800GT Panniers

[roger44]

I tried fitting my 800GT panniers to the 1200RS today. they do not fit.
they foul the luggage rack and the exhaust.
I tried swapping them over left/right and while that would clear the exhaust, it doesnt clear the luggage rack.
So thats an extra £1000 on the purchase price to go touring.

[Richard230]

Do you ever get the impression that BMW deliberately designs their luggage and luggage mounts so that the old (and perfectly satisfactory) luggage will not fit any new motorcycle models? I bet I have had to buy 5 different hard luggage systems over the past 30 years of buying BMW motorcycles. Personally, I was always very happy with the luggage that fit on my R80 air-head, but now every new BMW motorcycle model requires completely new and ever more expensive hard luggage. So I have finally given up. While I did buy the top box for my RS (which I like to use to store and protect my helmet when camping), I am going to stick with soft luggage for saddlebags. Most of that stuff is a universal fit, relatively cheap and will not be seriously damaged if you drop your bike on its side. If stuffed with stuff, it might even reduce any damage during a tip-over, especially if you fall on the side without a muffler.

[TelemarkTumalo]

I don't think BMW is alone in model specific luggage design.

[Yoda]

Seems I've been a bit luckier than you Roger, unless I'm kidding myself (quite possible being a silly old fart). My dealer gave me what I considered a "reasonable" trade in on the GT, then when I was negotiating I managed to get a further deal on trading in the GT luggage for a full set of RS stuff (with liners).

Just to give my dealer (Riders of Cardiff) a little plug (no pun intended) - when I was down in France I was having trouble charging my helmet communicator, there was clearly a problem with the mini usb "flying lead". Local Motorrad shop in Perigueux said they could get in a new lead for 14€ but it would take 8 days to come from Germany and then cost 40€ to fit. I popped in to Riders yesterday - they had new lead in stock for £14 and fitted it for nothing. Can't fault that for service.

[roger44]

Alan, maybe I should give them a call and see if they want to offer me a similar deal, lol

[jas67]

Buy Hepco & Becker or Givi hard luggage, and then just by the bike-model specific mounts.

I've used the same set of Hepco & Becker 30L Junior cases on five different bikes (Moto Guzzi V7, Moto Guzzi Breva 1100, 4th gen VFR750, 5th gen VFR800, and F650GS).
I've used Hepco & Becker Junior top cases (have three, 40L, 45L, and 55L) on all those bikes, and also on my F800GT, and Vespa GTS250.

[Bill the Cat]

I sold my f800 panniers with the bike, but kept my orange RKA liners. They look like they will fit the RS panniers.

[Scorch]

Thankfully, my old ST panniers fit on the RS ok. The exhaust cut-out is on the wrong side, and I put some heat protection on the bottom of the right-hand pannier as it sits very close to the exhaust, and it took a little bit of wiggling them about and adding some extra padding to the pannier rails. But once that was all done, they were rock solid for a 2,000 mile tour of Scotland a few months ago, and I like them better than the massive stock RS ones.

[Daboo]

I have something like Jay recommended. The previous owner fitted SW Motech Trax 37 liter boxes on the GT. They look good and can be swapped to any future bike.

Chris