cm246
Guest
Hello guys I have the original top box at the back and I want to remove it. Could you please advise how?
Undo the bolts, after taking off the plastic bungs that cover them, 5 min job
cm246
Guest
Isnt the rear box as the side panniers? ie. can be removed without any bolts? just with turning the handle?
On the top box there seems to be a similar handle/lever at the rear bottom of the box.
On the top box there seems to be a similar handle/lever at the rear bottom of the box.
vilguy
Registered user
I think you mean that you just want to unclip it from the base yes?
cm246
Guest
YES !!! Thats it!!!
vilguy
Registered user
i had one on mine when i picked it up but the lock was broken so i just kind of ... angle grinded the whole lot off... 
Most of the top boxes have a button or something you push in though when the lock is undone.. often this is on the inside...
any others on here have one and know how to remove it?
Most of the top boxes have a button or something you push in though when the lock is undone.. often this is on the inside...
any others on here have one and know how to remove it?
top box removal.
turn key to unlocked position(straight up). lift handle & under handle you will see a flat bar, turn anti-clockwise & the locking plate(lower front below handle) should spring out allowing you to lift the box off.
turn key to unlocked position(straight up). lift handle & under handle you will see a flat bar, turn anti-clockwise & the locking plate(lower front below handle) should spring out allowing you to lift the box off.
ahutcheon
Registered user
Although if it's like mine the locking plate might not spring out unless you give its bottom edge a gentle tug...
I just about experienced a Victor Meldrew moment.
Then I calmed down and realised that some folk are not very mechanically minded.
So .. advice on how to remove the original topbox. First. Do not believe anyone who tells you that it clips on.
The topbox is moulded onto the rear rack, which in turn, is bonded using strong glue to the metal underneath.
The only way to remove this ensemble is to hacksaw the rack off, just behind the pillion seat. The removed parts can be discarded and a new rear section can be fitted. This part, (BMW No. 7230284454) is carried by all dealers and only costs 3 quid.
I suggest that you do it before having your breakfast this morning and before anymore confusing replies appear.
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