Engine guards for R1150R

[Simon425]

Hello everyone,

I become recently an owner of a R1150R, my first BMW. It's not new, but it was sitting in a garage for a while, so it is in a great cosmetic shape.
I would like to keep it this way, so I want to minimize the possible scratches on the cylinder heads, but I find the large metal engine guards rather ugly (+ expensive).
I see some offers on eBay about smaller, plastic looking pieces; I was wondering if these are recommended: I am afraid that they can either melt or obstruct the air flow to the heads?
Looking for recommendations for "sensible" engine guards.

Thanks in advance,
Simon

[SteveD]

They work fine to prevent minor markings from accidental tip over. They're much cheaper on ali express, have a look there.

Don't expect too much in a bigger get off though.

[The Veg]

+1 On the plastic guards.

Welcome Simon, and congrats on the bike! Post some pics of it please. I always liked the looks of the 1150R. Got to ride one once for about 30 miles; seemed light-years ahead of the airhead I was riding at the time.

[Simon425]

Thanks everyone, apparently plastic guards are a OK (and cheap to boot). I primarily care about minor drops.
Attaching a picture of my baby - first time I see one in alien-puke color, I have only seen the orange-and-black ones until now.
This is the one they show in the books