chris
Member
Btw, I purchased the side bags for the first edition and although they were pretty easy to install, there are no available installation instructions yet. The bags come with additional sized spacers that I never seemed to need to use.
BMW luggage for R18
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Very cool! Please post some pictures when you get a chance!
Do they come off easily when not in use? I seem to remember that the mounting system allows a clean look even when the bags are off.
I myself ordered the right (Tool Cover) bag myself. I'll post up some pictures once I have it.
Do they come off easily when not in use? I seem to remember that the mounting system allows a clean look even when the bags are off.
I myself ordered the right (Tool Cover) bag myself. I'll post up some pictures once I have it.
chris
Member
So are these bags the square ones that are shown in the accessory catalog or the ones shown on the new R18 Classic?
chris
Member
Are they large enough to fit a full-face?
chris
Member
No, though they are easy for taking on and off, a few zippers exist for storing a variety of things and a bag inside exists to waterproof whatever you’ve included.
enzo5000
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I've added the large tank bag. It looks pretty good and the magnetic attachment system make it easy to carry with you.
What windshield is that?
enzo5000
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The windshield is a generic place holder I bought on Amazon to block the wind until the BMW version becomes available. It works, but is a bit janky and borderline attractive.
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Thank you sir
This thread reminds me that someplace I have a magnetic tankbag and soft saddlebags. I'm not too sure how much I'll need them since I already have a full size touring machine. But there may be times when I want to be on the "light weight" bike for a day and still have a reason to carry more than a backpack of stuff. In my opinion, the R18 is just too beautiful to "uglify" with permanent luggage or a windshield, but I can understand the reasons for them too.
chris
Member
Agree with the notion of beauty w/respect to the R18. It was tough to slap saddle bags on though it's my only 2 wheel ride.
dencoop
New member
If it’s not too much trouble, can you please post a picture with the windshield from the front of the Bike.
enzo5000
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dencoop
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Nice, Thank you !
Luis
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Hi. Although they have the internal waterproof liner, my question is Are they (at the outside) weatherproof or at least water repellent? Or are they going to “die” with any rain? First time with a BMW motorcycle and I don’t want to pay “wrong” for something not resistant to elements.
chris
Member
I'd say they are water repellent however not waterproof.
Boxerfan
New member
Attached BMW bags. Easy install. Not the biggest, but good enough. Also doesn’t look too bad with the brackets when you take the bags off. There is a left and a right side...I had a little bit of an issue figuring that out.
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sailorlite
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I think those rectangular side cases are better looking than the streamlined ones that come on the R18 Classic. By any chance would the rectangular cases fit on the same racks that the streamlined cases fit? In the words, could a rider have both sets of bags without having to have two sets of mounting racks?