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MachineartMoto X-Head for BMW R1200/R1200R

Fits all 2005-2009 R1200 hexhead models and 2010 R1200R. GS, RT, R, ST, MegaMoto, HP-2

X-Head Cylinder Guards provide wide coverage in a tough, 5mm thick stylish shape that protects the vulnerable magnesium valve covers of R1200 hexhead engines.  When a bike is dropped, even at a standstill, a cylinder first hits the ground at its front corner, then rolls onto its face before settling back down on the lower edge. The wide coverage X-Head design protects both the valve and spark plug covers. Openings in the face are designed-in to provide air flow over the valve cover, while the molded-in texture at the bottom will help hide minor abrasion.

X-Heads are molded in a high temperature resistant nylon and installation takes five minutes - slightly longer on RT’s - with included stainless steel bolts. The bolt threads are coated with Nyloc thread locking patch to keep the bolts from loosening.

X-Heads fit with BMW OEM, Touratech, SW Motech, Adventure Designs crash bar extensions and Hepco Becker crash bars. They do not fit with Z-Tecknik bars. If your bars fit BMW's OEM cylinder guards, they will fit with the X-Heads.

If your crash bars have had an impact, check that there is still a minimum of 15mm clearance between the crash bars and the X-Heads.

Sold in pairs.

This Product Fits:
BMW
R1200GS 2005–2009
R1200GS Adventure 2005–2009
R1200GS HP2 2005–2009
R1200R 2005–2009
R1200RT 2005–2009
R1200S 2005–2009
R1200ST 2005–2009
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Thick material, good coverage My BMW OEM guard snapped to bits and my cylinder head got all scratched up on a 2mph slide on a muddy road. If I had had these, I wouldn't have had any scratching. These guards might not have snapped, either. The machinemotoart guards have way more coverage and are nice enough to cover the rash that I incurred. Revzilla shipped fast! March 4, 2013
Great protection Recently involved in a traffic accident which unfortunately totaled my GS...the bike went airborne -flipped side to side and cartwheeled...the X Heads stayed intact-no fractures or breaks in these covers....will install them on my new GS when it arrives August 3, 2012
Looks like good, well-built guards for the money. The install went pretty much without drama. Took maybe half-an-hour, much of which was spent double checking. I did figure out on the clutch-side cylinder, it's easier to disconnect the TPS clip to give a straight shot at the back bolt. Haven't had `em long enough to evaluate durability. Haven't dropped the bike (yet) so I can't really rate their performance. All-in-all, I'm quite satisfied with these guards. July 23, 2012
Great looking engine protectors Looks to be a very durable product for protecting BMW engine valve covers. They really look good on the bike, but too bad they cannot come in a silver color to match the engine color. The install is not easy. Both sides of the plastic have to come off on a R1200RT to get these covers on. So, plan your time accordingly. April 16, 2012
2005 R1200RT Easy install. Haven't tested it yet with the misfortune of dropping the bike but it looks like it could absorb a slow drop without damage to the head cover. March 28, 2012
Great protection for R1200GS. Very well made product. I gave it a "Good" on installation because they fit so snug. You really need to exert force to get the hole from the engine guard to line up with the corresponding hole on the engine that the screws go into. There are 3 screws, and putting the last screw in takes quite a bit of effort. From what I've read, you cannot use "crash bars" if you have these engine guards on. March 26, 2012
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can this gaurd be installed with Engine Protection Bar?

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on 2008 R1200RT with a Wunderlich Engine Protection Bar.
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In speaking directly with MachineartMoto, they recommend a minimum clearance of 15mm between your head cover and the protection bar.
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Will fit with Touratech guards but not sure about Wunderlich...plenty of room with Touratech guards
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