it is).
I tend to always use the grill as it looks more manly and hard core.
I have heard that there could be a risk of the Plexiglas glass versions causing the headlight to overhead as it restricts air flow to the light. Probably a load of old cobblers though.
I tend to always use the grill as it looks more manly and hard core.
I have heard that there could be a risk of the Plexiglas glass versions causing the headlight to overhead as it restricts air flow to the light. Probably a load of old cobblers though.
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