Headlight protect

Cycl2day

Cycl2day

• Apr 23, 2017

• #1

Any recommendations on headlight protection. There is BMW around $150, ztechnik at $79 and SW Motech at $117. Don't want the jail bars, but the ztecnik looms good - anyone use one of those?

 

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Dave

• Apr 24, 2017

• #2

https://www.ceebaileys.com/bmw-r-1200-rt-2014-up-motorcycle-headlight-guard

Works very well.

 

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t6pilot

Active member

• Apr 24, 2017

• #3

I had clear film installed, offers limited protection, cost $100

 

akbeemer

SURVIVOR

• Apr 24, 2017

• #4

I have Cee Bailey protectors on my FJR. I do not know what hit me that caused the damage shown below, but the protectors saved me as much as $600.



Cee Bailey replaced the damaged protector free of charge.

 

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kbowman

Member

• Apr 24, 2017

• #5

I have an AltRider lens protector

http://www.altrider.com/altrider-he...the-bmw-r-1200-gs-water-cooled/pid/1666/cid/2

The brackets were easy to install, and the cover itself is easy to remove/reinstall for cleaning.

Ken

 

skibumwi

New member

• Apr 24, 2017

• #6

+1 on the Cee-Baileys

Just installed mine - very easy.

Ski

 

wbrownell9

New member

• Apr 24, 2017

• #7

I have the AltRider. Don't know why, but the ones that rely on velcro to hold them on just don't do it for me. Removable is great. The GS/GSA lens is vertical which makes it difficult to soak off bugs using a wet washcloth. Pop off the protector and submerge it in a sink (or lay it on a soaking rag on a picnic table) for 10 minutes and they wipe right off. I do need to figure out a way to keep the reflections down though. If there's plenty of traffic or streetlighting it's not an issue but on a dark lonely road I find it annoying to have a bright area at the bottom of my sightline.

 

reg26

Member

• Apr 24, 2017

• #8

I put the Xpel film on. It's very thick and you can't even tell it's on. I was impressed at the thickness and can see it taking a direct hit from a rock and being OK. $40 bucks and about 20 min to install.
http://www.xpel.com/headlight-protection-kits/XPEL_North_America/Motorcycles/2015/BMW/R/1200_RT

 

Cycl2day

Cycl2day

• Apr 24, 2017

• #9

Hey thanks everyone. Not sure that I like the Velcro thing so the ztachnik or the AltRider lead the hunt. Thx


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kbowman

Member

• Apr 25, 2017

• #10

wbrownell9 said:

I have the AltRider. Don't know why, but the ones that rely on velcro to hold them on just don't do it for me. Removable is great. The GS/GSA lens is vertical which makes it difficult to soak off bugs using a wet washcloth. Pop off the protector and submerge it in a sink (or lay it on a soaking rag on a picnic table) for 10 minutes and they wipe right off. I do need to figure out a way to keep the reflections down though. If there's plenty of traffic or streetlighting it's not an issue but on a dark lonely road I find it annoying to have a bright area at the bottom of my sightline.

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My AltRider came with a piece of black vinyl adhesive sheeting (peel-off backing) to cover the lower wind deflector on my GS. I have not had any problems with reflections. You can download the installation instruction pdf from AltRider

http://www.altrider.com/files/produ...00GSW Headlight Guard instructions REV6.8.pdf

Ken

 

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Cessnadog

Member

• Jan 5, 2018

• #11

I have the ZTechnik on my 2014 GSA. The plastic isn’t as thick as I would have expected but it has worked well. It is held on by Velcro on the sides instead of the front. I was a bit worried about security when I first put it on but I have 15,000miles on it includeing a trip to Alaska and back with no issues. Once it is on you really don’t see it. Recommend.

 

rapiddog

Barback King

• Jan 8, 2018

• #12

Just a note on the BMW GS headlight protector. I think it's the most aesthetic available but that's just an opinion.
I saw on on a bike at the dealer
I've been waiting for mine since I bought my bike in August...they have been on back order for over 5 months, and still waiting.