AltRider Crash Bars Triple Black (Grey) without Bracket - R114-6-1000 | BMW R1200GS 2013-2018

For the first time in its 30 plus year history the venerable boxer engine in the R1200 GS Adventure is now water cooled and a new bike requires new protection so AltRider completely redesigned the crash bars for the new water boxer models. A step up from years past they utilize 1.25 inch (31.75 mm) O.D. stainless steel tubing making them the largest diameter bars on the market. The decision to increase the diameter came from years of research and production results.

The top of the bars are secured in a total of three locations per side. The front mount is the only one on the market designed to utilize two bolts per side to increase the ability to distribute the load of any impact. The rear is held with a custom machined through-bolt that replaces the engine mount hardware -- increasing strength of the bars up to 25%. AltRider offers one of only a few designs that utilize a custom machined through-bolt. There are no plastic spacers to break upon impact. This creates an incredibly strong design that distributes any impact evenly throughout the bars and also makes a solid foundation to connect the OEM upper crash bars.

Another first for AltRider crash bars are the integrated 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) lower flanges designed to interface with an AltRider skid plate. This creates a modular protection system that doesn't mount directly to the motor and is substantially more robust than anything else on the market.

Other bars are fabricated by crimping then welding joints creating a forced fit with a weak bond. In this method gaps are created which are later filled with weld. The additional heat causes warpage and all-too-common installation difficulties. All AltRider joints are 5-axis laser cut creating a perfect union before the bars are hand TIG welded in a jig. This process creates a precision fit easy installation and superior strength. Using only the best manufacturing techniques means all AltRider motorcycle accessories are of the highest quality ensuring the best protection for your adventure bike.

Features:

• 100% designed and manufactured in the USA
• 1.25 inch (31.75 mm) stainless steel tubing
• 5-axis laser cut and hand TIG welded joints
• Custom machined M12 engine through-bolt heat treated and plated to Grade 8
• 40 mm flange mount design increases strength exponentially
• 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) lower flanges integrate with an AltRider skid plate
• Includes the AltRider Crash Bar Adapter Kit for compatibility with the BMW upper crash bars
• Weight: 12.2 lbs (5.5 kg)
• "Triple Black (Grey)" color matches the Agate Grey frame tube color of the Exclusive

Installation Instructions (4.90 MB)