AltRider Cylinder Head Guards for the AltRider BMW R 1250 GS Crash Bars - Black
R122-2-1106
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• Precise Fit: Domed contours are shaped to match the magnesium VVT valve cover profile on the R 1250 GS, so the guard sits flush and protects the exact surface that needs it.
• Stays Secure: A snap-fit hem design combined with 304 stainless steel cast clamps locks the guard in place and prevents it from pulling away under impact — a common failure point with simpler designs.
• Lightweight Protection: Formed from 5052 aluminum to add real protection without meaningful added weight.
• Simple Installation: Snap-fit design and included hardware mean the guards go on quickly without complex steps.
• Material: 5052 aluminum (formed)
• Clamps: 304 stainless steel cast clamps
• Finish Options: Brushed raw silver or textured powder coat black
• Weight: 1 lbs
• Dimensions: 1 × 1 × 1 in
Off-road riding scrapes things. The cylinder head on the R 1250 GS — covered by a magnesium VVT valve cover — is one of the first things to make contact when the bike goes down. AltRider Cylinder Head Guards are shaped specifically to match that domed valve cover profile, so the guard actually covers what needs protecting rather than sitting proud of it.
The snap-fit hem design is the key detail here. Combined with 304 stainless steel custom cast clamps, it locks the guard securely to the AltRider crash bars and resists the pulling forces that rip simpler designs loose on impact. The formed hem distributes that load rather than concentrating it at a single attachment point.
The guards are available in brushed raw silver or textured powder coat black, and all installation hardware is included.
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Install Instructions for the BMW R 1250 GS Cylinder Head Guards:
• Precise Fit: Domed contours are shaped to match the magnesium VVT valve cover profile on the R 1250 GS, so the guard sits flush and protects the exact surface that needs it.
• Stays Secure: A snap-fit hem design combined with 304 stainless steel cast clamps locks the guard in place and prevents it from pulling away under impact — a common failure point with simpler designs.
• Lightweight Protection: Formed from 5052 aluminum to add real protection without meaningful added weight.
• Simple Installation: Snap-fit design and included hardware mean the guards go on quickly without complex steps.
Off-road riding scrapes things. The cylinder head on the R 1250 GS — covered by a magnesium VVT valve cover — is one of the first things to make contact when the bike goes down. AltRider Cylinder Head Guards are shaped specifically to match that domed valve cover profile, so the guard actually covers what needs protecting rather than sitting proud of it.
The snap-fit hem design is the key detail here. Combined with 304 stainless steel custom cast clamps, it locks the guard securely to the AltRider crash bars and resists the pulling forces that rip simpler designs loose on impact. The formed hem distributes that load rather than concentrating it at a single attachment point.
The guards are available in brushed raw silver or textured powder coat black, and all installation hardware is included.
• Material: 5052 aluminum (formed)
• Clamps: 304 stainless steel cast clamps
• Finish Options: Brushed raw silver or textured powder coat black
• Weight: 1 lbs
• Dimensions: 1 × 1 × 1 in
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Install Instructions for the BMW R 1250 GS Cylinder Head Guards: