so which panniers do I go for on the 1200?

[nadeem]

Vern's lovely jobbies aren't available for the 1200...so what's second best...?

 

[Stella]

Vern's lovely jobbies aren't available for the 1200...so what's second best...?

Buying an 1150?

 

[nadeem]

yep that would be second best...

 

[Steve]

Vern's lovely jobbies aren't available for the 1200...so what's second best...?

Al Jesse.

http://www.kiwibob.de/eng/Jesse_Luggage/jesse_luggage.html

Job done.

 

[hanabi]

Why don't you go for the BMW ones? I think their excellent; they're waterproof (I've ridden them through some torrential downpours), they look good and the simple but very effective expanding system is superb.

 

[nadeem]

I've now ordered the bmw panniers at a reasonable 360 quid...should get them shortly...

 

[Leonard]

1200 panniers

I have used Beemer panniers for 16 months. Excellent. Totally water-proof and the expansion system is very good.

However, I suggest that you ensure that you insist on getting them supplied with keys matched to ignition key - no extra cost - why carry 3 keys when one will suffice. (unfortunately some dealers don't like the hassle! - Crewe certainly didn't!).

 

[nadeem]

nope my locks are being matched to the ignition key - same as my top box...

 

[Davel]

I got the BMW expandable ones on mine and Blue Bell Crewe got the key matched to the ignition lock.

Just had to week for about a week after the bike arrived and then went to collect them.

Ridden through rain, sleet, snow etc and very pleased with them. Everything stays totally dry.

each:

No reason for the smilie - just that it works for me

 

[gazza]

Well having seen the construction of the Metal Mules at the Booly show, I would go for those. Pictures don't do them justice. If I could flog my GS panniers I would buy a set straight away. The grey powder coated ones would match my bike perfectly.