The BMW motor is powerful yet wide, and you want to protect every inch. Wrap that 1200cc gem with our 1 inch stainless crash bars. AltRider set the bar high on this product. Durable and well engineered, the AltRider crash bars are built with precision-manufactured mounts that fit directly into the existing motor mount.
By utilizing the R1200GS’s robust frame mount and incorporating the existing frame hardware, AltRider designed a quality piece that will protect your motor. Unlike other crash bars, these do not use flanges or weak tabs and are not hung: they are actually mounted. Made with a shot peen satin finish (silver) means that even when the bike takes a spill, the stainless bars will never show signs of rust.
These crash bars deflect the impact from the cylinders and engine case to the strongest parts of the frame. Unlike other manufacturers, our design provides plenty of clearance around the vulnerable left oil line. It also serves double-duty as a boot rest on long rides!
Save yourself hassle and frustration – and the purchase of a $200 valve cover – by installing AltRider crash bars.
An advantage to the AltRider design is the comprehensive protection provided to the valve cover. This is especially important on 2010 and newer models because contact to the valve cover can cause the gasket to dislodge resulting in massive oil loss.
-R1200GS crash bars available in silver, black, white, and red as a special order (approximately 6 weeks)
-Stainless construction fights corrosion and rust
-Hand TIG welded crash bars are 1 inch diameter for additional strength
-Manufactured in America
-Refined satin peen finish on silver, black and white use powder coating, red or white can be subject to 2-3 week delay
-T55 Torx driver provided with the hardware for installation
-Fits 2005-Current
-Compatible with BMW OEM plastic and aluminum cylinder head guards
-Removal required for valve adjustment
-Fits with Akrapovic full exhaust shotgun style
-Note: Not currently compatible with Remus or Two Brothers header.
Dimensional weight listed, AltRider products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.
AltRider R1200GS Crash Bars
Produced by AltRider of USA
