Help needed fitting a headlight protector.

[Martylaa]

Morning, so I purchased a headlight protector from eBay for my 21 BMW R1250GS but its turned up with loads of bits and no instructions? Can't seem to find a YouTube video so wondering if anyone has any instructions they could link so I can fit it?

Bit of a long shot but thought I would ask?

Headlight Guard Cover Protector Lens Cover for BMW R1250GS Direct | eBay

1 Piece Headlight Guard Cover. 2 Pieces Small Screw. 2 Pieces Large Screw. Size Chart Function: Providing comprehensive protection for your headlights. Due to between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual the item.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thats the one I bought.

 

[Bigcats]

This one shows it fitted so should give you a better idea how it goes together
It can't be that hard its only 4 bolts (mine only has two)

Headlight Protector Guard Cover Fit for BMW R1200GS R1250GS Black Replaces | eBay

1 Piece Headlight Guard Cover. 2 Pieces Small Screw. 2 Pieces Large Screw. Function: Providing comprehensive protection for your headlights. Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Martylaa]

Its turned up with way more than 4 bolts tbh, its driving me mad lol

 

[Bigcats]

Its turned up with way more than 4 bolts tbh, its driving me mad lol

Well some will be to replace the ones already on the bike as they will need to be slightly longer than the originals to take into account the thickness of the metal

 

[hawkeye]

That looks like a replica of the Wunderlich Headlight guard, so the fitting instructions for the Wunderlich unit may help. You can download them from Nippy Normans website

Wunderlich clear headlight grill (folding) R1200GS LC 2017 on (all models), R1250GS, R1250 Adventure

www.nippynormans.com

 

[Martylaa]

Tried the wunderlich download, I’ve admitted defeat and sent it back to eBay seller.

Worst accessory I’ve bought so far tbh.

Have to spend a bit more on one with instructions.


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[Bigcats]

Tried the wunderlich download, I’ve admitted defeat and sent it back to eBay seller.

Worst accessory I’ve bought so far tbh.

Have to spend a bit more on one with instructions.


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Puig do a very simple to fit one and very cheap compared to some. Only uses two screws

Headlight Protector for motorcycle BMW R1250GS ADVENTURE 2019 - Puig Hi-Tech Parts

Discover more about our product: Headlight Protector for BMW R1250GS ADVENTURE 2019. Information on mounting, variations, availability… Welcome! - Puig Hi-Tech Parts

puig.tv

 

[Martylaa]

That’s more like it, I’ll look one up online.

 

[rovert57]

Have a look at a YouTube channel called normski he did one on the 1200 lc I think the 1250 headlight setup is the same.

 

[Martylaa]

Have a look at a YouTube channel called normski he did one on the 1200 lc I think the 1250 headlight setup is the same.

Ah I’ve sent it back an hour ago for a refund. Lesson learnt tbh.


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[Pablo1]

there you go easy peasy

 

[Martylaa]

Thanks all, I spent around 2 hours on trying to get this to fit today and gave up, I'm pretty sure there was some nuts missing as I just couldn't make it work. Anyway liking the look of the Puig one although I did see the Ammo Guard from a bike thing, which looked great until I saw the price haha...

 

[rovert57]

Thanks all, I spent around 2 hours on trying to get this to fit today and gave up, I'm pretty sure there was some nuts missing as I just couldn't make it work. Anyway liking the look of the Puig one although I did see the Ammo Guard from a bike thing, which looked great until I saw the price haha...

Have a look at this one

 

[Martylaa]

Yep watched those yesterday, they do look good don’t they, tasty price mind haha

 

[GSMarky]

Has anyone actually ever damaged their unprotected headlight?

..just curious...

 

[siddo]

Have a look at a YouTube channel called normski he did one on the 1200 lc I think the 1250 headlight setup is the same.

Followed his video today. Fitted in 30 minutes.

 

[RichardD]

Has anyone actually ever damaged their unprotected headlight?

..just curious...

Very good question. I can see the risk in an extreme off-road situation, but in normal road riding it seems fairly unlikely to me.

 

[siddo]

Has anyone actually ever damaged their unprotected headlight?

..just curious...

Seen plenty of broken ones on cars and had my visor chipped by a large stone flicked up when behind a car.
You can always buy a new cover for the adaptive one though.

 

[GSMarky]

I had a Cymarc on my ‘20 GS.. It was properly industrial and could have probably sustained half a brick hitting it.

I‘ll take my chances this time.

 

[rogerstan]

Thanks all, I spent around 2 hours on trying to get this to fit today and gave up, I'm pretty sure there was some nuts missing as I just couldn't make it work. Anyway liking the look of the Puig one although I did see the Ammo Guard from a bike thing, which looked great until I saw the price haha...

I've fitted one or two myself on bikes, but I've also just given an odd one to a mechanic at service time and let him put it on whilst he's doing the other stuff.