Bmw panniers

[DART 515]

Hi has anybody ever replaced the aluminum cover on their panniers, if so was it expensive and was it easy done.

Cheers.

 

[EggChaser]

AFAIK it is easy to get off - some screws release the top and bottom plastic bands and then if I remember correctly there are some hidden screws under the bands that hold the ally - not sure that BuMW sell the bits separately though

 

[Andy B]

I'm just having to replace one that has got scuffed and BMW say it has to be a whole lid. Just waiting for the price!!

 

[Geoff Crowther]

I had this problem. Yes, you can unscrew the top and bottom plastic bits but that doesn't fully release the ally panel. They're stuck on with, if I remember rightly, sticky pads. Removing it won't be easy. I gave up becuse I had a spare lid. Even changing the lid is tricky cos you have to drive out the pins in the hinges. I managed this with the aid of a nail used as a makeshift drift, but it's fiddly.
Also, be warned that if you order a lid, believe it or not it does NOT come with the R1200GS decal, that has to be bought separately. Or, certainly, that was the case in 2007 when I needed one. Suggest, perhaps, use of Two Wheeled Humvee's excellent stickers.
Good luck.
Geoff

 

[Grandad]

Just lost one of my lids in South of France complete with straps on my GS BMW panniers. Beware, always lock them with the keys to save expense of 205 euros.

 

[Deleted account 211028001]

lid is £60 ish
cannot get separante ally
read my lost pannier post for the reason why know

left mine on for character will swop when I sell