LOBOO CHG131 Crash Bar for BMW R 1300 GS | 304 stainless steel with replaceable pads

No: the CHG131 is designed for the BMW R 1300 GS from 2023 onward. For the R 1300 GS Adventure (2024–), LOBOO produces a different product, the CHG151. The two motorcycles have different geometries and mounting points, so the CHG131 must not be installed on the Adventure.

No. The LOBOO installation manual calls for removing panel A beneath the headlight, taking out some of the original screws on both sides, mounting the bracket, and reassembling it with the motorcycle’s original screws. No cutting or drilling is required: removing the engine guard returns the motorcycle to its original condition.

The Lower is the lower bar, the one that wraps around the cylinder heads and engine casings: it is the first to make contact in a stationary fall. The Upper is the upper bar, which extends protection toward the fairings and fuel tank. The Full version is the combination of the two, and it is the one to which the 8.76 kg weight declared by LOBOO refers.

Yes, LOBOO sells it separately, but it must be paired with the CHG131 lower bar: the upper bar rests on the lower one and does not have the necessary support points on its own. If you're starting from scratch and want to achieve full protection in two stages, get the Lower first and add the Upper later.

No, LOBOO states this explicitly: the CHG131 upper bar is compatible only with the LOBOO CHG131 lower bar and not with lower bars from other manufacturers. If you already have a lower engine guard from another brand, this upper bar is not suitable for you.

They are the nylon and silicone sliders fitted at the bar’s contact points. LOBOO states that they absorb some of the impact energy instead of transferring it directly to the frame, and that each module can be replaced individually: after a slide, you replace the scratched slider, not the entire bar.

Yes: the bar is already pre-drilled with Ø 6.5 mm holes at 21 mm center-to-center spacing, designed by LOBOO for spotlight mounts. That is why universal clamps, which usually tighten around the tube and tend to rotate with vibrations, are not needed.

No. LOBOO states that auxiliary lights and mounting brackets are not included and must be purchased separately. The package contains the bar, mounting hardware, and threadlocker: the holes for the spotlights are there, but the bracket must be purchased separately.

Yes, and it’s one of the easiest ways to increase carrying capacity without mounting frames. LOBOO WANDERER crash bar bags attach to 25 mm tubes, the same size as this engine guard’s tubing: you’ll find the inflatable version and the one with a waterproof TPU inner structure among the recommended products below. Keep in mind that they occupy the lower area, so consider the clearance if you also install auxiliary lights.

304 stainless steel, Ø 25 mm tubing with a 2 mm wall thickness, TIG welds. The complete upper + lower set weighs 8.76 kg according to the LOBOO specification sheet; the manufacturer does not state the weight of the individual configurations.

It is a difference in surface treatment, not material: the black version has an electrostatic coating, while the silver version is sandblasted and electrolytically treated. The silver leaves the stainless steel exposed and matches the gray of the motor; the black is more discreet. Underneath, the 304 stainless steel is the same.

The manual specifies 22 N·m for the M8 screws and 12 N·m for the M6 screws. LOBOO recommends not fully tightening the screws as you assemble the parts: first position everything, then apply the included threadlocker, and finally tighten to the specified torques. A torque wrench is required.

LOBOO does not publish a list of compatible or incompatible accessories and recommends checking the modifications already installed on the motorcycle before purchasing. If you have pannier racks, an enlarged skid plate, auxiliary lights, or non-original luggage, contact us before ordering: we will assess potential interference together.

The accessory list in the CHG131SX manual includes: two upper bars (right and left), two lower bars, the upper mounting bracket, the center connector, two clamps, six 20 mm spacers and two 11 mm spacers, two rubber rings, four M8 self-locking nuts, eight M8 washers and two M6 washers, six M8×40 screws, four M8×20 screws, two M6×30 screws, and threadlocker.