CDBH131

Code

R 1300 GS

Motorcycle

Product

Code

CDBH131

Headlight protection

Construction

Material

Polycarbonate

Impact-resistant, shatterproof

Mechanism

Magnetic zipper

Quick release: the lens opens with the frame mounted, without tools

Finishes

Colors

Three

Transparent, Light Grey, Chrome

Compatibility

Motorcycle

R 1300 GS

BMW from 2023 onward. The Adventure requires the CDBH151.

Specifications declared by the manufacturer LOBOO. If you have any doubts about compatibility with your model, please contact us before purchasing.

Polycarbonate lens on a magnetic hinge: opens with one hand to clean the headlight.

All you need to know before ordering

Technical specifications, equipment, delivery, and warranty: find every detail, verified against official LOBOO documentation, below.

Description BMW R 1300 GS headlight protector

The LOBOO CDBH131 Headlight Protector places a polycarbonate shield in front of the BMW R 1300 GS’s Matrix LED X headlight assembly. It is one of the motorcycle’s most expensive replacement parts, and all it takes to damage it is a stone kicked up by the truck ahead of you.

Opens with one hand: magnetic hinge

The frame remains fixed to the motorcycle, while the lens flips up on a magnetic hinge. At the gas station, you open it, wipe the headlight, and snap it closed again.

That is the real difference compared with bolted-on protectors. To clean those, you have to remove them with tools—and that is why nobody does. The result: insects and dust remain trapped between the shield and the headlight all season, reducing light output without you noticing.

Polycarbonate, not acrylic

Acrylic is transparent, inexpensive, and used in most budget protectors. When hit by a stone, it cracks. Polycarbonate absorbs the impact energy without shattering: it gets marked, but it does not split open. That is the same reason helmet visors are not made of acrylic.

The lens has low optical distortion: in front of a Matrix LED, a shield that diffuses the light would undermine the optics you paid for with the motorcycle.

How to choose the tint

  • Clear — maximum light transmission and virtually invisible protection. It is the right choice if you ride at night on unlit roads.
  • Light Grey — smoked effect, more aggressive appearance, while maintaining good light output.
  • Chrome — mirror finish with an amber reflection, the most distinctive aesthetically and the one that filters the most light.

If you mainly ride at night or outside urban areas in the dark, choose Clear and do not overthink it: no colored finish can restore the light it blocks.

Installation

It attaches to the motorcycle’s existing mounting points, with no drilling required. LOBOO provides a dedicated installation guide, which we can send you before purchase if you want to assess the job.

When it is not the right product

If you have the R 1300 GS Adventure, this one will not fit: the front end and mounting points are different, so you need version CDBH151, which you will find on a separate page. And if you are looking for a metal grille for extreme enduro riding, this is not it: it is a transparent shield designed for road use and fast gravel riding, not a rock cage.

Why choose it
  • Protects against expensive damage:the Matrix LED headlight on the R 1300 GS is among the most expensive parts of the bike.
  • Cleans without tools:the magnetic hinge is why this protector is actually kept clean, unlike screwed-on versions.
  • Polycarbonate, not acrylic:it scratches under stone impact, but does not shatter.
  • No drilling:it attaches to existing anchor points and is completely reversible.
  • Three finishes:Clear, Light Grey and Chrome, with the same protection.
Who is it recommended for

How to choose the colour:

  • Clear: does not alter the light output, the most neutral choice and recommended if you drive at night on unlit roads.
  • Light Grey and Chrome: greater aesthetic impact, but filter part of the light.

This protector is for the standard R 1300 GS. For the R 1300 GS Adventure there is a dedicated version, on a separate page: the headlamps and attachment points are different.

Documents and manufacturer

Installation and maintenance

  • Secure to existing anchor points, without drilling: the frame stays on the motorcycle, the lens opens on the magnetic hinge.
  • Take advantage of the hinge: open and clean the screen and headlight regularly. Trapped dust and insects between the two reduce light output more than you imagine.
  • Use water and a neutral detergent with a soft cloth. Avoid solvents, alcohol, and rough cloths: they will irreversibly dull the polycarbonate.
  • A tinted lens reduces the light emitted. If you often ride at night on unlit roads, choose the Clear lens.
  • After a significant impact, check the lens: a crack or extensive hazing should be evaluated, as they alter the light beam.

How does it work, in detail?

A barrier to an expensive replacement part

A barrier to an expensive replacement part

The headlight assembly of the R 1300 GS is one of the motorcycle’s most expensive replacement parts, and a single stone kicked up by a truck is enough to chip it. The high-transparency optical polycarbonate screen stands between them, with geometry designed to minimize reflections and turbulence.

Three color options available: Clear, Light Grey, and Chrome. Powder-coated steel or stainless-steel brackets, mounting to OEM points without drilling, and quick release for cleaning.

The GS headlight cannot be replaced; you have to buy a new one.

The GS headlight cannot be replaced; you have to buy a new one.

The headlight assembly of the R 1300 GS is an integrated unit: a crack caused by a stone cannot be repaired; the entire headlight must be replaced. The bill runs into several hundred euros.

A polycarbonate protector costs a fraction of that and absorbs the impact instead of the glass.

Polycarbonate, not plexiglass

Polycarbonate, not plexiglass

The difference matters: polycarbonate absorbs impact by deforming, while plexiglass shatters. When it comes to protection, choosing the right material is everything.

When a stone hits, the protection gets marked and is replaced, while the headlight remains intact.

Three finishes, not just aesthetics

Three finishes, not just aesthetics

The Clear option does not alter the light beam and is the safest choice if you ride a lot at night.

Light Grey and Chrome change the appearance of the front end when the motorcycle is switched off, but they filter out some of the light: choose them based on how much you ride in the dark.

CDBH131, not CDBH151

CDBH131, not CDBH151

This protection is for the standard R 1300 GS. The GS Adventure has a different front end and requires the CDBH151, available on a separate page.

The two codes are not interchangeable: checking the manual takes ten seconds.

Cleaning and replacement

Cleaning and replacement

Rinse with plenty of water before wiping: dry-dragged sand is the main cause of micro-scratches.

When the protective layer is too scratched, replace it for a few euros. It’s the sacrificial part—that’s its job.

FAQs

For more information, please see our FAQ.

Does it also fit the R 1300 GS Adventure?

No. The CDBH131 is designed for the front of the standard R 1300 GS and does not fit the Adventure: the front end and mounting points are different. The Adventure requires the CDBH151 version, which you can find on a separate page. If you’re not sure which of the two you have, send us the frame number or a photo of the front, and we’ll tell you which one it is before you order.

Which screen color should I choose?

The Clear option does not alter the headlight’s light output and is the most neutral choice. Light Grey and Chrome have a greater visual impact but filter out some of the light: if you often drive at night on unlit roads, consider Clear.

Does it reduce the headlight’s brightness?

Any screen placed in between absorbs some of the light: it would be misleading to tell you otherwise. With the Clear lens, the loss is minimal and imperceptible while riding, because optical polycarbonate is specifically designed for high light transmission.

With Light Grey, and especially Chrome, the reduction is real and visible: these are aesthetic choices. If you ride many miles at night on unlit roads, choose the Clear lens and don't think twice.

How do you clean the headlight with the guard installed?

There is no need to take anything apart. The frame stays attached to the motorcycle, and the lens flips up on a magnetic hinge: open it with one hand, wipe the headlight, and snap it shut again. It is what you need to do at every gas station stop in summer.

That is also the key difference compared with screwed-on protectors: to clean those, you have to remove them with tools, and in practice no one does. As a result, gnats and dust remain trapped between the screen and the headlight all season, reducing the light output without you noticing.

Do you need to drill or modify anything on the motorcycle?

No. The brackets attach to the motorcycle’s existing mounting points on the front, with no drilling or cutting. Installation is completely reversible: if you sell the motorcycle, you can remove everything without leaving a trace. LOBOO provides a dedicated installation guide, which we can also send you before purchase if you’d like to assess the process.

What happens if I get hit hard by a stone?

The lens is made of polycarbonate, the same material used for helmet visors: under impact, it may get scratched or, at worst, crack, but it will not shatter into fragments like the acrylic used in inexpensive guards. It is the system’s sacrificial component, and that is precisely its purpose: to take the impact instead of the optical assembly.

After a significant impact, hold it up to the light: a crack or extensive clouding can alter the light beam, at which point the lens should be replaced.

Does it scratch or become cloudy over time?

Polycarbonate is softer than glass, so yes, it can get scratched. In practice, most scratches don't come from stones but from how it is cleaned: a dry cloth on a dusty surface, a rough sponge, or worse, alcohol- and solvent-based products, which irreversibly cloud the material.

Always wet it first, then use water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth. Treated this way, it stays clear for years, and in any case, a scratched lens costs a fraction of a scratched headlight.

Does it interfere with the motorcycle’s auxiliary lights or sensors?

No: the protection covers only the main X-shaped headlight assembly and stays within the front end's dimensions. Auxiliary spotlights mounted on crash bars or fork brackets sit lower and are not affected, as shown in the product photos.

If you have a special setup at the front, send us a photo and we’ll check it together before you place the order.

Is the product covered by a warranty?

Yes: all LOBOO products sold on Endurrad are covered by the 24-month statutory consumer warranty. In the event of a lack of conformity, we will handle the claim with the manufacturer.

Is it an original LOBOO product?

Yes: we sell exclusively original LOBOO products, new and in the packaging provided by the manufacturer, with official documentation.

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