WTB BMW OEM Tail Trunk for R1150GS

Oilhed · 12-19-2011, 01:40 AM

Looking to buy a BMW Tail Trunk for R1150GS.

Reply via PM or call: 203 238 1165

Oilhed · 03-21-2013, 06:03 PM

I'm reviving an old thread. Thinking of just buying a new OEM trunk now.

Anyone know how much I'm looking to spend? You think H&B would be better?

gratefulJED · 03-21-2013, 06:56 PM

I would imagine the HB or even the givi would be better although I have not seen them. If I recall the OEM box can fly off under duress - the mount is the plastic one. Also, the box is the backrest for the pillion = no real room or accommodations for a padded backrest cause it will push them forward. Also, no way to key the top box the same as the ignition and side cases so you do have the extra key. If you still just have to have the oem, I have the complete oem setup - with - the fancy inner bag from BMW. I got it for mi esposa so I better just keep it for that rainy day, but there is some info for ya.

Oilhed · 03-22-2013, 06:04 AM

Quote:

If I recall the OEM box can fly off under duress - the mount is the plastic one. Also, the box is the backrest for the pillion = no real room or accommodations for a padded backrest cause it will push them forward. Also, no way to key the top box the same as the ignition and side cases so you do have the extra key. ya.

Really. I thought all system cases could easily be relayed. I bought my last set of side cases from Canada and had them keyed to my ignition.

Zoef zoef · 03-23-2013, 03:15 AM

Both the plastic and the aluminum version can be rekeyed, was done for me for both types

Oilhed · 03-24-2013, 06:15 AM

I'm leaning towards the H & B

Trunk, back pad and mount for under $500

Oilhed · 04-10-2013, 06:45 PM

Just bought a trunk on JC Whitney emgo-universal-travel-trunk

I know it's no where near the quality of H&B but it was under $100 and free shipping. Hoping the mounting plate fits on my oversize luggage rack. It might be tight.

Poway · 04-10-2013, 08:03 PM

I'm on my second BMW Plastic trunk.
Pro's:
A) beautiful, far nicer looking than the other plastic trunks.
B) great back rest for pax
C) easily keyed to ignition

Con's:
Everytime I ride with it I'm worried it will fly off. I did say I'm on my second one.

jcp636 · 05-15-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oilhed

Just bought a trunk on JC Whitney emgo-universal-travel-trunk

I know it's no where near the quality of H&B but it was under $100 and free shipping. Hoping the mounting plate fits on my oversize luggage rack. It might be tight.

Any pics of this mounted? How does the quality seem?

UnclebudinTX · 05-15-2013, 04:12 PM

I recently attached a small pelican box to my caribou rack.. Box is no where near the size your adding but just wanted some thing big enough for gloves and few things when I don't have the PONTOON bags on.

Found the pelican case at flea market for $25.00 that less than that half price of new so win win for me.

forgot how add a pic... HMM ..

UnclebudinTX · 05-15-2013, 04:29 PM

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/CIMG3554.jpg

ok figured out the post pic thing

Ken Fritz · 05-16-2013, 08:35 AM

35L H&B Alu-Std now replaces my BMW topcase.
Pros: holds full size helmet, easier to mount and lock to the bike, easier to open and close, shape is easier to pack and the H&B liner makes it even better, handles on top make it easy to carry or tie light weight stuff on top (clothes dryer en route).
Cons: the key doesn't match the BMW System Cases or the ignition, but so what?
I changed from System Cases to Alu-Std and love them.

12-19-2011, 01:40 AM	#1
Oilhed ^OP MarkF Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 2,903	WTB BMW OEM Tail Trunk for R1150GS Looking to buy a BMW Tail Trunk for R1150GS. Reply via PM or call: 203 238 1165 __________________ MarkF new bike - BMW R1150GS old bikes - Ducati ST3 (RIP), BMW R1100R, R75 & R65, Suzuki Bandit 600, Guzzi V65SP, Kawi KLR600, etc.

03-21-2013, 06:03 PM	#2
Oilhed ^OP MarkF Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 2,903	I'm reviving an old thread. Thinking of just buying a new OEM trunk now. Anyone know how much I'm looking to spend? You think H&B would be better? __________________ MarkF new bike - BMW R1150GS old bikes - Ducati ST3 (RIP), BMW R1100R, R75 & R65, Suzuki Bandit 600, Guzzi V65SP, Kawi KLR600, etc.

03-21-2013, 06:56 PM	#3
gratefulJED long strange tripper Joined: Jan 2004 Location: The Land of Enchantment Oddometer: 1,755	I would imagine the HB or even the givi would be better although I have not seen them. If I recall the OEM box can fly off under duress - the mount is the plastic one. Also, the box is the backrest for the pillion = no real room or accommodations for a padded backrest cause it will push them forward. Also, no way to key the top box the same as the ignition and side cases so you do have the extra key. If you still just have to have the oem, I have the complete oem setup - with - the fancy inner bag from BMW. I got it for mi esposa so I better just keep it for that rainy day, but there is some info for ya. __________________ "The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." - Patrick Henry

03-24-2013, 06:15 AM	#6
Oilhed ^OP MarkF Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 2,903	I'm leaning towards the H & B Trunk, back pad and mount for under $500 __________________ MarkF new bike - BMW R1150GS old bikes - Ducati ST3 (RIP), BMW R1100R, R75 & R65, Suzuki Bandit 600, Guzzi V65SP, Kawi KLR600, etc.

04-10-2013, 06:45 PM	#7
Oilhed ^OP MarkF Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Connecticut Oddometer: 2,903	Just bought a trunk on JC Whitney emgo-universal-travel-trunk I know it's no where near the quality of H&B but it was under $100 and free shipping. Hoping the mounting plate fits on my oversize luggage rack. It might be tight. __________________ MarkF new bike - BMW R1150GS old bikes - Ducati ST3 (RIP), BMW R1100R, R75 & R65, Suzuki Bandit 600, Guzzi V65SP, Kawi KLR600, etc.

03-23-2013, 03:15 AM	#5
Zoef zoef Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Finnøy Island, near Stavanger, Norway Oddometer: 255	Both the plastic and the aluminum version can be rekeyed, was done for me for both types

04-10-2013, 08:03 PM	#8
Poway SHED (Shit Head) Joined: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego CA Oddometer: 223	I'm on my second BMW Plastic trunk. Pro's: A) beautiful, far nicer looking than the other plastic trunks. B) great back rest for pax C) easily keyed to ignition Con's: Everytime I ride with it I'm worried it will fly off. I did say I'm on my second one.

05-15-2013, 04:12 PM	#10
UnclebudinTX Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Plainview TX Oddometer: 185	I recently attached a small pelican box to my caribou rack.. Box is no where near the size your adding but just wanted some thing big enough for gloves and few things when I don't have the PONTOON bags on. Found the pelican case at flea market for $25.00 that less than that half price of new so win win for me. forgot how add a pic... HMM .. __________________ Unclebudintx http://unclebudsadventures.blogspot.com/ 2004 BMW R1150GS 2004 BMW R1150RT 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000st (sold) 1991 Harley XLHsporty 883 (sold) UnclebudinTX screwed with this post 05-15-2013 at 04:24 PM

05-15-2013, 04:29 PM	#11
UnclebudinTX Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Plainview TX Oddometer: 185	http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/CIMG3554.jpg ok figured out the post pic thing __________________ Unclebudintx http://unclebudsadventures.blogspot.com/ 2004 BMW R1150GS 2004 BMW R1150RT 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000st (sold) 1991 Harley XLHsporty 883 (sold)

05-16-2013, 08:35 AM	#12
Ken Fritz Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Orangevale, CA Oddometer: 917	H&B Alu-Std 35L H&B Alu-Std now replaces my BMW topcase. Pros: holds full size helmet, easier to mount and lock to the bike, easier to open and close, shape is easier to pack and the H&B liner makes it even better, handles on top make it easy to carry or tie light weight stuff on top (clothes dryer en route). Cons: the key doesn't match the BMW System Cases or the ignition, but so what? I changed from System Cases to Alu-Std and love them.

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