BMW Pannier - Minefield

[Ca_smith78]

Help!

Very, very pleased with new R1100 GS (obviously second hand, but soooooo much better than my old tired F650) which comes with standard BMW pannier rails but with no panniers, bummer!!!

Would like to ride further than to the shops and maybe take some obvernight stuff with me. Could someone please tell me:

What Panniers fit a R1100 GS other than the GS ones, e.g. R1100 S or R1100 R etc...??

I realise the exhaust prohibits a lot of 'cross useage' but to help find me a bargain, I was hoping for a short list of R1100 model panniers I could go for.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Chris

 

[Kropotkin]

R 1100 R and R 1150 GS, for the lefthand side, because of the exhaust. The right hand side are all universal.

 

[Bagpuss]

Take care if you have an aftermarket exhaust, if you don't fit a heat shield on the end of the can, you can melt your panniers...... don't ask how I know.

 

[Ca_smith78]

R 1100 R and R 1150 GS, for the lefthand side, because of the exhaust. The right hand side are all universal.

Thanks for the prompt replies!

Just to confirm, in terms of buying a complet set (i.e. a pair) I could go for

R1100GS
R1100R
R1150GS

(have a standard exhaust with a heat shield)

Thanks again

Chris

 

[Kropotkin]

R1100R and R1150R, they're the same. Not sure about the Rockster, I think it's just a tarted up (much prettier) R1150R, but the panniers look the same.