2015 1200GS Vario Top Box and Pannier bags alternative!

jazzbeemer

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Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative for the original top case and pannier bags for the 2015 LC 1200GS?
I have searched online already and found a couple but don't want to put the links here or someone might think I am just posting to promote my own items... :)

I understand completely that they may not have the same quality as the originals, but still I am willing to compromise, as I think the original ones are a bit steep in price for the usage I give them, I only use the bike occasionally for recreation purposes and some long trips outside winter, not a daily commuter. I am due to go on a trip on October 3rd so, if you know of some, any help will be appreciated.


Many thanks,
JB
 
I use a Givi 47 litre top box, bought used from this site, with an adapter plate and a Lomo roll bag on the rear seat. Lomo stuff is dirt cheap and brilliant.
 
Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative for the original top case and pannier bags for the 2015 LC 1200GS?
I have searched online already and found a couple but don't want to put the links here or someone might think I am just posting to promote my own items... :)

I understand completely that they may not have the same quality as the originals, but still I am willing to compromise, as I think the original ones are a bit steep in price for the usage I give them, I only use the bike occasionally for recreation purposes and some long trips outside winter, not a daily commuter. I am due to go on a trip on October 3rd so, if you know of some, any help will be appreciated.


Many thanks,
JB

If you mean the internal bags that go inside the panniers and topbox, then when I looked before buying my bike there were a lot on eBay, and much cheaper than the official ones. You might find a few posts on here if you do a search, as I think that is what started me looking at alternatives. In the event I went for different panniers and topbox so didn't end up buying them.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/305092-Vario-Panniers-inner-bags-needed-or-not

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PANNIER-L...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
 
Just ordered them!!!

Thank you so much everyone for all the tips. Quite a few good ones I think.

Since I am leaving on Tuesday I searched on Amazon, they were the only ones who guaranteed a quick delivery and they have never failed me, bar something I once bought from Amazon Germany, the only time I had a 2 week delay...may have been during Oktoberfest!!! :beerjug: :D

I still have a top box bag from my old FJR1300A and it will fit into the Vario top box so just bought these panniers bags:

http://amzn.eu/1JEIFbo

Will update this thread after the trip and let you know if they are any good.
 


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