AltRider Cylinder Head Guards for AltRider BMW R 1300 GS / GSA Crash Bars

AltRider Cylinder Head Guards for AltRider BMW R 1300 GS / GSA Crash Bars

Key Benefits

Advanced finishing technology: First-ever anodized black aluminum sheet metal application reveals material grain through finish, paired with electroplated stainless clamps for premium Italian-motorcycle-level aesthetics.

360-degree electroplated clamping: Black electroplated stainless steel straps provide complete wrap-around contact with frosted finish and superior corrosion resistance compared to powder coating.

Twice-thick aluminum construction: 5000 series aluminum plates engineered at double OEM thickness deliver maximum impact protection for valve covers and ignition components.

Modular damage replacement: Individual guard replacement capability saves hundreds compared to welded competitor systems requiring complete crash bar replacement. Because intelligent engineering beats disposable design.

Integrated crash bar design: Mounts exclusively to AltRider lower crash bars for seamless protection system without exposed mounting points or additional hardware complexity.

Post-crash installation capability: Flexible positioning system accommodates installation on previously damaged crash bars that rigid competitors can't fit. Because adventure riding involves consequences.

These black guards solve the critical problem of expensive valve cover damage while delivering the premium aesthetics serious BMW riders demand. AltRider's commitment to advanced materials means protection that looks as good as it performs.

Detailed Description

We're R1300 GS riders who demand both maximum protection and premium aesthetics from our gear. While competitors offer basic black powder coating that looks like middle school lockers, we invested in advanced electroplating and anodizing processes that deliver Italian superbike-level finish quality.

The proof is in the materials: 5000 series aluminum plates receive our first-ever anodized black finish on sheet metal, revealing the natural grain structure through the coating. Paired with electroplated black stainless steel clamps featuring a frosted finish, these guards deliver visual impact that matches their protective capability. The 360-degree clamping system provides intimate contact with crash bar tubes, preventing debris ingress while the inset design reduces snag points during technical riding. Machine-formed construction with chamfered edges and deburred surfaces ensures installation won't damage your bars, while the modular design allows individual replacement if impact damage occurs.

Technical Details

• Material: 5000 series aluminum plates (4.76mm/3/16" thick), 304 stainless steel mounting straps
• Finish: Anodized black aluminum plates with visible grain, electroplated black stainless steel clamps
• Construction: Machine-formed plates, bead-blasted logo details, frosted electroplated finish
• Installation: 10mm wrench, T30 Torx, thread locker required

Parts List

• Anodized black aluminum cylinder head guard plates (2)
• Electroplated black stainless steel mounting straps (2)
• Black countersunk finishing washers and hardware kit
• Installation instructions and thread locker

Fits

• 2024+ BMW R1300 GS
• 2024+ BMW R1300 GSA
• Requires AltRider lower crash bars (sold separately)

Because premium protection deserves premium aesthetics, and your R1300 isn't a budget bike.