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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 
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This product is vehicle specific. Click here to select your vehicle to ensure fitment.

Fitment Notes & Exceptions
  • Designed for use in conjunction with AltRider's Crash Bars (sold separately), or alone without any crash bars installed
  • Will not fit with OEM or other manufacturer's crash bars
  • Order the With AR Crash Bars option if you have installed (or intend to install) AltRider Crash Bars
  • Order the Without Crash Bars option if you have not installed (nor intend to install) AltRider Crash Bars
  • Order the With OEM BMW Crash Bars option if you already have the OEM BMW Crash Bars installed
  • For water cooled R1200GS only

This Product Fits:


BMW
R1200GS 2013-2018

This item is also available for 20 other models:

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Product Style Silver / With AR Crash Bars Item # 1086257 Store SKU Manufacturer Product # R116-1-1200 Availability Available: Ships next business day
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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 next business day
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