BMW 1200 Topbox Vs 800 Topbox

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Hi All!

So I've purchased a 1200GS top box, thinking it would slot into the BMW frame which is on the F800GS, but it doesn't - should have looked into it properly before but hey!

Annyways, it's close, but the metal brack on the bottom of the topbox doesn't line up properly.. The lock still connects to the tube OK, but the otherside of the box doesn't line up.

The box itself implies it'll fit an 800 as the BMW sticker on the inside indicated maxium speeds for both the 1200 and the 800.

So my question is, can you purchase the underside brackets by themselves, for an 800, and fit to the bottom of the box, or can you purchase the bike side of the box connectros from a 1200, and do the bolts line up on the 800!

I've done some googling but cannot find the item I am looking for!

Thanks in advance,

L
 
The box for the GS LC fits the later F800 but I’m not sure on the cut-off date between the old/new F800.

I wonder if you’ve bought a box for the previous, or later, generation of bike depending which bike you have, hence the mismatch.

The rails on the bottoms of the two types of box are at slightly different angles and it’s not a good idea to try and reposition the rails as the positioning is critical to get a snug, secure fit. The rear lock/ clasp doesn’t have much overlap around the tube to tolerate any errors in positioning.

Pics of box and rack would be useful.
 
Thanks for the response, pictures below!

Totally get what you say about adapting it and yes that's a very bad idea!

My bike is a 2008 and yes I suspect the bike is came from may have been newer, not least as the box appears 'fresher' than the panniers that came with my second hand purchase.

Cheers,

Lewis




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Where are you located? I have a top box from my F800GSs, they were 2011 & 2015, the box didn’t fit my 1200/1250 GSs
 
Where are you located? I have a top box from my F800GSs, they were 2011 & 2015, the box didn’t fit my 1200/1250 GSs

London mate, so not toooooo far from you!

Are you thinking a swap?
 
London mate, so not toooooo far from you!

Are you thinking a swap?

Not really as I no longer own a bmw, but happy to sell if you are interested. I’m just off out, but can get it out and photograph it later if it helps.
 
Not really as I no longer own a bmw, but happy to sell if you are interested. I’m just off out, but can get it out and photograph it later if it helps.

Oh okay cool!

Yes if we look at it and see if it's different, happy to purchase as I can just sell this one instead.

I'll await a DM with pictures, no rush, do let me know what price you're thinking too. Thank you.
 
Not sure I can dm you, I think you have to pay subs for that service.
 
Haha okay I've paid my £15 so we should be good to go!!
 
Just incase anyone was wondering, a 2016 top box does not fit a 2008 bike.

Sounds obvious when I say it out loud but hey live and learn 🤣🤣
 


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