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BestRest Products, LLC

 

www.bestrestproducts.com                                              6908 - 220th St. SW                                                            (425) 673-1023 
info@bestrestproducts.com                                  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. 
 

  

Summary of Contents for R1200GS ADVENTURE

Page 1: ...ttempt 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 blu...

Page 2: ...trip this screw torque to 6 ft lbs 8 Nm 11 If you plan to mount the BMW fog lights you must reconfigure one of the metal bushings in the fog light plastic tabs 12 Use a penknife to gently pry ONE of the bushings out of the inside of the plastic tab 13 Replace the bushing so that it s on the outside of one of the tabs In this position the plastic tabs will easily fit over the fog light mounting cli...

Page 3: ...eel resulting in handling or control problems It s very important to check the brackets on a daily basis for signs damage metal fatigue and or loose or missing hardware If these are discovered you should immediately remove the LightBar from service until repairs can be made Do not proceed with product installation unless you are qualified to complete the installation in a safe fashion and as descr...

Page 4: ... installation assistance If you don t understand 12 volt wiring systems can t operate a voltmeter or ohmmeter or if you can t crimp or solder wire connectors then you shouldn t attempt the installation Note The R1200GS has a very sophisticated computer controlled electrical system If you re not careful you could damage the entire computerized ignition system resulting in expensive repairs and repl...

Page 5: ...nd AP2 fuse panels are perfect for this application because they re capable of 8 different circuits and 5 independent fuse ratings They re available from BestRest for about 55 00 Refer to our website for a schematic of these fuse panels We mounted the Centec just above the battery on the back of the plastic air box We drilled 4 small holes in the air box to mount the Centech When we finished drill...

Page 6: ... the top left of the gas tank Fig 4 On the right side remove Bolt 1 and bracket 2 Fig 5 Remove two screws holding upper gas tank body panel to front gas tank cowling panel as shown with the black arrow There s one screw on each side at the top of the tank On the left side of the tank remove bolt 4 The front of the tank is held by a rubber bushing 9 do not remove this bolt The entire tank assembly ...

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