GS using GSA Panniers / Rack

Cyber · Oct 13, 2020

Is it possible to fit a GSA BMW pannier frame on a GS and then use GSA Panniers?

I have an option on some BMW GSA panniers but I lead to thinking you need a GSA rack for them....

Both from a 2019 model.

Thanks

Mr Bean · Oct 13, 2020

Cyber said:
Is it possible to fit a GSA BMW pannier frame on a GS and then use GSA Panniers?

I have an option on some BMW GSA panniers but I lead to thinking you need a GSA rack for them....

Both from a 2019 model.

Thanks

And I believe pillion foot peg hangers too.

Cyber · Oct 13, 2020

Mr Bean said:
And I believe pillion foot peg hangers too.

Ah... probably getting into the realms of not worth it.

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.

MartinK · Oct 13, 2020

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/518075-Bmw-Adventure-aluminium-panniers-on-standard-Gs

Cyber · Oct 13, 2020

MartinK said:
https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/518075-Bmw-Adventure-aluminium-panniers-on-standard-Gs

steadysteve · Oct 13, 2020

Mr Bean said:
And I believe pillion foot peg hangers too.

Or run with no pillion pegs if you don't carry a pillion.

Cyber · Oct 13, 2020

steadysteve said:
Or run with no pillion pegs if you don't carry a pillion.

Not sure Mrs Cyber would be too pleased with me asking her to kneel on the seat, though its comes with benefits of allowing some more space for all the junk we seem to have to cart around.

JerseyNeil · Oct 13, 2020

Yup....

Spaceman Spiff · Oct 14, 2020

Yes. I’ve done it on my GS, but needed to swap the rear footpegs.

Spareparts · Oct 14, 2020

Why bother. Buy the Bumot panniers and you get a solid rack that also protects your end can, an integrated toolbox, you don’t need to change your footpegs, the panniers themselves are more robust and fully waterproof, are top loading with hinges on the long side not short side making them more practical, and are shaped around the end can for a closer and more integrated look. Cheaper too.

Smeagol · Oct 14, 2020

Spareparts said:
Why bother. Buy the Bumot panniers and you get a solid rack that also protects your end can, an integrated toolbox, you don’t need to change your footpegs, the panniers themselves are more robust and fully waterproof, are top loading with hinges on the long side not short side making them more practical, and are shaped around the end can for a closer and more integrated look. Cheaper too.

Totally agree and they come with friction hinges.

moody · Oct 14, 2020

I have all the bits for this If you are interested - they were fitted on my 1250 GS which I have now sold.

Rear rack
Pannier racks
Pillion pegs

All in excellent condition

Cyber · Oct 14, 2020

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Cyber · Oct 14, 2020

Spareparts said:
Why bother. Buy the Bumot panniers and you get a solid rack that also protects your end can, an integrated toolbox, you don’t need to change your footpegs, the panniers themselves are more robust and fully waterproof, are top loading with hinges on the long side not short side making them more practical, and are shaped around the end can for a closer and more integrated look. Cheaper too.

Looked at the Bumot but they need to at least give the impression the keys are worth having. I agree the Defender looks an excellent system, well made and then they add a flimsy key. I know nothing is safe in this world but surely someone in their R&D would have thought to match the locks to the product.

Spareparts · Oct 14, 2020

Cyber said:
Looked at the Bumot but they need to at least give the impression the keys are worth having. I agree the Defender looks an excellent system, well made and then they add a flimsy key. I know nothing is safe in this world but surely someone in their R&D would have thought to match the locks to the product.

A more substantial key would be nice. But it is a non-issue really in the grand scheme of things. I would never choose an inferior pannier system at greater cost just because the key of the alternative panniers was not very nice.

MickTheSaw · Oct 15, 2020

You can order a new GS with gsa pannier frames at no extra cost now

Thestillman · Oct 19, 2020

Spaceman Spiff said:
Yes. I’ve done it on my GS, but needed to swap the rear footpegs.

Why did you have to change rear foot pegs ?

moody · Oct 19, 2020

Thestillman said:
Why did you have to change rear foot pegs ?

The original footpegs are set up for vario panniers, and the adventure panniers do not fit with the original pegs.

Spaceman Spiff · Oct 19, 2020

Yip. The original footpegs have a little lug that stick out for the vario panniers. This lug is in the way of the metal panniers.

DS · Oct 20, 2020

Spareparts said:
A more substantial key would be nice. But it is a non-issue really in the grand scheme of things. I would never choose an inferior pannier system at greater cost just because the key of the alternative panniers was not very nice.

Ditto. Another Bumot convert too.

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