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AltRider Skid Plate BMW R1200GS 2013-2019 Resources
AltRider Skid Plate for BMW R1200GS Water Cooled
With 125 horsepower, the new BMW water cooled boxer motor is an impressive machine. All that power flying down the trail can produce some tough hits to the bottom of a 500 pound motorcycle, requiring much heftier protection than the thin stock plate.
The AltRider skid plate was completely redesigned for the 2013 model. To maintain greater ground clearance, a flat plate of 3/16” (4.76 mm) anodized aluminum is utilized, with no bolts on the bottom side to snag. This revolutionary mounting system allows the move from the AltRider original corrugated design, saving over half an inch of ground clearance. The plate was designed to be extremely narrow at the bottom to maintain the great cornering ability of the R1200GS. It is a one piece unit that provides tire to tire protection. From the leading front corner of the headers to just before the rear tire, the entire bottom side of the motor is shielded from impact. Even the catalytic converter is safeguarded. There are no gaps in protection or plastic pieces to break and no parts to continually repurchase--just one smooth 3/16” (4.76 mm) plate that provides complete coverage. In an effort to maintain simplicity, AltRider designed the skid plate so it doesn’t require removal to change the oil on the bike.
The AltRider Skid Plate is the only design on the market that doesn’t rely on the engine as a mounting point. The inherent weakness of all other current designs is that they use the motor itself as an anchor point. No matter the number or complexity of brackets, they still transfer impact directly to the motor. The front of the AltRider plate gets its brute strength from 3/16” (4.76 mm) stainless steel brackets that mount directly to the frame. The brackets are secured with the two sturdy M12 torx frame bolts, preventing the flange from pivoting on impact. Another key innovation of the AltRider design are the rear mounting points. Other plates attach to the frame cross member below the swing arm using thin or complicated brackets. These long brackets have more leverage, allowing impacts to create shearing or bending forces that break the mount. The AltRider skid plate is held in place with two custom machined fasteners that replace the center stand pins, lowering the mounting point by a notable 4” which dramatically reduces leverage. This mounting system is an industry first that provides an extremely clean look, while remaining very powerful and simple to install.
The one piece skid plate is simple to install, and all stainless steel hardware is provided.
The AltRider Skid Plate is designed to link the skid plate to the AltRider BMW R1200GS Crash Bars (sold separately), distributing impact evenly throughout structure. The skid plate may be used without the AltRider Crash Bars by ordering the Without Crash Bars option.
Features:
- 3/16” (4.76 mm) hand TIG welded anodized aluminum
- Protects entire bottom side of the liquid cooled motor including headers and catalytic converter
- Oil change does not require removal of skid plate
- One piece unit that provides tire to tire protection
This Product Fits:
This item is also available for 71 other models:
- BMW
- F650GS 2008-2012
- F650GS ABS 2008-2012
- F650GS Dakar 2008-2010
- F650GS Dakar ABS 2008-2010
- F700GS 2012-2018
- F800GS 2008-2018
- F800GS Adventure 2014-2018
- F850GS 2018-2020
- F850GS Adventure 2019-2020
- G650GS 2008-2016
- R1200GS 2005-2012
- R1200GS Adventure 2005-2012
- R1200GS Adventure 2014-2018
- R1200R 2006-2014
- R1200RT 2005-2010
- R1250GS 2019-2023
- R1250GS Adventure 2019-2023
- R1250GS Adventure Trophy 2023
- R1250GS Trophy 2023
- S1000XR 2015-2019
- Ducati
- Multistrada 1200 2015-2017
- Multistrada 1200 2010-2014
- Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak 2016-2017
- Multistrada 1200 S 2015-2017
- Multistrada 1200 S 2010-2014
- Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak 2012-2014
- Multistrada 950 2017-2021
- Multistrada 950 S 2019-2021
- Honda
- Africa Twin 2016-2019
- Africa Twin 2020-2023
- Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018-2019
- Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT 2018-2019
- Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES 2020-2023
- Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT 2020-2023
- Africa Twin DCT 2016-2019
- Africa Twin DCT 2020-2023
- NC700X 2012-2017
- NC700X DCT ABS 2012-2017
- NC750X 2018-2020
- Husqvarna
- Norden 901 2022-2023
- Norden 901 Expedition 2023
- TR650 Strada 2013-2014
- TR650 Terra 2013-2014
- KTM
- 1090 Adventure R 2017-2019
- 1190 Adventure 2013-2016
- 1190 Adventure R 2013-2016
- 1290 Super Adventure 2015-2016
- 1290 Super Adventure R 2017-2020
- 1290 Super Adventure S 2017-2020
- 1290 Super Adventure T 2017
- 790 Adventure 2019-2020
- 790 Adventure R 2019-2020
- 890 Adventure 2021-2022
- 890 Adventure R 2021-2022
- Kawasaki
- KLR650 2008-2017
- Suzuki
- V-Strom 1000 2002-2012
- Triumph
- Bonneville 2002-2015
- Bonneville SE 2002-2015
- Bonneville T100 2002-2015
- Scrambler 2006-2016
- Thruxton 900 2004-2016
- Tiger 800 2011-2014
- Tiger 800 XC 2011-2016
- Tiger 800 XCa 2015-2019
- Tiger 800 XCx 2015-2019
- Tiger 800 XR 2015-2019
- Tiger 800 XRt 2016-2019
- Tiger 800 XRx 2015-2019
- Yamaha
- Super Tenere ES 2021-2023
- Super Tenere XT1200Z 2010-2020
- Tenere 700 2021
| Product Style | Item # | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Style Silver / With AR Crash Bars | Item # 1086257 | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # R116-1-1200 | Availability Available: Ships in 1-2 business days |
| Product Style Black / With AR Crash Bars | Item # 1086258 | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # R116-2-1200 | Availability Available: Ships in 1-2 business days |
| Product Style Black / With OEM BMW Crash Bars | Item # 1122628 | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # R116-2-1203 | Availability Available: Ships in 1-2 business days |
| Product Style With OEM BMW Crash Bars / Silver | Item # 1122646 | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # R116-1-1203 | Availability Available: Ships in 1-2 business days |
| Product Style Silver / Without Crash Bars | Item # 1086255 | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # R116-1-1202 | Availability In Stock: Ships within 24 hours |
| Product Style Black / Without Crash Bars | Item # 1086256 | Store SKU | Manufacturer Product # R116-2-1202 | Availability Available: Ships in 1-2 business days |
