Your Bio

Hi, I'm David Petersen, co-owner of BestRest Products along with my wonderful wife, Judy. This site features photos of our product line, photos taken on some of our motorcycle rides, and family photos.

BestRest manufacturers accessories for BMW and other motorcycles, including CargoRests, Backrests, ToolPlates, LightGuards, SkidPlates, Stop&Go Tire Pluggers, and other interesting items.

We're also the manufacturer of the world-famous CyclePump motorcycle tire inflator and EZAir tire gauges. Our pumps and gauges are used on most motorcycle expeditions because they have a proven record of performance and reliability.

You can visit our website at: here.



http//:http://www.bestrestproducts.com or http://www.cyclepump.com

Our shop hours are 7AM-4PM, M-F. (425) 673-1023 fax (425) 673-0502

Galleries

BMW R1200GS Adventure LightBar : Now you can mount auxiliary lights on your Adventure, along with the BMW fog lights. This album contains the unedited photos we took while developing the LightBar. They're not in any particular order. If you scroll thru them you'll get a feel for the overall installation process. Check with your local authorities regarding the operation of auxiliary lights on public roadways.

BMW R1200GS Adventure LightBar

Now you can mount auxiliary lights on your Adventure, along with the B ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2008 8:29pm PST

TireIron BeadBrakR :

TireIron BeadBrakR

Updated: Mar 24, 2007 2:58pm PST

GoPro Hero 3 Camera : The GoPro Digital Hero 3 is a waterproof three megapixel wrist camera. For motorcyclists that means you can still ride in the rain and take photos or videos without damaging an expensive camera. The Hero 3 takes high resolution 2048 x 1536 photos using an f2.8 lens. Automatic metering compensates for most lighting conditions. You can strap it on your wrist so it's always at your fingertips. Or you can strap it to the bike and record yourself in the saddle as you ride your favorite roads or trails. With a little imagination you can attach it to your handlebar, footpeg, crash bar, saddlebag, etc. You could even Velcro it to your helmet for a bird's eye view of the instruments and roadway. Now you can take your own videos while you ride.

GoPro Hero 3 Camera

The GoPro Digital Hero 3 is a waterproof three megapixel wrist camera. ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 1:22pm PST

R1200GS CargoRest : CargoRest on the R12GS, along with BackRest photos

R1200GS CargoRest

CargoRest on the R12GS, along with BackRest photos

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 8:59am PST

BMW F800GS up close : BMW introduced the F800GS in the late Fall of 2007. It was making the rounds of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show when we snapped these pix in Seattle. You'll also see a few photos of their new 450.

BMW F800GS up close

BMW introduced the F800GS in the late Fall of 2007. It was making the ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2007 5:40pm PST

R1200GS SprayStopper :

R1200GS SprayStopper

Updated: Jul 17, 2007 10:04am PST

CyclePump Around the World : This gallery is dedicated to the many riders and military personnel who use our CyclePump on their worldwide travels. You'll see some famous names and faces in the crowd.

CyclePump Around the World

This gallery is dedicated to the many riders and military personnel wh ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 9:02am PST

CyclePump Adventure Model : Photos of the new CyclePump ADVENTURE model. This expedition quality motorcycle tire inflator comes with added powering options, extra power cord, longer air hose, folding legs, and many more features. It sets the new Gold Standard for tire inflators. Order online at: www.bestrestproducts.com

CyclePump Adventure Model

Photos of the new CyclePump ADVENTURE model. This expedition quality ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2008 5:37pm PST

CyclePump ADVENTURE Combo Package : Contains the new ADVENTURE model CyclePump, along with the EZAir Tire Gauge, and the Stop&Go Pocket Plugger. Save $5 when you purchase the complete kit. Normally $155 when purchased separately, the complete kit is $150. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

CyclePump ADVENTURE Combo Package

Contains the new ADVENTURE model CyclePump, along with the EZAir Tire ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2006 12:50pm PST

R12GS Adventure BackRest Adaptor :

R12GS Adventure BackRest Adaptor

Updated: Jul 10, 2006 11:11am PST

R12GS Adventure CargoRest FitKit :

R12GS Adventure CargoRest FitKit

Updated: Jun 26, 2006 8:35am PST

R12GS Adventure PillionPlate :

R12GS Adventure PillionPlate

Updated: Jul 10, 2006 11:33am PST

R12GS Super Pillion Plate : BMW R1200GS Super Pillion Plate - For solo riders only, it replaces the stock luggage rack and provides a solid cargo platform for all your gear, fuel cells, Pelican case, or other items you want to mount behind the rider. It also provides a mounting platform for any of our BestRest BackRests. The SPP is crafted from laser cut and precision formed aircraft aluminum. Mounting brackets are steel and they attach to the frame. At the front you will use your stock seat latch to lock the plate in place. Tie-down slots along the edges provide plenty of points for strapping your load securely. Prototype unit shown has an aluminum powerdercoat finish. Production models may be black, we haven't decided yet. Installation takes about 30 minutes. Swapping from the Super Pillion Plate to a stock configuration with the BMW luggage rack and passenger seat only takes about 10 minutes. Works with BMW System Cases, Jesse Luggage Systems, and Touratech panniers. Order online at: www.bestrestproducts.com

R12GS Super Pillion Plate

BMW R1200GS Super Pillion Plate - For solo riders only, it replaces th ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2006 6:34am PST

R12GS Adventure with IPF 6313/6314 Lights : BMW R12GS Adventure - Mounting S6313/6314 lights on the crash bars One of our customers, Jeff Marcoux, came up with a clever solution for mounting the S6313 or S6314 lights on their stock Adventure crash bars. If you have the BMW fog light brackets you won't need any additional mounting hardward or fittings.

R12GS Adventure with IPF 6313/6314 Lights

BMW R12GS Adventure - Mounting S6313/6314 lights on the crash bars ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2007 3:24am PST

R12GS SplashGuard : Protection for the fragile alternator cover and the front of your engine. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

R12GS SplashGuard

Protection for the fragile alternator cover and the front of your engi ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2004 11:36am PST

R12GS PillionPlate : Replaces passenger seat with a small cargo platform. Allows installation of any BestRest BackRest for rider use. $90.00 Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

R12GS PillionPlate

Replaces passenger seat with a small cargo platform. Allows installat ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2004 12:33pm PST

R12GS SkidPlate : Attaches to the centerstand and protects the underside of the motorcycle. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

R12GS SkidPlate

Attaches to the centerstand and protects the underside of the motorcyc ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2004 11:27am PST

NEW Classic II BackRest : NEW Classic 2 BackRest. This newest BackRest is a simplified version of our original stainless steel version (no longer in production). The Classic 2 features a fully adjustable backpad, adjustable and folding frame, and it can lock down in the folded position when not in use. When folded the Classic 2 is only 4" high and 9" long. When erected the pad is 13" high. The base plate measures 6" wide and 5" long. You can mount the Classic 2 to any BestRest CargoRest, PillionPlate, or ToolPlate. It will also mount to any flat surface (using your own hardware). Price is $275 The Classic 2 BackRest is manufactured under US Patent # 09/917,528 Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

NEW Classic II BackRest

NEW Classic 2 BackRest. This newest BackRest is a simplified version ...

Updated: May 29, 2006 10:49am PST

BMW R1200GS Engine SkidPlate : NEW! The BMW R12GS Engine SkidPlate replaces the stock BMW unit. This new expedition-quality SkidPlate is designed to give your engine, exhaust header, exhaust collector, and O2 sensors the maximum amount of protection when your're going into harms's way. The rear of the SkidPlate extends all the way back to the centerstand SkidPlate. Material is precision formed and welded .125" thick aircraft aluminum, so it'll stand up to almost any obstacle. The mounting screws are recessed flush so there's no hang-ups if you're sliding over a log or dodging a rock. $135 The front cutouts are designed to work with our R12GS SplashGuard. With both sytems in place you'll have the maximum amount of protection available, and still have sufficient air flow to critical engine components. The BestRest Center Stand Skid Plate is also shown in the background in many photos, it's the one with the BestRest oval logo. It is not included with the Engine SkidPlate, they must be ordered separately. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

BMW R1200GS Engine SkidPlate

NEW! The BMW R12GS Engine SkidPlate replaces the stock BMW unit. Thi ...

Updated: May 24, 2008 1:06pm PST

BMW F650GS FitKit '01-'04 :

BMW F650GS FitKit '01-'04

Updated: Dec 28, 2006 1:53am PST

IPF Lights : IPF lights are known for durability, exceptional quality, superior performance, and modest price. For years they've been the choice of 4x4 off-road enthusiasts. Now they're available for motorcycle applications through BestRest Products. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

IPF Lights

IPF lights are known for durability, exceptional quality, superior per ...

Updated: May 31, 2006 1:34pm PST

Centec Fuse Panel : Allows you to safely wire accessories to your bike without fear of damaging your wiring harness or the computerized ignition system. $50.00 Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

Centec Fuse Panel

Allows you to safely wire accessories to your bike without fear of dam ...

Updated: Feb 07, 2006 2:09pm PST

IPF Rev1 on R12GS Adventure :

IPF Rev1 on R12GS Adventure

Updated: May 30, 2006 11:59am PST

R1200GS LightBar w/ IPF fog/driving lights : BMW R1200GS with BestRest LightBar and Super Extenders. Lights are IPF J-01 combination driving / fog lights. Some photos courtesy of Deward Knapp. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

R1200GS LightBar w/ IPF fog/driving lights

BMW R1200GS with BestRest LightBar and Super Extenders. Lights are IP ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2006 6:43am PST

IPF REV1 Lights : REV1 lights measure only 2.4" high x 3.2" wide x 2.5" deep. The silver lightweight high impact resin housing contains a powerful max white 55W H3 bulb that performs in the 110W class. The multi-reflector lens provides a driving/flood pattern, perfect for night time driving or daytime conspicuity. The best feature of this system is the WIRELESS REMOTE SWITCH. It measures only .5" x 1.25" x 2" and can be mounted anywhere with velcro or double stick tape. You can put it in your tankbag, on your handlebars, or anywhere else that's convenient. REV1 lights mount to any flat surface that measures 2"x2", using high performance double-stick tape (included). They can be aimed vertically and locked in place with two simple set screws. REV1 light systems come with two lamp assemblies, the wireless remote switch, relay and wiring harness. Price is $180 We thought that horizontal adjustment was important for motorcycle applications so we designed a simple but effective stainless steel bracket that allows the REV1 lights to be adjusted vertically, as well as swivel to the left and right. You'll be able to aim them exactly where you need your pattern to fall. The brackets can be mounted to any flat surface and most lightbars, using a 6mm machine screw. Our REV1 brackets are an addtional $20 per set. Order online at www.bestrestproducts.com

IPF REV1 Lights

REV1 lights measure only 2.4" high x 3.2" wide x 2.5" deep. The silve ...

Updated: Apr 01, 2006 4:54pm PST

GS Volcano Ride Oct '04 : Oct 1-3, 2004. Northwest GS'ers rode the forests near Mt Rainier, Mt Adams, and Mt St Helens. We were fortunate to see part of St. Helen's recent eruption. The ride was hosted by Wayne from South Sound BMW, and Joe (former co-owner of Tacoma BMW). Great food, new friends, and quintessential GS riding made the weekend one to remember.

GS Volcano Ride Oct '04

Oct 1-3, 2004. Northwest GS'ers rode the forests near Mt Rainier, Mt ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2004 11:39am PST

CycoActive GPS Ride Sept 04 : CycoActive GPS Ride Sept. 24-26, 2004

CycoActive GPS Ride Sept 04

CycoActive GPS Ride Sept. 24-26, 2004

Updated: Sep 29, 2004 10:22am PST

Assorted Ride Photos : These photos were taken over the past several years, on rides to a variety of destinations.

Assorted Ride Photos

These photos were taken over the past several years, on rides to a var ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2004 4:14pm PST

Dave Hooker CycoActive GPS Ride Oct 04 : These photos were taken by Dave Hooker, who rode with us on the CycoActive/Touratech GPS Tour. Dave's the Man when it comes to tools and roadside repairs. You can see Dave's other photos at www.mr-cob.smugmug.com

Dave Hooker CycoActive GPS Ride Oct 04

These photos were taken by Dave Hooker, who rode with us on the CycoAc ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2005 5:34pm PST

Steve Irby CycoActive GPS Ride Oct 04 : These photos were taken by Steve Irby, one of my friends and a co-rider on the GPS tour. As you'll see from the photos, Steve's a much better photographer than I am, even though we're using the same model of camera. You can see other photos by Steve by visiting his SmugMug site: sirby.smugmug.com

Steve Irby CycoActive GPS Ride Oct 04

These photos were taken by Steve Irby, one of my friends and a co-ride ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2005 6:10pm PST

PNWGS Rally Aug 2006 :

PNWGS Rally Aug 2006

Updated: Aug 28, 2006 10:58am PST

Conconully state park Apr 2006 : SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The Pacific NorthwestGS Rally HAS BEEN MOVED DUE TO FOREST FIRE DANGER. It will now be held Aug 11-13 in Menlo, WA. These photos show the original Conconully state park campsite. I've left them here for future use.

Conconully state park Apr 2006

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The Pacific NorthwestGS Rally HAS BEEN MOVED DU ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2006 12:28pm PST

Magruder Corridor : Magruder Corridor from Elk City, ID to Darby, MT. It's a road cut thru the mountains of central Idaho, sandwiched between two wilderness areas. For the most part the road is passable with an automobile, but there's a few rough spots and a high clearance rig would be advised. It's a perfect BMW GS ride, except when there's snow on the road (as I experienced). The photos showing the snow are stretches of road where I had to get off the bike and push, pull, and/or otherwise manhandle the 700 lb. bike. Knobbies would've helped but for this trip the bike was wearing dual purpose Tourances. There were a few hunting camps along the 75 mile stretch, but one portion was particularly remote and uninhabited. If I had a problem or fell down I'd have been in big trouble. Thanks to careful riding and God's grace I made it thru to the far side. This route is definitely NOT recommended in wet/snowy weather.

Magruder Corridor

Magruder Corridor from Elk City, ID to Darby, MT. It's a road cut thr ...

Updated: Sep 30, 2006 8:05am PST

R1100GS final drive :

R1100GS final drive

Updated: Oct 10, 2006 7:32am PST

Alaska 2007 (Mark) :

Alaska 2007 (Mark)

Updated: Jul 05, 2007 10:34pm PST

Alaska 2007 (David) :

Alaska 2007 (David)

Updated: Jul 05, 2007 10:27pm PST

Coral Sand Dunes AZ :

Coral Sand Dunes AZ

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 10:48am PST

Bryce Canyon UT :

Bryce Canyon UT

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 10:02am PST

Aussie Visit 2004 : Steve Love is a good friend from Armidale, NSW, Australia. He came up for a couple weeks in August '04 to ride the Pacific Northwest. He rode my "old" '96 R1100GS, while I rode my "new" '05 R1200GS. Our travels included the the state of Washington, from the North Cascades along the Washington/British Columbia border, southern Washington and parts of Idaho, as well as northeastern Oregon. Steve's a good rider and a good friend, but he's a bit unsophisticated when it comes to modern conveniences. 8^)

Aussie Visit 2004

Steve Love is a good friend from Armidale, NSW, Australia. He came up ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2004 6:00am PST

Zion Park UT :

Zion Park UT

Updated: Oct 05, 2007 10:11am PST

Marysvale UT :

Marysvale UT

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 10:05am PST

Grand Canyon Ride :

Grand Canyon Ride

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 8:51am PST

Ponderosa CG Nephi UT :

Ponderosa CG Nephi UT

Updated: Oct 05, 2007 6:36am PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 Vol 1

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:57pm PST

Red Canyon Campground :

Red Canyon Campground

Updated: Oct 08, 2007 11:39am PST

Return Home from GC :

Return Home from GC

Updated: Oct 10, 2007 10:12am PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 Vol 3 Joy

Updated: Aug 28, 2006 10:43am PST

IPF H7 HID Setup :

IPF H7 HID Setup

Updated: Apr 01, 2008 12:07pm PST

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Suzuki DR200

Updated: Apr 01, 2008 7:46pm PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 Vol 4 Steve

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:04pm PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 - Vol 6 - Sept 2 2006

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:16pm PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 - Vol 9 - Sept 12 2006

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:34pm PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 - Vol 7 - Sept 5 2006

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:21pm PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 - Vol 8 - Sept 10 2006

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:29pm PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 - Vol 10 - Sept 18 2006

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 2:43pm PST

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Garden 03-05

Judy's garden projects, planters, and hostas

Updated: May 08, 2005 12:03pm PST

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Garden 08-02-06

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Misc Family Photos

Updated: Dec 31, 2004 2:50pm PST

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Misc Family Photos 2

Updated: Dec 31, 2004 4:42pm PST

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Oregon trip 2004

Late summer 2004, Judy and David took a motorcycle trip to southeaster ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2005 9:00am PST

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Annie Mom

Updated: Feb 21, 2006 2:25pm PST

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J&D motorcycle campout

2003 campout and motorcycle ride - David aboard Olga and Judy aboard h ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2004 4:12pm PST

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Christmas 2004

Family photos, Christmas 2004

Updated: Jan 01, 2005 9:12am PST

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Garden

Garden photos

Updated: Jan 01, 2005 8:47am PST

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Erin's Wedding

Wedding photos

Updated: Sep 28, 2004 12:57pm PST

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Motorycle Training Class 2003

David, Mark Bryan, and Curt Shirer went to an off-road training class ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2004 6:39pm PST

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Hawaii 2007

Updated: Jan 26, 2007 10:28am PST

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Aussie Visit 2006 Vol 2

Updated: Aug 28, 2006 8:12am PST

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CyclePump ADVENTURE Combo Package : Contains the new ADVENTURE model CyclePump, along with the EZAir Tire Gauge, and the Stop&Go Pocket Plugger. Save $5 when you purchase the complete kit. Normally $155 when purchased separately, the complete kit is $150. Order online: www.bestrestproducts.com

CyclePump ADVENTURE Combo Package

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Updated: Feb 26, 2006 12:50pm PST

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