► Hard luggage--panniers and topboxes

[Dean]

Frame work previously missed off !

Dean

 

[zippygser]

The bars will protect the front of the bike but some part of the rear of the bike still has to make contact with the ground and that is always the rear foot peg. I don't mind this as it protects the fuel tank. That said, that poor old foot peg really does come in for some abuse. I cracked the plastic on mine and needed some superglue to repair it


As for the SW Motech Panniers. They leak like crazy! All four corners leak

Hey there John, have you tried using some kind of silicone or rubberizing
I posted something on this previously, check the link from post 436 onwards
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1959240#post1959240
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1956981&postcount=436

 

[jimbob59]

Windscreen...???

Sorry slightly off topic but...

Dean:
Which windscreen is that on your bike?

 

[Dean]

Sorry slightly off topic but...

Dean:
Which windscreen is that on your bike?

Hi Jimbob59 its a Givi for more detail close ups look at my post in Alternative screen options Post No 360 theres a pic showing 3 screens held up to bike to compare.

hope its helpfull

If you need any further info please IM me!

sorry to all for the

Dean.

 

[everywherevirtually]

Hey there John, have you tried using some kind of silicone or rubberizing
I posted something on this previously, check the link from post 436 onwards
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1959240#post1959240
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1956981&postcount=436

I have some stuff in a mysterious grey bag that is used to seal the fuel tanks of jet fighters. I could tell you where I got it but then I wold have to kill you all

 

[ide508]

I have some stuff in a mysterious grey bag that is used to seal the fuel tanks of jet fighters.

What
Are they leaking in the UK

 

[stanfojo]

Got my varios at the discount price - including coded locks. Trip round france saw everything for camping (tent, sleeping bag, stove, etc) stored in the right box and all bike stuff in the left.

Work perfectly, available at launch, expandable, look good, maintain resale value.

Much the same experiences as Argonaught, although I would add that having a single key is a bonus - especially as the area around the ignition is liable to scratch with large numbers of keys bouncing around on it.

I didn't plump for the BMW inner bags - that would've added another £130+.
Dave at Mane Event told me that the same inner bags for the 1200GS fit the 800, so a quick crawl on eBay found a pair for £30 from the US. Good quality stuff - same as ManeEvent - but gets the £/$ value.

I've uploaded some views of the vario panniers fixed to the bike, both closed and extended and with some views of the mountings. I've also included a pic of the the bags I got from the US on fleabay - they're good quality gear and a perfect fit.

Go here if you want some - they have 4 more available as of today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...ryZ35580QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The Kappa box is the one I had on my old 650GS - I've fixed a universal Monokey plate (£15 from getgeared.co.uk) on top of the Touratech alloy luggage rack until the F800GS Givi mount is available. I now have the option of a top box for commuting or putting a roll bag on for touring - and also a high-level brake light.

Hi,
I've got the Vario TopCase on its original mount. Can I add the Vario panniers, with their mounts without loosing the TopCase?
Many thanks!

 

[alfaris]

Panniers options on the market

i am trying to find out best panniers for my F800GS, i hang here what i´ve got till now. i am using only rear pics to compare.

BMW VARIO 19/28 920mm

BMW VARIO 29/38 1030mm

ZEGA PRO 35/45 , 1134mm

ADVENTURE 38/44 , 1080mm

TOURATECH SPECIAL 41/41 1036mm

ZEGA PRO 31/38

ZEGA 29/35

1200 ADVENTURE 35/45

TRAX 37/45

TRAX

TRAX 37/37

TRAX

METAL MULE 45/45

METAL MULE 31/38

METAL MULE 38/45

RMS BARBACOA 35/40 890mm

HEPCO BECKER GOBI

HEPCO BECKER ALU

HEPCO BECKER ALU XPLORER 30/40

DARR 32/36 106mm

CARIBOU (PELI) 36/36

TOURATECH 35/35 1022mm

GIVI

HAPPY TRAILS

JESSES

MICATECH

STAHLKOFFER 975mm

ARD CASES

 

[Dean]

also jesse in black

Also Jesse in black, as you can see compared to the above pictures sit closer to your bike which may suit the 800's better allowing safer filtering! also I dond know weather the others slide like the jesse back and forward allowing more pillion room or getting a better centre of gravity/ balance.

Dean

 

[Dean]

theres a big choice out there!

 

[Richie3264]

not a good picture I know....no to sure how well it will corner with the additional panier support

.....taken from the BEGR website in vendors section

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201258

I think their stuff looks quite good but not too sure of width measurements

Richie

 

[santrix]

Oo thats my bike lol.... with the stahlkoffer ones lol.

 

[Wildman]

Oo thats my bike lol.... with the stahlkoffer ones lol.

Mine with the ZEGA 29/35's.

 

[sijohnston]

you didn't include mine: alpos.

or you could get what most bona fide overlanders use and get soft panniers!

 

[argee]

Hello lovely peeps.

Question- has anyone managed to fit, fettle or "farkle" (whatever the hell that means, Advriders) aluminium panniers to the BMW Vario racks?

Apologies if thats already been covered on this very long thread, but I lost the will to live after 15 pages or so.

I think 7 inches is more than enough btw, so weight shouldn't be an issue.....

Thank you please.

 

[everywherevirtually]

What
Are they leaking in the UK

Je sais, incroyable

you didn't include mine: alpos.

or you could get what most bona fide overlanders use and get soft panniers!

Thanks Si

Korce Highway - Albania

Alsace - France

Or the incredibly unwaterproof SW Motech's here in Donegal - Ireland

 

[Sooty09]

This picture shows my wifes luggage combination.

SW Mocheck QD Pannier frame £145.00
Givi 21 Panniers £95.00
Small Givi Top box £35.00
Mounting plate - 2 bits of 3/4" nb tube, extra long set screw and the Base supplied with the top box.

This combination Carried more than enough for an 18 day camping holiday to the Alps. The bike was solo, and I carried a bit more gear on mine but I did not have to carry that large toiletry bag or undies, after all it was only for 18 days.

Cheap and usable on different bikes. Not too wide and very affordable. Proven tumble proof and robust enough. When not in use, ie 50 weeks of the year, the pannier frame removes in about 60 seconds.

 

[Blind Lemon Ade]

This picture shows my wifes luggage combination.

SW Mocheck QD Pannier frame £145.00
Givi 21 Panniers £95.00
Small Givi Top box £35.00
Mounting plate - 2 bits of 3/4" nb tube, extra long set screw and the Base supplied with the top box.

This combination Carried more than enough for an 18 day camping holiday to the Alps. The bike was solo, and I carried a bit more gear on mine but I did not have to carry that large toiletry bag or undies, after all it was only for 18 days.

Cheap and usable on different bikes. Not too wide and very affordable. Proven tumble proof and robust enough. When not in use, ie 50 weeks of the year, the pannier frame removes in about 60 seconds.

Now that looks like a sensible option - your other photo shows there's plenty of pillion legroom with the Givi panniers as well. Wonder if we could fit enough stuff in there for for a 2-up weekend or week-long stay away ?

...and reasonably priced for an old skinflint like me!

I've already got a Givi topbox on a Tourateck rack - does the SW Motech pannier frame use the topbox mountings on the tail ?

 

[Sooty09]

Blind Lemon Ade, the panniers hold only 21l each, probably enough for sensible two up luggage if you have indoor accommodation, they would be a bit too small for two up camping.
The SW mocheck rack is very good, although I have just paid £170 for mine.
The rear grab handles are replaced with a new set which incorporate two QD connections each side. The original mounting points are replicated so any carrier plate will still fit. A bracket fixes to the number plate carrier and then two brackets bolt on to threaded holes BMW already have in the rear sub frame. When the pannier frames are attached to these 4 points each they are very sturdy.

http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk....html?osCsid=eff78d1978234f41bafad590e9bee489

The instructions suggest the indicators need moving but its not required with the small Givi 21s

 

[Greggers]

I'm amazed at how w ---- i ---- d ---- e some of those combinations are...