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Happy New Year all.
With due apologies ('cause I know it has been covered in the dim and distant past), has anyone yet found any hand guards that fit straight on to a (2016 Iconic) R1200RS?
While a few seem to fit the R1200R, it seems like the fairing design causes problems for the RS, so just wanted to check if that was still the case, or has someone found something that works.
Bike is standard - no bar risers etc.

Thanks Woz

Thanks Wessie!

I should be able to tell you in a few days as I have a set on their way from wunderlich. It's for a 1250 but that shouldn't make a difference.

Not exactly a pleasant experience for the wallet but I wanted a set that would fit without having to change anything (e.g. bar ends). The RS is by far the most expensive vehicle I've ever bought so it seemed wrong to compromise now.

I can now confirm that the Wunderlich handguards DO NOT fit the standard setup.

That is to say that while they do fit the bike they clash with the mirrors before the lock stop is reached.

I'll get some more details when I get a chance as I've only managed to do a quick loose fit so far.

To try to show the extent of the clash with the mirror (in the default position) I've taken the photos shown below.

I fitted the guards finger tight then took some measurements so I could then reposition the bars in same position without the guard fitted. Obviously this isn't exact but I think it shows the issues.

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Position of lever in respect to mirror with the bars against the lock stop.
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Position of lever in respect to mirror when the hand guard hits the mirror.
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Guard fitted to show the clash before the bars hit the lock stop.
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Hope this makes sense and is of use.

Many thanks. Useful info. Annoying - but useful!
I'm sure there's something out there. Every time I get an e-mail from Nippy Normans, I check options, but always a blank.

I found these on Ebay and am going to give them a try.
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