{"product_id":"altrider-cylinder-head-guards-for-altrider-bmw-r-1300-gs-gsa-crash-bars","title":"AltRider Cylinder Head Guards for AltRider BMW R 1300 GS \/ GSA Crash Bars","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated crash bar system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Guards mount exclusively to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.altrider.com\/altrider-crash-bars-for-the-bmw-r-1300-gs-adventure\/pid\/3609\"\u003eAltRider lower crash bars\u003c\/a\u003e for seamless protection that doesn't require additional mounting points. Because when you're running technical terrain, you need protection that works as one unified system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e360-degree stainless steel clamping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Machine-formed stainless steel straps provide complete wrap-around contact with crash bars, preventing debris ingress and ensuring rock-solid stability. Because loose guards are useless guards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwice OEM thickness protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 5000 series aluminum plates are engineered at double the thickness of BMW's factory equivalent, providing superior impact resistance for valve covers and ignition components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular replacement design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Unlike welded competitor solutions, damaged guards can be replaced individually without replacing entire crash bar systems. Because trail-side repairs never work and expensive crash bar replacement isn't an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInset plate positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Guards mount on the inside of crash bars, reducing snag points and maintaining slim profile for tight trail navigation while providing maximum coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits damaged crash bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Flexible clamping system accommodates installation on previously impacted bars that rigid competitors can't fit. Because real riders crash, and real protection adapts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cylinder head guards solve the critical problem of expensive valve cover, spark plug, and ignition coil damage during slides and impacts. AltRider's commitment to rider-tested durability means these guards perform when you're miles from nowhere and need protection that actually works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe're R1300 GS riders who've seen too many expensive engine repairs from valve cover impacts that factory crash bars can't prevent. While competitors offer bolt-on solutions or welded systems that require complete replacement when damaged, we engineered guards that integrate seamlessly with our crash bar system for superior protection and repairability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe proof is in the engineering: machine-formed 5000 series aluminum plates mount with stainless steel straps that provide 360-degree contact around crash bar tubes. This intimate contact prevents debris accumulation, eliminates movement, and ensures the guards stay exactly where they need to be during impacts. The inset design positions protection on the inside of the bars, reducing snag points while maintaining full coverage of sensitive valve covers and ignition components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in two premium finishes - Silver with brushed stainless clamps and natural aluminum plates, or Black featuring anodized aluminum plates with electroplated stainless clamps that reveal the material's grain through the finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaterial: 5000 series aluminum plates (twice OEM thickness), 304 stainless steel mounting straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConstruction: Machine-formed plates, CNC-machined details, electroplated or brushed finish options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 3.19lbs or 1.45kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinish Options: Silver (brushed stainless\/natural aluminum) or Black (electroplated stainless\/anodized aluminum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAluminum cylinder head guard plates (2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStainless steel mounting straps (2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinishing washers and hardware kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Recommened Installing the Cylinder Covers on the AltRider Bars, before installing the Bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2024+ BMW R1300 GS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2024+ BMW R1300 GSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.altrider.com\/altrider-crash-bars-for-the-bmw-r-1300-gs-adventure\/pid\/3609\"\u003eRequires AltRider lower crash bars\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause valve cover replacement costs more than protection, and being stranded 200 miles from nowhere isn't an option.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yiphang-Hardware","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47711885230297,"sku":"R130-2-1106","price":219.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":47711885197529,"sku":"R130-0-1106","price":213.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8744\/4953\/files\/R130-2-1106-8.jpg?v=1782143495","url":"https:\/\/altrider.com\/products\/altrider-cylinder-head-guards-for-altrider-bmw-r-1300-gs-gsa-crash-bars","provider":"Altrider","version":"1.0","type":"link"}