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System Cases from K1200rs to r1150r??
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R4RandR
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From what I've heard, no they are not the same. I think the lids are, but that's it. The R bikes can share cases, but the mounting locations are different between the K and R bikes.
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steviewonder
Guest
That's correct ... they will NOT fit. BMW has made sure that you need a set for each different model of bike, that way you can't swap them between bikes. Clever Germans !!! 
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Gravity
Guest
Drat!!
Well, I bought some on the IBMR marketplace and the one that goes over the exhaust won't fit. I am not sure that it will fit even if I lower the exhaust. I guess I can resell them or order the half that properly mounts to the frame?
BTW, that picture above says volumes about the cases. Thanks for illustrating the differences. There's an engineer inside me that always whispers (don't worry, we can MAKE it fit....evil laughter....). I'd rather have them fit properly and look like they should.
Thanks again,
Gravity
Well, I bought some on the IBMR marketplace and the one that goes over the exhaust won't fit. I am not sure that it will fit even if I lower the exhaust. I guess I can resell them or order the half that properly mounts to the frame?
BTW, that picture above says volumes about the cases. Thanks for illustrating the differences. There's an engineer inside me that always whispers (don't worry, we can MAKE it fit....evil laughter....). I'd rather have them fit properly and look like they should.
Thanks again,
Gravity
FredRydr
Danger: Keep Back 500 Ft
Gravity,
There is always a strong market for system cases (based on the online marketplaces and eBay bidding). Many owners get caught up in a desire to maximize carrying capacity of their Roadster, Rockster or GS and want to switch their standard left case for a R1100RT left case. Why not take advantage of that and post an offer for an even-up trade for your RT case?
Fred
'02 R1150R (And no, I'm keeping my left case, thank you very much.)
There is always a strong market for system cases (based on the online marketplaces and eBay bidding). Many owners get caught up in a desire to maximize carrying capacity of their Roadster, Rockster or GS and want to switch their standard left case for a R1100RT left case. Why not take advantage of that and post an offer for an even-up trade for your RT case?
Fred
'02 R1150R (And no, I'm keeping my left case, thank you very much.)
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R4RandR
Guest
Like Fred said (hey - thay rhymed!) you can do a little 'engineering' to your bike and make the full sized RT case fit on your roadster. It really gives you a lot more useful room. You can either remove your muffler (it actually sounds pretty good - but not too loud) or get a muffler lowering kit, and use the full sized left case. That would probably make more sense as you are buying the cases now.
