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OEM 49L Top case on a GS?

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sonnystile

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Has anyone here installed the BMW 49L top case on their GS?

There is surprisingly little info online about it. However it appears that it will install on the same set up as my Vario case.

The issue I have is that my wife can not stand the angle of the pads on the Vario. And from the only picture I have found of one mounted, this looks like it would be much better.

It holds two helmets, comes in the same color as my tank side panels, and does not require a different mount (allowing me to swap back and forth).

Anyone used one? Am I misguided?

Thanks,

Sonny
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On a 1250RT that I rented in London, the top case was a 56 L Givi, which also holds 2 helmets, but my wife did not like the back rest pad as it protrudes much more the the OEM 49 L top case on our RT. The top case on the GTL looks like it has a better pad than the one on the RT and it is essentially the same case. Not sure if they will fit the GS, though. Perhaps a visit to an upholstery shop can yield a better solution for your situation.
 
We had a Givi 52L on a previous bike that worked well.

I don’t think it’s just the pad on the Vario. The blocky shape of it seems to create an acute angle with the passenger seat.

When I look at the picture with the OEM 49L, it appears much more open.

In looking up part numbers, it is not the same case offered for the RT. It IS the same case offered with the S1000XR.




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Vario retracted:

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Vario extended:

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New 49liter (lid not on yet):

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As you can see, the angle of the new case allows her access to the entire seat. And she can even lean back a little.

Mounts on the same set up as the Vario so they are easily interchangeable.

Even works on the solo tail!



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Looks like a better setup for her.
Thanks for the update and pictures.
 
Update 6/28/20:

While it fits to the same rear rack as the Vario, (and also on an XR) a slight design variation means it will NOT fit on the BMW Solo Pillion Rack/Tail.

Bummer.


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