Handguards on 2021 R1250RS

[Grumpy Goat]

While at the recent BMWMOA National Rally in Virginia I mentioned to the Barkbuster rep I thought the 50 mm bolts supplied with single point mount kit were too short for the BMW RS models.  Mentioned I thought they should have a been 60 mm.

They requested I follow up with them with some photos and a note and they would look in to.  A couple weeks after sending them the information they confirmed the RS should be using a 60 mm bolt.

Last week in the mail got a package with two 60 mm bolts and a nice note saying thanks for bringing to their attention.

Installed and now instead of just 3 threads holding the guards on have 3 threads and 10 additional mm.

I'm amazed that their engineering people allowed the kit to be shipped with bolts that only allowed 3 threads of engagement in the first place. Handguards are lever protectors in addition to wind blockers and so they are expected to take a hit if the bike is dropped. With 3 threads (or 3 mm) engaged, the threaded joint is not strong and if the bolt walks back then there is no joint at all.

Glad to hear there is now sensible thread engagement - thanks for posting this.