BMW R1200GSA Water cooled Panniers & Top box - LEAKING!

[knutk]

Hi folks, I called the dealer yesterday and told them that I was rejecting the BMW case, which were not fit for purpose....Eventually after a couple of calls, trying to find someone to make a decision, they said I would get my money back!

I ordered the Bumots, which arrive here on Monday! It is next day delivery normally except for weekends.

I am chuffed and am looking forward to having dry pants!!!


But as knutk says, I too have reservations about the flange and making it harder to get the inner bags out! l pack an inner bag and slide it into the case, but getting it out may be a problem??? Will just have to wait and see!

I think that is a better problem to possible have than wet clothing! Two of the leaking cases had more than a pint of water in them and no matter how waterproof inner bags may be, water would still no doubt find its way in??

Thanks for comments. Norway, here I come!

For what it's worth, the BMW innerbags are made of a heavy, almost like a rubber substance. Over the years with leaky cases, they never allowed for any water penetration.

Anyway, I am sure you will be happy with your Bumots as well.
Enjoy your vacation

 

[Weird Bob]

I don’t want to jinx myself but none of my sets have leaked.
I’m surprised nobody has made a soft rubber lip to replace the hard plastic one around the edge. If it was a softer material it could compress and give a better seal.

BMW could make them a service item at the 12k service........

 

[Spareparts]

Bumot inner bags are great. The flange is not an issue or problem in real use.

 

[Silver Rat]

The Burmots arrived today! Really chuffed with the quality and seal! My existing inner bags fit reasonably well, so all good. I dont see the flange / lip being a real issue either, unless the bags are overfilled.