R1250RS top case

[michaelcurrin]

Does anyone here have the BMW 30 liter top case on a R1250RS. I'm interested in your opinions of it and also the interior dimensions. Trying to determine if my "work" laptop and associated devices would fit. My "home" laptop fits in a saddlebag but the "work" one is too long.

 

[lee]

I like the 30 liter box because of the small size.
I can't check the inside dimensions until tonight.
What's the length and width of the laptop?
The GS Vario top box will fit the rack and may work better for commuting.

 

[michaelcurrin]

The laptop is 9.5 by 14.5 inches

 

[garybinnyc]

I love the look of the OEM top case, it blends well with the bike but fairly costly, my personal preference is aftermarket but it's a personal decision..

 

[lee]

The laptop is 9.5 by 14.5 inches

When I cut a piece of cardboard I could not lay it in flat.
I had to slope it to fit and that's not efficient use of the space.





Here's a few pictures of a Vario top box on a RS if that would work better for you.

 

[michaelcurrin]

From the picture the 30 L looks a little iffy. Not really too worried about efficient use of space, on a commute won't be carrying a lot.

Having the sidecar really spoiled me for being able to carry stuff.

 

[jgoertz]

From the picture the 30 L looks a little iffy. Not really too worried about efficient use of space, on a commute won't be carrying a lot.

Having the sidecar really spoiled me for being able to carry stuff.[/QUOTE/]

I have the small case (I think it's actually billed as "29L"). I have a Dell Inspiron 1300 2-in-1 that I carry in it when traveling. I put my Frogg Toggs rainsuit in the bottom for padding, then put the Dell on top to the rainsuit. The Dell lays flat in the topbox, on the rainsuit, and I have room around it (and on top of it) for a few other odds'n'ends I carry in the case, such as spare sunglasses, gloves, patchkit, and aircompressor. I usually still have room to put in a few small gifts for the wife (makes it easier to get away for the next adventure!)

Of course, YMMV.

 

[lee]

I have the small case (I think it's actually billed as "29L"). .

The 29 liter RT top case is not the same as the 30 liter RS and R Wethead top case.

 

[jgoertz]

The 29 liter RT top case is not the same as the 30 liter RS and R Wethead top case.

I stand corrected on the case size, but my Dell tablet fits nicely into my smaller 29L case, when packed as described in my message above. And I use a sleeve with my tablet, too. My sleeve measures 10 x 14. If I didn't want to carry my Frogg Toggs with me for padding, I'd cut a piece of foam to fit the bottom so my tablet would fit flat in the topbox.

Just my 2cents.