BestRest Products, LLC
www.bestrestproducts.com 6908 - 220th St. SW (425) 673-1023
[email protected] Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 fax (425) 673-0502
R1200GS
ADVENTURE LightBar
(not for the standard R1200GS)
The R1200GS ADVENTURE LightBar
provides a sturdy mounting platform for an
auxiliary lighting system. It will also mount
the BMW fog lights. We recommend
installing high quality IPF lighting systems
available through BestRest, but you can also
mount other light systems of your choosing.
Thank you for purchasing a BestRest
LightBar. We appreciate every order. If you
have problems with installation please call us
at the number above or send us an email.
May the Lord God bless you, watch over you,
and keep you safe as you travel the world on
your motorcycling adventures.
David & Judy Petersen
Tools needed for installation:
10mm box or open-end wrench
10mm socket
T27 torx wrench
19mm box or open wrench
Your parts package should contain:
1 – Adventure LightBar
2 – Extender plates (large flat pieces)
2 – Upper brackets (angled)
2 – Fog light mounting clips (u-shaped)
2 – Black plastic spacers
7 – M6x16 bolts
1 – flat washer (large)
5 – lock washers (small)
9 – flat washers (small)
2 – M6 flat nuts
5 – M6 nylon locknuts
2 – M10 bolts
2 – M10 nuts
4 – lock washers (large)
4 – nylon zip ties
Installation
Read and follow these instructions carefully.
Improper installation may result in damage to
your motorcycle or personal injury. Do not
attempt installation unless you can perform it
in a safe and professional fashion.
It’s very important to use the hardware we
provide and carefully follow these instructions
for the proper application of that hardware.
Each nut, bolt, and washer has a specific
application and cannot be substituted for
another use. We really mean this!
BestRest recommends using a semi-
permanent thread-locking compound (blue
Loctite) on all fasteners, nuts and bolts.
1. If your bike has the BMW fog lights,
disconnect the wiring connector from the rear
of the light assembly. Pinch the connector to
release the locking lugs, then wiggle the
connector downward until it comes free.
2. Remove the bolts that hold the fog lights
onto the mounting tabs.
3. Remove the screws that hold the fog light
bar to the crash bars. In the above photo
above remove the screws that attach the fog
light bar to the crash bar. In the photo
below, remove the screw in the middle of the
fog light bar.
4. Remove the cable ties that hold the
electrical wires onto the BMW fog light bar.
Protect the wires from damage.
If you plan to re-mount the BMW fog lights,
follow Step 5.
If you’re not mounting the BMW fog lights,
skip ahead to Step 6.
5. To prevent the clips from rotating due to
vibration, you must follow these steps very
carefully.
a. Place a lock washer on an M6x16 bolt,
then put the bolt thru the hole in the next
photo.
b. Place a large locking washer over the end
of the bolt, then fit the clip over the end of the
bolt.
c. Finally, place a small lock washer and flat
nut onto the end of the bolt. DON’T use a
nylon locknut; you’ll need it for a later step.
